About the role#
This Student Nursing Associate role at Geisinger Community Medical Center provides nursing students the opportunity to build confidence and strengthen clinical skills. You will provide direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff while gaining experience through department-specific orientation and structured mentorship. This is a per diem position for the Winter 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Assist with activities for daily living and non-invasive patient care tasks.
- Document care and observations in the electronic medical record.
- Report changes in patient condition to licensed personnel.
- Collect and transport specimens.
- Provide one-to-one patient safety observation.
- Assist with patient transfers and transport.
- Communicate with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Perform point-of-care testing and quality control.
- Transport non-controlled medications and blood products.
- Assist with procedures under direct supervision.
- Collaborate with nursing staff on patient care plans.
- Engage in unit-based learning and professional development.
- Perform advanced patient care tasks under supervision.
- Assist with preparation, storage, and delivery of breast milk and pediatric formulas.
- Apply critical thinking and clinical decision-making.
- Participate in regulatory readiness activities.
- Co-lead patient care activities and quality improvement initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited nursing program.
- Successful completion of a 2-week orientation training in December.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED).
- Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months.
Location & details#
- Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time, per diem.
- This is a paid position.
About Geisinger
Geisinger is a nonprofit health system based in Danville, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915, the organization provides care to 1.2 million people across urban and rural areas. It operates 10 hospital campuses and over 120 care sites. The system also manages a health plan for more than 500,000 members and trains thousands of medical professionals annually.
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