Student Nursing Associate Per Diem- GWV Float Pool (Start over winter break!)

Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine · Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

  • Part-time

About the role

  • Assist with activities for daily living, non-invasive patient care tasks.
  • Document care and observations accurately in the electronic medical record.
  • Promptly report changes in patient condition to licensed personnel.
  • Collect and transport specimens per policy.
  • Provide one-to-one patient safety observation as assigned.
  • Assist with patient transfers and transport.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
  • Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and ethical behavior in all interactions.
  • Participate in orientation, training, and ongoing development sessions.
  • Perform point-of-care testing and quality control procedures as trained.
  • Transport non-controlled medications and blood products per policy.
  • Assist with procedures under direct supervision.
  • Collaborate with nursing staff to support individualized patient care plans.
  • Apply clinical judgment in routine situations with guidance.
  • Engage in unit-based learning activities and professional development seminars.
  • Demonstrate increasing independence and initiative in clinical settings.
  • Participate in clinical observations and evaluations to enhance assessment skills.
  • 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 in complex care scenarios.
  • Serve as a mentor and preceptor for new staff and students.
  • Participate in regulatory readiness activities.
  • Co-lead patient care activities and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
  • Attend advanced seminars focused on transition to practice, leadership, and evidence-based care.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

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