Patient Companion Central Regional Float Pool Evenings

Location :

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Shift :

Evenings (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Worker Type : Regular

Exemption Status : No

Job Summary :

Geisinger is proud to offer a Patient Companion a $1500 sign on bonus for eligible candidates $15.00 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $3 shift differentials for evening nights and weekend shifts! Also offering up to $40000 in financial support to become a nurse!

Job Duties :

Benefits of working at Geisinger :

• Full benefits (health dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) anda health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance short-term disability and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance parental leave pay military leave pay and a free membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Referrals for childcare eldercare & pet care; Access free legal guidance mental health visits work-life support digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance identity theft protection universal life and pet and legal insurance
• Shared governance structure that empowers our nursing support staff
• On the job training and education
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
• Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program
• Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff robust camera surveillance system metal detectors at certain locations and security guards / K9 program on campus.

Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about this opportunity please contact the Geisinger Candidate Career Center via email at

Job Description :

Provides a safe environment companionship and supportive care for patients that require constant observation as identified by a nurse or physician. Maintains a safe environment for any patient requiring 1 : 1 supervision. Maintains constant observation of patient. Responsible to accompany the patient if he or she must leave the unit for reasons identified by the care provider.

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.

Position Details :

Unit : Central Region Float Pool

Schedule : Evening shift with a 40-hour work commitment. Typical shift hours from 11 : 00am-7 : 30pm including every other weekend and holiday.

This position is required to float between the Danville Bloomsburg and Shamokin campuses.

Education :

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience :

Certification(s) and License(s) :

Skills :

Clinical Skills Communication Computer Literacy Interpersonal Communication Preceptor Skills Teamwork

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES : Everything we do is about caring for our patients our members our students our Geisinger family and our communities.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one including vision dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1