Job Title: Patient Companion-GWV (Full time Day/Eve shift) Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Job Category: Nursing Support Services, Nursing and Nursing Support Schedule: Days Work Type: Full time Department: Northeast Region Nursing Float Pool Division Date Posted: 12/17/2024 Job ID: R-70810 Job Summary Geisinger is proud to offer a full time 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/hour shift differential for evenings, nights and weekend shifts! Also offering up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse! Job Duties 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. Maintain a safe, private, and comfortable therapeutic environment. Redirects impulsive and harmful behavior. Remain in clear sight of patient at all times, unless otherwise instructed by the nursing staff. Calls for assistance when unable to redirect patient or there is a potential for self-injury. Participate in report at the beginning and end of shift, making sure to inform pertinent information to Registered Nurse at the end of the shift. Accompany patient to all clinical tests, procedures, or appointments off the patient unit. Talks to the patient and use conversation to keep them focused. Assist patients with meals, when patient does not have swallowing precautions, or require carbohydrate counts. Assist with bed making. Activates bed alarms and and or chair alarms. Assists staff with walking patients. 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. 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) and a 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 $5,000 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 Care.com 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. Position Details Full time position -36 hours/week Hours: 7am-7:30pm (3-12 hour shifts/week) Every other weekend and a holiday rotation Education High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required) Experience Minimum of 1 year-Clinical (Preferred) Our Purpose & Values OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, 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.--s-p-m1-- By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by Monster to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employer’s data processor SonicJobs. See Geisinger Terms & Conditions at and Privacy Policy at and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at and Terms of Use at
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