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Get Access To All JobsLocation Wilkes-Barre, PA
Job Category Nursing Support Services, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule Nights
Work Type Full time
Department Northeast Region Nursing Float Pool Division
Date posted 04/09/2026
Job ID R-94636
Job Summary
Geisinger is proud to offer a Nursing Assistant a $1500 sign on bonus for eligible candidates, $16.25 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 $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse!
Job Duties
Who we are looking for
The ideal candidate for this position is a highly motivated individual who is committed to delivering the highest quality care to our patients. They will demonstrate a strong ability to meet both the orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements of the role.
Reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance are essential — this candidate consistently shows up on time and ready to contribute meaningfully each day. They are responsive and dependable, with excellent teamwork and communication skills that foster collaboration and support across the care team. A proactive and engaged presence is key to thriving in this role and ensuring exceptional patient outcomes.
Responsible and accountable for performing a wide range of direct patient care activities and clerical duties, depending on the need of the unit. The performance of these tasks in an efficient and timely manner is essential to enhance the care team's ability to provide quality care. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range in their assigned clinical area.
- Provides patient care as directed, within the nursing assistant scope of practice, in meeting the multidisciplinary care plan established for each patient.
- Identifies, observes, and documents the physical needs of the patient according to established standards. Reports any changes in patient condition to licensed personnel in a timely manner.
- Obtains and maintains the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure, according to physician order.
- Provides for or assists patients with activities of daily living and fulfills designated and delegated responsibilities for ongoing continuum of care. Includes patient hygiene and changing linens.
- Provides one to one patient safety watch as assigned following established policies and procedures.
- Accurately processes specimens and provides timely transport of the specimen to the laboratory.
- Performs point of care patient testing and point of care instrument maintenance and quality control.
- Assists in problem solving, troubleshooting and taking corrective measures in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
- Serves as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students in a positive manner.
- Performs clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths according to standards and facilitates patient throughput activities. Transcribes and processes orders according to unit standard.
- Releases and confirms ordered tests to appropriate departments.
- Coordinates transportation of patients to multiple tests.
- Participates in obtaining and communicating electronic information as pertinent to the nursing unit. Schedules tests, faxes consults, etc.
- Assists in ordering supplies. Stationery items as well as floor stock, patient needs, individual nursing supplies.
- Communicates with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
- Operates, problem solves, and takes corrective measures for clerical equipment. To include scheduling maintenance of computers, fax machines, phones, etc.
- Staff have access to non-controlled medications storage and supply areas and can transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic or unit.
- Assists with transporting non-controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit as needed.
- Assists with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank as needed.
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.
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
- Full benefits (medical, 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) with employer contribution
- 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
Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now!
Position Details
- Full Time, Evenings/Nights Position (36 Hours/weekly)
- 3 - 12 hour shifts 7pm - 7:30am
- Every other weekend and holiday rotation required
- Requires floating within departments at Geisinger Wyoming Valley and Geisinger South Wilkes Barre
- Additional $2/hour float premium
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) - (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 1 year - Related work experience (Preferred)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months - Default Issuing Body
Skills
Computer Literacy; Customer Relationship Management (CRM); Interpersonal Communication; Communication; Preceptor Skills; Mathematics
About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier 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.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
Location Wilkes-Barre, PA
Job Category Nursing Support Services, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule Nights
Work Type Full time
Department Northeast Region Nursing Float Pool Division
Date posted 04/09/2026
Job ID R-94636
Job Summary
Geisinger is proud to offer a Nursing Assistant a $1500 sign on bonus for eligible candidates, $16.25 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 $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse!
Job Duties
Who we are looking for
The ideal candidate for this position is a highly motivated individual who is committed to delivering the highest quality care to our patients. They will demonstrate a strong ability to meet both the orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements of the role.
Reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance are essential — this candidate consistently shows up on time and ready to contribute meaningfully each day. They are responsive and dependable, with excellent teamwork and communication skills that foster collaboration and support across the care team. A proactive and engaged presence is key to thriving in this role and ensuring exceptional patient outcomes.
Responsible and accountable for performing a wide range of direct patient care activities and clerical duties, depending on the need of the unit. The performance of these tasks in an efficient and timely manner is essential to enhance the care team's ability to provide quality care. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range in their assigned clinical area.
- Provides patient care as directed, within the nursing assistant scope of practice, in meeting the multidisciplinary care plan established for each patient.
- Identifies, observes, and documents the physical needs of the patient according to established standards. Reports any changes in patient condition to licensed personnel in a timely manner.
- Obtains and maintains the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure, according to physician order.
- Provides for or assists patients with activities of daily living and fulfills designated and delegated responsibilities for ongoing continuum of care. Includes patient hygiene and changing linens.
- Provides one to one patient safety watch as assigned following established policies and procedures.
- Accurately processes specimens and provides timely transport of the specimen to the laboratory.
- Performs point of care patient testing and point of care instrument maintenance and quality control.
- Assists in problem solving, troubleshooting and taking corrective measures in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
- Serves as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students in a positive manner.
- Performs clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths according to standards and facilitates patient throughput activities. Transcribes and processes orders according to unit standard.
- Releases and confirms ordered tests to appropriate departments.
- Coordinates transportation of patients to multiple tests.
- Participates in obtaining and communicating electronic information as pertinent to the nursing unit. Schedules tests, faxes consults, etc.
- Assists in ordering supplies. Stationery items as well as floor stock, patient needs, individual nursing supplies.
- Communicates with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
- Operates, problem solves, and takes corrective measures for clerical equipment. To include scheduling maintenance of computers, fax machines, phones, etc.
- Staff have access to non-controlled medications storage and supply areas and can transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic or unit.
- Assists with transporting non-controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit as needed.
- Assists with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank as needed.
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.
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
- Full benefits (medical, 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) with employer contribution
- 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
Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now!
Position Details
- Full Time, Evenings/Nights Position (36 Hours/weekly)
- 3 - 12 hour shifts 7pm - 7:30am
- Every other weekend and holiday rotation required
- Requires floating within departments at Geisinger Wyoming Valley and Geisinger South Wilkes Barre
- Additional $2/hour float premium
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) - (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 1 year - Related work experience (Preferred)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months - Default Issuing Body
Skills
Computer Literacy; Customer Relationship Management (CRM); Interpersonal Communication; Communication; Preceptor Skills; Mathematics
About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier 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.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
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Which companies sponsor visas for nursing assistants in Pennsylvania?
The most active sponsors in Pennsylvania tend to be large hospital systems and multi-facility health networks. UPMC, Jefferson Health, Penn Medicine, and Tower Health have each filed for work visa sponsorship in healthcare support roles. Long-term care operators and skilled nursing facility chains also appear in sponsorship filings, particularly in areas with persistent staffing shortages like rural central Pennsylvania.
Which visa types are most common for nursing assistant roles in Pennsylvania?
Nursing assistant roles in Pennsylvania most commonly involve the H-1B visa, though qualifying requires the position to meet specialty occupation standards, which can be difficult for entry-level CNA roles. EB-3 immigrant visas are a more established pathway for healthcare workers, including nursing assistants, and some employers pursue this route for direct hires. J-1 exchange visitor visas appear less frequently for this occupation category.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most nursing assistant sponsorship jobs?
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh account for the largest share of nursing assistant sponsorship activity in Pennsylvania, driven by their concentration of major academic medical centers and hospital networks. Harrisburg and Allentown also see consistent demand, particularly from regional health systems and long-term care facilities. Smaller cities like Scranton and Erie have emerging activity as rural and suburban providers address ongoing staffing gaps.
How to find nursing assistant visa sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter by nursing assistant roles in Pennsylvania to see employers actively hiring international candidates with visa sponsorship. Because sponsorship availability changes frequently, using a platform that tracks verified sponsorship data saves significant time compared to reviewing individual employer career pages across UPMC, Jefferson Health, and other major Pennsylvania health networks.
Are there state-specific considerations for nursing assistants seeking sponsorship in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania requires nursing assistants to hold a current state CNA certification, and employers sponsoring international candidates will typically require this certification to be obtained before or shortly after starting work. Pennsylvania's Department of Health maintains the nurse aide registry, and employers factor certification timelines into their sponsorship decisions. Health systems affiliated with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh universities sometimes have more established pipelines for internationally trained candidates.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored nursing assistant jobs in Pennsylvania?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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