About this opportunity
The Guthrie Clinic lists this Patient Care Partner - 6SW - Per Diem opportunity in sayre, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Patient Care Partner | 6SW | Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital
Deliver compassionate, hands-on care that makes a difference every day. Join a collaborative healthcare team where you'll play a vital role in providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients of all ages. As a Patient Care Partner (Per Diem), you'll work alongside Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses to support patient comfort, safety, and recovery while making a meaningful impact during every shift.
The Guthrie Clinic is an integrated healthcare system serving communities throughout northern Pennsylvania and southern New York. With a commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care, Guthrie offers caregivers the opportunity to grow professionally while making a difference in the lives of the patients and families they serve.
Why Join Guthrie?
Competitive compensation
Flexible per diem scheduling
Comprehensive orientation and training
Collaborative, team-oriented work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
Supportive leadership committed to employee success
Employee wellness and assistance programs
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives every day
Recognition & Awards
Forbes Best Employers for Women – 2025
Forbes America's Best-In-State Employers Pennsylvania - 2025
Newsweek America's Greatest Workplaces - 2026 (Awards may vary by year)
Position Summary
The Patient Care Partner provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This role supports patients' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs by assisting with daily care activities, monitoring patient conditions, promoting safety, and ensuring a positive patient experience.
Schedule
Per Diem (PD) • Flexible scheduling based on department needs • Weekend, holiday, and variable shift availability may be required
Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and oral hygiene.
Assist patients with mobility, transfers, ambulation, positioning, and range of motion exercises using Safe Patient Handling equipment and established mobility protocols.
Obtain, document, and report vital signs, heights, weights, intake/output, bowel movements, and activities of daily living (ADLs).
Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens while educating patients on proper collection techniques.
Perform delegated clinical duties including EKGs, simple dressing changes, surgical preps, incentive spirometry supervision, Foley catheter removal, peripheral IV catheter removal, cleansing enemas, and postmortem care, as appropriate.
Provide one-to-one observation for patients requiring continuous monitoring due to confusion, behavioral concerns, or suicide precautions.
Respond promptly to patient call lights and participate in hourly rounding to promote patient safety and satisfaction.
Transport patients, equipment, and blood products safely throughout the facility.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe patient environment, including equipment management and patient belongings.
Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly communicate concerns to the nursing team.
Support patient safety initiatives, quality improvement activities, and departmental performance goals.
Demonstrate professional, compassionate communication with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
Assist with orienting new staff members and contribute to a positive team environment.
Maintain CPR certification and comply with all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience
One of the following is required:
Successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program;
Minimum one (1) year of experience as a Nurse Aide or equivalent patient care role;
Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program with successful completion of a Fundamentals of Nursing course.
Skills & Qualifications
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational and time management abilities
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Basic computer and telephone proficiency
Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team
Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care
Ability to recognize emergencies and respond appropriately
Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain per organizational requirements)
Physical Requirements
Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
Ability to safely lift, move, and reposition patients using Safe Patient Handling equipment.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and assist with moving patients weighing 100+ pounds.
Frequent exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, and other healthcare-related hazards.
Ability to work in environments involving body odors, bodily fluids, and emotionally challenging patient situations.
Work Environment
This position involves direct patient care in a hospital setting and requires frequent interaction with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The role demands sound judgment, compassion, professionalism, and the ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations while delivering exceptional patient care.
Compensation
Compensation is based on experience, education, and employment status. Pay range available upon request or will be discussed during the recruitment process.
About Us
Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you'll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.
The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
Worksite address
sayre, PA, 18840, US
Who can apply
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