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Guthrie lists this Patient Care Partner - Per Diem - Float Pool opportunity in sayre, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Patient Care Partner – Float Pool – Per Diem
nDeliver Compassionate Care Across Multiple Hospital Units.
nJoin Guthrie's Robert Packer Hospital Float Pool as a Per Diem Patient Care Partner and gain valuable experience caring for diverse patient populations while working alongside an interdisciplinary healthcare team dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes.
nOrganization Overview
nGuthrie is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit integrated healthcare system serving communities throughout Northern Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier of New York. Robert Packer Hospital is committed to providing outstanding patient-centered care while fostering teamwork, professional development, and clinical excellence.
nRole Summary
nThe Patient Care Partner provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN/LPN while supporting patients' physical, emotional, nutritional, and psychosocial needs. As a member of the Float Pool, you'll provide compassionate care across multiple inpatient units while maintaining flexibility and delivering high-quality support wherever needed.
nSchedule Details
nPer Diem (PD)
nFloat Pool assignment throughout Robert Packer Hospital
nSchedule based on departmental staffing needs
nWeekend and holiday availability may be required
nKey Benefits & Perks
nFlexible Per Diem scheduling
nOpportunity to gain experience across multiple inpatient specialties
nCollaborative interdisciplinary care environment
nProfessional development opportunities
nEmployee wellness resources
nOpportunity to build clinical experience while working alongside experienced nursing professionals
nRecognition / Awards
nForbes Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals – 2025
nForbes Best Employers for Women – 2024, 2025
nNewsweek: America's Greatest Workplaces – 2025
nBecker's Best Places to Work – 2024, 2025
nAmerica's Best-In-State Employers (Pennsylvania) – 2024, 2025
nResponsibilities
nParticipates in the delivery of patient care for population groups under the direction of an RN/LPN including but not limited to the following:
nLifting, turning, and positioning patients utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (> 35 pounds), as appropriate.
nObserving confused and difficult patients.
nAM/PM Hygiene care.
nToileting, shaving, washing, brushing hair, dental and mouth care.
nFeeding.
nAssisting with range of motion exercises.
nMobilizing patients - transfers and ambulation, utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (> 35 pounds), as appropriate and following the Mobility protocol.
nExercise protocols.
nDiscontinuing foley catheter.
nSimple dressing changes.
nIncentive spirometry supervision.
nSurgical preps.
nPostmortem care.
nAdministers cleansing enemas.
nRemoval of peripheral IV catheters.
nSits with confused/disoriented patients or those requiring 1:1 observation for safety/suicide purposes, as assigned.
nPerforms and records accurately:
nTemperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, heights and weights.
nI & O.
nRecords bowel movements.
nADLs and activities.
nPerforms and records the following specimen collection:
nObtains urine, stool, and sputum specimens for patients; instructs patients in proper specimen collection technique.
nCompletes the following support activities.
nCompletes EKGs.
nTransports patients as needed.
nServes, sets up and retrieves trays.
nDistributes water pitchers as appropriate.
nOrders and distributes nourishment.
nTransports equipment.
nTransports blood products to and from the patient care area.
nParticipates in patient safety/patient satisfaction.
nAnswers call bells.
nParticipates in patient rounding.
nReports any signs of abuse to the nursing staff.
nRecognizes, troubleshoots and initiates corrective action needed on equipment.
nMaintains neat and tidy environment (empties laundry, delivers equipment, keeps patient rooms clean and safe).
nInventories and assures disposition of patients' belongings when admitted, transferred, and/or discharged.
nAssures proper storage of equipment.
nRecognizes emergency situations and initiates plan of action.
nNotifies RN/LPN of any changes seen in patient's condition.
nComplies with policies and procedures of the hospital/nursing department.
nSupports the philosophy of the hospital and department of nursing.
nMaintains CPR certification and practice.
nDemonstrates cost-effective patient care by demonstrating proper use and care of equipment, appropriate and prudent use of supplies, accurate charging of supplies; performing other division-specific tasks, and appropriate utilization of available resources.
nParticipates in performance improvement activities to improve service and care.
nDemonstrates strong communication and organizational skills.
nAbility to communicate using telephones and computer systems.
nAnswers telephone promptly and politely, identifying self, title, and department. Receives and sends messages in an accurate and timely fashion.
nCommunicates with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team in a concise, tactful, and considerate manner while representing the hospital professionally and courteously.
nOther Duties
nAssists in the orientation of new personnel and serves as a role model to other employees.
nDemonstrates willingness to accept non-routine work assignments as appropriate.
nEncouraged to participate in community activities.
nAttends and participates in unit council (70% attendance).
nQualifications
nEducation
nHigh School Diploma or GED required.
nExperience
nOne of the following is required:
nSuccessful completion of a CNA training course; or
nMinimum of one (1) year of experience in a Nurse Aide or equivalent role; or
nCurrently enrolled in a licensed nursing education program and have successfully completed a Fundamentals of Nursing course.
nSkills
nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.
nStrong organizational and time management abilities.
nAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
nDemonstrated commitment to patient safety and quality care.
nAbility to utilize electronic systems, telephones, and hospital equipment.
nStrong observation, documentation, and critical thinking skills.
nCompensation
nPennsylvania Position: Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and Guthrie's established compensation practices.
nAdditional Notes
nFloat Pool position requiring flexibility to work throughout Robert Packer Hospital.
nProvides direct care to patients of all ages and interacts with family members as needed.
nFrequent exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, and other healthcare-related hazards.
nFrequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling throughout the shift.
nMust be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally push, move, or lift more than 100 pounds using proper safe patient handling equipment.
nFrequently exposed to disagreeable sights, sounds, odors, and body waste.
nMust participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, and required certifications.
nJoining 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.
nThe Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
nThe 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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