Patient Care Partner - Nursing Unit - Part Time
Make a Difference Every Day Through Compassionate Patient Care
About Guthrie
Guthrie is a non-profit, integrated healthcare system serving patients throughout Northern Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier of New York. Our dedicated team members are committed to providing exceptional patient care while fostering a culture of excellence, compassion, and collaboration.
Role Summary
The Patient Care Partner works under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver direct and supportive patient care. This role assists with activities of daily living, patient mobility, specimen collection, vital sign monitoring, and other clinical and non-clinical duties that contribute to outstanding patient outcomes and experiences.
Schedule Details
Part-Time Nights
7p-7a
Rotating schedule - 24 hours
Everything other weekend and every other holiday required
Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement savings plan
Generous paid time off
Employee wellness programs
Career advancement and professional development opportunities
Supportive team-oriented work environment
Recognition & Awards
Forbes Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals - 2025
Forbes Best Employers for Women - 2024, 2025
Newsweek America''s Greatest Workplaces - 2025
Becker''s Best Places to Work - 2024, 2025
America''s Best-In-State Employers (Pennsylvania) - 2024, 2025
Key Responsibilities
Direct Patient Care
Assist patients with bathing, grooming, oral care, shaving, toileting, dressing, and other activities of daily living
Assist with feeding and hydration needs
Perform patient transfers, ambulation, positioning, and mobility activities utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment when appropriate
Assist with range of motion and exercise protocols
Provide one-to-one patient observation for safety, behavioral health, or suicide precautions as assigned
Perform postmortem care
Clinical Support
Obtain and accurately document:
Temperature
Pulse
Respirations
Blood pressure
Height and weight
Intake and output
Bowel movements
Activities of daily living
Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens
Complete EKGs
Discontinue Foley catheters as directed
Remove peripheral IV catheters
Administer cleansing enemas
Assist with surgical preparations and incentive spirometry supervision
Perform simple dressing changes
Patient Safety & Service
Participate in patient rounding
Answer call bells promptly
Monitor and report changes in patient condition to nursing staff
Recognize emergency situations and initiate appropriate action
Report any suspected signs of abuse
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient environment
Assist with inventory and management of patient belongings
Operational Support
Transport patients, equipment, and blood products as needed
Serve, distribute, and remove meal trays
Distribute water pitchers and nourishment
Maintain proper storage and readiness of equipment
Troubleshoot equipment issues and initiate corrective action when necessary
Communication & Teamwork
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members
Answer telephones professionally and accurately relay messages
Support departmental goals and performance improvement initiatives
Assist with orientation of new employees
Participate in unit-based council activities
Qualifications
Education
Experience
One of the following is required:
Successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program; OR
Minimum one (1) year experience as a Nurse Aide or in a comparable healthcare role; OR
Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program with successful completion of a Fundamentals of Nursing course
Skills & Competencies
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Commitment to patient safety and excellent customer service
Ability to accurately document patient information
Basic computer and telephone communication skills
Additional Information
Must be able to safely assist with patient lifting, positioning, and transfers utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment when appropriate.
Must maintain competency in caring for diverse patient populations, considering physical, communication, nutritional, psychosocial, and safety needs.
Must comply with all hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
Encouraged to participate in community activities and professional development opportunities.
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.