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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 34 posted nursing roles in Corning, New York rates. This role sits in the 25th percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about 51% below the Corning, New York median for nursing roles.
Provides general clinical and non-clinical support to patients across all age groups under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining a safe patient environment.
Up to a $5,000 Sign-on Bonus available for those that qualify
Position Summary
Provides general support tasks (clinical and non‐clinical) for the Hospital. Works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to patients in age groups including newborns, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. In addition, the Care Partner will maintain competency levels defined for the age groups specific to the patient care area with consideration to physical, communication, safety, nutrition, and psychosocial needs under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Education, License & Cert
High School Grad or Equivalent
Experience
No experience required.
Essential Functions
Participates in the delivery of patient care for population groups under the direction of an
RN/LPN including but not limited to the following:
Lifting, turning, and positioning patients utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (> 35 pounds), as appropriate.
Observing confused and difficult patients AM/PM Hygiene care
Toileting, shaving, washing, brushing hair, dental and mouth care, feeding
Assisting with range of motion exercises
Mobilizing patients ‐ transfers and ambulation, utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (> 35 pounds), as appropriate and following the Mobility protocol
Exercise protocols
Discontinuing foley catheter
Simple dressing changes
Incentive spirometry supervision
Surgical preps
Postmortem care
Removal of peripheral IV catheters
Sits with confused/disoriented patients or those requiring 1:1 observation for safety/suicide purposes, as assigned
Performs and records accurately:
Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, heights and weights
I & O
Records bowel movements
ADLs and activities
Performs and records the following specimen collection:
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. No prior experience is required, but candidates must maintain CPR certification and demonstrate strong communication skills.
high school
Organizational Skills
Communication Skills
Patient Care
CPR
Vital Signs Monitoring
Patient Transport
Specimen Collection
Safe Patient Handling
Patient Mobilization
Hygiene Care
Benefits
Sign-on Bonus
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$18 - $25/hr
Location
Corning, New York
Posted
May 22, 2026
Application
Employer website
Obtains urine, stool, and sputum specimens for patients; instructs patients in proper specimen collection technique.
Completes the following support activities.
Transports patients as needed
Serves, sets up and retrieves trays
Distributes water pitchers as appropriate
Orders and distributes nourishment.
Transports equipment
Transports blood products to and from the patient care area.
Participates in patient safety/patient satisfaction.
Answers call bells
Participates in patient rounding
Reports any signs of abuse to the nursing staff
Recognizes, troubleshoots and initiates corrective action needed on equipment.
Maintains neat and tidy environment (empties laundry, delivers equipment, keeps patient rooms clean and safe).
Inventories and assures disposition of patients' belongings when admitted, transferred, and/or discharged.
Assures proper storage of equipment.
Recognizes emergency situations and initiates plan of action
Notifies RN/LPN of any changes seen in patient's condition
Complies with policies and procedures of the hospital/nursing department.
Supports the philosophy of the hospital and department of nursing.
Maintains CPR certification and practice
Demonstrates 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.
Participates in performance improvement activities to improve service and care. Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate using telephones, computer systems.
Answers telephone promptly and politely, identifying self, title, and department. Receives and sends messages in an accurate and timely fashion.
Communicates with the patients, family, and members of the healthcare team in a concise, tactful and considerate manner. Must represent the hospital in a professional courteous manner, while being sensitive to how others perceive both verbal and non‐verbal communications.
Other Duties
Assists in the orientation of new personnel and serves as a role model to other employees.
Demonstrates willingness to accept non‐routine work assignments as appropriate.
Encouraged to participate in community activities
Attends and participates in unit council (70% attendance).
Pay Range
$17.57 - $25.32 per hour.
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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.
Market context
New York LPN roles remain in steady demand
In New York, nursing roles like LPN positions are commonly driven by ongoing staffing needs in hospitals, long-term care, and behavioral health settings. Competition can be stronger for roles that prefer mental health, alcoholism, or chemical addiction experience, so a valid New York State LPN license and accredited nursing education matter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight any relevant behavioral health experience.
