Guthrie·Troy, Pennsylvania
Provide direct and supportive care to patients, including assisting with activities of daily living and monitoring vital signs under the direction of nursing staff. Ensure patient safety and comfort while performing clinical tasks such as specimen collection and EKG completion.
Patient Care Partner – Nursing Unit - Full-Time – Sign on Bonus Eligible
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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.
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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.
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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.
Requires a High School Diploma or GED and either a CNA certification, one year of nurse aide experience, or current enrollment in a nursing program. Must be able to safely assist with patient lifting and transfers using specialized equipment.
Market context
Pennsylvania nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, outpatient settings, and long-term care, especially for RNs with current state licensure and BLS certification. These positions are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with a BSN and recent medical-surgical experience, and this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your Pennsylvania RN license, BLS status, and whether your experience matches the unit’s preferred background.
