Provide direct, compassionate care to patients of all ages across multiple units, assisting with activities of daily living and clinical support tasks. Monitor patient conditions, record vital signs, and collaborate with RNs and LPNs to ensure a safe environment.
Patient Care Partner – Float Pool – Full Time
Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day – Earn up to $5,000.00 in Bonuses!
Join a collaborative healthcare team where you'll provide compassionate, hands-on care to patients across multiple units while building valuable clinical experience in a supportive hospital environment.
Organization Overview
At Guthrie, you'll become part of an integrated healthcare system committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care throughout the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our caregivers work together to deliver exceptional outcomes while fostering a culture of compassion, teamwork, and continuous learning.
Role Summary
The Patient Care Partner (Float Pool) works alongside Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses to provide direct patient care for individuals of all ages. This role supports multiple patient care units, assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring patient conditions, performing clinical support tasks, and helping create a safe, comfortable environment for patients and their families.
Schedule Details
Full Time
Day Shift – 7AM to 7 PM
Rotating Schedule
Weekend and holiday requirements may apply
Key Benefits & Perks
Competitive compensation
Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day 1
403(b) with employer maching
Paid Time Off (PTO) - immediate accrual
Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
Employee wellness programs
Supportive team environment with career growth opportunities
Opportunity to gain experience across multiple specialty units
Recognition / Awards
Forbes Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals – 2025
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
Administers cleansing enemas
Removal of peripheral IV catheters
Apply external catheter or incontinence device
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:
Obtains urine, stool, and sputum specimens for patients; instructs patients in proper specimen collection technique.
Completes EKGs.
Glucose monitoring in Non-Critical Care Areas
Conducts bladder scanning
Basic ostomy care
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
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or GED required Experience
No previous healthcare experience required
Previous patient care or healthcare experience preferred but not required
Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and time management abilities
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns promptly
Basic computer and telephone proficiency
Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and professionalism Compensation Compensation is based on experience and applicable organizational pay practices.
Additional Notes
Provides direct patient care to patients of all ages.
Current CPR certification required or obtained according to organizational policy.
Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling throughout the shift.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with moving patients exceeding 100 pounds using appropriate Safe Patient Handling equipment.
Exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, and other healthcarerelated hazards.
Must demonstrate flexibility to float between patient care units based on staffing and patient care needs.
Participation in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing education is expected.
Must adhere to all hospital policies, safety standards, and infection prevention protocols.
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.
Requirements
A high school diploma or GED is required, and while previous healthcare experience is preferred, it is not mandatory. Candidates must be able to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds and maintain CPR certification.
high school
Interpersonal Skills
Time Management
Communication Skills
CPR Certification
Patient Care
Patient Safety
Vital Signs Monitoring
Specimen Collection
Glucose Monitoring
EKG Performance
Bladder Scanning
Basic Ostomy Care
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Sign-On Bonus
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Professional Development Opportunities
Tuition Assistance
Employee Wellness Programs
403(b) With Employer Matching
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Sayre, Pennsylvania
Posted
Jul 2, 2026
Application
Employer website
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.
Market context
Pennsylvania nursing roles remain competitive
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.
