Guthrie·Sayre, Pennsylvania
Provide direct patient care and support to nursing staff across multiple inpatient units under the direction of an RN or LPN. Responsibilities include performing ADLs, monitoring vital signs, collecting specimens, and ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Student Nurse Care Partner – Float Pool – Per Diem
Launch Your Nursing Career with Hands-On Hospital Experience.
Apply what you're learning in nursing school while working alongside experienced nurses across multiple patient care units. As a Student Nurse Care Partner, you'll build clinical confidence, develop valuable bedside skills, and make a meaningful impact on patient care.
Guthrie is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system serving patients throughout the Twin Tiers of New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Our caregivers are committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. The Student Nurse Care Partner program provides nursing students with valuable clinical experience in a supportive learning environment.
The Student Nurse Care Partner (Float Pool) works under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care across multiple inpatient units. This position allows nursing students to gain practical clinical experience while assisting with patient care, supporting nursing staff, and developing professional skills in a hospital setting.
Compensation is based on experience and applicable organizational pay practices.
Additional Notes
Provides direct patient care to patients of all ages and interacts with family members as needed.
Must remain actively enrolled in a licensed nursing education program throughout employment.
Float assignments are based on organizational staffing and patient care needs.
Current CPR certification required or obtained in accordance with organizational policy.
Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting throughout the workday.
Ability to assist with moving patients using Safe Patient Handling equipment.
Regular exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, and other healthcare-related hazards.
Must adhere to all hospital policies, infection prevention standards, patient safety guidelines, and quality improvement initiatives.
Participation in orientation, unit council activities, ongoing education, and professional development is encouraged.
Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs.
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.
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited licensed nursing program and possess a high school diploma or GED. Current CPR certification is required or must be obtained according to organizational policy.
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.
