Registered Nurse - Acute Care - Per Diem

IntelliResume; Sayre (Bradford County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

403B retirement plan

Holiday rotations

Onsite Starbucks

Job summary

Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a Per Diem position on the 6NW Acute Care Unit. The unit handles medical, stroke, and neuro patients, supported by Virtual RNs to optimize patient care and efficiency.

Ideal candidates hold an RN license in the state, with BSN preferred and ACLS/BLS certifications. Per diems are offered premium shift differentials and a robust benefits package, including a 403B retirement plan and consistent holiday rotations.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed RN in the state of employment.
• BSN preferred; ACLS may be required per unit.
• BLS certification required; ACLS unit dependent.
• Experience: at least 1 year in nursing; transition programs allowed.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Develop, update, and coordinate the plan of care to achieve goals.
• Advocate for ethical and holistic care.
• Foster learning for patients, families, and staff.
• Ensure safety and quality; use data to improve outcomes.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient advocacy

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Job description

Position Details

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Location: Robert Packer Hospital, 6 North West Acute Care Unit

Department Overview

This acute care unit is located on 6NW at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital. This is a 33 bed unit that sees medical/stroke/neuro patients. At Guthrie, bedside acute care nurses benefit from Virtual RNs stationed at our Pulse Center. These Virtual RNs streamline tasks, enabling more direct patient care and freeing up valuable time for what matters most.

Why Choose Guthrie?

• Incredible Premiums & Shift Differentials for Evening, Night & Weekend Shifts – earn more for your dedication during these days/times.
• 403B Retirement Plan with Company Matching – secure your future with our robust retirement plan.
• Consistent Work & Holiday Rotations: Enjoy a great work/life balance.
• Friendly, Supportive, and Diverse Work Family: Be part of a team that feels like home.
• Onsite Starbucks: Enjoy your favorite coffee and snacks without leaving the hospital.

Recognitions & Awards

• Becker’s 150 Top Places to Work 2024
• Forbes Best Employers For Women 2024

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional, comprehensive nursing care for patients in an acute care environment. Accountable for the delivery of coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence-based quality care to patients and families, based on individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and appropriate care strategies throughout the lifespan. Practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the ANA scope and standards of practice. Essential functions and specific skills for the job are found in the unit specific onboarding checklist and in standards that are applicable to the specialty.

Education, License, & Certification(s)

• Registered Nurse in the State of Practice
• BSN in Nursing preferred
• Any previously agreed upon effective date for obtaining a Bachelor's degree in nursing between individuals and facilities will remain in effect, including those who transition to their position from the NLRN Program
• Any contract with specific time frames for obtaining a bachelor’s degree in nursing will supersede the above point and will remain in effect
• Specialty Certification is preferred
• BLS certification
• ACLS is unit dependent

Experience

The Registered Nurse must be a registered nurse currently licensed in the state of employment with at least one year of experience. Alternately, the Registered Nurse may have less than one year of experience if they have been transitioned to their position from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency (NLRN) Program. The Registered Nurse must meet the individual nursing unit specifications regarding educational requirements during employment. Must maintain BLS certification. ACLS is unit dependent. Specifications regarding educational requirements during employment are determined by the Nursing Department and Nursing Unit.

Essential Functions

• Employs Nursing Professional Practice: Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patients’ care. Develops updates and coordinates the patients’ plan of care to achieve patient goals and to optimize outcomes and transitions across the continuum. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Performs and maintains the currency of essential competencies as required by a specific area of hire and population served.
• Advocates: Effectively advocates for ethical and holistic care by partnering in care planning to promote the autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs of those we serve.
• Facilitates Learning: Fosters a learning environment for patients/families, nursing, and other members of the healthcare team, including student; Facilities formal and informal learning for patients/families, nursing, other members of the healthcare team, and community.
• Aligns Practice with Safety and Quality: Accountable for safety, identifies and corrects problems, and integrates evidence and best practice into nursing care; uses data and evidence to improve patient outcomes. Aligns patient safety, self-safety, and environmental safety as equally important for best outcomes.
• Engages in Professional Development: Engages in ongoing professional development; practices at the top of license within the legal parameters of the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and specialty standards. Promotes a culture of inquiry that explores, integrates, and disseminates research and evidence-based practice.