RN - Acute Care - FT, Nights

The Guthrie Clinic; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to join their Acute Care team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide compassionate nursing care while working with a supportive and collaborative team. With a focus on professional growth, nurses will benefit from extensive training and development programs, as well as a competitive sign-on bonus. Enjoy a dynamic work environment that prioritizes patient-centered care and values the contributions of each team member. Be part of a community that truly makes a difference in patients' lives every day.

Benefits

Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus

Comprehensive Medical and Dental Insurance

Generous PTO Accrual

Relocation Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

403B Retirement Plan with Company Matching

Incredible Premiums & Shift Differentials

Onsite Starbucks

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed RN with at least one year of experience.
• BSN preferred and must maintain BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care in an acute care environment.
• Advocate for ethical and holistic patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing Assessment

Critical Thinking

Advocacy

Professional Development

Education

Registered Nurse License

BSN in Nursing

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Communication Systems

Job description

Join a team where your skills shine and your dedication is rewarded—with up to $25,000 sign-on bonus to start! Looking to take your nursing career to the next level? Join Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital’s Acute Care team in Sayre, PA, and enjoy an unmatched combination of career growth, support, and benefits!

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

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.

“We are more than a team, we’re family. And we’re committed to hold each other to the highest professional standard so our patients get the best care every time they choose Guthrie.” – Jennifer Hepinger, RN

Why Choose Guthrie?

• Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus for Experienced RNs: A warm welcome to our team!
• Comprehensive Medical and Dental Insurance – effective the 1st of the month following your hire date.
• Generous PTO Accrual: Start earning experiential paid time off from Day 1.
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $12,000 based on distance, making your move easier.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program: Up to $7,500 annually, starting after just 90 days.
• 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:

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 students; 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.
• Leader in Practice Setting & Community: demonstrates leadership as change agents using the collaborative leadership skills of advocacy, influence and innovation. In partnering with colleagues appropriately delegates, coordinates care, and collaborates with others as equal members of the inter-professional care team to integrate nursing knowledge. Models professional behaviors as a representative of the nursing profession. Participates in the planning and presentation of educational programs.
• It is understood that this description is not intended to be all-inclusive and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of the position.

Other Duties:

• Proficiency in Information Technology, such as electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the position.
• Skilled to work with a wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff.
• Ability to use independent, critical judgment in all aspects of patient care delivery.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations.

Who We Are:

At The Guthrie Clinic, we are a non-profit integrated health care system dedicated to providing exceptional, patient-centered care to communities across Pennsylvania and New York. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where healthcare professionals can thrive. At Guthrie, you'll find a supportive and dynamic environment where your skills are celebrated, your growth is championed, and your impact resonates throughout our entire healthcare system. Join us and be part of a team that truly makes a difference every day.

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About Us

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 12555
• Job Category Nursing
• Posting Date 04/11/2025, 04:08 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Night