What are the responsibilities and job description for the PD Care Partner - Float Pool - Per Diem position at Guthrie?
Patient Care Partner – Float Pool – Per Diem
Bring Compassion Wherever You're Needed Most.
Join Guthrie's Float Pool and make an impact across multiple patient care units by
providing exceptional bedside care while gaining valuable experience in a variety of clinical
settings. Every shift offers the opportunity to support patients and collaborate with diverse
healthcare teams.
Organization Overview
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.
Role Summary
The Per Diem Patient 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
patient care units. This role assists with activities of daily living, monitors patient
conditions, performs clinical support tasks, and promotes a safe, compassionate
environment for patients and families.
Schedule Details
• Per Diem (PD) position
• Float assignments based on hospital staffing needs
• Schedule varies by department
• Weekend and holiday availability may be required
Key Benefits & Perks
• Competitive compensation
• Flexible per diem scheduling
• Opportunity to gain experience across multiple inpatient units
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Career advancement within Guthrie
• Employee wellness resources
Recognition / Awards
• Forbes Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals – 2025
• Forbes Best Employers for Women – 2024, 2025
• Newsweek: America's Greatest Workplaces – 2025
• Becker's Best Places to Work – 2024, 2025
• America's Best-In-State Employers (Pennsylvania) – 2024, 2025
Responsibilities
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.
• Sits with confused/disoriented patients or those requiring 1:1 observation for
safety/suicide purposes, as assigned.
• Performs and records accurately:
o Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, heights and weights.
o I & O.
o Records bowel movements.
o ADLs and activities.
• Performs and records the following specimen collection:
o Obtains urine, stool, and sputum specimens for patients; instructs patients
in proper specimen collection technique.
• Completes the following support activities:
o Completes EKGs.
o Transports patients as needed.
o Serves, sets up and retrieves trays.
o Distributes water pitchers as appropriate.
o Orders and distributes nourishment.
o Transports equipment.
o Transports blood products to and from the patient care area.
• Participates in patient safety/patient satisfaction.
• Answers call bells.
• Participates in patient rounding.
• 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.
Other Duties:
• Assists in the orientation of new personnel and serves as a role model to other
employees.
• Demonstrates willingness to accept non-routine work assignments as appropriate.
• Encouraged to participate in community activities.
• Attends and participates in unit council (70% attendance).
Qualifications
Education
• High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience
Must meet one of the following qualifications:
• Successfully completed a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training course; or
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a Nurse Aide or equivalent patient care
role; or
• Currently enrolled in a licensed nursing education program and have successfully
completed a Fundamentals of Nursing course.
Skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Basic computer and telephone proficiency.
• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns
promptly.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Ability to safely assist with patient mobility and activities of daily living.
• Flexibility to adapt to different patient care units and workflows.
Compensation
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.
• 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 lift and carry up to 50 pounds and assist with moving patients over 100
pounds 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.
Bring Compassion Wherever You're Needed Most.
Join Guthrie's Float Pool and make an impact across multiple patient care units by
providing exceptional bedside care while gaining valuable experience in a variety of clinical
settings. Every shift offers the opportunity to support patients and collaborate with diverse
healthcare teams.
Organization Overview
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.
Role Summary
The Per Diem Patient 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
patient care units. This role assists with activities of daily living, monitors patient
conditions, performs clinical support tasks, and promotes a safe, compassionate
environment for patients and families.
Schedule Details
• Per Diem (PD) position
• Float assignments based on hospital staffing needs
• Schedule varies by department
• Weekend and holiday availability may be required
Key Benefits & Perks
• Competitive compensation
• Flexible per diem scheduling
• Opportunity to gain experience across multiple inpatient units
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Career advancement within Guthrie
• Employee wellness resources
Recognition / Awards
• Forbes Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals – 2025
• Forbes Best Employers for Women – 2024, 2025
• Newsweek: America's Greatest Workplaces – 2025
• Becker's Best Places to Work – 2024, 2025
• America's Best-In-State Employers (Pennsylvania) – 2024, 2025
Responsibilities
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.
• Sits with confused/disoriented patients or those requiring 1:1 observation for
safety/suicide purposes, as assigned.
• Performs and records accurately:
o Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, heights and weights.
o I & O.
o Records bowel movements.
o ADLs and activities.
• Performs and records the following specimen collection:
o Obtains urine, stool, and sputum specimens for patients; instructs patients
in proper specimen collection technique.
• Completes the following support activities:
o Completes EKGs.
o Transports patients as needed.
o Serves, sets up and retrieves trays.
o Distributes water pitchers as appropriate.
o Orders and distributes nourishment.
o Transports equipment.
o Transports blood products to and from the patient care area.
• Participates in patient safety/patient satisfaction.
• Answers call bells.
• Participates in patient rounding.
• 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.
Other Duties:
• Assists in the orientation of new personnel and serves as a role model to other
employees.
• Demonstrates willingness to accept non-routine work assignments as appropriate.
• Encouraged to participate in community activities.
• Attends and participates in unit council (70% attendance).
Qualifications
Education
• High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience
Must meet one of the following qualifications:
• Successfully completed a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training course; or
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a Nurse Aide or equivalent patient care
role; or
• Currently enrolled in a licensed nursing education program and have successfully
completed a Fundamentals of Nursing course.
Skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Basic computer and telephone proficiency.
• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns
promptly.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Ability to safely assist with patient mobility and activities of daily living.
• Flexibility to adapt to different patient care units and workflows.
Compensation
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.
• 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 lift and carry up to 50 pounds and assist with moving patients over 100
pounds 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.