Unit Clerk / Care Partner - 7NW - Full Time

Unit Clerk/Care Partner – 7NW – Full Time 
Support Exceptional Patient Care—At the Bedside and Behind the Scenes. 
• Make a meaningful impact by combining compassionate, hands-on patient care 
with essential unit coordination. As a Unit Clerk/Care Partner, you'll be an integral 
member of the healthcare team, ensuring patients receive outstanding care while 
helping the nursing unit run efficiently. 
• Earn up to $5,000.00 in sign –on bonus 
 

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 high-quality, patient-centered care while fostering a collaborative culture 
focused on compassion, innovation, and professional growth. 
 

Role Summary 
The Unit Clerk/Care Partner is a dual-role position that provides both direct patient care 
and administrative support for assigned nursing units. Working under the direction of an 
RN or LPN, you'll assist patients with daily care needs while serving as the communication 
hub for the unit by managing clerical functions, coordinating information, and supporting 
the healthcare team. 
 

Schedule Details 
• Full Time 
• Day Shift – 7AM to 7PM  
• Rotating schedule 
• Weekend and holiday rotation may be required  
• Hours vary by assigned department  
 

Key Benefits & Perks 
• Competitive compensation  
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting 1st of the month after 
start day 
• 403(b) Retirement savings plan with employer contribution  
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - immediate accrual 
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities  
• Employee wellness programs  
• Career advancement within an integrated healthcare system  
• Collaborative and supportive work environment  
 

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.  
• 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:  
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 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.  
• 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