Registered Nurse - Acute Care - Per Diem - Nights

Looking for a flexible and rewarding nursing opportunity? Step into the heart of Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA, as a valued per diem Registered Nurse in our Acute Care Department. Join a dedicated team on the 7 North West Acute Care Unit where innovation meets compassion, and every patient interaction is powered by excellence.

Position Details:

• Status: Per Diem 
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Location: Robert Packer Hospital, 7 North West Acute Care Unit

Department Overview: 

7 North West is a 28-bed acute care unit that primarily focuses on an interdisciplinary care approach for medical and surgical patients with the Medical Hospitalist Service. 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 

 

Perks of Being a Per Diem RN at Guthrie:

• ⚖️Flexible hours to help create the perfect work life blend.
• 🌟Comprehensive orientation and specialized nurse training.
• 🤝A friendly and supportive work environment that celebrates diversity.
• 🏖️Quiet suburban neighborhood setting for a relaxed lifestyle.
• ☕ 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 memb