If you’re an experienced RN ready to make a meaningful impact at end of life—while earning up to a $25,000 sign‑on bonus—Guthrie Hospice wants to talk to you. We’re currently seeking a full‑time Hospice RN Case Manager to serve patients in the Towanda, PA area. If you’re looking for a role that values your clinical expertise, offers true work‑life balance, and allows you to build meaningful relationships with patients and families, this may be exactly the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Your Role in Making a Difference As a Hospice RN Case Manager, you’ll be the clinical lead for your patients, coordinating and delivering high‑quality, compassionate end‑of‑life care in collaboration with physicians, social workers, aides, chaplains, and the broader interdisciplinary team. This role offers both professional autonomy and strong team support, allowing you to manage your day while knowing you’re never alone. Schedule & Coverage - Day Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM - Flexible scheduling based on patient needs - On‑Call Rotation: Approximately once per week - Weekend Rotation: Once every six weeks Perks That Go Beyond a Paycheck At Guthrie Hospice, we take care of our caregivers. Our benefits are designed to support you professionally, personally, and financially: - Up to $25,000 Sign‑On Bonus for experienced Hospice RNs - Medical & Dental Insurance starting the 1st of the month following hire - Generous PTO Accrual beginning on Day 1 - Relocation Assistance up to $12,000, based on distance - Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,500 per year after 90 days - 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match - Predictable weekday schedule with built‑in flexibility - Supportive, mission‑driven team environment where your work truly matters Why Guthrie Hospice? At Guthrie, hospice nursing is about more than managing symptoms—it’s about honoring life, supporting families, and practicing nursing the way it was meant to be practiced. Our nurses consistently tell us this is the most rewarding work of their careers. Position Summary: As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Hospice Nurse works under the general direction of the Director of Hospice and the attending physician in the provision of skilled nursing assessment, planning and care in order to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families. Responsible for identifying patient/family needs and for providing supportive care in accordance with the attending physician’s orders and interdisciplinary plan of care and Guthrie Hospice policies and procedures. Responsible to provide direct supervision of Home Health Aides and or LPN’s providing care for Guthrie Hospice. Education, License & Cert: Registered Professional Nurse currently licensed in Pennsylvania. Knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level of normally associated with an Associate's Degree. Education and experience requirements may vary according to combined background of the individual. Experience: One (1) year nursing experience in an acute care setting and/or previous Hospice experience or similar work with patients/families experiencing terminal illness is preferred. Experience and skill in supervision desired. Essential Functions: 1. Congruent with Guthrie Hospice Nursing Model, assume primary responsibility of at least a one to fifteen patient /family caseload that includes the accessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating phases of the nursing process. 2. Initiate communication of attending physicians, other hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family. 3. Maintain regular communication with Hospice director, Medical Director and attending physician concerning caseload. 4. Obtain data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family status and incorporate that data into the plan of care. 5. Maintain up to date patient records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur. 6. Seek input from other team members regarding the patient plan of care to obtain additional knowledge and support. 7. Accept responsibility for coordinating physical care of the patient by teaching of the patient by teaching primary caregivers, volunteers, employed caregivers (LPN’s, hospice aides), or by providing direct care as appropriate. 8. Meet regularly with hospice nursing staff, and attend interdisciplinary team meetings to review problems or unique issues from caseloads, share professional support, and exchange feedback aimed toward enhancing professional growth, and facilitate issues from caseload for full staff discussion, consultation and evaluation. 9. Supervise and document hospice aide plan of care every 2 weeks and supervise and document the practice of the LPN in the provision of patient care as delegated. Other Duties: 1. 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 this position. 2. Travel is necessary for this position. 3. On‐ Call is required.
Position Summary Employee works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to specific patient populations. Education, License, & Cert Current high school student enrolled in the Northern Tier Career Center Pre-Nursing Program. Experience No experience required. Essential Functions 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. - AM/PM Hygiene care - Activities of daily living (ex. 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 - Performs and records accurately:- Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, heights and weights - I & O - Records bowel movements - ADLs and activities - Transports patients as needed - Serves, sets up and retrieves trays - Distributes water pitchers as appropriate - Distributes nourishment. - Empty drains - Obtain EKG - Remove Foley Catheter and peripheral IVs/Saline Locks - Bladder Scanning - Transports equipment - Participates in patient safety/patient satisfaction. - Answers call bells - Participates in hourly patient rounding - Reports any signs of abuse to the nursing staff - 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 notifies staff - 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 - 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 - Demonstrates willingness to accept non-routine work assignments as appropriate. Rev: 6-2-2025
Summary Provides general support tasks (non-clinical) for assigned care area. Works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to specific populations. Expectation is for the Nurse Trainee to transition into a Certified Nurse Aid role once completion of training has occurred Experience Education and experience with computers preferred. High School Graduate or equivalent Licenses None required Essential Functions 1. Participates in the delivery of patient care for population specific groups under the direction of an RN including but not limited to the following: - Delivery and retrieval of meal trays and general nutrition items - Stocking of supplies and nutrition items - Delivery of specimens to appropriate departments - Equipment cleaning - Patient room setup for new resident arrival - Deliver clean linen - Assist with personal laundry - Provide fresh water as diet order allows 1. Participates in patient safety/patient satisfaction. - Answers call bells promptly - Answering unit phone calls promptly - Maintains neat and tidy environment (empties laundry, delivers equipment, nutrition area support, clean and safe environment). - Assures proper storage of equipment. - Returns equipment to specified locations - Recognizes emergency situations and initiates plan of action 1. Complies with policies and procedures of the hospital/nursing department. - Supports the philosophy of the hospital and department of nursing. - Represents the hospital to patients/families and health care team in a professional, courteous manner while being sensitive to how others perceive both verbal and non-verbal communications. - 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. - Demonstrates initiative in completing work that needs to be done as defined in the employee’s areas of responsibility. - Participates in performance improvement activities to improve service and care. Other Duties 1. Assists in the orientation of new personnel and serves as a role model to other employees. 2. Utilizes time between patient care to maintain clean and orderly work environment and help with other duties. 3. Demonstrates willingness to accept non-routine work assignments as appropriate. 4. Is authorized to access secured storage areas in the performance of essential job functions and duties.
Up to $25,000 sign on bonus for qualified Registered Nurses! Position Details: Full Time - 8 hour Days - 36 hours a week - Robert Packer Hospital - Towanda – Acute Care Unit Department Details: Acute Care Towanda is a 10-bed acute care unit that primarily focuses on an interdisciplinary care approach for medical patients with the Medical Hospitalist Service. All bedside acute care nurses at Guthrie benefit from the added support of our Virtual RNs located in our Pulse Center. They provide assistance with a variety of tasks, enabling bedside nurses to spend more time on direct patient care. 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 - 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 Benefits Summary: A nursing career with Guthrie means being part of a focused organization that provides each team member an opportunity to advance and grow. We have invested in resources to empower our employees to succeed and use their passion and talent to provide excellence. You take care of our patients. We take care of you. - $25,000 sign-on bonus* - Generous shift differentials - Career advancement opportunities - Tuition reimbursement - Excellent benefits - Experiential PTO accrual - Competitive salary - Rewarding career - Magnet driven - Refinancing support with SoFi *Exclusions apply. To see why nurses love Guthrie, click HERE! “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
This position is eligible for up to $15,000.00 Sign on Bonus for those that qualify. ($7,500.00 for those with less than one year of experience) Position Summary: Responsible for the delivery of resident care through the nursing process of planning, implementation, and evaluation. Guides resident teaching and the activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Understands and adheres to GCMC’s Compliance Standards as they appear in GCMC’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and GCMC regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. Education, License & Cert: • Graduate of a licensed practical nursing program with a certificate in nursing • Current NYS registration/license as a Licensed Practical Nurse required • Current BLS‐CPR Certification required Experience: • Entry level graduate of licensed practical nursing program and licensed or a permit in New York State. Essential Functions: 1) Provides safe and accurate nursing care and other therapeutic measures according to policy and procedures. - a) Able to explain rationale for actions performed. - b) Provides resident education to the resident and/or family/significant other as indicated. - c) Assists in direct resident care as necessary. - d) Assists the RN with the admission process of residents in a safe and accurate manner. - e) Assumes responsibility for the charge nurse role when designated by: o Provides direction and leadership in resident care to nursing staff through delegation of assignments and ensuring that quality of care is delivered. Completes assigned tasks and duties for maximum effectiveness and functioning of the unit. o Properly verifies and transcribes physician orders. Ensures that all orders are faxed to provider pharmacy. o Facilitates the appropriate documentation for daily activities on the unit as well as for admissions and discharges. 2) Resident Monitoring ‐ Monitors residents as appropriate for condition, status and safety according to nursing policy. - a) Recognizes change in resident condition and reports it to the Supervising RN. - b) Works to ensure resident safety is maintained in all aspects of care by following policies. - c) Notifies the physician and family in a timely manner of changes in resident condition. - d) Maintains continuity of care by contributing to resident status reports ie. Participating in shift report. - e) Documents on all resident care activities in an accurate and timely manner. 3. Medication Administration‐Performs safe administration and complete documentation of medications in accordance with nursing policy. - a) Follows medication administration policy. 4. Safe Discharge/Discharge Planning - a) Completes resident education as necessary and documents all education provided. - b) Provides discharge instructions and gives accurate information. 5. Demonstrates the ability to safely and effectively use department equipment. - a) Demonstrates knowledge and ability to safely and effectively use equipment. - b) Uses all equipment per policy (ie. lifts). 6. Demonstrates working knowledge and understanding of emergency preparedness plans and operations within the nursing facility. - a) Aware of and actively participates in emergency preparedness procedures and operations. - b) Actively participates in all actual Codes and drills. 7. Infection Control‐Provide safe and effective resident care in accordance with Infection Control policies and procedures. - a) Wears appropriate PPE as warranted. - b) Follows hand hygiene protocol. - c) Follows all precaution procedures. Pay Range $27.00-$39.27/hr Dependent on years of applicable experience.
