RN - Acute Float Pool, Per Diem
About The Position
Join Guthrie Lourdes Hospital as a Per Diem Acute Care Float Pool RN Are you a dedicated, compassionate RN looking for a rewarding career in a fast-paced, supportive environment? As a per diem RN in our Internal Float Pool, you’ll work on either day shift from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM or night shift from 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, with bringing expert care across multiple units. Award‑Winning Workplace Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work 2025 Becker’s 150 Top Places to Work — 3 consecutive years Forbes Best Employers for Women 2025 Forbes Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals Forbes Best‑In‑State Employers (PA) Be Part of Something Great! For over 100 years, the Binghamton community has relied on Guthrie Lourdes Hospital for exceptional, compassionate care. Our 197-bed acute care facility continues that legacy with a commitment to excellence. 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.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse in the State of Practice
- Registered nurse currently licensed in the state of employment with at least one year of experience
- Must meet the individual nursing unit specifications regarding educational requirements during employment
- Must maintain BLS certification
- ACLS is unit dependent
- PALS is unit dependent
Nice To Haves
- BSN in Nursing preferred
- Specialty Certification is preferred
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 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
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
