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Why This Role & Guthrie?
Position Details: This per diem Virtual Acute Care Registered Nurse must work out of the Big Flats NY office and will provide virtual support to bedside nurses at all Guthrie Hospital inpatient acute care (non-critical care) units.
The Virtual Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care for patients in an acute care environment utilizing telecommunication technology. Collaborates with the bedside nurse to provide 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.
Our team values collaboration, communication, and patient‑centered care. Nurses are respected clinical partners here, not task‑doers, and the work you do directly influences diagnostic quality and treatment outcomes.
At Guthrie, you’ll find:
- A collaborative, provider‑led Acute Care team
- Strong clinical leadership and interdisciplinary support
- A mission‑driven culture grounded in compassion and excellence
- The stability and resources of a large, integrated health system
- A role that supports longevity, growth, and work‑life balance
What Guthrie Offers You:
- Newly Increased RN Rates!
- Stable, Predictable Scheduling compared to inpatient bedside roles
- Supportive, Team‑Focused Culture
- Free On‑Site Parking
- Flexibility with self scheduling
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Who We Are At Guthrie, you’ll find more than just a job—you’ll find a career that supports both your professional growth and your personal life.
Position Summary:
The Virtual Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care for patients in an acute care environment utilizing telecommunication technology. Collaborates with the bedside nurse to provide 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:
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. 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.
Any contract with specific time frames for obtaining a bachelor's degree in nursing will supersede the above point and will remain in effect.
Registered Nurse licensed in both the States of New York and Pennsylvania
Specialty Certification is preferred
Current BLS / ACLS required within 6 months
Proficient with Windows-based computer skills and operation
Proficient with EPIC documentation
Experience:
5 years of experience in acute care bedside nursing
Specialty Certification required within 1 year
Must maintain BLS / ACLS required within 6 months
The Registered Nurse must meet the individual nursing unit specifications regarding educational requirements during employment.
Essential Functions:
Employs Nursing Professional Practice: Utilizes clinical assessment skills and knowledge of EPIC and Sickbay functionality or designated software application, to monitor patients effectively and efficiently in collaboration with the patient's primary nurse. Utilize critical thinking skills and the specialized software to assess patients, and preemptively address subtle signs and symptoms of clinical deterioration or status changes. 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.
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. Communicates effectively to inform, coach, and support onsite nurses/clinicians, cultivating a therapeutic team approach.
Facilitates Learning: Fosters a learning environment for patients/families, nursing, and other members of the healthcare team, including students. Facilities formal and informal learning for patients/families, nursing, other members of the healthcare team, and community. Serves as a clinical resource, coaches and mentors clinical nurses in areas of clinical and professional practice. Models' professional behaviors as a representative of the nursing profession.
Aligns Practice with Safety and Quality: Manages assignment of complex patients and other unit demands. Proactively recognizes, determines a plan of action, and responds to routine, urgent, and emergent patient situations utilizing direct observation via videoconferencing, proactive surveillance of adverse physiological trends, medical chart review, and clinical alarms. Provides follow-up to ensure problem resolution.
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. Provides high level contributions to the onsite nurses' knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, hemodynamics, bedside technology, and nursing care.
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.
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of the job, especially regarding activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.
Hearing / Visual requirement
The pay for this position ranges from $40.00-$54.12 per hour + 15% per diem diff!
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About Us
Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.
The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
