RN - Orthopedics Office, FT

Guthrie Enterprise • Sayre, PA

21h • $34 - $46 • Hybrid

About The Position

Guthrie Orthopedics at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse to support their busy, highly regarded orthopedic service line. This role offers a predictable schedule with daytime hours only, Monday-Friday, and no nights, weekends, or holidays. It provides an opportunity for experienced RNs to step away from inpatient bedside care and rotating shifts while still engaging in meaningful, hands-on patient interaction. In this outpatient-focused role, you will work closely with providers, support patients through procedures and recovery, and witness tangible outcomes. The department is active and collaborative, with a clear daily workflow that supports efficiency without the chaos of inpatient units. You will work alongside providers and clinical teammates who value communication, coordination, and shared goals for the best patient outcomes. This position offers professional growth and the chance to build orthopedic expertise within a strong, established service line at Guthrie’s flagship hospital.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse in the State of Practice.
• BLS certification.
• At least one year of experience preferred.
• Must maintain BLS certification.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• BSN in Nursing preferred.
• Specialty Certification is preferred
• ACLS is unit dependent.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and triage in an orthopedic outpatient setting
• Support providers with clinical care and patient flow throughout the day
• Coordinate care, procedures, follow-ups, and patient education
• Maintain accurate documentation and attention to detail
• Serve as a clinical resource for patients navigating their orthopedic care
• 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 students; Facilitates 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.
• May perform high level disinfection, based on departmental equipment.

Benefits

• Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus for experienced RNs
• Medical & Dental Insurance starting the 1st of the month after hire
• Generous PTO Accrual beginning Day 1
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $7,500 annually after 90 days)
• Relocation Assistance available (up to $12,000 based on distance)
• Optional overtime opportunities through the Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic (evenings & Saturday mornings — completely optional)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees