Care Companion - Nursing Unit PRN - Per Diem
Company: Guthrie
Location: Corning
Posted on: January 10, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Position Summary: Provides
general observational support for assigned patient care area. Works
with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to
patients in age groups including children, adolescents, adults, and
geriatrics based on unit population. Experience: Advanced
Certification or training (i.e. LPN, Crisis Training, Tech)
Constant Observation or One to One observation experience
preferred, but not necessary. Education: HS Diploma or Equivalent
preferred Essential Functions: Provide companionship to the patient
Alert the RN of patient behavior which could lead to injury
Maintain One to One observation status (constant eye sight and
within arm's reach at all times) of the patient Maintain Special
Observation documentation form (patient's location every 15
minutes) if determined suicide precautions/one to one observation
Provide de?escalation tactics to help control potential stressful
situations Communicate patient's needs to patient care team
Maintain and respect the patient's responsibility, privacy, and
dignity Demonstrates behavior appropriate to keeping the patient
relaxed Other Duties: Participates in performance improvement
activities to improve service and care. update 11-22-24 Pay Range
$17.00-$23.62/hr DOE 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.
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