One to Watch Award

Jennifer (Spicer) Orbin '14

2024 One-to-Watch Recipient

Jennifer Orbin, DNP, RN-BC, is a 2014 graduate of Corning Community College and currently serves as the Director of Nursing at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital. After graduating from CCC, Jennifer pursued higher education, earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2015 and a Master of Science in Nursing in 2018, both from Walden University. Most recently, in 2023, she completed her Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Health Systems Leadership from Chamberlain University, solidifying her commitment to advancing healthcare leadership and nursing practice.

With 15 years of diverse experience in healthcare, Jennifer has dedicated much of her career to nursing leadership. Her leadership roles have involved creating opportunities for caregivers to enhance their clinical skills and build long-term careers. At Guthrie, Jennifer has been instrumental in driving the organization’s system-wide engagement initiatives. As the process owner of The Guthrie Clinic's system engagement goal for the last 5 years, she has led efforts to promote resiliency and well-being among providers and caregivers, which has been critical in navigating the challenges of modern healthcare.

One of Jennifer's key accomplishments at Guthrie has been leading the transformation of the nursing care model to ensure sustainable staffing solutions, an effort that has positively impacted patient outcomes and nurse satisfaction. Her forward-thinking approach has also helped pave the way for the integration of virtual nursing care in acute care settings, enhancing patient care delivery across the entire system. By implementing innovative practices and championing professional development, Jennifer continues to shape the future of nursing at Guthrie and beyond.