Patient Care Tech Earn to Learn Float Pool

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**Description**



**Patient Care Technician - Earn To Learn Program, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland, Oregon.

This is a full time position, requiring year-round availability.

Night shift hires will be asked to complete orientation and CNA training program on day shift.

Every other weekend availability is required.

If selected for this position, you will be required to attend a full time CNA training program for 3-4 weeks.

When downtime occurs, you will be scheduled to work as a Patient Care Technician to fulfill full-time work hours.

We are NOT offering scheduling flexibility.

Scheduling will be discussed at time of interview.

You must have reliable transportation and reliable phone service (cell or land line).**



**This program is ideal for candidates who are looking to begin a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Providence will hire you as a Patient Care Tech.

While in this role, we will pay for your coursework, and fees to become a CNA.

We also pay you an hourly wage in your role as a Patient Care Tech, while attending the courses! You will** **_earn to learn_** **!**



**After obtaining a CNA license, in exchange for Providence paying program tuition and fees, you will be required to transition into a full-time CNA position within Providence St. Vincent Medical Center and remain in that position for a minimum of one year.

The right candidate understands and agrees to the forementioned information.

If you are interested and able to fulfill these requirements, please apply!**



Joining our team brings fantastic opportunities and challenges.

We train to support 10 units in our hospital: Medical A, Medical B, Medical C, Cardiology A, Cardiology B, Surgical, Orthopedics, Neurovascular, Oncology, and Clinical Decision Unit.



After some experience working in our ministry, we offer opportunities to cross-train outside of our Division to Behavioral Health and the Emergency Department within your scope of practice.



**Medical Surgical Float Pool Unit Accomplishments:**



+ 2021 Medical Surgical Float Pool Unit – recipient of the Exemplary Professional Practice Award

+ 2022 Medical Surgical Float Pool Charge RNs – recipients of the Exemplary Professional Practice Award

+ 2023 & 2024 Housewide Education Symposiums produced by our Unit Partnership Council

+ 2024 Four Medical Surgical Float Pool RNs - recipients of the Outstanding Evidence-Based Practice Award



**PSVMC Earn to Learn Program:**



We provide 4 -6 weeks of orientation with an established PSVMC CNA or PCT with focus on the skills listed below:



**PCT duties (after on-the-job training):**



+ 1:1 patient observation for suicide prevention, elopement, or prevention of medical device dislodgement

+ Hygiene care: bathing, brushing teeth, toileting, urinary and fecal incontinence care

+ Bladder scanning

+ Walking patients

+ Vital Signs (temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation measurements)

+ Assistant with feeding

+ Participate in Basic Life Saving (BLS) interventions



**CNA Education:**



You will be paired up with our CNA school liaison who will guide you through registering for CNA school, and signing up for your testing and licensing.



**CNA duties (after licensing):**



+ All of the above and:

+ Blood glucose monitoring

+ Removal of urinary catheter

+ Removal of peripheral IV catheter

+ Measure orthostatic blood pressures

+ Obtain specimens for testing (sputum, stool, urine)

+ Indwelling urinary catheter care

+ Apply compression stockings



_Extra Incentives:_



+ Evening shift differential – $ 2.25 p/hr

+ Night shift differential – $4.00 p/hr



_Providence offers a fantastic benefits package which include but is not limited to:_



+ Free, convenient, and ample parking

+ TriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit eligible staff who work within the Portland Service Area (does NOT include Wilsonville, Newberg, Seaside, Hood River, Washington State, or Medford)

+ Medical Plan Assistance Program- provides free or reduced-cost coverage to caregivers and their eligible dependents who qualify based on household size and income

+ Tuition reimbursement/education– includes 100% tuition paid program options; up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and masters degrees within Guild catalog.

Required books and fees are 100% covered or reimbursable for select schools in the Guild catalog up to program funding cap

+ Paid Time Off – Benefit eligible caregivers receive up to 25 days per year

+ Retirement - The Providence retirement program consists of employer match and discretionary contributions that work together with your pre-tax (and/orRoth aftertax) contributions to help you save for retirement.

+ Lyra Caregiver Assistance program- Up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year



Under direct supervision this position is accountable to the bedside RN and charge nurse to facilitate a safe and secure environment for the patient, family and providers in the department in completion of the duties assigned to them for the shift and maintaining clear communication between the needs of the patient through the RN and Charge Nurse.

These activities focus on maintaining a safe, hazard free, clean environment which facilitates patient focused care.



Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable.

Join our team at Providence St Vincent Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect.

Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.



**Required Qualifications:**



+ National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.



**Preferred Qualifications:**



+ Coursework/Training - Medical Terminology Course.

Or Successful completion of hospital Medical terminology test within 90 days of hire.

+ 6 months - Health care experience.



**Why Join Providence?**



Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.

We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.



**About Providence**

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others.

We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.

Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington.

As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.



The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.



Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more.

Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.



Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.



**About the Team**

Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory.

As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence is located in areas ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland.



Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care.

Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.



Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
**Requsition ID:** 396316
**Company:** Providence Jobs
**Job Category:** Nursing-Patient Facing
**Job Function:** Nursing
**Job Schedule:** Full time
**Job Shift:** Multiple shifts available
**Career Track:** Nursing
**Department:** 5002 PSVMC FLOAT ACUTE
**Address:** OR Portland 9205 SW Barnes Rd
**Work Location:** Providence St Vincent Medical Ctr-Portland
**Workplace Type:** On-site
**Pay Range:** $18.62 - $27.90
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

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