CNA 1 – Float Pool - Medical Surgical at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center.  This posting represents a .9 FTE, day shift opening (7am-7:30pm, 3, 12 hour shifts per week) with rotating weekends.  

 

Come join the Float Pool Family at Providence St. Vincent! We are a diverse family of caregivers that takes pride in collaborating across the hospital in a variety of settings to provide clinically excellent patient and family centered care. 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.

We provide 4 -6 weeks of orientation with an established Float Pool CNA or PCT with focus on skills such as taking vital signs, feeding patients, providing patient hygiene care, serving as a constant observer, and providing support at the Nursing station. You will then attend a local CNA1 school and be transferred to a CNA1 position within our unit upon receipt of your CNA license. 

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

Extra Incentives:

$4,000 hiring bonus and relocation assistance for eligible external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment

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 generous PTO accrual allowances 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

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides non-professional direct patient care under the supervision and direction of an RN, utilizing the care plan.

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: 

Coursework/Training - Completion of certification course for Nursing Assistants. Oregon Nursing Assistant Certification License upon hire.  National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

1 year - Experience in nursing home or hospital 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.