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Your first week

All new caregivers (we call all employees caregivers) must go through General Orientation​. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we now hold this orientation virtually. We will introduce you to other caregivers, you will hear stories about the history of St. Charles over the past 100 years, and learn about our mission, vision and values.

After New Caregiver Orientation, depending on your role, you will embark on a variety of tracks.​​ After General Orientation is completed, Clinical Orientation begins on for all clinical caregivers. This includes all of allied health and nursing (i.e. CNAs, RT, Tech, PT, OT, ST, Imaging, Pharmacy, medical assistants and nursing). Learn more about Clinical Orientation here.

You're a caregiver

At St. Charles, we refer to all our employees as "caregivers." You can park anywhere designated as caregiver parking. Refer to the facility map.

St. Charles Parking Map

Dress Code

The dress code for this day is "business attire" - meaning no jeans, scrubs, shorts, sweatpants, flip flops or yoga pants.

Photo day

We will be taking your photo for your ID badge, so be sure to wear professional attire and don't forget to smile!

What to bring

Please bring identification documents required to verify your employment eligibility. Also, please bring any health records.

Payroll

On your first day, you will be given information about how to use St. Charles’ payroll system, Kronos. In order to set up your direct deposit and W-4 withholding status, you will be directed to enroll online using Workday.

Benefits

There will be a general benefits overview on the first day of orientation. To learn more about St. Charles benefits before orientation, please review the Benefits Revolution document via the button below. To confirm if you are benefit eligible, refer to your offer letter or contact your recruiter. Benefits are effective on the first of the month on or following your hire date; new hires must complete benefit enrollments within 30 days of hire.

Review the benefits guide

What to bring on your first day

1. Identification documents are required for St. Charles to verify your identity and work eligibility on Day One
   • Click here to review the list of acceptable identification documents.
   • Your I-9 form should be completed via Workday. If you have not met with a recruiter to provide valid verification prior to attending New Hire Orientation, you must do so on Day One.
2. Personal health records
   • Health records will be collected on Day One so Caregiver Health can prepare for your appointment.
   • You must attend a Caregiver Health intake appointment within your first week of employment following New Caregiver Orientation.

​ I-9 documents must be completed before Orientation at the HR office –please call the Recruiting hotline (541) 706-7770 to schedule an appt. ​

• Per U.S. Department of Immigration requirements, you must bring acceptable identification for the completion of your I-9 form.
• Common examples of acceptable documents include a passport by itself or a state-issued identification (i.e. Driver’s License or ID Card) paired with a Birth Certificate or Social Security card (i.e. a Driver's License on its own is NOT sufficient). On the Department of Immigration's website you will find a complete list of acceptable documents on the last page of the form.

Other information

• Contact your recruiter as soon as possible if:
  • You are unable to attend your scheduled New Caregiver Orientation.
  • You are unable to print and complete the required forms prior to orientation.
  • You have any questions regarding your offer letter or your benefits eligibility status prior to orientation.
  • You need an ADA accommodation.
• Contact your hiring manager if:
  • You have questions about your schedule, outside of the scheduled New Caregiver Orientation and Hospital or Ambulatory Orientation sessions.

Complete forms

Identification documents are required for St. Charles to verify your identity and work eligibility on Day One.
I-9 documents must be completed before Orientation at the HR office –please call the Recruiting hotline at 541-706-7770 to schedule an appointment.
Review the list of acceptable identification documents.

Personal health records

Health records will be collected on your first day to allow Caregiver Health to prepare for your appointment.
You must attend a Caregiver Health intake appointment within your first week of employment following new caregiver orientation.

Complete your Workday tasks

Make sure that you log into Workday using the credentials emailed to you after you received your acceptance phone call. This may be different than the user ID you used to submit your application. If you have any question on how to access Workday, contact St. Charles Recruiting at 541-706-7770.

Cascades East Transit at St. Charles Bend

St. Charles Health System has partnered with Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council and Cascades East Transit (CET) to address transportation in Bend. The investment in public transit is just one of many ways the health system is working to improve parking at the Bend campus and access to care for patients with limited transportation options.

Bus routes within the city of Bend have been expanded and a bus stop has been added to the St. Charles Bend campus to provide additional access for patients and visitors.

This new bus stop is on Medical Center Drive, just off of Neff Road and across from the St. Charles Immediate Care building.

For your convenience, Cascade East Transit’s website has a “trip planner” feature which can be found here: http://www.cascadeseasttransit.com/.

Hospitalist Services

Always here for you.

Hospitalists are doctors and other licensed medical professionals who will take care of you when you are admitted to the hospital. From the minute you check in until you are discharged home, the hospitalist team will manage your care and coordinate with specialty providers, if needed. They will also keep your primary care provider informed and up-to-date on your condition.

Our hospitalists are available at any time, day or night, to ensure you receive immediate attention and care when needed. They rotate shifts, so you may see different members of the hospitalist team during your stay. Each provider has access to your chart and notes about your care. They will also let your primary care provider know when you have been discharged from the hospital.

Clinical Research for Providers

The St. Charles Research Department endeavors to support Central Oregon providers in their scientific interests, as well as offer patients access to cutting-edge treatments.

The program was formed from St. Charles’ long-standing cancer and heart research programs. The Research Department currently conducts National Cancer Institute, investigator-initiated and pharmaceutical industry-sponsored clinical trials of drugs, devices, vaccines and supportive care therapies.

Investigators

If you are a provider in Central Oregon interested in conducting research, please contact Research Department Manager at 541-706-2909 or email [email protected].

If you have questions regarding submissions to the St. Charles Institutional Review Board (IRB), please call 541-706-6713 or email [email protected].

We can provide a wide range of study management services, including:

• Principal investigator compensation for industry/pharmaceutical studies
• Contract and budget negotiations
• Recruitment and enrollment services
• Patient visit coordination
• Data management
• Laboratory specimen processing
• Regulatory file maintenance and IRB submission management

Research Team

We are a broadly experienced research team of clinical coordinators and regulatory specialists. We are supported by St. Charles Health System and governed by an executive steering committee. Collectively we have experience in the following therapeutic areas:

• Cardiology
• Endocrinology
• Oncology
• Population Health
• Supportive Care/Quality of Life
• Hematology
• Neurology
• Urology
• OB/GYN
• Surgery
• Rheumatology
• Allergy

Providing COPD patients with resources, education and support

St. Charles Pulmonary Rehabilitation — also called pulmonary rehab — helps individuals with COPD manage their disease and improve their quality of life. We combine a range of disciplines to provide our patients with a broad base of education and support. Our pulmonary rehabilitation program also includes a gentle progression in the gym focused on reconditioning the body.

Who is eligible?

We serve individuals with COPD, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, who meet specific guidelines.

Pulmonary rehab patients receive:

• Help understanding and managing their disease process and enhanced communication with their health care providers.
• Tools for reconditioning muscles to lower oxygen demand and increase endurance.
• Education about the proper use of respiratory medications, airway clearance and breathing techniques that support a life of increased activity.

Our staff includes:

• Pulmonologists
• Respiratory therapists
• Exercise specialists
• Dietitians
• Senior Services