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St. Charles Health System's Community Benefit department has completed the Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNA) and accompanying Implementation Plans for each of the communities served by St. Charles.

The information presented in the following documents helped us choose the priority areas that are the focus of our regional health implementation strategy for 2023-2025: Reducing feelings of loneliness and social isolation while fostering a sense of belonging.

If you would like to provide any comments regarding any of these documents, please send an email to [email protected].

Rural Medicine

We are looking for providers that want to make a difference in the lives of our rural Central Oregon patients. Community-minded and compassionate, the ideal candidate will have a passion for rural medicine, with the desire to invest long-term in a small community.

As members of St. Charles Medical Group, our rural providers enjoy the stability and support of being connected to a larger, integrated team of physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. As providers of rural medicine, they have the opportunity to practice broad spectrum medicine and regularly treat patients that would likely go to specialists in a metro setting.

A career in rural medicine is not right for everyone. But if you desire to live, work and play in a small community alongside your patients, if you are looking for work that is challenging and never boring, if you long to practice full spectrum medicine with generations of families, then it might be right for you. Apply for your dream rural medicine job with us today.

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It’s not a dream. We really get to live and work here. And we invite you to join us.

In Central Oregon, mountains, rivers, forests and high lakes abound, offering amazing recreational opportunities for adventurous souls. Plus countless craft beer pubs, cozy local restaurants and fun events every weekend only add to the charm of this place we call home.

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Another characteristic that defines our region is exceptional medical care. With hospitals in Bend, Redmond, Madras and Prineville and multiple outpatient clinics, we are the largest employer in Central Oregon and we are currently looking for nurses and rural medicine providers.

You can have the career of your dreams and outdoor activities just beyond your door, all while being part of a vibrant, family-friendly community. We offer nation-leading pay, excellent benefits, sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

Your dream job awaits. Start your reality here today.

Nursing Careers Rural Provider Careers Certified Nursing Assistant Careers

It's not a dream

We really get to live and work here. And we invite you to join us.

As Central Oregon grows, we are seeking RNs to help us pursue our vision of creating America’s healthiest community, together. As a local non-profit organization, St. Charles Health System is the largest provider of medical care in Central Oregon. Whether you’re looking for a career where you can learn the latest technology or you desire a role where you can gain experience in multiple areas, our four hospitals have something for everyone.

At St. Charles, we are continually growing our scope of services, facilities and technology. We use evidence-based practices to improve our services and offer the latest advancements in medicine. Our nursing teams are culturally inclusive, focused on holistic patient-centered care and dedicated to promoting nursing excellence. Join this enthusiastic and highly skilled team today!

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Ask a Nurse Recruiter

Nurse recruiter, Cindy Sjostrand, RN.

Ask a Nurse Resident

Dakota Johnson, RN, Redmond Emergency Department.

Ask a Nurse Leader

St. Charles Chief Nursing Officer, Joan Ching, RN.

Ask a Nurse Manager

Kelli Jo Hammack, RN, St. Charles Madras.

Work in a Variety of Areas

Critical Care Services

Critical care services feature high-level multi-specialty trauma teams, an advanced cardiothoracic program and a Gold Plus stroke center that provide patient-centered care to a service area covering 38,000 square miles. Providing state-of-the art care, our critical care departments also include intensive care units, an intermediate care unit, a progressive care unit and critical care float teams.

Perioperative Services

Perioperative and cardiovascular services comprise a variety of departments including medical diagnostics, operating rooms, a short stay unit, peri- and post-anesthesia, pre-surgery, and cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology and interventional radiology labs. These teams provide specialized care to patients throughout their surgical and procedural experience. As an organization, St. Charles is committed to incorporating advanced, minimally invasive surgical methods into our practices.

Acute Care Services

Acute care services includes our medical, surgical, orthopedic, neurologic, behavioral health and medical surgical float teams. Expert care is provided across the continuum as our patients rely on us to meet them wherever they are on the spectrum of health. We are a Joint Commission-designated Stroke Center of Excellence and carry the distinction of being a designated MBSAQIP-accredited bariatric surgery center. We provide inpatient rehabilitation services with a team of dedicated caregivers to help move patients forward in their journey to better health.

Women and Children’s Services

Our St. Charles Bend and St. Charles Madras Family Birthing Centers follow breast feeding-friendly guidelines. In our Family Birthing Centers, patients are cared for by a dedicated care team of specially trained nurses, OB providers, certified nurse midwives and certified lactation nurses. We are committed to giving babies the best possible start in life through the promotion and education of breast feeding and mother/infant bonding.

Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit:

 As the only Level III NICU in our 38,000-square mile service area, we provide expert care for fragile newborns from our Family Birthing Centers as well as babies transferred from hospitals across Central and Eastern Oregon.

Emergency Department

Our Emergency departments provide 24/7 specialized care to patients during their emergency visit through discharge or hospitalization. St. Charles Bend is a Level II Trauma Center, which serves as our regional trauma center and the only trauma center east of Oregon’s Cascade Mountains. The Emergency Departments at St. Charles Redmond, St. Charles Prineville and St. Charles Madras serve surrounding communities as Level IV Trauma Centers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Application and hiring process

How do I find out about available positions?
All of our open positions at St. Charles Bend, St. Charles Madras, St. Charles Redmond, St. Charles Prineville and affiliated clinics are posted on our website. In addition, we advertise positions in local newspapers, various publications, other websites and at job fairs.
How do I apply for a job?
Our job application is available for completion and submission online. Applications may also be updated online. Computer kiosks are available in our Human Resources offices for those without computer access.
What qualifications do I need to work at St. Charles?
The job description for each open position lists minimum qualifications and licensing requirements. We ask that you only apply for the positions for which you meet the minimum requirements.
What can I expect during the review and interview process?
Each application will be prescreened by a professional recruiter with input from the hiring manager. Applications meeting the position requirements are forwarded to hiring managers for review. Applicants selected for an interview will be personally contacted. Applicants who are not selected to interview for a position will receive an email message notifying them of our decision.

Career opportunities and growth

What if I need help with the online application?
You may call the Human Resources office at 541-706-7770 or toll free at 877-847-4560 for assistance Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Does St. Charles offer internships?
Registered Nurses: We do not have a formal nursing internship program at this time. When applicable, we hire new nursing graduates into nursing positions they are already qualified for (i.e. no previous RN experience required) and that position is treated much like an internship. Positions accepting new graduate nurses can be very competitive so we encourage new graduate RNs to apply to all positions in which they are qualified and interested. Most often we see new graduate RNs hired into Med/Surg or Ortho/Neuro positions. Please view the RN positions on our website to find out more about positions currently available.
What opportunities are available for career growth and education?
St. Charles offers a variety of classes for caregivers. Additionally, the hospital provides tuition reimbursement of approved expenses at an accredited school or university for classes relevant to a caregiver's job.

Benefits

What kind of benefits package does St. Charles offer?
Caregivers at St. Charles receive a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental and vision insurance plans; 403(b) retirement plan with a 6 percent match; life insurance; liability insurance; long-term disability insurance; wellness programs for caregivers and earned time off for illness, vacation and holidays.

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Your career as a Certified Nursing Assistant

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CNA 1 Trainee Program

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are an essential part of the care that our patients receive at St. Charles Health System. CNAs assist patients with activities of daily living such as personal care, maintaining mobility, nutrition, hydration and comfort. CNAs are an integral part of monitoring patient status.

St Charles Health System offers competitive CNA 1 and CNA 2 wages. We post the wage ranges for listed openings online and base our offers on years of experience a candidate may have. CNAs are also paid a differential for relief (on-call) work, evening and/or night shifts.

In partnership with Central Oregon Community College, St. Charles Health System is now offering CNA 1 training on site. CNA 1 Trainees are hired and paid during attendance to the CNA 1 program. Following successful completion of the program, the CNA Trainee works as a Patient Care Assistant (Sitter). Once certified through the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) as a CNA 1, they are then placed in a full time CNA 1 position.

St. Charles Health System has growth opportunities for CNA 1 caregivers who are looking to advance their career and obtain their CNA 2 certification. Current caregivers of St. Charles Health System are provided the opportunity to participate in a paid on-site CNA 2 training class. Eligible caregivers include those currently serving in a CNA 1 position at St. Charles and who are in good employment standing.

Often CNAs continue their education and become registered nurses. Many work as CNAs while going through nursing school. This is an opportunity to experience health care in an acute patient care setting. CNAs may also attend health-related programs or transfer to other positions within the hospital system.

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CNA1 Trainee Program

Area information

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With sunny skies and beautiful mountain ranges close by, Central Oregon provides hiking, camping, skiing, rafting, biking, rock climbing, golfing and much more.

Central Oregon resources

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Bend-La Pine Schools
Redmond School District
Crook County School District
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ANTI-RETALIATION NOTICE

Oregon Nurse Staffing Law: SB 469
June 2019

As stated in SB 469, Oregon’s Nurse Staffing Law, retaliation against a nursing staff member is prohibited for disclosure about a hospital activity, policy, or practice in violation of a law or professional standards of practice that may pose a risk to the health, safety, or welfare of a patient or the public. This notice summarizes the provisions of ORS 441.181, 441.183, 441.184 and 441.192 and is posted for hospital nursing staff as required by the statute.

441.181: Retaliation for disclosure is prohibited

A hospital may not take retaliatory action against a nursing staff member because the nursing staff:

(a) Discloses, reports or provides information about an activity, policy, or practice in violation of a law or professional standards of practice
(b) Objects to or refuses to participate in an activity, policy, or practice in violation of a law or professional standards of practice
(c) Participates in a committee or peer review process or files a report or complaint that discusses allegations of unsafe, dangerous or potentially dangerous care

If a nursing staff member is concerned about any hospital activity, policy, or practice in violation of a law or professional standards of practice that may pose a risk to the health, safety, or welfare of a patient or the public, the nurse is requested to provide notice to a hospital manager (or other reporting structure as defined by hospital policy) to provide the manager a reasonable opportunity for correction. If the nursing staff member is reasonably certain that the activity, policy, practice or violation is known to one or more hospital managers, or an emergency situation exists, or reasonably fears physical harm as a result of the disclosure, or reasonably believes that a crime has been committed, there is no requirement to notify a hospital manager prior to disclosure.

441.183: Remedies for retaliation

If a nursing staff member has been retaliated against, he/she may seek remedy through the county circuit court system, up to and including punitive damages.

441.184: Unlawful employment practices

A hospital that takes any retaliatory action against a nursing staff commits an unlawful employment practice. A nursing staff member claiming retaliation may file a complaint with the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries.

441.192: Notice of employment outside of hospital

A hospital may require a full time registered nurse, who is receiving benefits, to provide notice of any outside employment. If a hospital determines the outside employment causes a risk to hospitalized patients receiving services, the hospital may require the nurse to discontinue the outside employment. The hospital is to provide a written explanation how the outside employment creates a risk to patients. If the nurse does not comply, the hospital may pursue disciplinary action of the nurse up to and including termination.

To read the entire Oregon Revised Statutes for Hospital Nursing Services, go to: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.html. 

Pharmacy Residents

Current Residents

Samuel Busche – Highlands Ranch, CO | Oregon State University College of Pharmacy, Class of 2024

Why St. Charles?

I chose St. Charles because I found the community and culture welcoming and supportive. I experienced this firsthand when I began interning here three years ago and again during my student rotations. The preceptors have been exceptional mentors, guiding me through complex patient cases and helping me grow both personally and professionally. The wide array of experiences offered, from attending codes in the ED to preparing chemotherapy medications in our Cancer Center, will help prepare me for a diverse range of career paths in pharmacy. This exposure has given me confidence in my ability to excel in whichever direction my career takes me and has provided a strong foundation to grow my clinical expertise. I look forward to the opportunity to further develop my skills and make a meaningful impact on the community.

Residency Project: Effectiveness and safety of early insulin glargine administration in combination with continuous intravenous insulin infusion in the management of diabetic ketoacidosis: A cohort study

Future Plans: After completing my PGY1, I hope to continue my journey at St. Charles by transitioning into a clinical role and when the time is right pivoting into a more acute critical care position. Additionally, I plan to pursue BCPS certification soon after my residency, allowing me to practice at the top of my license.

2023-2024
Kimberly White - Norcross, GA | Mercer University, class of 2023
Residency Project: Evaluation of efficacy and safety between standard 10 mg/5 mg twice daily and 10 mg/5 mg once daily tPA/DNase in the treatment of pleural effusions
Current Position: Ambulatory Care PGY2 at Mosaic Medical, Bend OR

2022-2023
Tori Edwards-Zartman – St. Helens, OR | Oregon State University College of Pharmacy, class of 2022
Residency Project: Evaluation of nurse-managed unfractionated heparin infusions for stroke patients in a community hospital
Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist at St. Charles Bend

Brett Gill – Scappoose, OR | Oregon State University College of Pharmacy, class of 2022
Residency Project: Implementation of a pharmacist-led penicillin allergy delabeling service at a community health center
Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist at St. Charles Bend

2021-2022
Morgan Hooper - Medford, OR | Oregon State University College of Pharmacy, class of 2021
Residency Project: Impact of anticoagulant prescribing patterns on thrombosis readmission rates following hospitalization for COVID19: a pre-post intervention study
Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist at St. Charles Bend

Patrick O’Hearn - Cincinatti, OH | Pacific University School of Pharmacy, class of 2021
Residency Project: Retrospective cohort comparison of trough vs area under the curve-based vancomycin dosing at a community hospital
Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist at Spectrum Healthcare Resources in Cincinatti, OH

2020-2021
Rachel Lukas - Unalaska, WI | University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, class of 2020
Residency Project: Evaluation of patient outcomes following administration of 3% sodium chloride versus 3% sodium chloride: sodium acetate to traumatic brain injury patients in a community ICU
Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist at Salem Health in Salem, OR

Art Sarkissian - Portland, OR | Oregon State University College of Pharmacy, class of 2020
Residency Project: Fixed dose sugammadex for reversal of variable depth of muscular blockade
Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist at Methodist Heath System in Dallas, TX

2019-2020
Christopher Cheun - Portland, OR | Pacific University School of Pharmacy, class of 2019
Residency Project: EPIC: Clinical scoring tool optimization
Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist at St. Charles Bend

Rachel Smith - Salt Lake City, UT | Idaho State University College of Pharmacy, class of 2019
Residency Project: Retrospective review of the implementation of opioid sparing order sets in the ED.
Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist at Renown Hospital in Reno, NV

2018-2019
Tori Stavish - Frenchtown, MT | University of Montana Skaggs School of Pharmacy, class of 2018
Residency Project: Retrospective comparison of a joint cocktail vs. liposomal bupivacaine in total knee arthroscopy.
Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist at St. Charles Bend

Kara Hamlik - Grants Pass, OR | Oregon State University College of Pharmacy, class of 2018
Residency Project: Evaluation of pharmacist managed glycemic control of surgical patients in a community hospital.
Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist at St. Charles Bend

2017-2018
Gracie Sorge - Little Rock, AR | Medical University of South Carolina - Charleston, class of 2017
Residency Project: Implementing a pharmacist-managed stress ulcer prophylaxis protocol to promote appropriate use of acid suppressive therapy in the ICU.
Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist at Children’s Hospital of Colorado

Rachel Sullivan - Spokane, WA | Washington State University College of Pharmacy, class of 2017
Residency Project: Implementation of a penicillin skin testing protocol in the ICU
Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist and Residency Program Director at St. Charles Bend

2016-2017
Alex Miller - Omaha, NE | Creighton University College of Pharmacy, class of 2016
Residency Project: Creation of a Pharmacy Technician Checking Validation Program
Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist and Residency Program Coordinator at St. Charles Bend

Cody Weidenhaft - Cheyenne, WY | University of Wyoming College of Pharmacy, class of 2016
Residency Project: Implementation of a Total Parenteral Nutrition Per Pharmacy Protocol
Current Position: Ambulatory Care Pharmacist St. Charles Medical Group Clinics

2015-2016
Steven Diaz - San Jose, CA | Pacific University School of Pharmacy, class of 2015
Residency Project: Implementation of a Glycemic Control Protocol
Current Position: ED Pharmacist – VA Portland

Stephanie Jacobson - Eagle River, AK | Pacific University School of Pharmacy, class of 2015
Residency Project: Implementation of a bedside prescription delivery service
Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist at Asante Medford, OR

2014-2015
Tabitha Leinbach - Portland, OR | Oregon State University College of Pharmacy, class of 2014
Residency Project: Implementation of a Pharmacist-led bedside delivery service to improve discharge outcomes
Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist at Pacific Source in Bend, OR

Jeanie Chen - Los Angeles, CA | Pacific University School of Pharmacy, class of 2014
Residency Project: Formalized the oral chemotherapy program at St. Charles Cancer Center
Current Position: ED Pharmacist California

Application Requirements

To be considered for the PGY-1 residency program, the applicant must:

Be eligible for Oregon pharmacist licensure
Participate in ASHP Residency Matching Program
If selected, attend an on-site or virtual interview
Submit all requirements to PhORCAS by Jan. 3, 2025 at 23:59:
1. Official academic transcript
2. Letter of intent
3. Curriculum vitae
4. Three letters of recommendation
  (Required: one letter from a school faculty member and one letter from an inpatient preceptor)

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