Nurse Tech
A nursing technician (nurse tech) is a nursing student preparing to get
an RN license that has completed at least one quarter of clinical training.
Nurse techs are licensed to work in hospitals, nursing homes, and/or clinics.
Providence Swedish offer positions that are flexible and in coordination
with the student nurse’s school and curriculum requirements. Cohorts
start twice a year (May and December) and application is available at
https://providenceswedish.jobs/cohorts.
Nursing Growth Opportunities
The Providence Nursing Institute offers comprehensive support for professional
development for both recent nursing graduates and those looking to transition
into a new specialty. Our New Graduate RN Residency Program provides a
foundation for new nurses through classroom learning, simulations, and
patient care experiences with mentors. This program is open to those who
have graduated from accredited nursing programs with less than 12 months
of experience. For experienced nurses seeking to specialize in a new area,
the RN Fellowship Program offers career advancement through a structured
curriculum, mentorship, and practical learning experiences. To learn more
about the RN Residency & Fellowship Program visit
Providence Nursing Institute: RN Residency & Fellowship Program.
Earn-to-Learn Medical Assistant Program
Swedish Medical Group and Providence Medical Group partners with
In Reach Career Pathways to provide opportunities for community members to train as a medical assistant
while serving in a paid role as a medical assistant apprentice within
our ministry. To learn more about this two (2) year earn-to-learn program,
visit our careers website.
Administrative Fellowship
The Administrative Fellowship at Providence offers master's level individuals
a 12-month opportunity to develop their management and leadership skills
through a broad array of learning experiences. Fellows will receive extensive
mentorship from senior leaders as they tackle challenging, highly visible
projects in their areas of interest. They will also cultivate a strong
microscale and macroscale understanding of Providence's impact on the
surrounding community. Visit
Administrative Fellowships | ProvidenceReady Program to learn more.
Healthcare Apprenticeship
Providence Swedish partners with Healthcare Apprenticeship Consortium to
provide Nursing Assistant clinical placements, lab space and other learning
support. To learn more contact
Healthcare Apprenticeship Consortium
CareerWork$ Medical
Providence Swedish partners with CareerWork$ Medical by supporting the
career search for program graduates from the 8-week training program that
prepares them for non-clinical, entry-level positions in health care.
For more information about this program, visit
About CareerWork$ Medical | Free Job Training for Medical Careers.
Apprenticeships, Externships and More
Throughout South Puget Sound, student Nursing Assistant positions, as well
as a growing number of apprenticeships, are being developed to create
earn-to-learn opportunities – paid positions that provide on the
job training and preparation for certification and/or licensure. Stipends
are available for college students requiring externships in Culinary Arts
or Law Enforcement. These programs are 10-12 weeks in length. Students
must apply to their college’s work experience program first. To
learn more, contact your college’s work experience advisor.
WorkEx Military
Providence St. Peter Hospital works with Thurston County Chamber of Commerce
and PacMtn Workforce Development Council to provide personalized internships
to service members seeking a less traditional yet customized experience
in the last 180 days of their service. The WorkEx program acts as the
approving authority and is an approved Career Skills (CSP)/DoD SkillBridge
program based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington State. More information
may be obtained at the Transition Assistant Program at Hawks Career Center
or through the individual’s chain of command.
Hiring Our Heroes
In partnership with the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation, internship
and fellowship programs are available to place highly skilled and educated
transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses, and military
caregivers. The commitment usually lasts 5-6 months, depending on program,
calendar and availability of applicant and host site. Applications and
more information are available at
https://www.hiringourheroes.org/career-services/.
WEX/OJT (Work Experience/On the Job Training)
Providence St. Peter Hospital works with PacMtn WorkSource as a host site
to provide work experience that assists individuals in establishing a
work history, demonstrating success in the workplace and developing skills
that lead to stable employment. Funding and oversight is provided by the
PacMtn Workforce Development Council and is subject to availability. Please
contact your local PacMtn Workforce Office for further information.
