SMH Employee CNA Program Application: Sarasota and Venice locations

The Patient Care Technician performs tasks supportive to delivery of patient care in assigned departments under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. We are proud to offer two programs to our employees at SMH at no out of pocket cost.  Please apply to demonstrate initial interest.  A member from Talent Acquisition will reach out to you to discuss next steps.

Both programs are available to SMH employees for free, however, approval must be given by your unit/department leadership, whether your supervisor or manager directly to Human Resources.  All potential students must participate in an interview with the CNA Taskforce Panel, complete the assigned Relias assessments prior to the panel meeting and take part in a shadow experience to be sure this opportunity is the best fit all around.

Option 1: SMH Accelerated 4-week CNA training facilitated by SMH Education Department

This program is targeted for employees who are self-directed learners able to succeed in a fast-paced, accelerated learning environment.  The employee will be expected to complete the online didactic curriculum at home with check-in times set up throughout the week and will receive skills training in-person in the simulation lab and clinical experience on specific units within the hospital. 

The schedule for the SMH accelerated CNA program is detailed below:

Week 1 –Participating employees will be expected to complete 16 hours of online CNA curriculum/coursework, 8 hours of Skills training in the Sim Lab, and will be available to work 12 hours in their current role.

Week 2 –Participating employees will be expected to complete 16 hours of online CNA curriculum/coursework, 8 hours of Skills training in the Sim Lab, and will be available to work 12 hours in their current role.

Week 3 – Participating employees will be expected to complete 3 hours of online CNA curriculum/coursework, 9 hours of Skills training in the Sim Lab, and will be available to work 24 hours in their current role.

Week 4 –  Participating employees will be scheduled for 40 hours of Clinicals and will not be available to work at all this week in their current role.

Option 2: 6-week CNA training at Suncoast Technical College

This training is 24-hours per week of classroom training at Suncoast Technical College with clinical experience provided during the last two weeks of the training program.  The class schedule is Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. This opportunity at STC is only available to employees who would be eligible for promotion into a Patient Care Technician position (not for employees who are currently in positions with the same or higher pay grade) and for employees who have resided in the state of Florida for at least one year (in order to qualify for the in-state tuition rate). This training is offered six times per year.

We will also hold a mandatory unpaid orientation session at Suncoast Technical College several weeks prior to the start of this training program. You must have your BLS certification before starting class.

FAQS:

• These training options require ZERO out of pocket cost to the employee. 
• Eligible employees must be in good standing, with no corrective actions/action plans on file for a minimum of 6 months from the start of training.
• Employees are paid their regular hourly rate of pay for time spent in training out.  The cost is charged to the Nursing Orientation cost center. 
• Employees must have supervisor/manager approval to participate in CNA training. The hours that participating employees are available to work in their regular position are reduced during the duration of the CNA training program and the department has a responsibility to maintain adequate staffing and scheduling.
• Department Obligation:  Flexible scheduling for approved employees to attend this (approved employees will have limited availability to work during the CNA training program)
• Eligible employees need to submit their high school diploma or GED to Human Resources prior to being approved for training.
• Once an employee is approved for CNA training, HR and/or the Education Department meets with the employee to determine fit.
• Employees who participate in CNA training can promote to positions outside of their current area if there are no open Patient Care Technician/Multi Skilled Technician/CNA positions available for them in their current department at the end of the program.

- Prefer working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.

HS EQ: High School Diploma, GED or Certificate

BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR