Travel Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Newberg, Oregon
Providence Newberg Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Travel/Contract

Location

• City: Newberg
• State: Oregon

Specialty

• Social Services

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)

Assignment Details

• Start: Winter season
• Must continue into July; earliest end date: July 6
• Floating between units required
• On-call: Not required
• Weekends: Required
• Block schedules: Required
• Expected patient ratio: 20:1
• 48-hour shifts: Not approved
• Travelers may request standard and/or holiday time off (only one of the three major holidays), subject to client approval

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care
• Level IV Trauma Center
• Total Staff Beds: 60

Dress Code

• Scrubs: Any color
• CNA: Any color
• MLT: Any color or business casual

Charting System

• Epic

Parking

• No fee

Required Credentials and Documentation

Licensing & Certifications

• Must have LCSW license in hand
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP, CPI, and other certifications as applicable (verify per clinical track)
• State License verification and NURSYS verification required for RNs/LPNs as applicable
• IV Certification, Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB), NIH Stroke Certification, Chemotherapy, Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certifications as applicable
• Certification requirements depend on clinical track and facility policies

Background Checks & Verifications

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start; updated monthly
• Education Verification required for all candidates
• State-specific searches (Oregon Abuse/Neglect, Washington WSP/WATCH, OBRA Registry for CNAs in WA) as applicable
• Drug testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year employment within last 3 years (6 months for CNAs)
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit mask test (travel only, new starts after 2/5/2024), updated annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations:

  • TDAP (within 10 years) or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination (special rules for Alaska placements)
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respiratory Safety Clearance (travel only, new starts after 2/5/2024), annually

Competency & Skills Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Competency exams required by profession/specialty
• Color Blind Testing if specifically requested
• Skills checklists updated annually for applicable units
• Medication Aide exam required for CNAs with LTC specialty at certain Oregon Assisted Living facilities

Facility Specific Requirements

• Floating Policy Acknowledgement: Traveler may be required to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance
• Badge photo (passport style with neutral background) required
• Completion of Providence WorkRamp training modules prior to start, including:

  • Core modules by profession and region
  • Specialty-specific modules for ER, L&D, leadership roles
  • Annual regulatory modules
  • Regional specialty modules as applicable
• Epic training modules required; transcripts must be submitted and validated prior to working
• Providence Health and Services system TB questionnaire required prior to start and updated annually

Additional Notes

• Travelers must comply with all Providence Health and Services policies and documentation requirements
• Approval for time off and scheduling is at the discretion of the client
• Returning candidates with less than 30-day gaps may have some background and drug screen requirements waived if previously completed at Providence facilities
• Some certifications and requirements may be waived for non-clinical or remote workers

This position offers a structured travel assignment with comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements, suitable for experienced LCSWs seeking a contract role in a Level IV Trauma Center environment in Oregon.