Employment

Did you know?
Saint Francis Hospital is one of the largest healthcare employers in the Mid-Hudson Valley and the fifth largest employer in Dutchess County.

What we value
Saint Francis Hospital abides by five core principles consisting of Creativity, Respect, Excellence, Service, and Teamwork that makes up our CREST of Values, which allows us to promote a supportive work environment and optimal patient care. Our Vision is to be the Hospital of choice in the Mid-Hudson Valley – spiritually grounded, quality driven, and trusted for our unwavering commitment to the community.

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What we expect from our employees
We set high standards when it comes to our employees and their performance. We enforce a zero tolerance environment for harassment, stealing and violence. We expect that all of our staff come to work each day prepared to provide respect, accurate, and confidential services to our customers, whether they be our patients or team members. We require that our entire staff be alert, well groomed and ready to work hard each day. Patient Satisfaction and providing a safe work environment are our top priorities and we dedicate all our efforts towards becoming the number one choice for healthcare services and employment.

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What types of Careers can you find at our Hospital?
Ranging from Nurses to clerical support, from teachers and speech language pathologists to valet parking attendants and facilities mechanics we employ more than 1,700 dedicated people in a variety of positions and departments who strive each day to support and provide top-notch care to our patients, their families and our community.

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What we as an organization have to offer
Not your everyday community hospital and employer, Saint Francis offers a challenging team oriented environment that is devoted to servicing the needs of our patients who receive compassionate, world-class care in our clinical Centers of Excellence. Saint Francis Hospital is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender, age or disability.

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Benefits of working here
Besides offering comprehensive medical and dental choices we also offer a generous Paid-Time-Off allowance and other incentives. Our staff enjoys:

• Significant discounts for employees who have recognized medical insurance and who utilize Saint Francis Hospital services
• Opportunities for growth and learning through our transfer policy, tuition assistance program and by sponsoring scholarships
• Confidential and free Employee Assistance Program
• An Employee Health Service Program
• On-site day care
• The popular Franciscan Café
• Convenient free parking for employees
• Regular recognition programs, acknowledging our healthcare team's invaluable contribution to our success
• Pastoral Care Department
• Dry Cleaning pick-up services
• Employee Assistance Fund dedicated to helping those employees who may encounter an unexpected crisis
• The Center for Health Information
• Medical Library
• Discounts to a variety of local businesses in the community
• Recreational bus trips for employees and their families
• Free passes and discount tickets to area events
• Meditation Garden
• Holiday Dinners and Ice Cream Socials
• On campus book fairs, jewelry and uniform sales

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Offsite locations
Saint Francis Hospital has the distinction of operating off-site offices throughout the Mid-Hudson Valley. We have daycare and preschool facilities located in Spackenkill, Hyde Park and Beacon; The Therapy Connection in Modena and Millbrook, the Turning Point located in Beacon; and an off-site Communication Disorders facility on Route 9 in Poughkeepsie.

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How do I apply?
If you have an interest in learning more about our current employment opportunities you can view detailed job descriptions on Hudsonvalleyhelpwanted.com If you would like us to review your resume and qualifications, please send your information to the Human Resource Department using one of the following methods: Fax to (845) 485-3720 or e-mail it to jobs@sfhhc.org or mail your information to our office at 241 North Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, attention Human Resources. To speak with a representative you can call the Human Resource Department at (845) 431-8125 or 431-8128.

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The Employment Process
We review all applications and resumes that are submitted. Your qualifications are matched to the requirements of the positions that are currently available. This process can take up to three weeks. If a match is made then you will be contacted to schedule an interview appointment. If an immediate match is not made we will hold your information on file for up to six months and refer back to it. Please be advised that in order to conclude the employment process proper identification, a minimum of two professional references and any applicable licensure must be furnished upon request.

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