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CLINIC LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) - UP TO $5,000 HIRING BONUS

Swedish Medical Center
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
May 18, 2022

Full time Licensed Practical Nurses/Vocational Nurses(LVN)/(LPN)

Job Description

Swedish Medical Groups is looking for a Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (1.0 FTE, Day Shift) to work in Heart And Vascular Clinic at Swedish Medical Group in Seattle, WA. $5,000 Hiring Bonus for eligible external candidates who meet all conditions for payment - this is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence that begin on your first day of employment.

The Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the direction of the Nursing Supervisor or Clinic Administrator to provide basic patient care to assigned patients.

In this position you will:

Greet and prepare patients for the practitioner. Obtain and record vital signs and other appropriate information, such as height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and presenting problem
Obtain non-invasive body fluid specimens
Under supervision of practitioner or nurse supervisor, administer approved medications via oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular or intradermal routes
Provide patient mobility assistance as necessary
Under supervision of the practitioner, inform patients of lab results, call in prescriptions to pharmacies and return practitioners phone messages

Job Requirements

Required qualifications for this position include:

Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing
Registration with Washington State as a Licensed Practical Nurse
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers required at time of hire from American Heart Association (AHA) or Military Training Network (MTN)
One (1) year experience in clinic setting

About Swedish Medical Group

Swedish Medical Group (SMG) is a successful, performance-driven division of Swedish Health Services, the largest non-profit health provider in the Greater Seattle area. The SMG network includes 128 primary care and specialty care clinics.

We offer comprehensive, best-in-class benefits to our caregivers. For more information, visit

https://swedish.jobs/why-swedish/#benefits-rewards

Our Mission

Our Mission is to improve the health and well-being of each person we serve.

Our Vision is Health for a Better World.

About Us

Swedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Seattle area. It is comprised of five hospital campuses (First Hill, Cherry Hill, Ballard, Edmonds and Issaquah); emergency rooms and specialty center in Redmond (East King County) and the Mill Creek area in Everett; and Swedish Medical Group, a network of more than 128 primary care and specialty care locations throughout the greater Puget Sound area. Swedish employs nearly 13,000 caregivers (all employees), including nearly 1,400 providers. Whether through physician clinics, education, research and innovation or other outreach, we're committed to caring for the people in our region and beyond. Swedish is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Swedish does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, protected veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Location: Washington-Seattle

Work Locations: Cherry Hill James Tower (WA197) 550 17th Ave Seattle, 98122

About Swedish Medical Center

Swedish caregivers work together every day to provide exceptional health care in the Greater Seattle area. Our network of nonprofit hospitals and clinics have been a trusted resource in the region for over a century.

Our caregivers thrive in the Swedish community, where a desire for knowledge and drive to achieve are both supported and rewarded. As a Swedish caregiver, your professional journey is critical to our success and supported every step of the way.

Swedish employs more than 13,000 caregivers and 4,200 physicians. Our physician clinics, health education and research centers have a track record of excellence. Swedish does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, protected veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal law

Our nonprofit Mission is clear: to improve the health and well-being of each patient we serve.

We take care of everyone in our community – including the uninsured or underinsured – and we make investments that improve access to care in living our Vision of "health for a better world." As one of our caregivers, your resilience and passion make our Mission a reality. In turn, we do our part to recognize and celebrate your achievements every day, empowering you to help others and grow in your career with us.

Our mission and values

As a nonprofit health care provider, we take our Vision of "health for a better world" seriously. Our caregivers strive to ensure each and every decision they make is inspired by our core values:

COMPASSION

JUSTICE

EXCELLENCE

DIGNITY

INTEGRITY

SAFETY

Our commitment to
diversity and inclusion

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is central to our mission. We engage in ongoing, robust recruitment practices for all levels and departments to bring the best and brightest talent to Swedish, prioritizing diversity in race, culture, gender identity or expression and sexual orientation, background, experience, talent and thought.

We foster an inclusive workplace where caregivers of differing backgrounds and perspectives can experience a community of mutual respect, inclusivity and collegiality, and know unequivocally that diversity is valued.

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Swedish’s Guiding Principles

Being the best

To provide the highest-quality care to everyone we serve, we’ve built our reputation on five pillars of excellence. They are the foundation of everything we do:

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5Best Use of Resources

We use our non-profit resources to support our mission and promise to the community by investing wisely in our people, services, programs, technology, and facilities.
1Best Place to Work and Practice

We care for each other, support caregiver needs and aspirations for professional growth, and voice our ideas and opinions in creating meaning to our work that fulfills our organization.
2Best Customer Experience

We meet the expressed and unexpressed needs of others by building positive relationships, communicating clearly, addressing concerns, and treating them with dignity and respect.
3Best Quality and Safety

We deliver the safest and highest-quality care by focusing on improvement measures that are meaningful to patients, emphasizing continuous learning, and eliminating preventable harm.
4Best Health Outcomes

We improve the health and well-being of our patients, communities, and the populations we serve by continually innovating the way we deliver care, and by partnering with other organizations who share our commitment.
5Best Use of Resources

We use our non-profit resources to support our mission and promise to the community by investing wisely in our people, services, programs, technology, and facilities.
1Best Place to Work and Practice

We care for each other, support caregiver needs and aspirations for professional growth, and voice our ideas and opinions in creating meaning to our work that fulfills our organization.

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1Best Place to Work and Practice

We care for each other, support caregiver needs and aspirations for professional growth, and voice our ideas and opinions in creating meaning to our work that fulfills our organization.

2Best Customer Experience

We meet the expressed and unexpressed needs of others by building positive relationships, communicating clearly, addressing concerns, and treating them with dignity and respect.

3Best Quality and Safety

We deliver the safest and highest-quality care by focusing on improvement measures that are meaningful to patients, emphasizing continuous learning, and eliminating preventable harm.

4Best Health Outcomes

We improve the health and well-being of our patients, communities, and the populations we serve by continually innovating the way we deliver care, and by partnering with other organizations who share our commitment.

5Best Use of Resources

We use our non-profit resources to support our mission and promise to the community by investing wisely in our people, services, programs, technology, and facilities.

Benefits and Rewards

You are valued as a Swedish caregiver

You strive towards health for all every day, and we value that drive to achieve. In return, we do everything we can to support you and your family. This includes:

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurances and AD&D
Disability benefits
Flexible spending accounts
Paid time away (vacations, holidays, illness)
Voluntary benefits, such as:

Pet insurance
Legal insurance
Home and auto insurance
Identity and credit protection
Accident and critical illness insurance
Voluntary short-term disability
Commuter benefits

Well-being

Choose Well, our well-being program that supports daily engagement, social connections and well-being resources
Caregiver Assistance Program, to support your mental health
Back-up Child and Elder Care, to help with planned and unplanned care disruptions for your children, adult family members or elders
Nicotine-free, a nicotine cessation support program
Weight management, digital programs to manage weight and risk of developing diabetes and heart disease
Tuition reimbursement, financial assistance to help develop your skills and achieve your career goals

Retirement

401(k) plan with employer matching
Annual discretionary contribution
Diverse investment funds
Complementary retirement planner and interactive tools to support you

Learn more about our benefits

Community Involvement

You’re determined to make a difference

Your energy and compassion go beyond just providing health care. At Swedish, we share your genuine desire to support the community. As a not-for-profit organization, we’re empowered to use our resources to nurture and give back to our communities in the greater Seattle area. Whether supporting young adults and disabled people, reaching out to victims of violence or substance abuse, or breaking down language barriers, our caregivers are involved in the community.

Learning and
development

Whether you’re just starting your career or you’re a seasoned professional, you’ll always be learning at Swedish. We equip you with the tools, information and opportunities you’ll need to succeed right from the start:

RN Residency and Fellowship Program

Through our unique and highly respected RN Residency and Fellowship Program, you’ll be supported to take on challenging responsibilities in a new area that aligns with your career plans. Learn more about the RN Residency and Fellowship Program.

Educational Incentives

From educational allowances to tuition reimbursement, you can look forward to continuous learning at Swedish. Whether gaining exposure to patients in a variety of health care settings, attending consortium trainings or participating in caregiver mentoring, your drive to learn never stops.

Multi-Employer Training and Educational Fund

As the largest contributor to the SEIU Healthcare 1199NW Multi- Employer Training and Educational Fund, you can advance your career and expand your technical knowledge.

We stand on the common
ground of health

Unwavering commitment and strength

You have what it takes. Explore our nursing opportunities.

Swedish nurses are united in a commitment to exceptional patient care and a culture of safety in order to do good for ourselves and others. With access to a number of specialties and locations, and opportunities to collaborate with patients, families and health care partners, Swedish is the place to serve patients and grow your RN career.