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 Providence 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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1 Best 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.
2 Best 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.
3 Best 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.
4 Best 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.
5 Best 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 Providence 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
Community Involvement
You’re determined to make a difference
Your energy and compassion go beyond just providing health care. At Providence 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 Providence 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 Providence 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.
Continuing Education Funding
As the largest contributor to the SEIU Healthcare 1199NW Multi-Employer Training and Educational Fund, SEIU-represented caregivers can advance their careers and expand their technical knowledge. Non-represented (0.5 FTE and higher) can receive up to $5,250 tuition reimbursement for qualifying education and certificate programs and expenses.
Our family of organizations
Providence Swedish is an affiliate of Providence, a diverse network of organizations that offer a large variety of locations, services and specialties to match your career aspirations.
