Job Opportunities

Join one of Seattle’s most admired care providers

  • Advance your career in a highly rated skilled nursing facility.
  • Work for a not-for-profit, where you make decisions based on high standards.  Not on a bottom line.
  • Columbia is a great place to work and our employees would agree.  Most of our employees have been with us for more than 10 years, 20% longer than 20 years.

We have practiced compassionate care since 1920.  If you have a passion for helping people and thrive in a supportive environment, become part of the Columbia team where we celebrate life.

Current Career Opportunities

Current Career Opportunities

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Charge Nurse

Location: 4700 Phinney Avenue North, Seattle

Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift –  Licensed nurses work a rotating schedule, ensuring all LNs receive a three day weekend every three weeks.  The schedule is

4 on / 2 off,

4 on / 1 off,

3 on / 3 off,

3 on/ 1 off.

Department: Patient Care Services

Reports To: Director of Nursing Services or Resident Care Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our patient care team. The RN plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while fostering positive clinical outcomes and satisfaction for patients and their families. As a licensed professional, the RN is responsible for a designated group of patients and collaborates closely with physicians and interdisciplinary team members. This role also includes supervision of assigned unit staff.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess and identify patient care needs through direct interaction and collaboration.
  • Create a supportive and empathetic environment by offering emotional, psychological, and spiritual care.
  • Empower patients by setting care goals and educating them and their families on conditions, medications, and self-care practices.
  • Ensure quality care by adhering to clinical standards and adjusting care plans based on patient outcomes.
  • Address patient concerns using a multidisciplinary approach.
  • Uphold safety protocols, including infection control, medication handling, and regulatory compliance.
  • Accurately document care in electronic health records.
  • Maintain continuity of care through effective communication and documentation.
  • Safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications

  • Current RN license in the state of Washington.
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
  • Completion of a nurse residency program or minimum six months of RN experience.
  • Proficient in English, both written and verbal.
  • Comfortable working in electronic medical record systems and digital communication platforms.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Paid holidays and personal leave
  • Discounted public transportation pass
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer 4% match
    (Benefits available for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week)

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $46.52 – $51.68, depending on experience (DOE)

Area of Assignment

May include rehabilitation, elder care, or palliative care units, based on organizational needs.

Job Title: LPN – Charge Nurse

Location: 4700 Phinney Avenue North, Seattle

Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift –  Licensed nurses work a rotating schedule, ensuring all LNs receive a three day weekend every six week.  The schedule is

4 on / 2 off,

4 on / 1 off,

3 on / 3 off,

3 on/ 1 off.

Department: Patient Care Services

Reports To: Director of Nursing Services or Resident Care Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled LPN to join our patient care team. The LPN plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while fostering positive clinical outcomes and satisfaction for patients and their families. As a licensed professional, the LPN is responsible for a designated group of patients and collaborates closely with physicians and interdisciplinary team members. This role also includes supervision of assigned unit staff.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess and identify patient care needs through direct interaction and collaboration.
  • Create a supportive and empathetic environment by offering emotional, psychological, and spiritual care.
  • Empower patients by setting care goals and educating them and their families on conditions, medications, and self-care practices.
  • Ensure quality care by adhering to clinical standards and adjusting care plans based on patient outcomes.
  • Address patient concerns using a multidisciplinary approach.
  • Uphold safety protocols, including infection control, medication handling, and regulatory compliance.
  • Accurately document care in electronic health records.
  • Maintain continuity of care through effective communication and documentation.
  • Safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications

  • Current LPN license in the state of Washington.
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
  • Completion of a nurse residency program or minimum six months of LPN experience.
  • Proficient in English, both written and verbal.
  • Comfortable working in electronic medical record systems and digital communication platforms.

Benefits

  • $8,000 signing bonus
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Paid holidays and personal leave
  • Discounted public transportation pass
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
    (Benefits available for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week)

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $40.42 – $44.71, depending on experience (DOE)

Area of Assignment

May include rehabilitation, elder care, or palliative care units, based on organizational needs.

Position: Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR) / Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC)

Location: Columbia Lutheran Home, Seattle
Pay: $22.88 – $26.95 per hour
Shifts: Day and Evening Shifts available (Full-time only)- There are no NOC shifts available at this time.

Full time NAR / NAC work a rotating schedule of 4 on and 2 off, which means that the work days and the days off change each week. We do not offer any shifts that only work certain days.

Are you passionate about providing compassionate care? Join one of Seattle’s most admired nursing home care providers with a 5-star rating! At Columbia Lutheran Home, we prioritize our staff and residents, ensuring low patient-to-resident ratios and a supportive work environment.

Why Work With Us?

  • Not-for-Profit: We reinvest our resources to provide adequate staffing.
  • Low Ratios: Our NACs care for just 8 patients each.
  • Long-Term Team: Many of our employees have been with us for over 10 years, with 20% staying longer than 20 years.

Schedule:

  • Full-time positions only
  • 4 on / 2 off schedule with 8-hour shifts
  • AM Shift – 6:30 am to 3 pm or PM Shift – 2:30 pm to 11 pm

Responsibilities:

  • Assist residents with daily living activities (dressing, AM/PM care, meal delivery, turning, and ambulating)
  • Support nurses and other staff as needed
  • Report changes in resident condition and behavior
  • Please note: No false nails allowed

Qualifications:

  • Certified (NAC) or Registered (NAR) Nursing Assistant
  • If you’re a NAR, you must have recently completed a Nursing Assistant Training Course and you are required to attain your NAC within 120 days of starting work.
  • Excellent communication skills with a focus on empathy
  • Reliable attendance
  • Team player dedicated to quality care

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Paid holidays and personal leave
  • Discounted bus pass
  • 403B retirement plan with 4% company match

Work Location: One location
Remote Work: No

Since 1920, we’ve been committed to compassionate care. If you have a passion for helping people and thrive in a supportive environment, join the Columbia team where we celebrate life every day.

3 Ways To Apply:

  1. Apply online
    Apply Now
  2. Call 206-632-7400 for an application to be mailed to you.
  3. Apply in person

Reception hours:
8 a.m. – 8 p.m., M-F
9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Weekends

Columbia Lutheran Home
4700 Phinney Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98103
(Two blocks south of the Woodland Park Zoo)