LPN NRU

MultiCare Health System; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Auburn Medical Center in Auburn, WA is hiring an LPN for per diem day shifts. You will work with a dedicated nursing team to deliver high-quality patient care focused on comfort and well-being. Per Diem position offers flexible scheduling and opportunities to grow within a large healthcare system.

The role emphasizes collaboration, patient-centered care, and adherence to nursing processes across age groups. A supportive environment with competitive pay scales is provided.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school or equivalent qualifying experience.
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse in Washington State or MLS.
• Current BLS certification.
• License to pass medications may be required.
• Previous LPN experience in an acute care setting within the last three years preferred.
• Current experience in the assigned specialty, or successful completion of a specialty focused residency post hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate care utilizing nursing education and knowledge of growth, development, and aging.
• Deliver daily routine care and services to patients from diverse ethnic and social groups.
• Assist care team in implementing the nursing process utilizing your strong interpersonal skills.

Skills

LPN licensure

BLS certification

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Patient-focused care

Education

WA LPN license or MLS

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling. At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: Per Diem. Shift: Days. Schedule: variable.

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is an incredible opportunity to expand your role in nursing care through providing high-quality care focused on the comfort and well-being of patients and families. As an LPN at MultiCare you will work in collaboration with the nursing team to ensure the best possible health care outcomes and patient experiences.

Responsibilities

• You will provide age-appropriate care utilizing nursing education and knowledge of growth, development, and aging.
• You will deliver daily routine care and services to patients from diverse ethnic and social groups.
• You will assist care team in implementing the nursing process utilizing your strong interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school or equivalent qualifying experience.
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse in Washington State or Multistate license endorsement (MLS).
• Current BLS certification.
• License to pass medications may be required.
• Previous LPN experience in an acute care setting within the last three (3) years preferred.
• Current experience in the assigned specialty, or successful completion of a specialty focused residency post hire.
• Successful completion of appropriate competencies for assigned specialty.

About Auburn Medical Center

MultiCare Auburn Medical Center, serving South King County since 1921, is a 195-bed hospital with 58 behavioral health beds, a Family Birth Center, Level II NICU, Level III Trauma Center, MultiCare Regional Heart & Vascular Center, and advanced surgical services including robotic‑assisted procedures. Clinicians at Auburn gain exposure to a diverse patient population and a broad spectrum of specialty care, all within a collaborative, high‑performing team.

About the Auburn Community

Auburn is a vibrant suburb of 75,000, ideally located between Seattle, Tacoma and Mount Rainier. With 34 parks, over 23 miles of trails and abundant outdoor recreation from hiking and biking to camping and kayaking, Auburn is perfect for those who love an active lifestyle. The city also offers excellent schools, a growing dining scene and a welcoming community, making it a great place to live, work and play.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

• Competitive tuition assistance, award‑winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well‑being and support

• Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $29.39 - $48.59 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers. MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital and today is the largest community‑based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho. MultiCare’s comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services — including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization. Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital — the Puget Sound region’s only children’s hospital and state‑designated LevelII Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington — Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital — which is home to the South Puget Sound region’s only LevelIV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital. Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. This commitment is led by our CEO and supported through employee education and community outreach.

MultiCare provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you are an external job applicant who requires reasonable accommodation in the job application process, please contact the Employee Resource Center (ERC) at 253-403-6947 and we will assist you with submitting a ticket to initiate your request for accommodation. If you are a current employee, you can submit an ERC ticket or call the ERC for assistance.