LOWER COLUMBIA REGION (Longview, WA)

Q: Does St. John offer health insurance?

A: Yes. Employees may choose from among three medical plan options, as well as dental and vision coverage. Employees may also participate in flexible spending accounts by depositing pre-tax dollars into accounts to offset uninsured medical claims or dependent care expenses.

Q: When do medical benefits become effective?

A: The first day of the month following 90 days after date of hire in a benefits-eligible position (at least 20 hours/week).

Q: What other insurance does St. John offer?

A: Life insurance for employees and their dependents, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance (AD&D) for employees. Employees may opt for additional life insurance (for themselves or their dependents) or AD&D insurance. Long-term disability coverage is provided at no cost to employees.

Q: Does St. John offer a retirement savings plan?

A: Yes. Beginning on your first day of work, you can save a percentage of your pay in a tax-deferred annuity (TDA) and receive certain tax advantages. On the January 1 or July 1 after you have worked for at least six months, you'll receive matching contributions to your account if you save at least 2% of your pay in the TDA and meet the age and service requirements.

On the January 1 or July 1 after you have completed at least three years of service and have met all other eligibility requirements, you'll also become eligible to receive PeaceHealth-funded base plan contributions. You own (or are fully "vested" in) your own contributions as well as St. John’s matching and base contributions as soon as they are deposited in your account.

Q: Does St. John offer paid time off?

A: Yes. Eligible employees are provided with a generous paid time off program that combines vacation, holiday, and sick days. The program gives employees the flexibility to use paid time off as they determine it best fits their needs and desires. It also provides more paid time off than traditional vacation/sick day plans for employees who are not often ill.

Q: What other benefits does St. John offer?

A: Tuition assistance, employee assistance programs, an employee referral bonus, training and development, and access to fitness facilities.

Q: What about transportation and parking at St. John?

A: Parking is free for employees.

Q: Are St. John employees covered by any unions?

A: Some positions are unionized. Non-unionized positions are available as well. Employees in positions covered by a bargaining unit may be required to join the union and pay union dues.

Q: How big is St. John in terms of number of beds and number of employees?

A: The hospital has 368 licensed beds, and the region has 1,347 employees.

Q: Does St. John offer relocation assistance for newly-hired employees?

A: Yes, for certain positions.

Q: What kinds of recreational and cultural opportunities are there in Longview and the lower Columbia area?

A: Click here to take a tour and find out more about the area.

Q: What higher-education facilities are there in the lower Columbia area?

A: Lower Columbia College in Longview, WA.;
 Centralia Community College in Centralia, WA.;
 Clark College  and
 a branch campus of Washington State University in Vancouver, WA.;
 and Clatsop Community College in Astoria, OR.

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