Q: Does St. Joseph Hospital offer health insurance?

A: Yes. Employees may choose from among many medical plan options, as well as dental and vision coverage. Non-nursing 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: On the first day of the month following 90 days after date of hire into a benefits-eligible position (at least 20 hours/week).

Q: What other insurance does St. Joseph Hospital 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. Joseph Hospital 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. Joseph’s matching and base contributions as soon as they are deposited in your account.

Q: Does St. Joseph Hospital 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. Joseph Hospital 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. Joseph Hospital?

A: Parking is free. Employees also receive a free bus pass, a guaranteed free ride home program, and financial incentives for alternatives to driving alone to work.

Q: Are St. Joseph Hospital employees covered by any unions?

A: All staff RN positions are unionized. All non-nursing positions are not unionized.

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

A: The hospital has 253 licensed beds and 1,496 employees.

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

A: Yes, for certain positions.

Q: What kinds of recreational and cultural opportunities are there in Bellingham?

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

Q: What higher education facilities are there in Bellingham?

A: Western Washington University, Whatcom Community College, Bellingham Technical College, and Northwest Indian College.