LPN Resident Pulse Cardiac Care Unit

About the job

About Pulse Heart Institute

MultiCare’s Pulse Heart Institute is a physician led institute with multi-specialty partnership with Cardiothoracic surgery, vascular and cardiovascular service lines. Our team and state-of-the-art programs create a world-class health care organization and the destination center for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular care with complex structural heart disease and interventions, advanced heart failure service as well as advanced imaging with cutting edge technologies.

FTE: 0.9 Shift: 12/40 Schedule: Variable

Position Summary

The Residency Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Transition to Practice Program is an incredible opportunity for new graduate LPNs or experienced LPNs wishing to transition to hospital or/a new specialty area. This program will support you in developing dynamic nursing practice with competence, autonomy, and connection to purpose.

Our Resident LPNs receive a combination of classroom instruction and clinical hours with preceptors who are experts in the fields, advancing both their education and knowledge along with their material skills in providing quality patient care and services.Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse in Washington State or Multistate license endorsement (MLS)
• License to pass medications may be required
• Current BLS certification
• Successful completion of appropriate competencies for assigned specialty (GSOC/PSOC)

Why Pulse Heart Institute?

Physician-led care

Led by physicians and advanced practice providers who understand patient needs firsthand, ensuring decisions are grounded in clinical expertise and collaboration.

Proven excellence

Pulse units across MultiCare earned the 2025 Chest Pain – MI Registry™ Platinum Performance Achievement Award — the only facilities in Washington to receive this distinction.

Comprehensive cardiovascular care

A fully integrated model across cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery and vascular services, supporting the full continuum of care.

People-first culture

We invest in our teams through professional development, supportive leadership and an environment where caregivers can learn, grow and succeed.

Well-being and support

Resources and programs designed to help you maintain balance and feel supported in your work and life.

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 $37.29 - $61.62 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.