Nursing at Swedish Hospital
At Swedish Hospital, we recognize the extraordinary commitment and vital role nurses play in our health system. Our nurses are central to delivering expert, patient-centered care every day and are essential members of the patient care team, serving as trusted partners in healthcare.
Committed to Excellence in Care and Compassion
Together, we are aligned with the Endeavor Health nursing vision: transforming the lives of our communities through innovative, compassionate and exceptional care. Our nurses’ dedication and expertise help us fulfill this vision, making a profound impact on the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve.
A message from Kathy Donofrio, Swedish Hospital Chief Nursing Officer
Development Opportunities
We seek to actively support our valuable staff of over 700 nurses by providing opportunities for continued professional and personal development.
Development opportunities at Swedish Hospital include:
- Education opportunities through our partnership with North Park University
- A Nurse Residency Program to guide our new graduate hires in the transition from student to professional practice
- Tuition reimbursement for educational and professional advancement
- An annual Summer Nursing Program for nursing students
Join Our Staff
We invite you to join the nursing staff at Swedish Hospital and be a part of our award-winning team. We post careers online daily, giving you the opportunity to apply at your convenience. To view all available positions, please visit our
online job postings page.
Leaders in Nursing
The nursing staff at Swedish Hospital is consistently recognized for their commitment to patient safety, optimal outcomes, and exceptional care experiences. We take great pride in their dedication to continuous improvement and excellence in providing the highest quality of care.
Magnet Recognition
Magnet recognition is a prestigious mark of nursing excellence reflecting our nurses’ leadership, dedication and impact on advancing care delivery and improving patient outcomes. We achieved this honor in 2010, 2015 and 2021, and are preparing for re-designation in 2025.
American Heart Association Recognition
These awards reflect our nurses' ongoing commitment to patient safety, continuous improvement and vital contributions to our mission of enhancing patient wellbeing.
- Target: Type 2 Diabetes™ Honor Role - This is a national honor role program for hospitals participating in Get with the Guidelines® (HF, Stroke) to ensure patients with type 2 diabetes receive the most up-to-date, evidence-based care. Hospitals with this award qualify for Silver level or higher achievement award.
- Target: Stroke™ Honor Roll Elite - Hospitals with this recognition treat at least 85% of eligible stroke patients in door-to-needle times of 60 minutes or less.
- Get With The Guidelines®: Stroke Gold Plus Achievement - This recognition is awarded to hospitals achieving two or more consecutive calendar years of at least 85% adherence with all achievement measures applicable and at least 75% adherence with additional select quality measures in stroke care.
NICHE Friendly Hospital
Swedish Hospital is proud to be a NICHE-designated facility, earning the prestigious “Senior-Friendly” status for providing exceptional care for older adults. This is the leading nurse-driven program focused on enhancing the care of patients aged 65 and older.
Physician Excellence Award
As an organization, we are continually striving to improve the care we deliver, and communication between members of the medical staff is an important component in achieving that goal. To honor the exceptional collaboration between our physicians and nurses, we proudly present the Physician Excellence Award, which recognizes physicians who consistently go above and beyond in working alongside the nursing team.
Nominate a Nurse for a Daisy Award
The DAISY Award is a global program that recognizes the exceptional skill and compassionate care provided by nurses every day. At Swedish Hospital, we proudly honor our nurses’ unrelenting commitment to outstanding patient care.
