Franciscan Health System

Franciscan Health System is a comprehensive health care organization that includes St. Joseph Medical Center of Tacoma; St. Clare Hospital in Lakewood; St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way; an expanding network of primary-care and specialty-care clinics in Pierce, South King and Kitsap counties; and Franciscan Hospice House in University Place.

Construction of St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor is planned to begin in mid-2007. The new, 80-bed hospital will open in early 2009 to serve residents of Gig Harbor, Key Peninsula and South Kitsap County.

Franciscan has approximately 6,000 employees and a Medical Staff with approximately 1,400 members.

Franciscan Health System is a non-profit, faith-based organization with a mission to nurture the healing ministry of the Church, emphasize human dignity and social justice, and create healthier communities.

Ever since the Sisters of St. Francis founded St. Joseph Medical Center in 1891, the Franciscan organization has grown with the enduring goal of fulfilling the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of those it serves.

Franciscan Health System is affiliated with Denver-based Catholic Health Initiatives, one of the largest non-profit health care organizations in the United States.

Also, Franciscan is a member of the Washington State Hospital Association.

MISSION

To nurture the healing ministry of the Church by bringing it new life, energy and viability in the 21st Century. Fidelity to the Gospel urges us to emphasize human dignity and social justice as we move toward the creation of healthier communities.

VISION

We are the South Sound’s first choice for healing of mind, body and spirit.

VALUES
Reverence

Profound respect and awe for all creation, the foundation that shapes spirituality, our relationships with others and our journey to God.

Integrity

Moral wholeness, soundness, fidelity, trust, truthfulness in all we do.

Compassion

Solidarity with one another, capacity to enter into another’s joy and sorrow.

Excellence

Preeminent performance, becoming the benchmark, putting forth our personal and professional best.


STRATEGIES

FHS is the Best Place to Heal.

FHS is the Best Community Health Resource.

FHS is the Best Place to Work.

FHS achieves the Best Performance

Health Care

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Prescription Drug Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement

Retirement Plan

403(b) Plan Tax-deferred Annuity

Time Off

Vacation Time

Holiday Time

Sick Time

Disability

Long Term Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

Basic Life Coverage

Supplemental Life Coverage

Spouse & Children Life Coverage

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage

Work Life Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Dependent & Healthcare Spending Accounts

Healthy You Employee Wellness program

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