Nurses say the lack of staff at Providence of Everett is reaching a critical point and is unsafe for patients
The union representing Providence Regional Medical Center Everett’s nurses, UFCW 3000, said 600 employees have left or retired since 2021.EVERETT, Wash. — Nurses at Snohomish County’s biggest hospital said staffing levels have been on a steady decline, which is creating potentially dangerous situations for patients.Nurses are willing to strike if the hospital doesn't meet some of their contract demands.
"Not having a chance to use the bathroom or put food in your mouth for 12 hours straight,” Registered nurse Dana Robison said. “Then staying two to four hours after your shift, because there's nobody else to take over and you don’t want to leave someone in need without somebody." Providence Everett covers a large portion of Snohomish County, which has always made it a busy hospital. However, now workers say with their current pay there’s not much incentive for many to stay.
“Our wages are not competitive,” PRMCE Chief Nursing Officer Michelle Lundstrom said. “We’re not market competitive. We’ve got some work to do. We recognize that.”Lundstrom said they’ve offered a 13% pay increase. In the meantime, they are also attempting different staffing strategies.
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