Providence St. Joseph Hospital
500 East Webster, Chewelah, WA 99109
At a glance
Providence St. Joseph Hospital is a non-profit, Critical Access facility located in Chewelah, Washington, within a large city category, making it a potential fit for international nurses seeking a supportive community setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and non-profit status suggest a welcoming environment for diverse staff. The presence of an international population in the area may also provide a sense of community for nurses coming from abroad.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 65
- RN Count
- 24
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Specific educational review
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $98,277 (+5% vs US median).
100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive85.6%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walk2.9%
- Other0.4%
- Work from home10.6%
- Felts Field
- Spokane International Airport
- Grant County International Airport
- Pullman Moscow Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 405,379
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 24,440
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 125,722
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Washington state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
Monthly weather
Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.
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