Nursing at its Best
Nurses at Community Healthcare System hospitals represent today’s nursing profession at its best. Valued for their expertise, work ethic, compassion and commitment to caring, our nursing teams uphold the exceptional standards of care that have made Community Healthcare System hospitals the preferred choice in Northwest Indiana.
Our nursing teams play an integral role in the development and implementation of our programs and services across the continuum of care. Nurses work as partners with medical staff and a model of participative management engages the talents and expertise of every member of the healthcare team. This multi-disciplinary approach to care enriches the professional life of a nurse within our healthcare system.
Our nurses can expect:
- A caring, friendly environment where teamwork is expected and encouraged throughout the organization
- Preceptorships and residency programs to advance nursing education
- Extensive training in using the EPIC electronic medical records system from the area’s first facilities to achieve HIMSS Analytics Stage 7, the highest level of adoption of electronic medical record adoption
- Continuing educational opportunities to keep staff up-to-date with latest healthcare techniques and technologies
- Evidence-based nursing and best practices established for best possible patient outcomes
- Positive workplace where good ideas and professional contributions are recognized and rewarded
- Commitment to providing the finest facilities and technology available for patient care
- Shared commitment throughout the organization to support excellence and highest standard of care
- Collaboration with universities and state agencies on patient care initiatives
- Appreciation for a nurse’s life experiences as well as professional expertise