Children's Hospital Of The King's Daughters Careers, Benefits, Review

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters is a 206-bed hospital, centrally located in the Hampton Roads region in Norfolk, VA. The CHKD Health System has convenient locations stretching north to the Middle Peninsula, west to Williamsburg, as far east as the Eastern Shore and as far south as Elizabeth City, N.C.

With 18 pediatric practices, we have offices in every corner of our region and our CHKD pediatricians have immediate access to the full range of special pediatric services. Just as important, our CHKD pediatricians share a commitment to quality, excellence and child-centered care and have met stringent requirements set by national certification organizations.

Through our hospital, outpatient clinics and practices, CHKD Health System gives you access to almost 300 pediatricians, specialists and surgeons specially trained in treating the unique needs of young patients.  We specialize in the care of infants, children and adolescents, from birth through 21 years.

Our team is made up of more than 3,500 employees who are the best-of-the-best in their fields and fulfill our mission to bring state-of-the-art compassionate care to every family who needs us.  CHKD provides inpatient, outpatient, trauma and emergency care across a multitude of pediatric subspecialties, the most comprehensive pediatric care available in the state. A Level One pediatric trauma center, with a newly renovated NICU, CHKD is the region's largest and most sophisticated critical care facility for newborns. At every location, in each doctor, nurse, technician, staff member and volunteer, you’ll  see that  CHKD is “more than a hospital”.

Are you ready to join an organization that is life-changing to many, but touches the heart of all? Thank you for your interest in joining our incredible team of professionals at Children’s Hospital of The King's Daughters, where we are dedicated to helping our patients grow up to live their healthiest and best life

Employment opportuities are available in the following areas:

• Management
  Healthcare managers and administrators are at the heart of the business side, charged with budgeting, scheduling and seeking ways to improve patient care.
• Nursing
  CHKD provides unparalleled opportunities.
• Practitioners and Providers
  CHKD Health System is a unique network of physicians, surgeons, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and clinicians working in a patient-friendly pediatric setting.
• Clinical
  Our clinical roles include positions such as therapy services, clinical lab scientists, athletic trainers, respiratory therapists, pharmacists and many other experts.
• Professional and Technical
  Our non-clinical support system is vital to our success and includes coders, administrative assistants, IT specialists, and many other skilled professionals.

Every CHKD doctor’s office, specialty practice, outpatient surgery clinic, and hospital is staffed by a team of caregivers who are dedicated to providing the highest quality care to every child we serve. Nurses are vital members of our care teams, coordinating treatments, advocating for patients, and supporting families. Each unit in the hospital offers unique opportunities for nurses to use their skills to help children grow and heal. CHKD also provides its nursing staff with the personal and professional support to succeed and grow. CHKD offers a multitude of resources to create an efficient, healthy workplace, including staff committees dedicated to nurse safety, mental health and other pressing issues in nursing today. Staff members enjoy a welcoming culture that helps every team member feel at home. Additionally, as an employee, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package and have access to higher education and professional development opportunities.

A number of nursing opportunities can be found at our hospital and throughout our network of community-based offices and ambulatory care centers, throughout the Hampton Roads area. With the nurses at CHKD you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, compassion, professionalism, and mutual respect.

To learn more about nursing at CHKD visit: https://www.chkd.org/Careers/Nursing-at-CHKD/

CHKD is Lighting the Way to better mental health for our children by building a 14-story, $224 million mental health hospital and outpatient center for children on our Norfolk campus.  This extraordinary facility will open in 2022 with 60 private patient rooms will serve as the centerpiece of a comprehensive plan to address our children's mental health needs. The new facility will stand out among the nation's top pediatric mental health hospitals for its thoughtful patient and family-centered design, evidence-based treatments, academic training program, and clinical research to guide innovation.

CHKD's 14-story facility will transform mental health care for young people in our region and beyond. From the light-filled atrium to the thoughtful design of our private patient rooms, the new building will provide an welcoming atmosphere and treatment environment for preschool through high school-aged children.

Highlights in the hospital will include:

• Patient and Family Centered Design
• Art, Music and Movement
• Training, education and research

The employees of Children’s Hospital Of The King’s Daughters give so much to our patients. We are proud to be able provide a comprehensive and competitive benefit package for employees and their families.  . In addition to traditional benefits such as healthcare and  dental care, CHKD offers extended benefits including life and disability insurance, retirement savings options and tuition reimbursement.  All of the benefits available reflect CHKD’s commitment to provide high-quality, affordable plans and represent a significant component of your total rewards for working at CHKD.

Some of our benefits include:

• Retirement Compensation Packages
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Leave and Paid time off
• Short term and long term disability plans
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending