This former coal-country community is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. 

This former coal-country community is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Situated in beautiful Southwest Indiana, Daviess County boasts rolling hills, pristine waterways, tons of affordable space and people with real entrepreneurial spirit.

Daviess County

This former coal-country community is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Situated in beautiful Southwest Indiana, Daviess County boasts rolling hills, pristine waterways, tons of affordable space and people with real entrepreneurial spirit. Home to the seventh largest Amish community in the country, you'll be close to a network of makers and artisans for your food and furniture needs. 
 
Don't worry, quaint and rural doesn't mean you you'll be isolated. You'll find gig-speed internet, 2 co-working spaces and tight-knit community that knows how to throw a party. Come visit the Treasure Hunt each week at the Knights of Columbus to see what we mean.

Open positions include Registered Nurses, LPN's, Nurse Practitioners, and more! 

Benefits of joining the Nursing Team at Daviess Community Hospital:

 Applicant will be eligible after they have completed 1st semester of nursing school. Once the Student Nurse Intern has entered their last year/senior year of nursing school, they will receive a pay increase. The Student Nurse Intern will be offered 1:1 precepted hours for 1 shift every month (dependent on staffing) and periodic educational opportunities will be offered.

 Extern must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing. Extern will receive a 

$5000 sign on bonus (paid in installments) with a 2 year commitment. 

NCLEX reimbursement is available. Extern will have the opportunity to float to other areas/departments of the hospital for experience. Once the extern passes their RN boards, they will transition to a registered nurse position and continue their orientation.


All full time employees who have been employed at DCH for at least 6 months are eligible. Tuition and book payments will be reimbursed at 80%.

 The maximum paid out in one year is $3000.

 A grade of “C” or better is required for reimbursement.


The DCH Foundation provides scholarships annually to students who are pursing a degree in the field of medicine. T

he Health Careers Scholarship is up to $1,500 and The Helen Arthur Memorial Scholarship Award is a $750 scholarship awarded to a student pursing a nursing degree

. (deadline is March 4, 2024, applications are now available, click 


BSNs are recognized through additional monetary compensation.


The DCH Education department offers a wide range of courses throughout the year. In addition, our partnership with Ascension St. Vincent allows for additional educational opportunities.

Daviess Community Hospital is a not-for-profit and county-owned 74-bed hospital in Washington, Indiana that includes acute care, OB, intensive care, inpatient rehabilitation facility and behavioral health. The facility also owns and operates medical clinics in Loogootee, Odon, and Washington, including a walk-in Quick Care Clinic.

Daviess Community Hospital seeks to recruit and retain a workforce as inclusive and comprehensive as the populations we serve. We build and sustain an environment that supports education, communication, understanding and mutual respect within our entire healthcare community—from our own workforce and leadership to the suppliers we do business with and the community members we serve.

Located in Daviess County, we serve patients from Martin, Daviess, Knox, Pike and surrounding communities. We want to provide the best in comprehensive, compassionate care to our communities through our advanced medical providers, highly trained staff and state-of-the art medical services.

Daviess Community Hospital is Recruiting Nurses

1 annual pass to Indiana Department of Natural Resources state parks

A free Springs Valley Bank & Trust checking account with a $250 bonus

Quarterly Mover Events - hikes, beach days, winery tours, and more! 

Free guided tour behind the scenes at the Patoka Lake Winery 

A free visit to the Wilstem Ranch Drive-Through Safari 

Tickets for two to attend dinner and a musical show at Abbeydell Hall

In Daviess County, quaint and rural doesn't mean you you'll be isolated. You'll find gig-speed internet, 2 co-working spaces and tight-knit community that knows how to throw a party. Come visit the Treasure Hunt each week at the Knights of Columbus to see what we mean.

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Quarterly Mover Events - hikes, beach days, winery tours, and more!

Free guided tour behind the scenes at the Pakota Lake Winery

A free visit to the Wilstem Ranch Drive-Through Safari

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