Professional Development & Education

Daviess Community Hospital (DCH) is committed to growing the next generation of healthcare professionals while providing ongoing development for our staff. Whether you are a student looking for an internship, a nurse seeking certification, or a healthcare professional continuing your education, DCH provides the resources, training, and support to help you advance your career.

Our goal is to empower healthcare professionals at every stage of their journey—offering real-world learning experiences, skills development, and financial assistance to support career growth.

Job Shadowing & Internships

DCH offers a variety of internship and shadowing opportunities for students interested in clinical and non-clinical healthcare careers. Whether you need to complete required clinical hours, explore a non-clinical internship, or shadow a professional in one of our departments, our team is here to support your journey.

Application Process:

Students requesting an internship or shadowing opportunity must complete the Student Shadow Onboarding Forms and submit them to:

Melissa Potts
mpotts@dchosp.org
(812) 254-2760, ext. 1141

Clinical Student Rotations

If you are completing clinical rotation hours at Daviess Community Hospital, you must submit the following items before your start date to:

Melissa Potts
mpotts@dchosp.org
(812) 254-2760, ext. 1141

Submission Requirements:

• After reading the Orientation Handbook, fill out and turn in the Receipt & Acknowledgement Form and the Handbook Quiz. Both can be found at the end of the Orientation Handbook.
• Records Acknowledgment Form - signed by an authorized representative from your educational institution
• Confidentiality Statement
• Student Demographic Form
• Approval Checklist
• Immunization records

For more information, contact:

Melissa Potts
mpotts@dchosp.org
(812) 254-2760, ext. 1141

Nurse Externship Program

DCH offers a structured Nurse Externship Program to help nursing students gain real-world experience while earning competitive pay.

For full details, visit our Nursing Careers & Scholarships page.

Training & Certification Courses

Daviess Community Hospital provides a wide range of certification and skills training for healthcare professionals.

Our educators offer training in:

• Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
• AHA First Aid
• AHA Heartsaver CPR & AED
• AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
• Skills Day for Nurses - DCH hosts Skills Days for nurses to refresh and expand their clinical knowledge. These events provide hands-on practice with essential nursing procedures, patient care techniques, and the latest industry standards.
• S.T.A.B.L.E. - A neonatal education program emphasizing the stabilization and care of sick infants following resuscitation and prior to transport.
• Telemetry Courses - Our Telemetry Courses train future telemetry technicians in cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation, providing the knowledge and skills necessary for real-time patient monitoring.
• Tuberculosis (TB) Validation

For more information, contact:

Melissa Potts
mpotts@dchosp.org
(812) 254-2760, ext. 1141

Tuition Assistance

DCH encourages employees to continue their education and professional development through tuition reimbursement programs and continuing education opportunities.

• Part-Time Employees (FTE 0.4 – 0.7): 60% reimbursement, up to $1,000/year.
• Undergraduate Study (FTE 0.75 – 1.0): 80% reimbursement, up to $3,000/year.
• Graduate School Study (FTE 0.75 – 1.0): 80% reimbursement, up to $4,000/year.

Advance Your Career with DCH

Daviess Community Hospital is dedicated to helping students, nurses, and healthcare professionals build successful, fulfilling careers. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance, we’re here to support your growth every step of the way.

Contact Us:

• Call: (812) 254-2760
• Email: KSchaffer@dchosp.org

Apply Now: dchosp.org/apply