The hospital is dedicated to providing quality health care for patients and community members. KCH is on the cutting edge of community health care with state of the art programs and technology. The hospital employs nearly 700 full and part-time staff. As an employer, Kishwaukee Community Hospital surpasses regional norms in employee satisfaction. Employee benefits are outstanding.
Employees have a strong voice in shaping their work environment.
Professional growth of employees is supported. KCH has continuously been accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and is licensed by the state for 172 beds. The hospitals laboratory is accredited by the College of American Pathology and includes a cytology lab, providing the ThinPrep Pap test. KCH is also home to the accredited Illinois Regional Pain Management Program which combines the best traditional medicine with complementary and alternative therapies to control pain and support health and wellness. Nurses are also involved in many of the other programs offered by the hospital, including the Child Development Clinic and the Pain Clinic.