Why CHKD?

Many of our employees have said that working at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters makes them feel like part of a special family. A family that cares for thousands of sick and injured children throughout our region each year. A family with a wonderful reputation in the community and the generous support of the community it serves. And a family that supports, nurtures and values each member of the team as they strive for excellence in their daily interactions with our children and families.

Love it Here

Watch a video of just some of the many reasons CHKD employees love it here.

Our Values

Our day-to-day work as employees of CHKD Health System should be guided by the value the organization places on:

  • Excellence in the quality of care and level of service we deliver to our patients and their families as well as to the community and our payers.
  • Teamwork within our workforce, with employees looking out for each other and working in unison so that families understand the depth of our commitment to caring for their children.
  • Communication between and among employees, families and physicians to build the trust and understanding essential in our expanding reach as a network of caring.
  • Honesty and integrity in our employees and in our dealings with families, the community and payers.
  • Personal responsibility assumed by every employee in seeking opportunities for professional growth and development to enhance career, training and job performance, as well as future success. Within each employee rests the responsibility for satisfying our patients and the numerous other publics we serve as we practice the business of caring.
  • Creativity as we develop our services and programs to meet the needs of the region's children in our new network of caring.

What Employees can Expect from CHKD Health System

CHKD Health System has established its policies and procedures to:

  • Select people based on skill, knowledge, experience, attitude and character without discrimination with regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, color, race, religion, national origin or disability.
  • Provide benefits and working conditions consistent with sound business practices.
  • Provide paid vacation days and holidays to all eligible employees.
  • Provide eligible employees with medical, disability, retirement and other benefits.
  • Respect individual rights, and treat all employees with courtesy and consideration.
  • Maintain mutual respect within our working relationships.
  • Promote employees on the basis of merit.
  • Promote or fill vacancies from within the company whenever possible.
  • Keep employees informed of upcoming plans and the organization's overall aim and objectives.
  • Do all these things in a spirit of professionalism, friendliness and cooperation so that CHKD Health System continues to be a great place to work.