Careers

The Employee Experience

Employees help raise money for Children's Hospital by running in a 10k

Working at Children’s Hospital is a unique and rewarding experience. Whether working in a clinical or support department, all of our employees make a difference in the lives of our patients, families and community every day.

In addition to normal work activities, our employees have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of events throughout the year, including:

  • Semi-annual Employee Celebrations
  • The “Heart & Soul” Employee Recognition Program in which employees are nominated by peers and families.
  • Hospital Fundraisers such as the American Family Fitness 5K/10K (pictured above right) which benefit the Hospital as well as participating employees.
  • Richmond-area Health and Awareness Events to teach young children a variety of life skills including proper dental hygiene, good hand-washing, and even proper bodily movement.

Staying Young at Heart

At Children’s Hospital, our motto is “Young at Heart,” where our main focus is on children. In the spirit of children, we encourage all of our employees to remain young, lively, and hopeful. We have a long history in Richmond and we still remain young at heart.


What our employees say about working here...

"Working at Children’s Hospital has been rewarding and humbling for me. I’ve seen children grow and improve mentally and physically and do things they might not have been able to do had they not received the services and opportunities they receive here. This is a great place to work and volunteer, a place that offers opportunities of growth to so many.”
– Dede, Volunteer Coordinator, 12 years

“When I was looking for a job, I wanted a place I could stay for the long haul. On my first visit to Children’s Hospital, every person I encountered smiled. I felt bathed in positive energy and knew right away I wanted to be part of this team!”
– Nicki, Registered Nurse, Outpatient Specialty Clinics, 4 months

“Working at Children’s Hospital has been a great experience for me. I get the feeling of belonging to a large family. The hands-on experience with the children has been especially rewarding and uplifting.”
– Reta, Unit Secretary, Transitional Care Unit, 5 years

“Children’s Hospital has provided me an opportunity to use a wide variety of my skills and to feel like I am really making a contribution. I’ve been here for less than a year, but it’s so easy to meet staff from across the organization that I already feel like an established member of the team.”
– Francee, Clinical Quality Improvement Coordinator, 8 months


Children's Hospital does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability or age. Drug Free Work Place.

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