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Why Choose MH?
Our Hospital
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5-Star Patient Rated Hospital
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Joint Commission Gold Seal Accredited Facility
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State of the Art Same Day Surgery Suites
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24/7 ER with Helipad
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Multi-Specialty Consulting Clinics
Our Community
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Cost of Living is More Affordable Than Metropolitan Areas
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Rural Community with Family Atmosphere
Our Environment
“Working at MH is like family.” Our employees express this over and over because at MH we value every staff member. Employees are inviting to new staff and eager to help and train their co-workers to perform their jobs to the best of their abilities. Our inclusive environment provides many opportunities for employees to engage with departments throughout the hospital. Employees are encouraged to be involved in health and wellness programs, support their co-workers, and communicate efficiently. We value every one of our staff members and provide training and education throughout the year to equip them with the skills needed to perform their tasks efficiently, accurately, and to be successful in their career.
Education & Advancement
Memorial Hospital values each one of our staff members and encourages self-improvement and career growth. The goal of Memorial Hospital’s educational assistance programs is to help recruit, develop, engage and retain high-quality employees so the best quality healthcare can be provided to our community. A healthy community supports sustainability and longevity for those who live here.
Clinicals, Internships & Job Shadowing
Clinical Hours
Gain real-world, hands-on experience working in a professional environment with real patients and skilled mentors to guide you. The experience students learn on the job is invaluable in setting them up for a career of success. For students currently enrolled in a program requiring clinical hours, Memorial Hospital is able to provide accommodations throughout a variety of departments including our Rural Health Clinics. Contact the Human Resource Department at 618-826-4581 ext. 1260.
Internships
Paid and unpaid internships may be available depending on departmental needs. Contact the Human Resource Department for current internship opportunities at 618-826-4581 ext. 1260.
MH offers a Nurse Intern Program, which provides a dynamic, paid learning experience that allows nursing students in the last year of their program to participate in direct patient care with assigned RN mentors. Nursing Interns have the opportunity to train and work with their assigned RN mentor on the Medical/Surgical and Emergency Units will participating in the program. Learn more about the Nurse Intern Program here.
Job Shadowing
Job shadowing is open for individuals 16 years or older, unless enrolled in one of our Medical Explorer Programs. Parental/Guardian consent is required for those under the age of 18. Contact the Administration Department at 618-826-4581 ext. 1299.
The Memorial Hospital Organization, MH, is a registered Medical Explorers Post 8618. The program is for high school and college students who are interested in Healthcare Careers. Whether they already know what occupation they would like to pursue or if they have not decided on a specific career field yet, through Medical Explorers they will have opportunities to learn about many careers, participate in hands-on activities and meet healthcare professionals. The MH Medical Explorers program is a 9-month program with one group meeting/event held the third Thursday of each month, September through May. To learn more about the program visit our Medical Exploring page.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to qualifying high school seniors, employed students, and Randolph County residents who meet specified criteria and who are selected by a scholarship committee.
Medical Explorers Scholarship
Memorial Hospital offers a Medical Explorers Scholarship each year for High School Seniors and College Students who are members of the Memorial Hospital Medical Explorers Post. Upon completion of the scholarship program and submission of a reflection essay a scholarship is awarded by the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. The winner is selected by a committee based on their performance in the program and final essay. For complete details about the Medical Explorers Program visit our Medical Exploring page.
Mullins Scholarship
Applications for the Mullins Scholarship are accepted from April 15 through June 1 annually.
Interested students should submit the application below along with:
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Financial Need Statement
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Transcript
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Letter of Interest
A Memorial Scholarship from Mrs. Maria E. Mullins in memory of her husband, William E. Mullins. Any person residing in Randolph County may be eligible to apply for a scholarship or loan provided they have been accepted for admission to a recognized school for the study of nursing. Scholarship recipients must agree to return to Randolph Hospital District to practice their profession for two or more years upon completion of: Nurses training and successful state licensure, post graduate training (if approved by the Scholarship Committee), all class work required for certificate of graduation. Contact Memorial Hospital's Administration Office for more information at 618-826-4581 ext. 1299.
2026 Scholarship Awards will be as follows:
LPN Program Recipient - up to $5,000
RN/BSN Program Recipient - up to $8,000
Auxiliary Scholarships
The Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Scholarships are designed to provide residents of Randolph County, Illinois financial assistance when pursuing a degree in a healthcare field. The purpose of the scholarships are to promote a healthcare career at Chester Memorial Hospital by providing money for tuition and fees to residents of Randolph County. A scholarship award of up to $1,000.00 will be given to any selected resident of Randolph County who will be completing a LPN, RN, BSN, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound), or Respiratory Therapist Program. Awards will be granted for applicants in their last semester of their program. The school attended need not be an Illinois institution; however, it must be accredited or recognized as an approved program by appropriate agencies.
These scholarships are awarded based on a written application and interview focusing on character, scholastic achievement, professional promise, and financial need.
Healthcare Career Scholarship Program
Download an application with the button below or applications can be requested by contacting Apryl Bradshaw at 618-826-4581 ext. 1299; or by writing to Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Attn: Scholarship Committee, 1900 State Street, Chester, IL 62233. Applications for the Auxiliary Scholarships are accepted for the fall semester through June 1 annually and for the spring semester through November 1 annually.
Student Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Student Loan Repayment Program
The Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP), authorizes the repayment of all or part of an outstanding federally-insured student loan obligation incurred by a current employee or a candidate to whom an offer of employment has been made. The decision to offer student loan repayment is an individual compensation determination that is made on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budgetary limitations without regard to political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disabilities. For more information, contact the Human Resource Department at 618-826-4581 ext. 1260.
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Tuition reimbursement is available to all regular Full Time and Part Time employees that have served one year of continuous 20+ hours weekly of service. The employee must maintain a classified status of Regular Part Time or Regular Full Time for the duration of their reimbursement period. To be eligible for reimbursement, an employee must sign an Agreement of Reimbursement, agreeing to remain employed for one year following any reimbursement under this policy, or otherwise become liable for payment of reimbursement. Contact the Human Resource Department for more information 618-826-4581 ext 1260.
Tuition may be reimbursed for any college level course reasonably related to the employee’s job duties or courses required in a degree program leading to healthcare or hospital careers.