Regional Recruiters Makyla & Whitney join Big Jake to discuss Deaconess Illinois' upcoming Healthcare Hiring Event in Mt. Vernon.

They are inviting healthcare professionals and job seekers to attend an upcoming Healthcare Hiring Event on Tuesday, July 29, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Deaconess Illinois Crossroads Conference Center, 8 Doctors Park, Mt. Vernon, IL.

This walk-in style event will offer attendees the opportunity to connect directly with department leaders, HR representatives and clinic managers to learn more about available positions and take part in on-the spot interviews.

Deaconess Illinois is actively hiring for a variety of roles, including:

• Registered Nurses (RNs)

• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)

• Clinical and non-clinical support staff

• …and many more roles essential to delivering high-quality care.

Job seekers are encouraged to bring a copy of their resume and come prepared to speak with hiring managers and leadership representatives.

“This event reflects our ongoing investment in people and our commitment to growing a strong, compassionate healthcare workforce,” said Thomas Rye, MBA, PHR, Deaconess Illinois Director of Human Resources. “As we continue building a new era of care at Deaconess Illinois, we are looking for healthcare professionals who are passionate about excellence and patient-centered care,” said Desireé R. Stumpf, MJ, BSN, RN, HACP-CMS, SSGB, Deaconess Illinois Crossroads Chief Nursing Officer. “Whether you’re early in your career or seeking your next opportunity, we welcome you to explore what Deaconess Illinois has to offer.”

To explore open positions in advance, visit deaconess.com/careers.

The Amy Schulz Child Advocacy Center, often referred to as The Amy Center, is partnering with eight Southern Illinois small businesses to host the “Sweet Treat Saturday” fundraising event on August 3^rd. The local ice cream shoppes throughout The Amy Center coverage area teaming up to donate money to the child advocacy center while inviting people to enjoy a cool, sweet treat are Dairy Mart in Salem, Yellin’ Helen’s in Dix, Fat Dad’s in Louisville, Hometown Swirls in McLeansboro, C-Town Twist in Centralia, Scoops in Belle Rive, Dairy King in Breese, and the newly opened Twisted Twins in Woodlawn. People are encouraged to support these local eateries, and by doing so, will be helping to raise funds for The Amy Center.

The Amy Schulz Child Advocacy Center serves seven Southern Illinois counties by providing a first responding safe place for child victims of sexual and severe physical abuse, neglect, as well as children who have witnessed trauma such as a domestic violence situation.

For more information on this event and The Amy Center’s mission, visit Amy Schulz Child Advocacy Center on Facebook or call 618-244-2100.