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New Hire Orientation

Welcome to the Deaconess Team!

Deaconess at its core is people - highly skilled, compassionate, caring, team-oriented people who directly or indirectly provide exceptional care each and every day for patients in a 51-county region in Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky. In alignment with these values, we put people at the center of everything we do and seek to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients, families, employees and community.

Below you will find key resources containing new hire information. 

If you have questions, please reach out to Human Resources by calling 812-450-2359
Before Day 1

Welcome to Deaconess!
As you prepare to join our team, here are a few important things to know before your first day:
  • Watch your email – You’ll receive several important messages from addresses ending in @deaconess.com and @universalbackground.com. Be sure to check your spam or junk folder just in case.
  • Preboarding tasks – Some emails may include instructions, forms, or links to complete ahead of time. You’ll also receive an email with important instructions about:
    • Your physical appointment (scheduled before your first day, if in need of rescheduling, please contact your recruiter)
    • Information regarding your Pre-Employment Paperwork Visit to HR
      • HR Hours: Mon - Fri, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Instructions for obtaining a badge from HR (ideally at the time of your pre-employment physical, no appointment needed)
      • Badge Office Hours: 7:45 AM - 4:15 PM (lunch 12:30-1:00)
    • Uniform Details and Ordering Directions
    • Any required courses or trainings scheduled for your first week
    • Manager contact information for if you have any questions
  • Shift Wizard access will begin on teh second day of work
We’re here to help – If you have any questions, reach out to your recruiter or specialist.
We’re excited to welcome you to the Deaconess family and can’t wait for you to get started!
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