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Dickinson County Healthcare System (DCHS) is one of the largest employers in the Dickinson Area. Having earned its 3rd Consecutive “A” Grade for Patient Safety, DCHS one of the most consistently recognized rural hospitals nationally for patient safety, and was named as a 2020 Top Rural Hospital in the United States by Leapfrog.

DCHS is currently hiring for a wide variety of positions, from patient care to operational roles.

About DCHS 

DCHS aims to be the focal point of healthcare in the Central Upper Peninsula of Michigan and the adjoining counties of Northeastern Wisconsin.

Our primary roles include:
● Providing a broad range of high quality acute care including inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic, and specialty services.
● Providing directly, sharing, or serving as the catalyst for community health education.
● Preventing illness and preserving health.
● Providing non-hospital-based healthcare services.
● Improving the quality of life of impaired persons.
● Providing rehabilitative services

Working at DCHS

Our outstanding team of family healthcare providers is supported by highly-skilled, locally-based specialists including internal medicine, general surgery, cancer care, heart care, orthopedics and physical therapy. From advanced lab and diagnostic services to lifesaving emergency treatment, to kind and compassionate hospital care, our caring staff is always ready to serve you. Our greatest reward is that babies, kids, moms, dads, and grandparents all become healthier here. Dickinson has been regionally and nationally recognized for excellent healthcare by independent performance-based rating agencies including an “A+ Patient Safety Rating” and “Top Rural Hospital” designation from The Leapfrog Group.”

● Dickinson County Healthcare (DCHS) has 701 employees
● DCHS employees enjoy various community business discounts
● DCHS employees have great benefit and retirement options
● DCHS is a small community hospital with state of the art technology
● DCHS earned its 3 rd Consecutive “A” Grade for Patient Safety, making it one of the most consistently recognized rural hospitals nationally for patient safety
● DCHS was named as a 2020 Top Rural Hospital in the United States by Leapfrog

Mr. Chuck Nelson, President and CEO of Dickinson County Healthcare System states, “It is my honor to be in a position to guide excellent healthcare in the Iron Mountain region and share with you important information about the future of healthcare in our communities. Dickinson County Healthcare is diagnosing health challenges earlier than ever and developing personalized care plans to keep people healthier longer.”

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Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center has hired 163 individuals in the Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for a video from the Iron Mountain VA recognizing and honoring their employees.

About Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center 

The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center (OGJVAMC) is celebrating 70 years of serving Veterans this year. The medical center is located in Iron Mountain, MI and oversees seven clinics in Ironwood, Hancock, Marquette, Sault Ste. Marie, Menominee, Manistique, MI and Rhinelander, WI. The facility was named in honor of Oscar G. Johnson, a local WWII Veteran and Medal of Honor recipient. OGJVAMC employs more than 760 staff at its main facility and community-based outreach clinics and is one of the largest employers in Dickinson County, MI. OGJVAMC annually serves over 20,000 Veterans in 24 counties (15 in MI and 9 in WI).

OGJVAMC is consistently rated as 1 of 8 VA hospitals in the top 10% of all VA hospitals in terms of patient satisfaction since 2012. It is ranked 1st in “Employee Satisfaction” and 3rd “Best Place to Work.” The facility was awarded the “Best Experience Award” in July 2019 and again in February 2020 in the small level facility category. 

We are honored to serve the brave men and women who’ve sacrificed so much to protect our country. As our local mission statement states, we are “Focused on Excellence – Putting Veterans First.” 

Learn more by visiting https://www.ironmountain.va.gov/.

Working at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center

Working at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center (OGJVAMC) offers the unique opportunity to give back to America’s greatest heroes. We are a leader in patient satisfaction and pride ourselves on providing patient-centered care in a health care system designed specifically to meet Veterans’ needs.

OGJVAMC employs more than 760 staff at its main facility and seven community-based outreach clinics in Ironwood, Hancock, Marquette, Sault Ste. Marie, Menominee, Manistique, MI and Rhinelander, WI. It is one of the largest employers in Dickinson County, MI. OGJVAMC annually serves over 20,000 Veterans in 24 counties (15 in MI and 9 in WI). Approximately 30% of our workforce are Veterans. 

Out of 128 VA hospitals in the country, OGJVAMC is ranked 1st in “Employee Satisfaction” and 3rd “Best Place to Work.” OGJVAMC offers a great work/life balance, training and development opportunities (national and local), exceptional benefits and opportunities for advancement. 

Benefits: 

• Excellent insurance
• Thrift Savings Plan for retirement 
• 13 to 26 days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 sick days annually with no limit on accumulation
• 10 paid federal holidays

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Veterans may be eligible for direct-hire. Veterans interested in employment may contact 906-774-3300 ext. 32281 or ext. 32280 for more information. 

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Systems Control has hired more than 100 individuals in Dickinson county in 2020 and they are not slowing down. Click here for more information.

About Systems Control

Systems Control designs and manufactures customized, turnkey systems that protect, transmit and distribute energy from source to grid to consumer.

Our approach is simple: design, optimize, manufacture, and integrate the highest-quality, most cost-effective solution possible. From initial concept to final delivery, we perform every step of our process in house, and under one roof. And from introduction to installation, we work hand-in-hand with our customers, assigning dedicated teams to better understand their needs and ensure quality results that exceed expectations.

We’re proud of the role we play in bringing energy to those who need it. We bring positive energy and passion to every challenge. But we don’t just do it with connectors and wires. Our most compelling connections are the relationships we build with our employees, suppliers, customers, and community.

One roof. One goal. Extraordinary customer service that’s powered by people.

Working at Systems Control

Opportunity for advancement is a very important aspect of career choice. At Systems Control, we know that every person’s aspirations vary. To encourage growth at the pace and interest level of each individual, we offer our employees a variety of ways to grow with us. We believe your career should be flexible and evolve alongside your skills and passions.

We want you to be happy with your career here. We believe that as you advance, you should always be moving to something better—something you love doing that challenges you every day and fills you with pride.

Together we can set the path to get there, then help you along the way with career plans that are tailored to your skill set and personal goals.

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Now is a great time to be looking for work in Dickinson County. With one of the lowest unemployment rates in all of Michigan, our major employers are still hiring. Each month we will be featuring an area employer and information about why It Pays to Work Now in our community.

If your company wants to be featured, please email lois.ellis@daeda.org.
If you are interested in joining the Alliance, please email lois.ellis@daeda.org.