"When you work here, you're home to stay - we build strong friendships and enjoy working in a progressive, yet inviting facility. It is a joy to be a visible and intricate part of our community hospital health care system, and it's a wonderful feeling to be an important part of so many patients' healthcare needs. When patients return to Winneshiek Medical Center, it's because they know and trust our staff - it says a lot for our care." - Corrine Wiest, RN, Med/Surg/Telemetry

"I have worked for Winneshiek Medical Center for 26 years, and it has always been a positive place to work. I not only have a chance to work with other employees, but with our visitors, and I have enjoyed the friendly people and pleasant atmosphere." - Verda Rucker, Dietary Aide

I very much enjoy my job in the Administration Department. I like the variety of different jobs - it's very challenging and never boring - things are always changing. I have an opportunity to meet with people from all different departments. I also enjoy a flexible schedule and great relationships with other staff in the office. We work together very well as a team. I like that I'm always learning - I have increased my knowledge about the medical field immensely in the years I have worked for Winneshiek Medical Center." - Gail Keefe, Administrative Assistant

"It's an advantage to work with so many different specialists in our four operating rooms - the variety keeps our skills sharp, and patients appreciate that. I've been part of the team atmosphere at Winneshiek Medical Center since 1979 and took advantage of the opportunity to work in several different departments before taking my management position in the OR in 1991. Like many others, my work is an extension of my life. And many of us have found working at Winneshiek Medical Center to be a rewarding and enjoyable experience." - Mary Sender, RN, OR & Same Day Services Nurse Manager

"Working in the ER at Winneshiek Medical Center, I have choice of shifts and hours, so I can plan to best fit my needs as a part-time nurse. It's great to be part of this hospital. Our emergency department is staffed with a provider 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and the medical center is constantly improving our facility to provide state-of-the-art services to our patients." - Pam Kruse, RN, Emergency Department