The Unit That Builds Exceptional Nurses
Some units teach you one specialty. SMCC teaches you them all.
The Surgical Medical Care Center (SMCC) at Deaconess Midtown is a 43-bed private room unit that cares for a diverse patient population, including trauma patients, post-operative recoveries, bariatric surgeries, genitourinary procedures, head and neck cases, and complex medical conditions. The variety of patients and procedures creates an environment where nurses are constantly learning, growing, and expanding their clinical expertise.
What makes SMCC stand out is its reputation. Nursing schools actively seek out this unit for student clinical experiences because of its exceptional teamwork, strong nursing expertise, complex wound care experience, and commitment to quality patient care. Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced nurse, you'll be surrounded by a team that values mentorship, collaboration, and professional development.
If you're looking for a unit that will challenge you, strengthen your skills, and prepare you for virtually any nursing path, SMCC is the place to start.
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Deaconess Health System is the premiere provider of health care services to a population of more than 1.5 million in southwestern Indiana, western Kentucky and southeastern Illinois. Serving a population of more than 1.5 million residents, the system consists of 20 wholly owned, joint ventured, sponsored or affiliated hospital locations situated throughout the Tri-State.
Deaconess Health System is the largest employer in the tri-state region, and operates under the direction of a local board, with a local focus. Deaconess is widely recognized for its commitment to excellence. Named the #2 Hospital in Indiana by US News & World Report for the past six years, Deaconess was also named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers in 2022 and 2023, 2024 and 2025.
As our organization continues to grow and expand, we welcome skilled, dedicated and compassionate individuals to join us in delivering The Deaconess Difference: putting people at the center of everything we do, making a positive difference in the lives of our patients, families, employees and community.
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Our commitment to progressive, patient-centered care guides our work every day as our priorities are set and decisions are made with a local focus and direction.
