Supporting HCA Healthcare nurses
Nurses are the cornerstone of our mission to care for and improve human life, driving the exceptional quality that defines our patient experience.
The heart of patient care
We recognize the vital role nurses play in creating healthier tomorrows for our patients.
Whether our nurses are providing care at the bedside, training their colleagues in a classroom, working with patients in a virtual care setting or in any number of other roles, the impact of their dedication and commitment to care drives our organization forward.
It’s an exciting time to be a nurse at HCA Healthcare
I am pleased you want to learn more about the opportunities and experiences available for nurses at HCA Healthcare. Nurses are the cornerstone of patient care, and we are committed to investing in the resources they need to grow professionally and personally.
As HCA Healthcare’s chief nurse executive, I am proud our colleagues are worldwide leaders in healthcare and can grow and develop in their careers in any direction. With our national network, HCA Healthcare nurses influence patient care far beyond the walls of one hospital.
We are grateful to have a team of dedicated and professional nurses raising the bar for patient care. If you are already an HCA Healthcare nurse, thank you for everything you do to support our mission to care for and improve human life. If you are interested in joining our team, learn more about the many career opportunities available — we would love to welcome you to the HCA Healthcare nursing family.
Sammie Mosier, DHA, MA, BSN, NE-BC
Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive
Caring for nurses
Nurse Care is a program managed by Optum designed to provide care, compassion, comfort and support to HCA Healthcare nurses. Colleagues who contact Nurse Care will speak with master’s-level specialists specifically trained in the unique needs of healthcare workers. The service is completely free, confidential and available 24/7 to hospital-based nurses.
Nursing strategy
Nurses are the foundation of HCA Healthcare, and our goal is to advance and elevate nurses so they can advance and elevate care. To support this, our nursing strategy is guided by four pillars:
Awards and recognition
HCA Healthcare and our affiliated facilities are continually recognized for our commitment to excellence. We have also established our own internal awards to celebrate our colleagues’ commitment to patients, communities and each other.
You can find more information and recognitions in our Annual Impact Report.
Magnet Recognition Program® and Pathway to Excellence® Program
Awarded through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Magnet and Pathway to Excellence programs identify healthcare organizations with exceptional professional practice environments. The prestigious Magnet distinction recognizes hospitals providing high-quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovations in professional nursing practice, while the Pathway to Excellence program recognizes the work of hospitals to create a positive environment where nurses can flourish. In 2024, HCA Healthcare’s network included 15 Magnet® Designations covering 19 facilities, and 19 Pathways® designations covering 20 facilities.
HCA Healthcare and our affiliated facilities are continually recognized for our commitment to excellence. We have also established internal awards to celebrate our colleagues’ commitment to patients, communities and each other.
Unit of Distinction
HCA Healthcare established our Unit of Distinction program in 2015 to recognize and celebrate top-performing medical-surgical departments in leadership, professional practice and operations. The program has expanded over the years to honor top-performing nursing units across different categories:
- Behavioral health
- Critical care nursing in intensive care units
- Critical care nursing in progressive care units
- Emergency services
- Inpatient rehabilitation
- Medical-surgical nursing
- Neonatal intensive care unit
- Pediatric intensive care unit
- Pediatrics
- Perinatal
- Surgical services
Learn more about these awards on the HCA Healthcare Today blog.
Awards of Distinction
The annual HCA Healthcare Awards of Distinction celebrate our positive impact on patients, colleagues and communities by recognizing extraordinary individuals who exemplify HCA Healthcare’s culture and values. These awards include the HCA Healthcare Excellence in Nursing Award, which recognizes the intrinsic value of the nursing practice in accomplishing our goal of providing high-quality care to patients and communities. The award is given in two categories: professional mentoring and compassionate care.
*Data as of Dec. 31, 2024 unless otherwise noted.
Learn more about additional well-being resources available to all HCA Healthcare colleagues.