Nursing
Wellmont Health System has a diverse, multi-generational nursing staff. Our nurses live Wellmont's mission, vision and values each day. Our nurses give to others, and they have the power to impact lives at work and at home. They continue to provide care in neighborhoods, schools and churches, because the story of a nurse never ends. Once you become a nurse, you are always a nurse.
Why choose a nursing career at Wellmont?
Nurses at Wellmont have created a culture that revolves around patient and family, prizes teamwork, is based on evidence, respects the nurse, strives to continually improve and encourages nurses to delight in the people they encounter every day. Our nurses are proud of a profession that is one of the most respected in the county.
Shared governance
Wellmont Health System supports a participative style of governance and decision-making for nurses. The function of shared governance is to involve staff nurses in professional practice issues, professional development avenues, leadership at the unit level and development of the overall culture of nursing at Wellmont. The voice of shared governance is that of all nurses. The shared governance model serves as a vehicle to enhance professionalism, promote nursing satisfaction, authenticate leadership, remain patient-focused and ultimately to prepare the future for nursing.
Clinical achievement program
The clinical achievement program for nursing provides on opportunity for nurses at Wellmont to pursue a path of professionalism and career development. The program is built on professional behavior, patient focus and life-long learning. The program is also a means by which nurses can expand their professional growth and increase their compensation.
University partners and associations
Wellmont has partnered with several area nursing programs and associations to offer additional nursing opportunities.