Mission Health Invests $22 Million in Pay Increases

In its ongoing effort to recognize, retain, and recruit colleagues, Mission Health plans to give pay raises totaling $22 million to staff in key roles that support patient care.

“These increases are a part of HCA Healthcare’s continued effort to support and invest in our greatest asset: our people,” said Greg Lowe, President, Mission Health/HCA Healthcare North Carolina Division. “Compensation and benefits for hospital roles and positions are at the forefront of operations and ensure a commitment to current employees that they are heard and valued,” Lowe said.

Wages will be increased for nurses (non-union and union) across all Mission Health hospitals and for many patient care roles such as environmental services, lab, laundry, and patient care technicians.

HCA/Mission Health noted other recent investments the company has made to address the national healthcare worker shortage including:

•   Funding three faculty positions in nursing education at local colleges and universities
•   Starting a pay-to-learn CNA program in Asheville and in Highlands
•   Opening the Asheville Campus of Galen College of Nursing
•   Offering significant sign-on bonuses to new staff

The hospital expressed its gratitude to its staff “for the incredible work they do every day for their patients and this community.”