A Message from UNC Health Pardee’s Chief Nursing Officer
Nurses provide invaluable contributions to our patients, communities, and the UNC Health Pardee organization. Whether providing comfort to a worried patient, advocating for those in need, or collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the best possible outcomes, the impact of nursing excellence is felt.
That’s why choosing the right place to begin or continue your nursing career is so significant. For nurses just starting out or those looking for their next chapter, I want to share why UNC Health Pardee can be your career destination.
A Place to Grow
As a community-based health organization, Pardee is large enough to provide diverse services yet small enough to maintain close bonds among our team. Your relationships with your colleagues make good days great and the most challenging days less difficult. Our people are truly our greatest asset.
The relationship we have with UNC Health bolsters our reach and strength, giving our teammates and our community access to increased opportunities. We offer a place to grow, to plant roots, and to continue refining the best version of your professional self.
Teresa Nicholson, RN, who has been a Pardee nurse for over two decades, explains this sentiment well: "The best part of my job is knowing I am truly part of my community hospital family and not just a number.” She said that throughout her career, she has been a part of tears, smiles, prayers, laughter, weddings, and even funerals. “I am so honored to call this hospital ‘my home’.”
Whether you stay with us for a few years or build a lifelong career here, Pardee is a place that makes a lasting positive impact. Even if you only stay for a season, Pardee will claim a special place in your heart.
Cultivating a Positive Culture
What makes us different isn’t just our programs or opportunities—it’s our people. It’s our culture. It’s the way we care for each other. Like Teresa said, Pardee feels like coming home. That’s not something we take lightly—it’s something we work hard to cultivate. We know that feeling seen, supported, and valued makes all the difference in a nurse’s experience.
At Pardee, you’re not just a number, you’re an integral part of a team. Our leaders take the time to know who you are, what drives you, and where you want to go. It’s an environment where nurses are encouraged to create their own road map—whether you aim to specialize, lead, teach, or explore new areas of practice. Programs are in place to support certifications, continuing education, mentorship, and leadership development, creating a space where nurses can continually grow and evolve.
Setting You Up for Success
We also recognize that Pardee might not be your forever home, and that’s okay. But we want it to be the place where you find strong footing, where you thrive, and where you discover what matters most to you. And when the time does come to move forward, I hope you’ll leave knowing that Pardee helped shape the nurse and the person you’ve become.
We’re here for you at every stage of your career. From new grads just entering the field to seasoned professionals seeking new challenges, we offer the tools, the encouragement, and the community you need to succeed. It’s this personal connection, this intentional investment in each individual, that makes Pardee more than a workplace. It makes it a destination.
I want to thank every nurse who shows up each day with compassion, dedication, and heart. Because of you, Pardee is a great place to work and provide care to our community. And to those of you considering where to begin or continue your journey—I invite you to take a closer look at Pardee. Come see what makes this place so special. Choose us first. Grow with us. Let us be a part of your story.
