UNC Health Southeastern is guided by a mission centered on exceptional care, safety and compassion, supported by values that emphasize teamwork, accountability and community connection in a rural, family-oriented environment. Team members benefit from a comprehensive and affordable benefits package that includes health, dental, vision and life insurance, disability coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan and a broad selection of voluntary benefits, all offered without premium increases for five consecutive years. Additional benefits include 100% coverage at local network clinics, wellness incentives through the “Healthy Living 4 Life” program, improved paid time off accruals and two new holidays added for 2026. The organization supports professional growth through scholarships, conference sponsorships, nurse and medical residency programs, leadership development initiatives and partnerships with regional educational institutions. Employee engagement has strengthened significantly, with a 96% participation rate in the most recent survey and an improvement of more than 20 percentile points year over year, alongside a 5% reduction in turnover over three years. As the largest employer in its county, UNC Health Southeastern has doubled its minimum salary in five years and fosters a culture rooted in “friends and family caring for friends and family.”
