Our pay philosophy is based upon local, regional, and national standards with a focus on your job and qualifications.

Our employees are rewarded for exceptional performance with higher-level merit increases with annual performance reviews.

We recognize that our organization succeeds only when we as a whole thrive. In recognition of this organizational principle, our success share bonus program offers our employees an individual and organization-based performance reward each year our patient and financial goals are met. Components of the program are performance-based, with exceptional achievers receiving higher-level bonuses.

Our shift premium policy recognizes and rewards our employees who care for patients in a 24-hour, 365-day environment. Specialized premiums are available, depending upon position and department, for:

• Evening
• Night
• Weekend
• Weekend programs, with additional premiums for working primarily weekend shifts
• Charge
• On-call - market competitive rates, based upon specialty area
• Call-back - compensation at time-and-a-half for call-back opportunities
• Organization-recognized holidays

Our internal resource pool provides attractive and competitive rewards for employees taking on PRN and Resource Pool opportunities.

• Freedom-Tier Programs: RNs taking part in the freedom-tier programs earn progressively higher hourly rates, based on the number of hours they work during each pay period.
• BRG Agency: RNs taking part in the BRG Agency programs are compensated at market-driven, highly competitive rates rewarding nurses for serving in various areas of specialty throughout the hospital.
• Unit-Based PRN programs: RNs interested in unit-based PRN programs are assigned to a single unit, and receive competitive flat rates.

Our focus on professional development is evident in our recognition of professional development, certification, and responsibility.

• Clinical Ladder Premium: Registered nurses demonstrating exceptional professional service and growth are eligible for the three-tier clinical ladder program with hierarchical base rate premiums.
• Certification Premium: Registered nurses and other clinical professionals who attain designated national certification in approved areas of responsibility are eligible for comprehensive base rate premiums. Reimbursements are available for certification exam expenses.
• Charge Premium: Registered nurses and other clinical professionals who accept additional roles and responsibilities are eligible for rewarding base rate premiums.