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SGMC Health has been recognized as a 2026 Great Workplace for Nursing by Nursegrid, the nation’s most widely used app for nurses, honoring healthcare organizations where nurses say they feel supported, respected, and empowered in their work. The recognition is based entirely on direct feedback from frontline nurses and reflects authentic, on‑the‑job experiences across the profession.

The Nursegrid Great Workplaces for Nurses list identified 204 hospitals and healthcare facilities nationwide, and only 8 in Georgia, that earned strong recommendations from their nursing teams. More than 50,000 nurses participated, responding to a single, straightforward question: “Would you recommend your workplace to another nurse?” Organizations do not apply, submit data, or pay for placement, making the recognition a meaningful indicator of nursing culture and engagement.

“At a time when nursing faces unprecedented challenges nationwide, being recognized by nurses themselves is especially meaningful,” said Cherise Giddens, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at SGMC Health. “This honor reflects the voices of our nurses and the intentional work across our health system to support their well‑being, professional growth, and ability to provide exceptional patient care.”

SGMC Health has made strategic investments in nursing culture focused on work‑life balance, innovation, and recognition. The health system employs more than 1,100 nurses across its regional network and offers flexible scheduling options, competitive pay aligned with experience and expertise, and PRN opportunities that provide greater control over work‑life integration.

Career advancement is supported through SGMC Health’s Clinical Career Ladder, which provides a structured pathway for growth based on clinical expertise, education, leadership, and experience—allowing nurses to advance professionally while remaining connected to the bedside.

Innovation is another cornerstone of SGMC Health’s approach. The organization continues to invest in clinical technologies designed to reduce administrative burden, enhance patient safety, and improve efficiency. New tools are piloted with frontline nursing teams prior to system‑wide adoption, ensuring feedback directly informs implementation. Nurses have reported positive experiences with virtual nursing initiatives, Smart Beds, and Rover devices, all aimed at strengthening patient care and team workflows.

Recognition remains central to SGMC Health’s nursing culture. Through the DAISY Nurse Recognition Program, more than 550 nurses were honored last year for extraordinary compassion and clinical excellence, with nominations submitted by patients, families, and colleagues across the system.

Nursegrid, which serves more than 650,000 active nurse users nationwide, developed the Great Workplaces for Nurses list to elevate workplaces where nurses feel supported by leadership, connected to their teams, and encouraged to grow professionally. Inclusion on the list signals a strong culture of trust and engagement grounded in real nurse experiences.

As the region’s most comprehensive health system, SGMC Health offers nursing professionals opportunities across a wide range of service lines, including acute and critical care, emergency services, surgical services, women and infants, and specialty care.

Nurses interested in joining SGMC Health’s award‑recognized nursing culture can explore current opportunities at sgmc.org/nursing.