Why Hackensack Meridian Health
In joining our 8,000+ nursing team, you’ll work with collaborative colleagues who are pushing each other – and patient care – to keep getting better. Our not-for-profit health care organization has:
- 17 hospitals from Bergen to Ocean counties
- Three academic medical centers
- Behavioral health hospital
- Two rehabilitation hospitals
- More than 500 patient care locations throughout New Jersey.
Our wide network means we have several places where you’ll find opportunities to build a thriving career.
Awards & Accolades
Hackensack Meridian Health is one of the most recognized health care systems in the country for nursing excellence.
The highest national honor for nursing excellence
American Nurses Credentialing Center
As the first system in the country to achieve Magnet recognition, we are proud to have seven hospitals with Magnet® designations in our system.
100 Great Places to Work in Healthcare
Becker’s Hospital Review
Becker’s Hospital Review listed us as one of the “Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare”
Certified
Great Place to Work
We are a certified “Great Place to Work” for 2021-2022
The highest national honor for nursing excellence
American Nurses Credentialing Center
As the first system in the country to achieve Magnet recognition, we are proud to have seven hospitals with Magnet® designations in our system.
100 Great Places to Work in Healthcare
Becker’s Hospital Review
Becker’s Hospital Review listed us as one of the “Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare”
Certified
Great Place to Work
We are a certified “Great Place to Work” for 2021-2022
Our Nurses
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"As a Hackensack Meridian Health team member for six years, I have had the opportunity to grow and learn with incredible colleagues. I began as a volunteer then transitioned to a nursing assistant followed by a staff nurse in Urology and Solid Organ Transplant. I am working towards my MSN in Executive Nursing and Nursing Leadership. The continuing education program is supporting my professional development through tuition reimbursement. The HMH team proves on a daily basis their passion and commitment for high quality, patient-centered care. I am honored and grateful to be part of the HMH family."
- Sarah V., RN -
"Hackensack Meridian Health is a great place to work. What I like most is the opportunity for growth within the company if you work hard. I started as a CNA and worked my way up the ladder and now hold a management position."
- Sam S., Assistant Nurse Manager -
"There are amazing opportunities for professional growth as well as continued education in the organization. I would not be the nurse I am today without the incredible leadership and guidance of the nurses before me."
- Nicole Z., Assistant Nurse Manager
What We Offer
Market competitive salaries
COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS BENEFITS
GENEROUS PAID TIME OFF
401K MATCH
SUBSTANTIAL TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FULL AND PART-TIME
WORK/LIFE BALANCE
NURSING CULTURE continuing education leadership training career advancement
COLLABORATIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUR VOICE IS HEARD
Education & Support
Georgian Court – Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing
The Georgian Court-HMH School of Nursing partnership was initiated in March 2009 to help address the nursing shortage both in NJ and nationwide and to improve our local communities. Over 270 nurses have graduated from the program, all of whom have received exceptional hands-on educations and experiences that equip our students for their nursing careers.
Our education is different – we focus on ensuring a real nursing education, which is achieved through small classes of around 30 students receiving true personalized attention and education. In 2017, the program expanded to include the BSN program, making earning a BSN – the gold standard of the profession – more accessible and achievable for a working RN.
Learn MoreJFK Muhlenberg Snyder School of Nursing/Union County College Cooperative Nursing Program
The JFK Muhlenberg Snyder School of Nursing/Union County College Cooperative Nursing Program provides an education rooted in outstanding academic traditions of both hospital-based nursing education and community college education. As a model in the field of nursing and different from existing nursing programs offered by nearby community colleges and hospital-based schools, this program affords its graduates advantages in the attainment of nursing competency, a Diploma in Nursing from JFK Medical Center Muhlenberg Snyder School of Nursing, an Associate in Science (AS) Degree from Union County College and in transferability of credits to programs leading to a baccalaureate degree. Graduates from JFK Muhlenberg Snyder Schools Nursing Program are eligible to sit for the National Council of Licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN) for registered nurse (RN) licensure.
The Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and the New Jersey State Board of Nursing.
For curriculum activities, academic information, nursing progression, and school life, view the School of Nursing Student Handbook.
Call our Admission Office at 908-668-2405 or email Adam.Klein@hackensackmeridian.org
The Middlesex County College Associate in Science Nursing Program
The Middlesex County College Associate in Science Nursing Program is offered in partnership with Raritan Bay Medical Center (RBMC), a member of the Hackensack Meridian Health network. RBMC is the Nursing Program partner and serves as the primary clinical site.
The standard duration of this Associate Degree program is four semesters (two years). The courses students take may be applied to the Bachelor of Science (BSN) Degree. Any final decision regarding transfer courses will be made by the receiving college. Middlesex County College (MCC) has agreements with Felician College and Kean University that makes the transfer process as seamless as possible. The articulation between the colleges provides students the opportunity to complete their BSN on MCC’s campus.
The Nursing Degree prepares students for entry level positions in nursing and for taking the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). It has been approved by The New Jersey Council of Presidents and accredited by the New Jersey Board of Nursing and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Additional information is available here.
Contact: Nancy Berger, MSN, RN, CNE, FAADN
Director, Middlesex County College Nursing Program
2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, New Jersey 08818-3050
T:732-906-4660
Nursing Scholarships
We believe that education is a lifelong process, and we want all our nurses to have the opportunities to grow and strive for better every day despite any financial barriers. That’s why we have established several different scholarship programs for both nurses who are already in the field and those who wish to become nurses. This is just one of the ways we are committed to making sure all our nurses can continue their education and feel supported at Hackensack Meridian Health.
Learn more about scholarshipsStudent Nurse Externship Program
This 10-week Externship Program offers nursing students an opportunity to earn while learning. Students are oriented and provided training in select skills such as 12 Lead EKG and Venipuncture. Under the direction of a registered nurse preceptor, student nurses practice selected skills and gain confidence in the acute care environment. Students meet with the program coordinator to share experiences. A variety of educational topics are presented by guest speakers at the meetings.
Qualifications:
You must be currently matriculated in a Board of Nursing approved BSN program to prepare for registered nurse licensure and be eligible to begin the final (senior) year of the respective nursing program.
High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) required. Current matriculation in a Board of Nursing approved program to prepare for Registered Nurse licensure required.
Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher strongly preferred.
How to Apply:
In order to be considered for this program, you must first complete your online application with resume and upload your transcript when creating your profile to apply.
Applications open in December for summer placement.
Nurse Residency Program
Our New Grad Nurse Residency program develops professionalism and independence among recently graduated nursing students and reinforces our commitment to educate and retain our high-quality nursing staff. Nurses within this program provide delivery of nursing practices, using the outcome-based practice model, by demonstrating competency in clinical judgment, technical skills and an appropriate knowledge base.
Learn MoreNSPIRE
A new apprentice program designed to support newly-graduated, pre-NCLEX nurses in their transition to practice.
The NSPIRE program is a PRE-NCLEX position tailored for newly graduated nurses from an accredited institution to complete a 12-week paid practice immersion curriculum in a full- or part-time capacity until transitioning to the paid nurse residency program. This program is in its pilot phase, with limited opportunities available.
NSPIRE Nurses will complete clinical immersions, shadow and be exposed to the clinical environments in which they will work as a Registered Nurse at one of the following Hackensack Meridian Health hospitals:
- Bayshore Medical Center - Holmdel, NJ
- Ocean University Medical Center - Brick, NJ
Please click here for more details and how to apply.
Clinical Advancement
Our new Registered Nurse Clinical Advancement Program (RN CAP) is designed to recognize nursing excellence through a points based system that aligns with our nursing strategic plan and Professional Practice Model.
Program OverviewApplication Guide
Application
RN CAP Bylaws
Research Support
As a network that strives to keep getting better, research is a core arm of all that we do. To that end, we make sure our nurses have the support they need to work on and implement new standards of care, procedures and clinical processes.
Lectures/Workshops
Our culture of supporting our nurses goes well beyond our benefits. We make sure you have the chance to grow your skills in multiple ways. That’s why we offer several lectures and workshop opportunities throughout the year. From annual events to renowned guest speakers, Hackensack Meridian Health is committed to making it easy for our nurses to expand their knowledge.
Clinical Placements
We are dedicated to creating clear pathways for career advancement for our nurses. That’s why we assist nurses who want to work in different clinical areas with placements. With our wide network of 17 hospitals from Bergen to Ocean counties and more than 500 patient care locations throughout New Jersey, there are multiple places where our nurses can take on new clinical specialties.
Georgian Court – Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing
The Georgian Court-HMH School of Nursing partnership was initiated in March 2009 to help address the nursing shortage both in NJ and nationwide and to improve our local communities. Over 270 nurses have graduated from the program, all of whom have received exceptional hands-on educations and experiences that equip our students for their nursing careers.
Our education is different – we focus on ensuring a real nursing education, which is achieved through small classes of around 30 students receiving true personalized attention and education. In 2017, the program expanded to include the BSN program, making earning a BSN – the gold standard of the profession – more accessible and achievable for a working RN.
Learn MoreJFK Muhlenberg Snyder School of Nursing/Union County College Cooperative Nursing Program
The JFK Muhlenberg Snyder School of Nursing/Union County College Cooperative Nursing Program provides an education rooted in outstanding academic traditions of both hospital-based nursing education and community college education. As a model in the field of nursing and different from existing nursing programs offered by nearby community colleges and hospital-based schools, this program affords its graduates advantages in the attainment of nursing competency, a Diploma in Nursing from JFK Medical Center Muhlenberg Snyder School of Nursing, an Associate in Science (AS) Degree from Union County College and in transferability of credits to programs leading to a baccalaureate degree. Graduates from JFK Muhlenberg Snyder Schools Nursing Program are eligible to sit for the National Council of Licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN) for registered nurse (RN) licensure.
The Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and the New Jersey State Board of Nursing.
For curriculum activities, academic information, nursing progression, and school life, view the School of Nursing Student Handbook.
Call our Admission Office at 908-668-2405 or email Adam.Klein@hackensackmeridian.org
The Middlesex County College Associate in Science Nursing Program
The Middlesex County College Associate in Science Nursing Program is offered in partnership with Raritan Bay Medical Center (RBMC), a member of the Hackensack Meridian Health network. RBMC is the Nursing Program partner and serves as the primary clinical site.
The standard duration of this Associate Degree program is four semesters (two years). The courses students take may be applied to the Bachelor of Science (BSN) Degree. Any final decision regarding transfer courses will be made by the receiving college. Middlesex County College (MCC) has agreements with Felician College and Kean University that makes the transfer process as seamless as possible. The articulation between the colleges provides students the opportunity to complete their BSN on MCC’s campus.
The Nursing Degree prepares students for entry level positions in nursing and for taking the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). It has been approved by The New Jersey Council of Presidents and accredited by the New Jersey Board of Nursing and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Additional information is available here.
Contact: Nancy Berger, MSN, RN, CNE, FAADN
Director, Middlesex County College Nursing Program
2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, New Jersey 08818-3050
T:732-906-4660
Nursing Scholarships
We believe that education is a lifelong process, and we want all our nurses to have the opportunities to grow and strive for better every day despite any financial barriers. That’s why we have established several different scholarship programs for both nurses who are already in the field and those who wish to become nurses. This is just one of the ways we are committed to making sure all our nurses can continue their education and feel supported at Hackensack Meridian Health.
Learn more about scholarshipsStudent Nurse Externship Program
This 10-week Externship Program offers nursing students an opportunity to earn while learning. Students are oriented and provided training in select skills such as 12 Lead EKG and Venipuncture. Under the direction of a registered nurse preceptor, student nurses practice selected skills and gain confidence in the acute care environment. Students meet with the program coordinator to share experiences. A variety of educational topics are presented by guest speakers at the meetings.
Qualifications:
You must be currently matriculated in a Board of Nursing approved BSN program to prepare for registered nurse licensure and be eligible to begin the final (senior) year of the respective nursing program.
High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) required. Current matriculation in a Board of Nursing approved program to prepare for Registered Nurse licensure required.
Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher strongly preferred.
How to Apply:
In order to be considered for this program, you must first complete your online application with resume and upload your transcript when creating your profile to apply.
Applications open in December for summer placement.
Nurse Residency Program
Our New Grad Nurse Residency program develops professionalism and independence among recently graduated nursing students and reinforces our commitment to educate and retain our high-quality nursing staff. Nurses within this program provide delivery of nursing practices, using the outcome-based practice model, by demonstrating competency in clinical judgment, technical skills and an appropriate knowledge base.
Learn MoreNSPIRE
A new apprentice program designed to support newly-graduated, pre-NCLEX nurses in their transition to practice.
The NSPIRE program is a PRE-NCLEX position tailored for newly graduated nurses from an accredited institution to complete a 12-week paid practice immersion curriculum in a full- or part-time capacity until transitioning to the paid nurse residency program. This program is in its pilot phase, with limited opportunities available.
NSPIRE Nurses will complete clinical immersions, shadow and be exposed to the clinical environments in which they will work as a Registered Nurse at one of the following Hackensack Meridian Health hospitals:
- Bayshore Medical Center - Holmdel, NJ
- Ocean University Medical Center - Brick, NJ
Please click here for more details and how to apply.
Clinical Advancement
Our new Registered Nurse Clinical Advancement Program (RN CAP) is designed to recognize nursing excellence through a points based system that aligns with our nursing strategic plan and Professional Practice Model.
Program OverviewApplication Guide
Application
RN CAP Bylaws
Research Support
As a network that strives to keep getting better, research is a core arm of all that we do. To that end, we make sure our nurses have the support they need to work on and implement new standards of care, procedures and clinical processes.
Lectures/Workshops
Our culture of supporting our nurses goes well beyond our benefits. We make sure you have the chance to grow your skills in multiple ways. That’s why we offer several lectures and workshop opportunities throughout the year. From annual events to renowned guest speakers, Hackensack Meridian Health is committed to making it easy for our nurses to expand their knowledge.
Clinical Placements
We are dedicated to creating clear pathways for career advancement for our nurses. That’s why we assist nurses who want to work in different clinical areas with placements. With our wide network of 17 hospitals from Bergen to Ocean counties and more than 500 patient care locations throughout New Jersey, there are multiple places where our nurses can take on new clinical specialties.
Nursing and Leadership Videos
Robert C. Garrett, CEO, on the Year of the Nurse
The World Health Organization has declared 2020 the “Year of the Nurse.” In celebration, see what the CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health has to say about the power of our nursing teams, our Magnet designation and more.
Theresa Brodrick, RN, PhD, EVP and Network Chief Nurse Executive
Our Women in Leadership series highlights some of our most talented colleagues. Listen as Theresa Brodrick shares how she became a nurse and how she encourages others to make a difference.
Donna Ciufo, RN, DNP, MBA, FNP BC, CCRN, NE BC
We interviewed Donna Ciufo, Vice President of Nursing Education, Professional Practice and Leadership Development for our Women in Leadership series. She shares how she became a leader and what makes her proudest moments working with Hackensack Meridian Health.
Jim Lindquist, MBA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC Chief Nursing Officer, JFK Medical Center
Jim Lindquist, Chief Nursing Officer at JFK Medical Center, shares his journey to becoming a nurse, including how he discovered his passion for health care and his favorite part of the job.
Nurses Week 2020
Hackensack Meridian Health celebrates Nurses Week 2020. We thank our incredible nursing team!
