Atlantic Health Hire Learner Nurse Residency Program

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 48,870 - 69,603; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and sick leave

Tuition assistance

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

A leading health care system in New Jersey is offering a Nurse Residency Program designed to elevate your nursing career through hands-on training and classroom learning. Candidates must have a nursing degree and a valid NJ Nursing License. The program includes various locations like Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center. Join to enhance your clinical skills and work towards a BSN if needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. BSN preferred.
• Valid NJ Nursing License or valid Compact Nursing License required upon hire.
• Nursing Assistant or similar experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build a solid foundation for a nursing career through classroom and simulation.
• Promote professional relationships across the interdisciplinary team.
• Increase clinical competence and confidence.

Skills

Nursing Assistant experience

Patient Care Technician experience

Medical Assistant experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

BSN or equivalent

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Atlantic Health System Nurse Residency Program

Atlantic Health System’s 1-year Nurse Residency Program builds a solid foundation for your nursing career through classroom, simulation, and unit-based preceptorship while focusing on the continuum of care.

Pay rate: $43.00 per hour.

Locations

• Morristown Medical Center
• Overlook Medical Center
• Chilton Medical Center
• Newton Medical Center
• Hackettstown Medical Center
• Atlantic Visiting Nurse
• Atlantic Medical Group

Program Criteria

• Non‑BSN graduates must complete a BSN within 5 years of employment.
• Participants must commit to 2 years of employment at Atlantic Health System.
• Official transcript and two letters of recommendation from nursing instructors required during interview.

Program Impact

• Promote professional relationships across the interdisciplinary team.
• Strengthen self‑confidence and competence in providing leadership at the point of care.
• Foster professional growth and personal satisfaction through individual development plans.
• Improve knowledge of policies, procedures, and resources.
• Increase clinical competence and confidence.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. BSN or equivalent preferred; all ASN must complete BSN studies within five years of start date.
• License/Certification: Valid NJ Nursing License or valid Compact Nursing License required upon hire; BLS certification required.
• Relevant Experience: Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician or Medical Assistant experience preferred; completion of a nursing extern program preferred; dedicated Education Unit (DEU) and immersion students preferred.

About Atlantic Health System

Atlantic Health System delivers high‑quality, timely care to communities across New Jersey and beyond. With more than 20,000 team members, we are a leading non‑profit health care system headquartered in Morristown, NJ. Our facilities include Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, and more.

Benefits Summary

Atlantic Health System offers a competitive Total Rewards package that supports health, financial security, and well‑being of all team members. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage; life & AD&D insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability; 403(b) retirement plan with employer match; PTO & paid sick leave; tuition assistance; parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave; backup and onsite childcare; well‑being rewards; employee assistance program; fertility benefits; flexible spending & commuter accounts; pet, home & auto, identity theft and legal insurance.

EEO Statement

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

Job Info

• Primary Shift: Varies