Atlantic Health System, Inc

Director, Nursing, (Medicine), Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center

Atlantic Health System, Inc$125K — $150K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BSN required
  • Master's Degree in Nursing preferred
  • 3-5 years of nurse manager/leadership experience required
  • Valid NJ Nursing License required

Responsibilities

  • Oversee multiple medical clinical departments
  • Provide strategic leadership across all areas of responsibility
  • Supervise nursing and clinical staff to ensure adherence to evidence-based practices
  • Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams for coordinated care
  • Develop and evaluate policies that improve patient outcomes
  • Manage departmental budgeting and staffing models for efficient operations
  • Lead initiatives to enhance patient safety and satisfaction

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage for qualifying team members
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
  • PTO and Paid Sick Leave
  • Tuition Assistance and Academic Advising
  • Adoption and Surrogacy Leave
  • Backup and On-Site Childcare
  • Well-Being Rewards and Employee Assistance Program
  • Fertility Benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program
  • Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
  • Insurance options for pets, home, auto, identity theft, and legal services
Full Job Description
Job Description

Administrative oversight of multiple medical clinical departments.

Provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight across all areas of responsibility.

Supervise nursing and clinical staff, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practice.

Collaborate with physicians, providers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and integrated care.

Develop, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and experience.

Oversee departmental budgeting, resource allocation, staffing models, and scheduling to ensure efficient operations.

Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as accreditation and quality standards (e.g., JC, CMS).

Serve as a mentor and advocate for professional development, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.

Lead initiatives to improve patient safety, satisfaction, and access to care in both inpatient and outpatient pediatric services.

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions when needed.

Create a working environment that promotes positive employee engagement, adherence to company policies, effective communication, collaboration, innovation, optimal productivity and continuous learning. Treats, recognizes and respects team members as individuals and challenges each to succeed.

Communicates, monitors, and manages effectively as a hospital/system liaison to members of the community. Continually seeks ways to promote organization to the public.

Qualifications

BSN required

Masters Degree in Nursing preferred;

3-5 years nurse manager/leader experience required

Valid NJ Nursing License required

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
  • Life & AD&D Insurance.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
  • PTO & Paid Sick Leave
  • Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
  • Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
  • Backup and On-Site Childcare
  • Well-Being Rewards
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
  • Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
  • Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance


Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

About the Team

Atlantic Health System is at the forefront of medicine, setting standards for quality health care powered by a workforce of more than 18,000 team members and 4,800 affiliated physicians dedicated to building healthier communities, the system offers more than 400 sites of care, including eight award-winning medical centers. Specializing in cardiovascular care, cancer care, orthopedics, neuroscience, pediatrics, women's health and rehabilitation medicine. Atlantic Medical Group, comprised of 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers, represents one of the largest multi-specialty practices in New Jersey and includes finance, legal, marketing, human resources, talent acquisition, ISS and more. Caring for our patients, our team members and the communities we serve is our central mission.

About Atlantic Health System, Inc

Atlantic Health System is a non-profit healthcare organization that operates hospitals and other medical facilities in New Jersey. The organization was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey. Atlantic Health System operates six hospitals, including Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, and Goryeb Children's Hospital. The organization also operates a number of outpatient facilities and clinics.
Learn more about Atlantic Health System, Inc
Size
17,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1932

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