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Atlantic Health System hires OPT students across clinical, administrative, and health informatics roles, making it a viable target for F-1 graduates in healthcare and related fields. The system's history of H-1B visa sponsorship signals a pathway from OPT hire to long-term visa support for qualified candidates.
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Responsible for ensuring that the department is staffed appropriately to ensure the effective delivery of nursing care/specialty needs of services are met. Maintains compliance with established quality standards. Manages unit staff productively and assists in budget development and maintenance. Assumes a leadership role in development of professional practice.
Principal Accountabilities
- Coordinates daily staffing schedule.
- Consults in a variety of patient care situations requiring advanced competency and knowledge.
- Serve as a clinical resource for problem solving and assist staff with patient related issues and emergency situations.
- Acts as liaison to other departments and multiple patient care services.
- Serves as a role model to develop staff competence.
- Assists in cost management, including product evaluation, prevention of waste and damage, room utilization, control of overtime, and appropriate staffing mix.
- Facilitates unit-based QE program/projects.
- Investigates and follows up on incident reports and patient complaints.
- Evaluates and updates the quality and appropriate use of department and unit tools.
- Acts as a manager in absence of the manager.
- Assists with interviews, hiring, coaching, counseling, and corrective action, including documentation of same.
- Assists with annual performance appraisals.
- Assists with budget process.
- Assists staff in implementing clinical pathways and outcomes management.
- Assists in unit problem solving.
- Schedules staff meetings as needed.
- Promotes positive group dynamics as leader and member.
- Maintains communication with patients, families, staff, physicians, and other departments.
- Other relevant duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree Required
- Registered Nurse (RN) required
- Three (3) years' experience in discipline
- Clinical and Technical expertise in specialties of responsibility.
Preferred
- Charge Experience and Specialty certification are preferred.
- Experience using EPIC
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Knowledge of clinical nursing care procedures and protocols
About us
At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
- Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
- Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
- Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
- Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
- Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
- Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
- CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
- Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
- Atlantic Mobile Health
- Atlantic Rehabilitation
We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.
We Have Received Awards And Recognition For The Services We Have Provided To Our Patients, Team Members And Communities. Below Are Just a Few Of Our Accolades
- 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years
- Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
- 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
- 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
- Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
- Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
- One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
- One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
- Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
- NJ Sustainable Business
Named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, a World’s Best Hospital by Newsweek and recognized as a Best Regional Hospital in the NY Metro area by U.S. News & World Report. Our Atlantic Neuroscience Institute is the region’s leader in neuroscience care. A hub for the New Jersey Stroke Network, we offer a broad range of advanced neurological, neurosurgical and neurodiagnostic services. We are also certified as a Level IV Epilepsy Center and home to the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center, where more brain tumor surgeries are performed than anywhere else in New Jersey. Our CyberKnife® program is the largest and most experienced in the state. We also have a satellite emergency department in Union, NJ, which treats about 40,000 emergency cases each year. Committed to providing exceptional care, Overlook Medical Center has achieved the prestigious Magnet® recognition. This designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center is the highest national honor for nursing excellence. What’s more, Overlook Medical Center has advanced certification from The Joint Commission for perinatal care and is designated an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center. Additional Joint Commission-certified services include behavioral health care, spine surgery, wound care, and primary care medical home (PCMH).
Team Member Benefits
Atlantic Health System 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:
- 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.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore 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 Description
Responsible for ensuring that the department is staffed appropriately to ensure the effective delivery of nursing care/specialty needs of services are met. Maintains compliance with established quality standards. Manages unit staff productively and assists in budget development and maintenance. Assumes a leadership role in development of professional practice.
Principal Accountabilities
- Coordinates daily staffing schedule.
- Consults in a variety of patient care situations requiring advanced competency and knowledge.
- Serve as a clinical resource for problem solving and assist staff with patient related issues and emergency situations.
- Acts as liaison to other departments and multiple patient care services.
- Serves as a role model to develop staff competence.
- Assists in cost management, including product evaluation, prevention of waste and damage, room utilization, control of overtime, and appropriate staffing mix.
- Facilitates unit-based QE program/projects.
- Investigates and follows up on incident reports and patient complaints.
- Evaluates and updates the quality and appropriate use of department and unit tools.
- Acts as a manager in absence of the manager.
- Assists with interviews, hiring, coaching, counseling, and corrective action, including documentation of same.
- Assists with annual performance appraisals.
- Assists with budget process.
- Assists staff in implementing clinical pathways and outcomes management.
- Assists in unit problem solving.
- Schedules staff meetings as needed.
- Promotes positive group dynamics as leader and member.
- Maintains communication with patients, families, staff, physicians, and other departments.
- Other relevant duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree Required
- Registered Nurse (RN) required
- Three (3) years' experience in discipline
- Clinical and Technical expertise in specialties of responsibility.
Preferred
- Charge Experience and Specialty certification are preferred.
- Experience using EPIC
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Knowledge of clinical nursing care procedures and protocols
About us
At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
- Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
- Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
- Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
- Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
- Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
- Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
- CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
- Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
- Atlantic Mobile Health
- Atlantic Rehabilitation
We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.
We Have Received Awards And Recognition For The Services We Have Provided To Our Patients, Team Members And Communities. Below Are Just a Few Of Our Accolades
- 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years
- Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
- 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
- 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
- Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
- Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
- One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
- One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
- Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
- NJ Sustainable Business
Named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, a World’s Best Hospital by Newsweek and recognized as a Best Regional Hospital in the NY Metro area by U.S. News & World Report. Our Atlantic Neuroscience Institute is the region’s leader in neuroscience care. A hub for the New Jersey Stroke Network, we offer a broad range of advanced neurological, neurosurgical and neurodiagnostic services. We are also certified as a Level IV Epilepsy Center and home to the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center, where more brain tumor surgeries are performed than anywhere else in New Jersey. Our CyberKnife® program is the largest and most experienced in the state. We also have a satellite emergency department in Union, NJ, which treats about 40,000 emergency cases each year. Committed to providing exceptional care, Overlook Medical Center has achieved the prestigious Magnet® recognition. This designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center is the highest national honor for nursing excellence. What’s more, Overlook Medical Center has advanced certification from The Joint Commission for perinatal care and is designated an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center. Additional Joint Commission-certified services include behavioral health care, spine surgery, wound care, and primary care medical home (PCMH).
Team Member Benefits
Atlantic Health System 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:
- 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.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore 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.
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Target roles with documented H-1B history
Atlantic Health's H-1B filings reveal which departments have sponsored work visas before. Clinical informatics, biomedical engineering, and health services administration roles tend to have the clearest sponsorship track record, so start your search there rather than applying broadly.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting
STEM OPT's 24-month extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Before signing an offer with Atlantic Health, confirm their active E-Verify participation status so your extension eligibility isn't at risk after your first 12 months.
Use Migrate Mate to map Atlantic Health's sponsorship footprint
Migrate Mate surfaces Atlantic Health's Labor Condition Application filing history by occupation code, so you can see which roles have supported visa sponsorship and approach your application with evidence rather than guessing about the company's willingness to sponsor.
Align your degree field to the role's specialty
Atlantic Health operates in a credentialed environment where job descriptions specify required degree fields. A healthcare informatics role tied to your information systems degree is a stronger OPT match than a general administrative posting, which affects both your hire and any future H-1B petition.
Request a Form I-983 training plan early
For STEM OPT, USCIS requires a signed Form I-983 training plan between you and your employer. Ask Atlantic Health's HR team to begin drafting it before your 12-month standard OPT window closes, not after, to avoid gaps in your work authorization.
Benchmark your salary against OFLC prevailing wage data
Atlantic Health must pay H-1B holders the prevailing wage if they later sponsor you. Before negotiating your OPT offer, use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level for your occupation in New Jersey so your starting salary doesn't create a gap at the H-1B stage.
Atlantic Health OPT Eligibility: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Atlantic Health sponsor OPT visas?
Atlantic Health doesn't sponsor OPT directly. OPT is work authorization granted by USCIS to eligible F-1 students, not something an employer files for. What Atlantic Health does is hire students who already hold an OPT Employment Authorization Document. Its track record of H-1B filings suggests it's open to employing and later sponsoring international candidates in qualifying roles.
Which departments at Atlantic Health typically hire OPT students?
Clinical informatics, biomedical engineering, health services administration, and allied health roles have historically aligned with the specialty occupation criteria that support later visa sponsorship at Atlantic Health. Departments tied to direct patient care may have stricter licensure requirements that can complicate OPT eligibility, so target roles where your degree field directly maps to the job description.
How do I approach the OPT hiring process at Atlantic Health?
You apply through Atlantic Health's standard hiring process with your OPT Employment Authorization Document in hand. Once you receive an offer, work with HR to complete Form I-9 using your EAD. For STEM OPT, you'll also need a signed Form I-983 training plan. Use Migrate Mate to identify which Atlantic Health roles have supported visa sponsorship before you apply, so you target the right positions.
How do I know if Atlantic Health will sponsor my H-1B after OPT?
Atlantic Health's history of H-1B filings is the clearest signal of sponsorship intent. Roles in specialty occupation categories with a clear degree requirement are the most likely candidates for H-1B sponsorship once your OPT period ends. Raise the topic during the offer stage, not after you've started, and ask specifically whether the role has a path to long-term visa sponsorship.
What timeline should I plan for when OPT expires at Atlantic Health?
Standard OPT lasts 12 months. If you qualify for the STEM extension, you get an additional 24 months, provided Atlantic Health is enrolled in E-Verify. H-1B petitions must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start, so if your OPT ends mid-year, cap-gap protections may bridge the gap. Plan your OPT end date against the H-1B lottery calendar from the moment you accept an offer.
How does Atlantic Health hire OPT students?
OPT is work authorization granted directly to F-1 students after graduation — no employer petition is required. Atlantic Health can hire OPT students as soon as their EAD card is approved. STEM degree holders can extend OPT by 24 months when their employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Most companies that hire OPT students also support the transition to H-1B when the student's OPT period is ending. Check Atlantic Health's individual postings on Migrate Mate to confirm OPT acceptance per role.