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Atlanticare Regional Medical Center hires OPT students across clinical and healthcare operations roles, making it a viable option for F-1 graduates pursuing healthcare careers in New Jersey. The health system's history of sponsoring H-1B visas signals a willingness to support long-term work authorization pathways for international hires.
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The Registered Nurse is a member of the interdisciplinary team working in collaboration with the Physician. The Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing care process consistent with their license and/or certification including initiation of culturally competent continuum of care including inpatient, outpatient and community settings. The Registered Nurse is responsible to oversee any necessary coordination of the interdisciplinary plan of care and provides for its consistency with the medical treatment plan. The patient care process includes:
- Assessment - an orderly process consisting of the identification, gathering and organization of subjective and objective data pertaining to the patient/family/significant other, including physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural.
- Planning - an organized step in the process that consists of the identification of actual or potential problems and desired outcomes (goals) that result in a documented plan of care. The plan of care provides direction for the patient/family/significant other and interdisciplinary team.
- Intervention - the specific interventions or orders that are implemented consistent with the plan of care and medical treatment plan.
- Evaluation - a step in the process that involves determining the effectiveness of the interventions in achieving the plan of care and determining the conclusions concerning the achievement or lack of achievement of desired outcomes. The evaluation may initiate the need for reassessment and revisions to the problems, goals, plan of care, and interventions. This step provides for documentation of required actions. Based upon findings identified during assessment and reassessment:
- Patients have problems identified and prioritized relative to biophysical, psychological, environmental, self care, educational and social status.
- Goals are identified consistent with the problem to provide direction for patient care and health promotion.
- Education is consistent with the identified problem and associated goals and is seen as critical to creating an environment that promotes patient empowerment.
- Employee may be required to perform Limited Laboratory Services to include: patient identification and preparation for specimen collection, processing samples for testing, performing required quality control testing and instrument maintenance and function checks, monitoring, recording and reporting tests results to clinicians to include critical values, and maintaining competency/certification of the aforementioned tasks and duties.
Licensed and registered care providers responsible for utilizing the care process relative to their scope of practice and knowledge base, may document the assessment, plan, intervention and evaluation. All patient care activities are administered according to standards, procedural guidelines and organizational policy.
The Registered Nurse actively supports performance improvement initiatives and provides leadership to other members of the patient care team. By participating in educational activities, the Registered Nurse assumes responsibility for continued professional and personal growth.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/LICENSE: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred. Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey or current multi state license required. BLS required. Valid NJ Driver's License is required for all employees in the Adult and Child Partial Programs.
Experience: Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.
Specialty Experience Advanced Certification Required Certification
Preferred
Emergency Room
City 2-4 years medical/surgical experience preferred; 2 years emergency room experience preferred.
ACLS required within 6 months of initial assignment and continuously maintained thereafter. All registered professional nurses after 24 months of initial assignment will have completion of ATCN or TNCC. Minimum of 8 contact hours of education every 1 year in basic trauma assessment, intervention and stabilization; PALS or ENPC, with PALS or ENPC provider status attained within 12 months of initial assignment and continuously maintained thereafter.
All registered professional nurses after 24 months of initial assignment will have completion of ATCN. Minimum of 8 contact hours of education every 1 year in basic stroke assessment, intervention and NIHSS to be completed by 6 months of hire and continuously maintained thereafter.
Specialty Experience Advanced Certification Required Certification
Preferred
Emergency Room
Mainland 2-4 years medical/surgical experience preferred; 2 years emergency room experience preferred.
ACLS required within 6 months of initial assignment.
All registered professional nurses after 24 months of initial assignment will have completion of ATCN or TNCC. Minimum of 8 contact hours of education every 1 year in basic trauma assessment, intervention and stabilization; PALS or ENPC, with PALS or ENPC provider status attained within 12 months of initial assignment and continuously maintained thereafter. Minimum of 8 contact hours of education every 1 year in basic stroke assessment, intervention and NIHSS to be completed by 6 months of hire and continuously maintained thereafter.
Labor and Delivery 2-4 years labor and delivery experience preferred.
ACLS required within 6mo of hire or transfer. NRP (NALS) required within 1 year from date of hire or transfer.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit/Intermediate Care Unit 2-4 years neonatal Intensive Care Unit experience preferred. NRP (NALS), required within 1 year from date of hire or transfer.
Mother/Baby Unit (OB) 2-4 years mother/baby experience preferred. NRP (NALS), required within 1 year from date of hire or transfer.
Perinatology 3 years labor and deliver experience preferred. OB certification required.
Operating Room Minimum 1 year medical/surgical experience desired; 1-2 years operating room experience preferred. CNOR preferred.
ACLS preferred.
Critical Care (ICU) 2-4 years medical/surgical experience preferred; 1-2 years critical care experience preferred. ACLS required within 1 year from date of hire or transfer. CCRN preferred.
Specialty Experience Advanced Certification Required Certification
Preferred
Medical/Surgical
3 Pines/3 Central 1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred. Effective February 18th 2020, ACLS is required for all currently hired employees on 3 Pines. Current Incumbents are required ACLS by December 31st 2021.
Incumbents hired after December 31st, 2021, will have 6 mos from date of hire or transfer to obtain ACLS.
Medical/Surgical
(2S, 4H, 5H, 7H, 4 M) 1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred.
Dialysis
(renal, acute) 1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred; 1-2 years dialysis experience preferred. ACLS required within one year of date of hire or transfer.
Psychiatry
(1 West 1 Pines)
PIP if not a screener 1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred; 1-2 years psychiatry experience preferred. (QPRT) annual education required within 6 months from date of hire or transfer Crisis Prevention; Intervention annual education preferred and both are tracked by department leadership.
PIP if Screener
(Psychiatric intervention program) 1-2 yrs medical/surgical experience preferred; 3 years psychiatry experience one of which is in a crisis setting required. Crisis Prevention Intervention annual education preferred and is tracked by department leadership. Current NJ State Certification as a Mental Health Screener required.
Valid New Jersey Drivers License is required and MVA check upon hire or transfer.
Pediatrics 1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred; 1-2 years pediatric experience strongly preferred.
PALS required within 1 year from date of hire or transfer.
Specialty Experience Advanced Certification Required Certification
Preferred
Radiology
(radiology adm) 2-4 years medical/surgical experience preferred; 1-2 interventional experience preferred. Critical Care experience preferred. ACLS
PALS required within 1 year from date of hire or transfer.
Cath Lab
(cath lab, EP) 1-2 years critical care, emergency room or telemetry experience preferred; 1 year cath-lab experience preferred.
ACLS
Trauma ICU 1 year trauma experience required 2 years preferred. ACLS, at time of hire PALS & ATCN required within 1 year from date of hire or transfer.
Oncology
(1 south/ 1 Meadow) 1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred. Chemotherapy experience preferred. Effective 2/21, all employees within job codes are required to ACLS; within 1 year from date of hire or transfer. Chemotherapy certification preferred.
Endoscopy Minimum 2 years medical/surgical experience preferred; 1-2 yrs. endoscopy, telemetry and critical care experience preferred. ACLS required a 6 mos from hire or transfer. PALS, CCRN, and CGRN preferred.
Cardiac Diagnostic 1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred; 1-2 years critical care experience preferred. ACLS required at 6 mos. from hire or transfer.
Cardiovascular ICU(CVU) 2-4 years critical care experience preferred.
2-4 years cardiovascular ICU experience preferred. ACLS required at 1yr. from hire or transfer. CCRN preferred.
Progressive Cardiac Care unit (PCCU) 2-5 years telemetry experience preferred. ACLS required within 6 mos of date of hire or transfer.
Progressive Care unit (PCU) 2-5 years telemetry experience preferred. ACLS required within 6 mos from date of hire or transfer.
Telemetry
(2West/2 Pines, 6 Harmony)
1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred. Effective 5/05-ACLS required within 1 year from date of hire or transfer.
Radiation
Oncology 1-3 years oncology experience preferred. OCN preferred.
Specialty Experience Advanced Certification Required Certification
Preferred
Medical Oncology Infusion Services 1-3 years oncology experience preferred. ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Competency Provider required within 6 mos. from date of hire or transfer. OCN preferred.
PACU/SDS 1-3 years critical care or PACU experience required. ACLS required; PALS required within 6 mos from date of hire or transfer.
Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) 1-3 years medical/surgical experience preferred. None.
Acute Partial/Child
Adolescent Program 1 yr experience in behavioral health setting. Crisis intervention Prevention Preferred; tracked by department leadership.
Bloodless Surgery 1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred.
Wound Care Out Patient 1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred.
Wound care and HBO Training course through Healogics is required within 1 year from date of hire or transfer. ACLS required within 6 months of date of hire or transfer.
Specialty Experience Advanced Certification Required Certification
Preferred
Hammonton Satellite Emergency Department
2-4 years medical/surgical experience preferred; 2 years emergency room experience preferred. ACLS required within 6 months of initial assignment and continuously maintained thereafter. Minimum of 8 contact hours of education every 1 year in basic trauma assessment, intervention and stabilization; PALS or ENPC, with PALS or ENPC provider status attained within 12 months of initial assignment and continuously maintained thereafter. Minimum of 8 contact hours of education every 1 year in basic stroke assessment, intervention and NIHSS to be completed by 6 months of hire and continuously maintained thereafter.
Structural Heart 2-3 year experience in cardiology.
Able to perform:
- Phlebotomy
- EKG
- IV insertion BLS & ACLS required
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Demonstrates the ability to perform the department specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, blood borne pathogens, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, and potential injury.
- considerable reaching, stooping, kneeling and crouching
- extensive standing and walking, including stairs
- lifting approximately 25-50 pounds frequently
- lifting approximately 50 to 100 pounds with assistance occasionally
- pushing and pulling of heavy equipment
Some departments require the ability to distinguish colors.
Essential functions of this position are listed on the department specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
WORK ENVIRONMENT IN THE ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY LAB
Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, blood borne pathogens, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, including radiation exposure and potential injury.
- considerable reaching, stooping, kneeling and crouching
- extensive standing (wearing lead) and walking, including stairs
- lifting approximately 25-50 pounds frequently
- lifting approximately 50 to 100 pounds with assistance occasionally
- pushing and pulling of heavy equipment
- transporting patients on stretchers unassisted
- manual dexterity to hand off instruments
- maneuver in small work areas congested with cords, foot pedals and various equipment consoles
- move patients from beds/stretchers to procedure tables and from procedure tables to stretchers or beds
Some departments require the ability to distinguish colors.
Essential functions of this position are listed on the department specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
UNIT POPULATIONS SERVED
Core competencies will be assessed primarily on the following patient population(s) serviced:
- Bariatric Morbid obese adult with all comorbid illness/conditions, including but not limited to: cardiac/cardiovascular, metabolic; renal, pulmonary, etc.
- Cath Lab Cardiac/vascular conditions and diseases including but not limited to: CAD, carotid stenosis, renal stenosis, PVD, etc.
- Critical Care Acute medical/surgical care of skeletal muscular, renal orthoconditions and diseases including but not limited to: AMI, CAD, PVD, CVA/TIA, COPD, CHF, shock, renal failure, metabolic disorders, etc.
- Behavioral Health Behavioral health illnesses including but not limited to bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, psychosis, etc.
- Dialysis Patients with acute or chronic renal failure or chronic renal disease.
- Endoscopy Chronic pain management, endoscopic procedures of cardiovascular, GI, pulmonary conditions and disease, etc.
- Emergency Department Triage, assess and treat patients of all age presenting for emergency care for all body systems, conditions and diseases including but not limited to: coronary, pulmonary, neuro, skeletal muscular, GI/metabolic, GU/renal, GYN, integumentary, etc.
- Intermediate Care Monitored post-surgical care including but not limited to neuro, GI, GU/GYN, peripheral vascular interventions, orthopedic procedures, etc. Medical diagnoses including but not limited to: cardiac, pulmonary, neuron, GI, VCA/TIA and renal conditions, etc.
- Medical Surgical Medical/Surgical diagnoses including but not limited to orthopedic, neuron, GI, GU/GYN, renal, metabolic, pulmonary systems and those requiring isolation/precautions.
- Telemetry/Medical/Surgical Cardiac/cardiovascular, neuro, GI conditions and diseases including not limited to: CAD, PVD, COPD, CHF, metabolic disorders, etc.
- Telemetry/Stroke Cardiac/cardiovascular, neuron, renal, GI conditions and diseases including but not limited to: CAD, PVD, CVA/TIA, COPD, CHF, metabolic disorders, etc.
- Wound Care Ostomy diversion surgeries, wound care, pressure sore/ulcer etc.
- Structural Heart Adults with Structural Heart disease and other comorbid conditions including but not limited to: CAD, PAD, Heart Failure, Lung disease, Obesity, Diabetes, Arrhythmias.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to the patient care unit or department leadership.
The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
Total Rewards at AtlantiCare
At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans with employer contributions
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
Wellness Programs to help you thrive
Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more
Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.
Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.
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Target clinical and allied health roles
Atlanticare's hiring patterns favor OPT candidates in nursing support, medical imaging, laboratory, and health informatics roles. Align your resume to the specific clinical department you're targeting, not just a general healthcare category, to pass initial screening filters.
Verify your STEM OPT eligibility early
Health informatics, biomedical engineering, and clinical data roles at Atlanticare may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying, since this directly affects how long you can work before needing H-1B sponsorship.
Check Atlanticare's E-Verify enrollment status
STEM OPT requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm Atlanticare's enrollment through the E-Verify employer search before accepting an offer, so you're not caught off guard when your DSO submits your I-983 training plan.
Use Migrate Mate to find Atlanticare's H-1B history
Atlanticare's H-1B filing history reveals which roles it has sponsored long-term, giving you a clearer picture of where OPT hires tend to convert. Search Migrate Mate to see which job titles and departments have the strongest sponsorship track record before you apply.
Time your application to hiring cycles
Hospital systems like Atlanticare run structured hiring cycles tied to licensure exam results and clinical graduation dates. Apply three to four months before your OPT start date so your EAD is active by the time onboarding begins, avoiding gaps that can complicate the I-9 process.
Address H-1B transition in your interview
Atlanticare's H-1B sponsorship history suggests it's open to long-term international hires. Raise the OPT-to-H-1B pathway during the offer stage, not after you've signed, so HR can loop in their immigration counsel and build the timeline into your employment agreement.
Atlanticare OPT Eligibility: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Atlanticare sponsor OPT visas?
Atlanticare doesn't sponsor OPT directly. OPT is work authorization granted by USCIS to the F-1 student, not a petition filed by the employer. What Atlanticare does is hire F-1 students who already hold a valid OPT EAD. Its history of H-1B sponsorship signals that it's open to supporting international employees beyond the OPT period.
Which departments at Atlanticare typically hire OPT students?
Atlanticare tends to hire OPT candidates in clinical support, health informatics, medical imaging, laboratory services, and healthcare administration. Roles that map to STEM-designated degree programs are particularly valuable because they open the door to the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you more runway before H-1B sponsorship is needed.
How do I confirm Atlanticare will support my STEM OPT extension?
Confirm that Atlanticare is enrolled in E-Verify before accepting an offer, since STEM OPT requires employer E-Verify participation. Once confirmed, your DSO will file an updated I-20 and you'll complete an I-983 training plan with your supervisor. USCIS processes the STEM OPT extension, not Atlanticare.
How do I find OPT job openings at Atlanticare?
Search Atlanticare's careers portal directly and filter by department or job function relevant to your degree. Migrate Mate also surfaces Atlanticare's H-1B filing history by role, which helps you identify which positions have a track record of leading to long-term sponsorship, so you can prioritize applications to those teams.
How do I approach the H-1B conversation with Atlanticare during the hiring process?
Raise the H-1B question during the offer negotiation stage, not after you've signed. Ask HR directly whether the role has been sponsored under H-1B before and whether they work with outside immigration counsel. Atlanticare's prior H-1B filings suggest this is a conversation they're familiar with, but timing matters.
How does Atlanticare hire OPT students?
OPT is work authorization granted directly to F-1 students after graduation — no employer petition is required. Atlanticare 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 Atlanticare's individual postings on Migrate Mate to confirm OPT acceptance per role.