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Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician Boot Camp – Eligibility & Program Details

Embark on a rewarding career in healthcare through our Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician Boot Camp—an exclusive, on-the-job training program designed for individuals with no prior healthcare experience.

Program Overview:

The Boot Camp is available at all five hospital sites: Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, Chilton Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, and Hackettstown Medical Center. This 10-day paid training program, spanning two weeks (Monday–Friday), provides hands-on experience and foundational skills essential for a career in patient care.

Participation in this program is strictly limited to candidates who have successfully completed the interview process and accepted an offer for a Nursing Support position within our organization.

Steps After You Register for Boot Camps:

+ A recruiter will review your application and send you a survey with screening questions, including your preferred location.

+ If you qualify, you will receive a second survey with interview questions.

+ If eligible, you will be contacted prior to the Boot Camp at your preferred location to set up an interview. (Boot Camps are held at each location only twice year.)

During the program, you will learn how to safely provide care for patients, including:

+ Obtaining Vital Signs and Blood Glucose Monitoring: Master the art of monitoring vital signs and blood glucose levels – crucial skills for any healthcare professional.

+ Caring for Specialized Patients: Gain specialized knowledge in caring for valued patients, ranging from geriatric to obstetrics, and our general population.

+ Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Make a positive impact by helping patients with their daily needs, including feeding, bathing, etc., promoting independence and dignity.

+ Mobilizing Patients: Learn techniques to assist patients in movement and mobility, contributing to their recovery journey.

Tentative Boot Camp Dates for 2025:

+ Chilton Medical Center- March 10, 2025- March 21,2025

+ Overlook Medical Center- April 7, 2025-April 18,2025

+ Western Region (Newton Medical Center and Hackettstown Medical Center)- April 28,2025-May 9, 2025

+ Chilton Medical Center- June 9,2025-June 20,2025

+ Morristown Medical Center- July 14,2025-July 25,2025

+ Overlook Medical Center-August 4, 2025-August 15, 2025

+ Western Region (Newton Medical Center and Hackettstown Medical Center)- October 13,2025-October 24,2025

+ Morristown Medical Center- November 10,2025-November 21,2025

We are currently accepting application for the 2025 Boot Camps.

+ High School Diploma or equivalent

+ Able to attend 8-hour class for 10 days.

+ Committed to unit training for 4-6 weeks.

+ No prior healthcare experience required.

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

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:

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

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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.