Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. 

We invite you to listen to a message from our CNO who shares what it's like to be part of Team HMH at Jersey Shore University Medical Center:

A day in the life of a Clinical Advocate at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Assess learning needs of individuals with diabetes, develop the plan of care, implement appropriate interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching using teach back.
• Interpret and implement the philosophy and objectives of The Inpatient Diabetes Program to members of the team, medical staff and the other appropriate departments.
• Assure policy, as it relates to diabetes, is being followed so as to provide best practice in the care of the diabetes population.
• Specialize in the application of educational theory required for the treatment and management of diabetes.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to provide a team management approach to best practice in the care of the diabetes population.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, diabetes team meetings, and other hospital committees related to diabetes.
• Act as a resource to hospital staff for diabetes related information and materials.
• Efficient in maintaining the requirements necessary for the Joint Commission Certification for Disease Specific Care- Diabetes.
• Implement and deliver a diabetes education course for nursing staff
• Participate in research projects/programs as appropriate.
• Utilize and participate in current research findings in the care of patients and families following standards of care, policies and procedures and protocols.
• Adhere to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies

• Current and valid New Jersey Nursing license is required
• BSN required; MSN preferred
• BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association is required 
• Minimum of two (2) or more years of experience in nursing
• Knowledge of case management required 
• National Certification as a CDCES is preferred, must be in progress/obtained within 6 months of hire

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!