Who We Are

A Longstanding History

From the Great Blizzard of 1888, when Hackensack Hospital first opened its doors, to 1995, when we were the first hospital in the state and the second in the nation to become Magnet designated, all the way to 2013, when we celebrated our 125th anniversary – our nurses have continued to be world-class scientists, researchers, care providers and leaders. Our longstanding history of excellence empowers us to provide a superior patient experience through quality patient-centered care, education, research and community outreach. In fact, a commitment to quality permeates everything we do and inspires our hospital as a whole to transcend traditional thinking and develop innovative platforms for collaboration and engagement among all staff members and clinicians.

As a trusted member of the community, people turn to us knowing that every aspect of their health will be addressed. With a state-of-the-art facility and the most advanced treatments available, we prove that “impossible is just an opinion.” Learn more about the inspirational, award-winning work our nurses are recognized for.

Recognition

Click on ‘Recognition’ below to watch CNO Dianne Aroh speak to what sets Hackensack University Medical Center apart from other healthcare organizations.

Recognition

Bob Garrett on NJ Today

125th Anniversary

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The #1 Hospital in New Jersey

Hackensack University Health Network President and Chief Executive Officer, Robert C. Garrett sits down with NJ Today Anchor Mike Schneider to discuss healthcare reform, recent acquisitions and the U.S. News & World Report rankings of the nation’s finest hospitals which placed Hackensack University Medical Center in the top 4 elite of the 184 hospitals in the New York Metropolitan area, and #1 in New Jersey.

About Hackensack University Medical Center Nursing

Our Vision and Guiding Principles

Our vision, Pursuing Excellence in Professional Nursing Practice and Care Delivery, is not just a statement – it’s what our nurses embody and uphold in everything they do. They are committed to our Guiding Principles and Values, which state, “we are dedicated to achieving excellence in patient- and family-centered care.” This empowers each of our nurses to bring life-changing, innovative care to each of our patients.

Professional Development

We support our nurses every step of the way with tuition assistance for full- and part-time employees, training and advancement opportunities – because at Hackensack University Medical Center, we have an unwavering commitment to develop our staff and improve outcomes for our patients. We are inspired to continuously learn, contribute new knowledge and innovate in pursuit of the best care for our patients. To successfully achieve this desire, our nurses are constantly encouraged to expand and enhance their skills, as well as continue their education.

Clinical Practice Areas

The nurse at HackensackUMC has a wide range of nursing specialty opportunities for practice, research, education, advocacy, precepting and mentoring. Of our 2,000 nurses, we have 30.9% certified RNs providing direct patient care; 67.6% certified RNs serving in leadership positions; 86 APNs; 48 Nurse Educators across clinical practice areas such as: adult critical care, adult step down, adult oncology, pediatric oncology, adult medical, medical, adult surgical, adult ante- & post-partum, NICU, pediatrics, PICU, operating room, psychiatry, emergency and trauma center and specialty practice areas such as allergy center non-invasive, outpatient medical oncology, outpatient infusion center, invasive cardiology, endoscopy and radiology.

Community Outreach

The commitment to excellence our nurses embody extends beyond our hospital walls into the community we are deeply connected to. From bringing HackensackUMC’s Health Awareness Regional Program (HARP) to those in need to devoting their time to local organizations and fundraisers, our nurses have a dedication to quality outcomes that our community has come to rely on.