The Keith Wold Johnson Child Care Center, established in 1983 is a year-round learning center designed to “provide loving care with education” for the young children of Solaris Health System employees and the community. The center provides education and recreational programs for growing children six weeks through kindergarden. The Center is unique among other programs in the vicinity because of its hospital affiliation. Our New Jersey state-certified teachers work along with carefully selected, experienced teaching assistants in a warm, relaxed atmosphere. The Center’s philosophy of education is based on the importance of the total development of each child.

The Center opens at 6:15 a.m. and closes at 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The center is closed only for six major holidays.

For more information about the Child Care Center, please call (732) 548-3872.

They choose JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute for the opportunity to experience a diverse patient population with a wide variety of diagnoses, using state-of-the-art technology and equipment, in strong interdisciplinary setting.

Our Physical and Occupational Therapists enjoy a Rotation Program that includes Acute Care Therapy, Inpatient Rehabilitation, the Head Injury Continuum, Outpatient Rehabilitation both on and off campus, as well as Pediatric Rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation and Home Care. We offer the ability to transition to non-Rotating positions based on interest and experience!

Professional Development for all disciplines is enhanced through a robust program of continuing education, conferences, in-services, study groups, and research projects. Clinical Ladders recognize and reward varying levels of expertise, education, and professional contributions.

While rehabilitation professionals can work in a variety of settings like school systems or private practices, JRI offers patients a wide variety of comprehensive services that bring our talented, versatile staff together!

In addition, our professionals participate in additional services, clinics and support groups designed to assist the patient and family as they work toward rehabilitation and independence. Some examples are:

• Driver Training
• Muscular Dystrophy Clinic
• Spasticity Clinic
• Wheelchair Clinic
• Day Rehabilitation Program
• Laryngectomee Rehabilitation
• Aphasia Support Groups
• Balance Disorder Programs
• Prosthetics &Orthotics Clinic
• Hearing Aid Dispensing/Education
• Women’s Therapy

We place the patient at the center of our care and guide our care utilizing the Solaris Nursing Theoretical Framework (WHO Theory), which blends the theoretical frameworks of Watson, Henderson, and Orem. Our Model of Nursing Practice guides our role though autonomous practice and a commitment to patient satisfaction. With pride, we adhere on a daily basis to the ANA Nurses Bill of Rights, ANA Code of Ethics, and ANA scope and Standards of Practice.

As a nurse at Solaris you will practice in a Shared Governance environment where all nurses participate in decision-making and committee work. We believe in professional growth and are committed to the life-long learning of our professional staff.

The nursing governance structure at Solaris Health System adopts the councilar approach. The structure is composed of five councils as well as the Nursing Coordinating Council. Four councils – Professional Practice Council, Nursing Performance Improvement Council, Advanced Practice Nursing Council and Nursing Education Council – are staff-driven and decisions are made by the members. The Nursing Management Council is comprised of all nurse managers who manage a nursing unit or service. Each functional council elects a chair and a co-chair.

Through our Differentiated Practice Model (DPM) we demonstrate our belief that Nursing drives the clinical excellence agenda and our greatest asset is the nursing professional. Investing in and supporting professional nursing will positively affect the care we give our patients. Our DPM promotes and rewards advancement in clinical proficiency and expertise along with contributions at the bedside and recognizes responsibility and accountability to develop and advance your clinical practice.

The DPM has four progressive levels that focus on education, years of experience, clinical skill level, ability to function as a clinical resource, certification, contact hours and our unique Clinical Areas of Excellence Point System that allows our staff flexibility to meet their DPM goals.

Flexibility is also evident in the special scheduling programs we offer our RNs including 8,9,12 hour shifts, as well as special weekend and evening/night shift positions that offer full time benefits for reduced hours!Join us as this exciting time for nursing at Solaris. We are pursuing Magnet Recognition to be recognized nationally for the excellent care that nurses and other Solaris team members provide to our patients as we journey to clinical excellence.

We offer a full array of benefits that add value to your total compensation package, and protect you and your family. Programs such as medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance, paid time-off and holidays provide for personal well being, while our pension plan and pre-tax retirement savings options, disability income, and life insurance help contribute to financial security.

We think it’s a well-balanced approach to help you address your needs in all aspects of life.

The Solaris program includes a variety of different options for medical & prescription drug coverage, as well as dental, vision, long-term disability and life insurance, and many voluntary benefit, discount and payroll deduction programs.

Comprehensive Benefits

As a Solaris employee, you will be eligible to enjoy the benefits of our core employer paid benefits and voluntary options that are available through our comprehensive benefits offerings:

Recognizing that each of our employees may want different options for medical insurance in order to meet their family and financial needs, we offer 4 different options — including coverage for part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week.  One of the most valuable features of Solaris’ health benefit plans is that they provides you with 100% coverage for a variety of services at JFK Medical Center and Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center.

In addition to core benefits, we provide opportunities to enhance your coverage for vision, long-term disability, as well as employee, spouse and dependent child life insurance.  You can also put aside pre-tax dollars from their biweekly pay up to the plan limits in a Health Care Flexible Spending Account and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account to pay for eligible expenses on a pre-tax basis.

We encourage employees to take the opportunity to review all of our available plan options and attend a benefits orientation meeting so that they can select the option that works best for their situation and needs. By taking the time to carefully examine all of your benefit options, we believe you will be able to choose the benefits that work best for you – today and tomorrow.

Wellness and Life Needs for You and Your Family

The Solaris “Passport to Wellness” program offers you opportunities to earn rewards simply for doing the things you already are doing or would want to do to maintain and improve your health (such as annual physicals and bi-annual dental exams, regular exercise, etc.).

Retirement Planning & Benefits: Helping You Plan for Life after Work

Solaris is proud to offer a generous retirement program with two parts: Cash Balance Pension Plan with a contribution schedule that increases with age and years of service, including annual interest accruals, and voluntary 403(b) pre-tax retirement savings opportunities with 3 well known retirement plan companies who offer tax-sheltered annuity products as well as traditional mutual fund investment options.

Participation in the Cash Balance Pension Plan is automatic for eligible employees.  Participation in voluntary 403(b) retirement savings accounts is optional, and you may start, change or stop your contributions at any time.  We also periodically offer professionally run retirement financial planning seminars at no charge to employees to help you become an active driver of your financial future and make the most of the savings options available to you.

Paid Time Off: Making Time for Holidays, Personal Days, Sick Time and Family/Vacations

Solaris employees accrue up to 19, 24, or 29 Paid Time Off (PTO) days annually to used for vacation, personal time, and short term illness/disability, and accrue extended sick days that can be used for medical-related absences that exceed a certain number of consecutive work days. We provide up to six (6) paid legal holidays a year, depending on the job status, as well as paid time off for jury duty, military duty, paternity and bereavement.  Part-time employees’ PTO and Holidays are prorated based on their assigned work schedule.

Voluntary Benefit & Discount Programs

Many additional voluntary and company sponsored vendor discount programs are available, which include the following:

As one of the largest hospitals in central in New Jersey, serving the residents of Union County, Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center offers what others cannot: extensive career opportunities in a friendly, community-focused setting. Every year, we treat more than 11,000 inpatients and same-day surgery patients, nearly 35,000 Emergency Department patients and deliver more than 1,100 babies.

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Building Pride and Partnership at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center
At Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center, we believe that our success results from our partnership with our employees. We rely on employee engagement to achieve results. We invite staff participation in all of our endeavors, particularly in projects and initiatives that impact our patient care services or our work environment. We ask, we listen, and most importantly take action. We align ourselves with employees as partners to make Solaris known as both a great place to work and a great place to receive patient care.

Pride and partnership in attracting and retaining the best
We define the best as the right person, in the right job, at the right time. It varies with the nature of the position, but overall we look for employees who are qualified, caring, compassionate, and committed to service excellence. It is a fit based on the employee’s interests, needs and aspirations, as well as ours. We search for the right candidate-for today and tomorrow. We are committed to career mobility for our employees in our goal of retaining a dedicated and highly skilled workforce.

Pride and partnership in the success of employees who aspire, study and advance
Our organization actively supports and encourages employee development, learning and advancement. We provide professional guidance and financial resources to employees who seek the challenge, and encourage all to tap into their potential. We participate in the journey of helping employees go from where they are to where they want to be. Our Tuition Reimbursement programs, e-learning, Clinical Ladders, and Differentiated Practice Models, are just some of the programs that support career and personal development. Our internal posting programs give our employees the first opportunity at all of our positions.

Pride and partnership in competitive compensation, benefits, wellness and work programs
We provide programs that continually have value for our employees. We conduct regular focus groups so we can incorporate employee feedback into new and innovative programs. Our Passport to Wellness helps employees lead healthier lives and provides rewards for improving and maintaining overall health and well being. Flexible work schedules meet the work life needs of our staff.

Pride and partnership in our commitment to and support of diversity
We strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We provide ongoing education to build cultural competence and respect. We recognize the value of diversity at all levels of the organization.We invite you to partner with us as you search for the right career opportunity for you!

The Wound Care Center at Muhlenberg is a comprehensive outpatient center designed to prevent and treat chronic or hard-to-heal wounds. Led by Dr. Gary Breitbart, a board-certified vascular surgeon, our multidisciplinary team consists of health care professionals working together in collaboration to create an atmosphere of trust and comfort while delivery comprehensive wound management.

Many community residents volunteer their time, talents and energies to serve the medical center and its patients. Our volunteers assist on patient units, serve as couriers, work in the Gift Shop and perform clerical duties. If you have a strong desire to help others, are at least 14 years old and can donate your time on a regular basis (at least three hours a week), Muhlenberg’s volunteers have a place for you. Call today to find out more about how to become a Muhlenberg volunteer.

Muhlenberg’s Vascular Surgery Department offers the complete spectrum of diagnostic and treatment procedures for an array of vascular conditions, from varicose veins to ulcerations. The Towbin Non-invasive Vascular Laboratory diagnoses circulatory (vascular) diseases painlessly, using blood pressure, ultrasound and venous mapping rather than injections or other invasive procedures. Non-invasive arterial evaluation with life sciences equipment also is available. Vascular testing can determine diseases leading to stroke, the existence of blood clots, and the efficiency of blood flow to arms, legs and the head.

When surgery is needed to correct vascular problems, patients can choose from a highly qualified group of vascular surgeons on Muhlenberg’s medical/dental staff.

Diseases of the endocrine system include disorders of the pituitary gland, the pancreas, the adrenal glands, and the thyroid and para thyroid glands. At Muhlenberg, the Thyroid Center of Excellence provides services exclusive to diseases of the thyroid. Among the many diagnostic and treatment services available are consultations, fine needle aspirations, laboratory evaluations, diagnostic imaging and radioiodine therapy. The center operates under the direction of a physician board certified in endocrinology, metabolism and internal medicine.