University Hospital is a safety-net institution deeply embedded in its community, committed to providing equitable, high-quality care, regardless of patients’ ability to pay. As New Jersey’s primary teaching hospital for Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, the organization combines exceptional clinical care with strong academic and research excellence, all guided by core values of respect, reliability, teamwork, integrity and stewardship. The hospital cultivates an inclusive and supportive workplace culture through robust benefits, including low-cost medical plans, wellness rooms, tuition reimbursement, state pension options and professional development programs tailored to employees at every stage of their career. Employees engage in unique community-based initiatives like mobile mammography units and health fairs, and benefit from offers like peer support programs, career management tools and employee resource groups that foster belonging. The organization also fosters innovative recruitment partnerships with local faith leaders and high schools. Employees enjoy working there, with engagement scores showing that 90% express pride in their work and 91% find their roles meaningful. University Hospital earned several awards in 2024, including the NJ Biz “Empowering Women” award and the 2024 “Digital Health Most Wired” honor from The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives.
