Employee Recognition
At Monmouth Medical Center, we believe that exceptional care stems from exceptional people. Our dedicated team of healthcare professionals—nurses, physicians, support staff, and more—work tirelessly to provide compassionate, high-quality care every day. To celebrate their unwavering commitment, we proudly recognize outstanding individuals through several meaningful awards. These awards not only honor individual achievements but also reflect our collective commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and compassion.
- I Made a Difference
- DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®
- Employee of the Month
- The Lotus Award
- Physician of the Month
I Made a Difference
This recognition is for: Any Monmouth Medical Center Employee
The purpose of this recognition is to acknowledge individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to enhancing the patient and team experience. By going above and beyond in these areas, recipients of this recognition contribute meaningfully to a culture of excellence and compassion.
Criteria with an example:
- Promotes high levels of patient satisfaction; or
- Identifies process improvement opportunities; or
- Is recognized in a Patient Experience survey; or
- Delivers exceptional customer service; or
- Supports Team efforts
Who can nominate: Anyone
Nomination process: Accepted on an ongoing basis and may be submitted anytime throughout the year
I Made a Difference Nomination Form
DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®
This recognition is for: Monmouth Medical Center Registered Nurses
This award is an international nursing award offered to a registered nurse who demonstrates the skills, characteristics, and qualities of a professional and caring nurse role model. This prestigious recognition celebrates nurses who go above and beyond in their practice, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those they serve. The Monmouth Medical DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses utilizes a set of criteria developed using Caring Science by Dr. Jean Watson, a celebrated nursing theorist.
Criteria with an example:
- Excellent Clinical Skills and Achievement (Engaging in Transpersonal teaching and learning within context of caring relationships)
- Special human consideration in caring/healing environment (Practice of loving kindness, compassion, and equanimity with self/other; Creating a healing environment)
- Highest level of compassion and caring kindness (Sustaining humanistic-altruistic values; Developing and sustaining loving, trusting-caring relationships)
- Communication/education and attention to patients and families (Allowing for expression of positive and negative feelings; Engaging in transpersonal teaching and learning)
- Positive, professional, and personable attitude towards patients, families, and co-workers (Being authentically present; Developing and sustaining loving, trusting, caring relationships)
- Honoring the dignity of patients with all levels of care and allowing for miracles (Reverentially assisting with basic needs as sacred acts, touching mind/body/spirit of other; Opening to spiritual, mystery, and unknowns)
Who can nominate: Anyone
Nomination process: Quarterly
Employee of the Month
This recognition is for: Non-management Monmouth Medical Center Employees
The purpose of this recognition is to distinguish the efforts of Monmouth Medical Center team members who strive daily to achieve the mission and vision of RWJBarnabas Health. Outstanding employees deserve to be recognized both as a reward for exceptional performance and as a model to other employees. Nominations are based on excellent job performance, promoting a positive working environment, dependability and/or innovation during the calendar month for which the award is to be given.
Criteria with an example:
- Must be in good standing
- Demonstrates a positive attitude
- Demonstrates initiative
- Goes above and beyond what is expected in the performance of normal job responsibilities
- ls a Team player
- Displays excellence in service to patients or fellow employees
Who can nominate: Anyone
Nomination process: Monthly
Employee of the Month Nomination Form
The Lotus Award
This recognition is for: Monmouth Medical Center clinical care technicians, mental health associates, or scrub technicians
This award honors support staff who exemplify compassionate patient-and family-centered care. Like the lotus flower—symbolizing unity, growth, compassion, and strength—these individuals provide essential support to nurses and the healthcare team, ensuring exceptional experiences for patients and their families. Whether through direct patient care, teamwork, or unwavering dedication, recipients of this award make a meaningful difference in the hospital environment.
Criteria with an example:
- Provides exceptional support to the team, enhancing patient care
- Demonstrates compassion and empathy in interactions with patients, families, and colleagues
- Exhibits teamwork and collaboration, fostering a positive work environment
- Contributes to patient safety, comfort, or satisfaction through daily efforts
- Shows initiative and dedication in improving the patient experience
Who can nominate: Anyone
Nomination process: Quarterly
Physician of the Month
This recognition is for: Monmouth Medical Center Medical Staff
This recognition celebrates a physician who demonstrates excellence in patient care, leadership, and collaboration. This honor is awarded to a physician who goes above and beyond in providing compassionate, high-quality care while fostering a positive and supportive environment for patients, families, and colleagues.
Criteria with an example:
- Outstanding communication
- Outstanding example of staff/patient respect
- Community Involvement
- Exceptional Care
- Innovation
Who can nominate: Anyone
Nomination process: Monthly
