July 9, 2025
The Valley Hospital is proud to announce that Drew D’Ercole, MSN, APN-BC, RN, Director of Care Coordination at The Valley Hospital, has received the Emerging Leader Award – Acute Care from the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA).
According to NJHA, the Emerging Leader Award recognizes newer healthcare professionals – who have less than five years of management experience – who demonstrate outstanding knowledge and commitment. NJHA is a not-for-profit organization committed to delivering support to New Jersey hospitals, health systems, and healthcare clinicians.
D’Ercole was recognized for her many accomplishments at The Valley Hospital, including her pivotal role in the hospital’s successful move to Paramus, New Jersey, on April 14, 2024; the establishment of the hospital’s Admission Unit, which helps staff efficiently move patients from the Emergency Department to the appropriate inpatient unit; and efforts to reduce the patient’s length of stay and maximize care.
“I am honored to be recognized as an Emerging Leader by NJHA,” said D’Ercole. “This recognition is a reflection of The Valley Hospital’s commitment to professional development and its culture of innovation. I am deeply grateful for the support, guidance, and mentorship I’ve received from my leadership team throughout my career at Valley. Thank you to my colleagues for your collaboration, dedication to process improvement, and unwavering focus on delivering high-quality care to our patients.”
“Drew’s vision and leadership has been transformative at Valley,” said Margaret Pogorelec, Assistant Vice President of Women’s, Children’s, and Emergency Services for The Valley Hospital. “Her experience as a clinician uniquely positions her to collaborate and brainstorm workflows that work across the care continuum. Her dedication to patient care is unmatched.”
D’Ercole was recognized at NJHA’s annual “Best at the Beach” celebration. This celebration honors individuals and organizations across New Jersey that build healthcare in the state. This year’s event took place on Thursday, June 26, at Ocean Place Resort & Spa in Long Branch, New Jersey.
To see a full list of honorees, click here.