ASSOCIATE CLINICAL DIRECTOR - CARDIAC INTERMEDIATE CARE, PAVILION 9

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in South Jersey is seeking a Nursing Leader to oversee Pavilion 9, a 30-bed cardiac medical/surgical unit. The role includes coordinating care, leading the nursing team, and ensuring quality patient outcomes.

Candidates must have at least 2 years of clinical nursing experience with 1 year of leadership, a BSN, NLN-accredited school of nursing, and NJ RN license with BLS. ACLS/NRP/PALS may be required depending on unit needs.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience, with 1 year of demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Requires strong planning skills and a solid understanding of Patient and Family Centered Care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Graduate from an NLN accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• Current New Jersey license as a Registered Nurse, BLS certification.
• Certain specialties may require advanced certification (e.g. ACLS, NRP, PALS).

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the direction, implementation and evaluation of patient care services within the assigned unit at the direction of the Clinical Director.
• Assigns workload and assumes responsibility for the operational functioning of the department.
• Ensures the delivery of patient care through coordination of customer services and leadership of the nursing unit.
• Assists in directing the preparation and maintenance of patient records, including nursing and medical treatments and related services.
• Leads the patient care team to meet customer needs and departmental objectives.
• Ensures staff participation in educational activities and the evaluation process for development.
• Acts as liaison between nursing and medical staff to facilitate positive change.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Planning skills

Communication & interpersonal

Patient-centered care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

NLN-accredited school of nursing

Job description

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About Us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

Assumes responsibility and accountability for the direction, implementation and evaluation of patient care services within the assigned unit at the direction of the Clinical Director and in his/her absence. This role is broad in scope and requires the ability to work independently and apply a high degree of judgment. Assigns work load and assumes responsibility for the operational functioning of the department. Ensures the delivery of patient care through the coordination of customer services and the leadership and management of the nursing unit at the direction of the Clinical Director. Assists the Clinical Director in coordinating interdepartmental and ancillary activities to ensure quality, cost-effective patient care. Assists the Clinical Manager in directing the preparation and maintenance of patient's clinical record, including nursing and medical treatments and related services provided by the Registered Nurse. Assists the Clinical Director in leading the patient care team to meet the needs of the customers and to achieve departmental objectives. Assists the Clinical Director in ensuring that the staff participates in educational activities and the evaluation process to enhance their personal growth and development. Acting as a liaison between nursing and medical staff, serving as a problem-solver and mediator for positive change; develops and maintains effective intra and interdepartmental relationships.

Overview

Pavilion 9 is a 30-bed cardiac medical/surgical and cardiac intermediate unit. Pavilion 9 staff care for complex cardiac patients including cardiac surgery patients, structural heart (TAVR), cardiac catheterization/coronary angioplasty, heart failure and other various cardiac processes.

The Pavilion 9 nurses receive specialized training to care for our cardiac surgery populations

Experience Required

A minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience, with 1 year of demonstrated leadership abilities.

Requires strong planning skills and a solid understanding of Patient and Family Centered Care.

Education Requirements

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

Graduate from an NLN accredited school of nursing.

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required

License/Certification Requirements

Current New Jersey license as a Registered Nurse, BLS certification.

Certain specialties may require advanced certification (i.e. ACLS, NRP, PALS).