CLINICAL DIRECTOR-K3 NEURO ICU RN REQUIRED

Cooper Norcross Health; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, NJ seeks an experienced nurse leader to direct daily operations and oversee staffing, education, and compliance across a Neuroscience ICU unit.

You will collaborate with the AVP of Nursing Operations to ensure 24-hour coverage, model leadership, and drive high-quality care with interdisciplinary teams and strong patient safety focus.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and NLN-accredited program.
• 3+ years of clinical nursing experience with leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct responsibility for daily department operations including recruitment, retention, and policy adherence.
• Oversee daily practice operations and ongoing staff education.
• Leadership and direction of Patient Care Services within the unit.
• Ensure quality patient care through interdepartmental coordination and service leadership.
• Coordinate interdepartmental activities to maintain high-quality, cost-effective care.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership abilities

Planning skills

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

NLN accredited nursing program

Job description

About Us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

• Direct responsibility for the daily operations of assigned department(s); including but not limited to: overseeing daily practice operations, recruitment, retention, adherence to policies and procedures, support ongoing education of staff, ensure compliance with policies and procedures, and responsible for fiscal responsibility of unit/department.


• Responsible for working with the AVP of Nursing Operations in the function of leadership, such as: 24 hour responsibility for the effective operation of the unit/department, role modeling, and other management functions and direction of the operational, personnel and financial activities of Patient Care Services within the assigned unit.


• Ensures the delivery of patient care through the coordination of customer services and the leadership and management of the nursing unit.


• Coordinates interdepartmental and ancillary activities to ensure quality, cost-effective patient care.


• Directs preparation and maintenance of patient’s clinical record, including nursing and medical treatments and related services provided by the Registered Nurse.


• Ensures that the staff participates in educational activities and the evaluation process to enhance their personal growth and development.

Overview

Cooper’s Neuroscience Unit is a 16-bed ICU paired with a state-of-the-art Neuro Interventional Suite, that together form an integral part of Cooper Comprehensive Stroke Center. Our nurses provide expert neurological care in both settings to ensure seamless continuity of care for our patients across a wide range of neurological diagnoses. With the most advanced technology and providers, Cooper expands its capabilities to care for neurological patients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The healthcare professionals take tremendous pride in teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration. In addition, we provide outreach to bring stroke and neurological education to improve community health.

Experience Required

A minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience, with 1 year of demonstrated leadership abilities.

Requires strong planning skills and a solid understanding of TQM philosophy.

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).