Critical Care Technician – Float

Cooper University Hospital; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in New Jersey is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support RN-led patient care in the unit. You will help with daily living activities, communicate with the healthcare team and family, and participate in quality initiatives and staff training.

Responsibilities include basic clinical tasks, patient hygiene, and assisting with admissions, transfers and discharges as part of a coordinated care team. High school diploma and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years’ experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patients’ activities of daily living and plan of care.
• Communicates with and supports healthcare team, patients and families.
• Assists with bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene and mobility.
• Performs phlebotomy, vital signs, point of care testing, EKGs and Foley catheter care as directed by RN.
• Identifies and communicates changes in patient status to RN.
• Reinforces education of patient and family regarding care needs and safety.
• Participates in patient satisfaction initiatives and performance improvement activities.
• Completes annual unit-specific competencies by due date.
• Attends staff meetings for document review.

Skills

Communication

Phlebotomy

EKG

Patient care

Shift flexibility

Education

AHA Basic Life Support certification

Unlicensed health care provider program

Nursing course completion

1 year patient care experience

Job description

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 to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

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

Short Description

• Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), assists with patients’ activities of daily living and plan of care.

• Communicates with and supports healthcare team, patients and/or patient’s family or significant other(s). Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.

• Supports the activities of daily living to include bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, and assisting with mobility and transport. Demonstrate standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice.

• Performs technical duties as directed by RN, such as phlebotomy, vital signs, point of care testing, EKGs, Foley catheter care specific to population served and documents appropriately.

• Identifies and communicates changes in patient’s status to RN and responds appropriately. Demonstrate standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patients’ practice.

• Reinforces education of patient and family/responsible party regarding individual care needs and safety issues.

• Participates in Cooper patient satisfaction initiatives and goals. Participates in the performance improvement activities. Assists in the orientation of new hires.

• Completes annual unit-specific competencies by specified due date.

• Attend Staff Meetings when available for documents review of staff meeting minutes.

• Assists in admission, transfers and discharges of patients to and from the unit.

Experience Required

0-2 years’ experience required.

Education Requirements

High School/GED required.

License/Certification Requirements

• AHA Basic Life Support certification required.

• At least one of the below qualifications/certifications must be met for hire.

• Successful completion of an unlicensed health care provider/ technician program

• Completed at least one fundamental nursing course in an accredited Nursing Program

• 1 year or more patient care experience in a similar role.

Special Requirements

• Communication — Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers

• Successful phlebotomy/EKG competency must be completed during orientation

• Shift Requirements

• 7AM-7PM

• 4 shifts every 6 weeks

• 3 weekend shifts, 1 weekday

• 1 major winter, 1 major summer, & 1 hallmark holiday

Salary Min ($)

USD $17.50

Salary Max ($)

USD $27.00