NURSING SCHOOL CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN PRN- TRAUMA MED SURG

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care is seeking a Nursing School Critical Care Tech for PRN night shifts on Kelemen North 7. The role involves assisting with activities of daily living, direct patient care, and close collaboration with the nursing team to support the care plan.

Training for phlebotomy and EKG will be provided if not already completed. Requirements include 0-2 years of clinical experience, a High School/GED, and completion of Fundamentals of Nursing with active enrollment in nursing

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a clinical setting.
• Phlebotomy and EKG training offered if not part of Fundamentals of Nursing course.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and support the care plan under RN supervision.
• Perform phlebotomy, vital signs, point-of-care testing, EKGs, and Foley catheter care as directed.
• Identify and communicate changes in patient status to the RN and document appropriately.
• Reinforce patient and family education on care needs and safety.
• Participate in patient satisfaction initiatives and orientation of new hires.
• Complete unit competencies by the required due date and adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Patient communication

Education

High School/GED

Fundamentals of Nursing course

Registered Nursing (field of study)

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

The Nursing School Critical Care Tech, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), assists with patients' activities of daily living and supports the overall plan of care. This role involves direct communication with and support for the healthcare team, patients, and their families or significant others. The position requires maintaining high standards of professional ethics and contributing to the delivery of quality patient care within the organization.

• Support patients' activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, feeding, hygiene, mobility, transport) and follow standard precautions
• Perform technical duties as directed by RN (phlebotomy, vital signs, point of care testing, EKGs, Foley catheter care) and document appropriately.
• Identify and communicate changes in patient status to RN and respond appropriately, maintaining safe patient practices.
• Reinforce education for patients and families regarding care needs and safety.
• Participate in patient satisfaction initiatives, performance improvement activities, and assist in orienting new hires.
• Complete annual hospital and unit-specific competencies by the required due date.
• Consistently adhere to safety protocols and quality standards to ensure a safe environment and high-quality patient care.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
• Capacity to identify and communicate changes in patient status.

Overview

Kelemen North 7 is a 23-bed medical surgical/telemetry unit specializing in the care of traumatically injured patients. Patients with injuries that are stable but require ongoing close monitoring are admitted to this unit directly from the ED or the Ross Trauma Admitting Area. Patients are also admitted to the unit as they are downgraded from the Trauma/Surgical ICU or the Trauma Step-Down Unit. Patients usually cared for in this area include those with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, rib fractures and lung injuries, as well as diverse orthopedic injuries requiring frequent monitoring and care. The unit is staffed with registered nurses, critical care technicians, trauma surgery nurse practitioners and resident physicians. Staff also work closely with respiratory therapy and specialized surgical groups such as orthopedics and neurosurgery. Nurses and critical care technicians working in this area receive education specific to the care of the trauma patient.

Experience Required

• 0-2 years' experience required.
• Able to complete phlebotomy and EKG training if not a part of the fundamentals of nursing course or within 90 days of hire- will be offered through orientation

Education Requirements

• High School/GED required.
• Successful completion of Fundamentals of Nursing course with clinical in an accredited nursing program and maintain active enrollment in nursing school required.
• Field of Study: Registered Nursing

License/Certification Requirements

• AHA Basic Life Support certification.
• Completed at least one fundamental nursing course with clinical in an accredited nursing program and maintain active enrollment in nursing school.

Special Requirements

PRN nights

Min 4 shifts in a 6 week schedule

Hours: 7p-7:30a with weekend and holiday rotation