Nursing Student Care Associate-Float Pool Per Diem

Cooper University Health Care; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health is seeking a PRN Nursing Student Care Associate to assist with patients’ daily living activities and support the care plan under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

You will engage with the healthcare team and patients’ families, maintaining high standards of professional ethics while contributing to quality care within the organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with completion of at least one fundamental nursing course with clinical in an accredited nursing program and active enrollment in nursing school.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• 0–2 years of experience in related role or clinical setting.
• Phlebotomy/EKG competency or venipuncture experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patients’ activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, feeding, hygiene, mobility, transport) and follow standard precautions.
• Perform RN-directed tasks such as phlebotomy, vital signs, point-of-care testing, EKGs and Foley catheter care, documenting actions.
• Identify and communicate changes in patient status to the RN and respond to maintain safety and quality care.
• Reinforce education for patients and families regarding care needs and safety.
• Participate in patient satisfaction initiatives and orientation for new hires; complete annual competencies by the due date.
• Adhere to safety protocols and quality standards to ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety protocols

Education

High School or GED

Fundamental nursing course with clinical

Tools

Phlebotomy

EKG

Venipuncture

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

The PRN Nursing Student Care Associate 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.

Experience Required

0-2 years.

Education Requirements

HIGH SCHOOL OR GED and completed at least one fundamental nursing course with clinical in an accredited

nursing program and manitain active enrollment in nursing school.

License/Certification Requirements

AHA Basic Life Support certification required.

Special Requirements

Phlebotomy/EKG competency/venipuncture experience preferred.

Salary Min ($)

USD $16.50

Salary Max ($)

USD $25.00