PATIENT SAFETY ATTENDANT

Cooper Norcross Health; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health, a leading academic health system in Camden, NJ, seeks a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to support patient care in a hospital setting. The role focuses on maintaining a safe environment for patients under close observation and assisting with direct and indirect patient care activities.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, CNA certification, and strong interpersonal communication.

Qualifications

• Previous hospital/patient care experience preferred and CNA certification.
• Demonstrates confidence in interpersonal relationships and effective communication skills.
• Basic patient care skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Functions in the role of providing a safe environment for patients requiring close observation.
• Assists in providing direct, indirect, and non-patient care responsibilities.
• Contributes to quality patient care by serving as a significant member of the health care team.

Skills

Hospital experience

CNA certification

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

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

• Functions in the role of providing a safe environment for patients requiring close observation. Assists in providing direct, indirect, and non-patient care responsibilities.
• Contributes to quality patient care by serving as a significant member of the health care team

Experience Required

• Previous hospital/patient care experience preferred and and/or CNA Certification.
• Demonstrates confidence in interpersonal relationships and effective communication skills.
• Basic patient care skills preferred.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

License/Certification Requirements

American Heart Association CPR Certified.

Special Requirements

• Shift Requirements
  • 7PM-7AM
  • 3 shifts every week
  • Every 3rd weekend preassigned
  • Every other holiday & 1 hallmark holiday