REGISTERED NURSE PRE ADMISSION TESTING PRN

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Competitive rates

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Camden, New Jersey, seeks a Registered RN to join their Surgical Care Unit. This role involves taking responsibility for patients, providing care, and supervising nursing processes within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have at least 1 year of critical care experience and a valid New Jersey RN license. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, along with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 1-year Critical Care experience is required, preferably in PACU.
• Experience in PAT or PeriOp is preferred.
• Must have current NJ-RN License and BLS certification.
• Current NJ RN License required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• 7A-530P compliance noted.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for a group of patients during their care.
• Provide supervision and care utilizing the nursing process.
• Communicate openly with staff and management.
• Apply Cooper core values in daily practice.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient care

Effective communication

Customer service

Education

Graduate of NLN accredited School of Nursing

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 Registered RN is a professional caregiver who, as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team, assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and who supervises and provides care to these patients utilizing the nursing process including the therapeutic use of self.

• Follows established policies and procedures
• Communicates openly with internal customers and supervisors
• Provides excellent customer service interfacing well with all levels of staff, management and physicians
• Applies Cooper core values
• Other duties as required

Overview

The Surgical Care Unit (SCU), Short Procedure Unit (SPU), Same Day Surgery (SDS) and Pre‑Admission Testing (PAT) are in Camden at the hospital on the second, third and fifth floors. First Pre‑Admission Testing, located in 3 Cooper calls to review a patient’s health information prior to a surgical procedure. Once approval for the recommended surgical procedure is finalized and patient information is reviewed the patient is provided with information on when and where to report. Once arrived and registered the patient is escorted to the appropriate location to be prepped for surgical procedure. These RN’s prep the patient for the procedure. They review medical history, medical procedures and place an IV. Patients are met by Anesthesia and their Surgeon. Once everything is reviewed and verified the patient then goes to the OR.

Experience Required

• 1-year Critical Care Required (PACU preferred)
• 1 PAT or PeriOp experience preferred

Education Requirements

• Graduate of NLN accredited School of Nursing

License/Certification Requirements

• Current NJ- RN License (Registered Nurse)
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support)

Special Requirements

• 7A-530P