Registered Nurse - Trauma Med Surg

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in New Jersey is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Kelemen North 7 unit. The role focuses on trauma and telemetry patient care, following nursing processes and policies.

The position requires a NJ RN license and BLS, with ACLS/NALS/PALS optional. Experience in inpatient acute care is preferred, and the department emphasizes collaboration with physicians, rehab, and respiratory therapy.

Qualifications

• RN required with acute care experience or higher
• Strong communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Patient-centered care and safety focus

Responsibilities

• 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's core values.
• Performs Other duties as required.

Skills

RN

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NLN accredited School of Nursing

NJ RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS/NALS/PALS (optional)

Job description

About Us

AtCooper 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 healthcare team, assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. They supervise and provide care to these patients utilizing the nursing process, including the therapeutic use of self.

Key Responsibilities

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's core values.

Performs Other duties as required.

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

A minimum of one year or more of RN acute care experience in an inpatient setting is preferred

Education Requirements

Graduate of NLN accredited School of Nursing.

License/Certification Requirements

Current NJ-RN License (Registered Nurse).

Current NJ-BLSCertification(Basic Life Support)

Certain specialties may require advanced certification (i.e., ACLS, NALS, PALS).

Salary Min ($)

USD $48.72

Salary Max ($)

USD $73.64