REGISTERED NURSE-FLOAT POOL
About Us
Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, three urgent care facilities; Cape Regional Physicians Associates with primary care and specialty care providers delivering services in multiple locations; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper, Miracles Fitness, and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy services.
About the Role
Assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated timeframe. Evaluates patients, implements, and documents nursing care. Assists physicians during examinations and procedures. Performs various patient tests and administers medications utilizing the nursing process. Promotes patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
Responsibilities
- Act as a professional caregiver and member of a multidisciplinary health care team, assuming responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame.
- Supervise and provide care to patients utilizing the nursing process, including the therapeutic use of self.
- Follow established policies and procedures.
- Communicate openly with internal customers and supervisors.
- Provide excellent customer service, interfacing well with all levels of staff, management, and physicians.
- Apply Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional core values: quality, service, efficiency, integrity, safety, professionalism, teamwork, and compassion.
Requirements
- Graduate of NLN accredited School of Nursing.
- Current NJ-RN License (Registered Nurse).
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS CPR (Basic Life Support) Certification.
Experience
Specific shift requirements apply.