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Cooper University Health Care

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Short Description

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), assists with patients’ activities of daily living and plan of care. Communicates with and supports healthcare team, patients and/or patient’s family or significant other(s). Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.

Overview

Kelemen 8 is a medical-surgical unit that cares for patients with a wide variety of diagnoses,

illnesses

and disease processes. North and South 8 have telemetry capabilities for our patients. Kelemen 8 has frequent admissions and discharges. Kelemen 8 can accept a total of 77 patients. The North side houses 37 patients, and the South side houses 36 patients. There are two negative pressure rooms with an anti-room. There is a pharmacist present on the unit to

assist

the RNs with medication questions/concerns. Multidisciplinary rounds occur every Monday through Friday. Rounds involve all aspects of the healthcare team, including the patient and family.

Experience Required

0-2 years’ experience required.

Education Requirements

High School/GED required.

License/Certification Requirements

AHA Basic Life Support certification required. Successful completion of an unlicensed health care provider/ technician program required. Completed at least one fundamental nursing course in an accredited Nursing Program required. 1 year or more patient care experience in a similar role required.

Special Requirements

Per diem days, hours: 7a-7:30p with weekend/holiday rotation

Job Tags

Full time, Monday to Friday, Weekend work,

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