Crit Care Tech Unit Secretary-Maternal Fetal Care Unit

Cooper University Hospital•Camden, NJ

3d•$18 - $27

About The Position

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. Supports the activities of daily living to include bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, and assisting with mobility and transport. Demonstrate standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice. Performs technical duties as directed by RN, such as phlebotomy, vital signs, point of care testing, EKGs, Foley catheter care specific to population served and documents appropriately. Identifies and communicates changes in patient’s status to RN and responds appropriately. Demonstrate standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patients practice. Reinforces education of patient and family/responsible party regarding individual care needs and safety issues. Participates in Cooper patient satisfaction initiatives and goals. Participates in the performance improvement activities. Assists in the orientation of new hires. Completes annual unit-specific competencies by specified due date. Attend Staff Meetings when available for documents review of staff meeting minutes. Assists in admission, transfers and discharges of patients to and from the unit. The Labor and Delivery unit has 6 labor rooms, 1 treatment room, and 2 high risk maternal advanced care beds. There are also 2 designated operating rooms and 2 PACU bays. The unit specializes in labor and delivery of uncomplicated and high-risk pregnancies. The Obstetrical Triage unit consists of 7 triage bays as well as 2 non-stress test chairs. Any patient 16 weeks pregnant or greater to 6 weeks post-partum is seen in OB Triage. Patients are seen for various complaints as well as for iron/blood infusions, and Rhogam injections.

Requirements

0-2 years’ experience required.
High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
Successful completion of an unlicensed health care provider/ technician program
Completed at least one fundamental nursing course in an accredited Nursing Program
1 year or more patient care experience in a similar role.
At least one of the above qualifications/certifications must be met for hire.
BLS required
Communication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers
Successful phlebotomy/EKG competency must be completed during orientation
full time days, 36 hours a week
hours: 7a-7:30p with weekend/holidays rotation

Nice To Haves

State Certification and Unit Secretary Certification is desirable.
Additional unit-specifications may be required.

Responsibilities

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.
Supports the activities of daily living to include bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, and assisting with mobility and transport.
Demonstrate standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice.
Performs technical duties as directed by RN, such as phlebotomy, vital signs, point of care testing, EKGs, Foley catheter care specific to population served and documents appropriately.
Identifies and communicates changes in patient’s status to RN and responds appropriately.
Reinforces education of patient and family/responsible party regarding individual care needs and safety issues.
Participates in Cooper patient satisfaction initiatives and goals.
Participates in the performance improvement activities.
Assists in the orientation of new hires.
Completes annual unit-specific competencies by specified due date.
Attend Staff Meetings when available for documents review of staff meeting minutes.
Assists in admission, transfers and discharges of patients to and from the unit.