Registered Nurse-Pediatrics S7
About The Position
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. The nurse supervises and provides care using the nursing process, including the therapeutic use of self, follows established policies and procedures, communicates openly with internal customers and supervisors, and provides excellent customer service while interfacing with staff, management, and physicians. The nurse applies Cooper core values and performs other duties as required. The Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper University Hospital provides pediatric care for patients aged 0 to 18 across its Pediatric unit, Pediatric Intermediate unit (PIMU), Pediatric Kostic Infusion Room (PKIR), and Pediatric Intensive Care unit (PICU). Subspecialty services are available through consultation and referral in areas including Endocrinology, Genetics, Infectious Diseases, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Gastroenterology, Otolaryngology, Pediatric Surgery, Trauma, and Hematology. Daily family-centered rounds include an interdisciplinary care team of physicians, nursing services, child life specialists, social services, and nutrition support. Pediatric units have restricted staff access and monitored visitor entry; patients wear security tags for safety. Facilities include a teen room, playroom, and family waiting room. The Pediatric unit and PIMU have a combined capacity of 38 beds. The Pediatric unit is in the Kellemen building on South 7th and has 26 beds.
Requirements
- Graduate of an NLN-accredited School of Nursing.
- Current New Jersey Registered Nurse (NJ-RN) license.
- Current New Jersey Basic Life Support (NJ-BLS) certification.
Nice To Haves
- One year of RN pediatrics experience is preferred.
- Current NJ-CNOR (Certified Nurse, Operating Room) is preferred.
- Certain specialties may require advanced certification, such as ACLS, NALS, or PALS.
Responsibilities
- Assume responsibility and accountability for a group of patients during a designated time frame.
- Supervise and provide patient care using 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 when interacting with staff, management, and physicians.
- Apply Cooper core values.
- Perform other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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