COOPER PEDIATRICS
CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN PRN-TRAUMA STEP DOWN UNIT
COOPER PEDIATRICS, Camden, New Jersey, United States, 08100
About us
At Cooper 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.
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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.
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.
Overview The Trauma Step-Down Unit (TSDU) is a 9-bed intermediate critical care unit specializing in the care of trauma patients. Patients with serious but less critical injuries can be admitted to the TSDU directly from the ED or the Ross Trauma Admitting Area. 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. Patients may also be transferred to the TSDU from the Trauma/Surgical ICU when their clinical condition has improved but close monitoring or ventilator support is still required. 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 0-2 years’ experience required.
Education Requirements High School/GED required.
License/Certification Requirements At least one of the above qualifications/certifications must be met for hire.
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.
AHA Basic Life Support certification - required
Skills
Communication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers
Successful phlebotomy/EKG competency must be completed during orientation
Special Requirements PRN days
Hours: 7a-7:30p
4 shifts in a 6-week schedule
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Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.
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.
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.
Overview The Trauma Step-Down Unit (TSDU) is a 9-bed intermediate critical care unit specializing in the care of trauma patients. Patients with serious but less critical injuries can be admitted to the TSDU directly from the ED or the Ross Trauma Admitting Area. 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. Patients may also be transferred to the TSDU from the Trauma/Surgical ICU when their clinical condition has improved but close monitoring or ventilator support is still required. 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 0-2 years’ experience required.
Education Requirements High School/GED required.
License/Certification Requirements At least one of the above qualifications/certifications must be met for hire.
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.
AHA Basic Life Support certification - required
Skills
Communication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers
Successful phlebotomy/EKG competency must be completed during orientation
Special Requirements PRN days
Hours: 7a-7:30p
4 shifts in a 6-week schedule
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