Cooper University Health Care
Job Critical Care Technician - Keleman 10 South INCU
Cooper University Health Care, Merchantville, New Jersey, us, 08109
Job Title
Kelemen 10 is a medical-surgical unit that cares for patients who have various needs and disease processes. Both North and South 10 have Telemetry capabilities for our patients. Each unit, North/South houses 36 patients and 2 hallway areas totaling a maximum of 76 patients. South 10 has a 12-bed Intermediate Care Unit embedded within the 36-bed unit. The capacity of INCU is not usually more than 12 patients. INCU has critically care-trained RNs who support the patient's needs and care for ventilated patients. South 10 also has 2 negative pressure isolation rooms with an anti-room that is used when needed for specific isolation needs. We do multidisciplinary rounds Monday Friday. This involves the patient in their care and allows the team members to collaborate with the patient to give them the best possible care and appropriate discharge to home or other facilities. We have a pharmacist who has an office on the unit to assist the RNs when needed to help avoid delay of care to any patient. 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. Experience Required
1 year or more patient care experience in a similar role. Education Requirements
Completed at least one fundamental nursing course in an accredited RN Program Successful completion of an unlicensed health care provider/ technician program High school diploma/GED License/Certification Requirements
AHA Basic Life Support certification. Special Requirements
Must successfully complete EKG and Phlebotomy training during orientation. Salary Min ($)
USD $17.50 Salary Max ($)
USD $27.00
Kelemen 10 is a medical-surgical unit that cares for patients who have various needs and disease processes. Both North and South 10 have Telemetry capabilities for our patients. Each unit, North/South houses 36 patients and 2 hallway areas totaling a maximum of 76 patients. South 10 has a 12-bed Intermediate Care Unit embedded within the 36-bed unit. The capacity of INCU is not usually more than 12 patients. INCU has critically care-trained RNs who support the patient's needs and care for ventilated patients. South 10 also has 2 negative pressure isolation rooms with an anti-room that is used when needed for specific isolation needs. We do multidisciplinary rounds Monday Friday. This involves the patient in their care and allows the team members to collaborate with the patient to give them the best possible care and appropriate discharge to home or other facilities. We have a pharmacist who has an office on the unit to assist the RNs when needed to help avoid delay of care to any patient. Short Description
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), assists with patients' activities of daily living and plan of care. Communicates with and supports healthcare team, patients and/or patient's family or significant other(s). Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics. Experience Required
1 year or more patient care experience in a similar role. Education Requirements
Completed at least one fundamental nursing course in an accredited RN Program Successful completion of an unlicensed health care provider/ technician program High school diploma/GED License/Certification Requirements
AHA Basic Life Support certification. Special Requirements
Must successfully complete EKG and Phlebotomy training during orientation. Salary Min ($)
USD $17.50 Salary Max ($)
USD $27.00