Assists Registered Nurses with patients' activities of daily living and performs technical clinical duties such as phlebotomy and EKGs. Monitors patient status and communicates changes to the healthcare team to ensure quality care.
Requirements summary
Requires a High School diploma and active enrollment in an accredited nursing program with completion of a Fundamentals of Nursing course. Must hold AHA Basic Life Support certification.
high schoolInterpersonal CommunicationPhlebotomyPatient EducationPatient SafetyPoint Of Care TestingClinical DocumentationBasic Life SupportVital Signs MonitoringPatient TransportEKGPatient HygieneFoley Catheter Care
Job description
About Us At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team.
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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 The Nursing School Critical Care Tech, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), assists with patients’ activities of daily living and supports the overall plan of care.
This role involves direct communication with and support for the healthcare team, patients, and their families or significant others.
The position requires maintaining high standards of professional ethics and contributing to the delivery of quality patient care within the organization.
Support patients’ activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, feeding, hygiene, mobility, transport) and follow standard precautions Perform technical duties as directed by RN (phlebotomy, vital signs, point of care testing, EKGs, Foley catheter care) and document appropriately.
Identify and communicate changes in patient status to RN and respond appropriately, maintaining safe patient practices.
Reinforce education for patients and families regarding care needs and safety.
Participate in patient satisfaction initiatives, performance improvement activities, and assist in orienting new hires.
Complete annual hospital and unit-specific competencies by the required due date.
Consistently adhere to safety protocols and quality standards to ensure a safe environment and high-quality patient care.
Effective communication skills for interacting with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
Capacity to identify and communicate changes in patient status.
Able to complete phlebotomy and EKG training if not a part of the fundamentals of nursing course or within 90 days of hire- will be offered through orientation Education Requirements High School/GED required.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Professional Development
Retirement Plan
Successful completion of Fundamentals of Nursing course with clinical in an accredited nursing program and maintain active enrollment in nursing school required.
Field of Study: Registered Nursing License/Certification Requirements AHA Basic Life Support certification.
Completed at least one fundamental nursing course with clinical in an accredited nursing program and maintain active enrollment in nursing school.
Special Requirements Communication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers required.
