OR NURSE COORDINATOR II (NON-MANAGEMENT) PRN

apartment Cooper University Health Care location_onMoorestown, NJ, US

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.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

The Registered RN is a professional care-giver who, as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team, assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and who supervises and provides care to these patients utilizing the nursing process including the therapeutic use of self.

Follows established policies and procedures.
Communicates openly with internal customers and supervisors; Excellent customer service, interpersonal and clinical skills are required.
Provides excellent customer service interfacing well with all levels of staff, management and physicians.
Applies Cooper core values.
Participates in cross training in other specialty areas.
Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement projects.
Other duties as required.

Experience Required

1 year of OR RN experience required; 1 year of specialty experience preferred.

Education Requirements

BSN preferred; Graduate of NLN accredited School of Nursing

License/Certification Requirements

Current NJ-RN License (Registered Nurse)
Current NJ-BLS Certification (Basic Life Support)
CNOR Preferred

Special Requirements

4 10-hour shifts in a 6-week period
The OR Nurse Coordinator requires critical thinking to consider factors related to patient safety, effectiveness, and cost in delivering care.
Effective resource utilization by the Nurse Coordinator requires coordination with the Clinical Director to plan or change course of action for improved continuity of care and outcomes.
Requires expanded problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making at a supervisory level, including excellent communication skills and the ability to delegate effectively and supervise the work of other team members.

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