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
The Graduate Nurse (GN) 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 and who supervises and provides care to these patients utilizing the nursing process including the therapeutic use of self.
The GN holds a temporary emergency RN license and shall be eligible to work only under supervision in an acute care facility licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health. Such supervision may be in the form of a preceptor relationship.
- Follows established policies and procedures.
- Communicates openly with internal customers and supervisors.
- Provides excellent customer service interfacing well with all levels of staff, management
- and physicians.
- Applies Cooper core values. Other duties as required.
The following tasks will not be performed by the GN:
- Procedures not signed off by the RN preceptor or Clinical Educator that require competency.
- Direct or supervise other healthcare staff.
- Make assignments for other staff.
Experience Required
The Graduate Nurse will have successfully completed his/her nursing school.
Previous inpatient experience as a Nurse Associate/Patient Care Technician preferred.
Education Requirements
- Graduate of NLN accredited School of Nursing.
License/Certification Requirements
- Current NJ-BLS Certification (Basic Life Support).
Salary Min ($)
USD $17.50
Salary Max ($)
USD $27.00
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