REGISTERED NURSE - WOUND CARE CENTER

About us

Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; three urgent care facilities; nearly 30 primary care and specialty care offices in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper, Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy services. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, on-site Early Education Center (employee discount), attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional is accredited by and received the Gold Seal of approval from The Joint Commission.

Short Description

Registered Nurses in the Center for Wound Healing provide coordinated wound care under the direction of Physicians and Podiatrists through approved evidence-based protocols. Modalities include advanced techniques including wound debridement, special dressing, application of skin substitutes, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

• Assisting the provider in assessing, staging, and treating wounds.
• Maintaining documentation in the medical record.
• Supervision and support of hyperbaric oxygen treatments
• Assisting with scheduling patient appointments
• Assisting front desk staff with maintenance and ordering of supplies
• Collecting data for performance improvement initiatives.

Education Requirements

Graduate of NLN accredited School of Nursing.

License / Certification Requirements

Current NJ-RN License (Registered Nurse).

Current American Heart Association, (AHA) BLS CPR (Basic Life Support) Certification required.

Certification in Wound Care preferred

Special Requirements

Must be able to successfully complete Hyperbaric Oxygen 40 hours course