Job Title
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. Supports the activities of daily living to include bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting / hygiene, and assisting with mobility and transport. Demonstrate standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice. Performs technical duties as directed by RN, such as phlebotomy, vital signs, point of care testing, EKGs, Foley catheter care specific to population served and documents appropriately. Identifies and communicates changes in patient's status to RN and responds appropriately. Demonstrate standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patients' practice. Reinforces education of patient and family / responsible party regarding individual care needs and safety issues. Participates in Cooper patient satisfaction initiatives and goals. Participates in the performance improvement activities. Assists in the orientation of new hires. Completes annual unit-specific competencies by specified due date. Attend Staff Meetings when available for documents review of staff meeting minutes. Assists in admission, transfers and discharges of patients to and from the unit.
Experience Required
0-2 years preferred.
Education Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required.
License / Certification Requirements
AHA Basic Life Support certification required. At least one of the below qualifications / certifications must be met for hire.
Special Requirements
Shift Requirements :
FT- 36 hour a week : 7PM-7AM
Salary Min ($)
USD $17.50
Salary Max ($)
USD $27.00
Critical Care Float • Merchantville, NJ, US