Nurse Associate / Unit Secretary - Intensive Care Nursery

2d2 days ago

Cooper University Health Care

Camden, US · Part-time · $34,000 – $54,000

About this role

Cooper University Health Care’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is a 35-bed level 3 nursery with smaller pods holding up to 4 infants and a transitional nursery for 12. It cares for infants as young as 23 weeks gestation requiring surgical interventions, respiratory support including high frequency ventilation and nitric oxide. A Neonatal transport team retrieves infants needing higher level care from South Jersey hospitals.

The Nurse Associate-Unit Secretary works under RN direction, assisting with activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, and mobility. Performs technical duties such as phlebotomy, vital signs, point of care testing, EKGs, and Foley catheter care. Handles stocking, clerical/administrative tasks, and cleaning of NICU specific equipment.

The NICU team includes all Registered RNs, attending physicians, fellows, Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, Residents, dedicated Respiratory Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Speech Therapists for feeding issues. Unit secretaries and Child Life personnel support the unit. Demonstrates high standards of professional ethics while communicating with healthcare team, patients, and families.

Cooper provides competitive rates, comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement for full and part-time employees. Offers attractive working conditions and career growth through professional development. Participate in patient satisfaction initiatives, performance improvement, and orientation of new hires.

Requirements

Successful completion of an unlicensed health care provider/technician program
Completed at least one fundamental nursing course in an accredited Nursing Program
1 year or more patient care experience
0-2 years of experience preferred
Experience in stocking, clerical/administrative, cleaning of NICU specific equipment
High School Diploma or GED
Demonstrates standard precautions including care of patients in isolation
Maintains high standards of professional ethics

Responsibilities

Supports activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, mobility and transport
Performs technical duties as directed by RN such as phlebotomy, vital signs, point of care testing, EKGs, Foley catheter care
Identifies and communicates changes in patient’s status to RN and responds appropriately
Reinforces education of patient and family regarding individual care needs and safety issues
Assists in admission, transfers and discharges of patients to and from the unit
Stocks, performs clerical/administrative tasks, and cleans NICU specific equipment
Participates in patient satisfaction initiatives and performance improvement activities
Completes annual unit-specific competencies and attends staff meetings