Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Nursery

The Registered RN is a professional care-giver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. Supervises and provides care to these patients utilizing the nursing process including the therapeutic use of self. Follows established policies and procedures while communicating openly with internal customers and supervisors.

Cooper University’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is a 35-bed level 3 nursery set up in smaller pods holding up to 4 infants, except the Transitional nursery which holds up to 12 infants preparing for discharge. Staff care for infants as young as 23 weeks gestation requiring surgical interventions and respiratory support from nasal cannula up to high frequency ventilation and nitric oxide. A Neonatal transport team retrieves infants needing higher level care from South Jersey hospitals.

The NICU team consists of all Registered RNs, attending physicians, fellows, Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, and Residents. A robust ancillary team includes dedicated Respiratory Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Speech Therapists addressing feeding issues. Unit secretaries and Child Life Personnel also support the unit.

Cooper University Health Care provides extraordinary health care through clinical innovations and access to up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Employees receive competitive rates, comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. Attractive working conditions offer opportunities for career growth through professional development.