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.
OverviewPavilion-6, an Intermediate surgical and medical surgical unit with 30 single rooms, is deeply committed to providing exceptional patient care. Our surgical services include surgical oncology, urology, bariatrics, and thoracic and colorectal surgery. Our leadership structure, comprised of a clinical director, an assistant clinical director, clinical nurse managers, and a clinical educator, is dedicated to supporting our staff and patient safety.Pavilion-6 is supported by our unit secretaries, critical care technicians and registered nurses seven days a week. We work towards having all of our nurses’ cross-trained in surgical intermediate within the first year at Cooper.Pavilion-6 fosters a close relationship with our providers, as our APN’s and Surgical Residents are easily accessible for support, questions, and directions with patient care. They have offices right here on the unit, along with our leadership team and our transitional care team.Experience Required0-2 years’ experience required.Education RequirementsHigh School/GED required.License/Certification Requirements
AHA Basic Life Support certification required.
Successful completion of an unlicensed health care provider/ technician program required.
Completed at least one fundamental nursing course in an accredited Nursing Program required.
1 year or more patient care experience in a similar role required.
Special Requirements
At least one of the above qualifications/certifications must be met for hire.
Communication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers required.
Successful phlebotomy/EKG competency must be completed during orientation required.
