Staff RN

About Us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals - its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children's Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with Advanced Recovery Systems.Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America's Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

The Registered Nurse is a professional caregiver who, as a member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients during an assigned timeframe. The RN provides and coordinates patient care utilizing the nursing process and the therapeutic use of self. Adheres to established policies and procedures, communicates effectively with internal customers and supervisors, and delivers exceptional customer service while collaborating with staff, management, and physicians at all levels. Demonstrates and upholds Cooper''s core values. Performs other duties as assigned.

Mandatory Duties: Completion of 100% of these responsibilities is required before performance appraisal can be completed; Attends or completes all mandatory nursing and hospital In-services and records in a personal education record; Attends staff meetings when available or documents review of staff meeting minutes if not in attendance; Complies with hospital policies relating to time cards, name badges, and employee health; Complies with hospital policies relating to time cards, name badges, and employee health; Adheres to unit specific dress code; Maintains any certifications required by the assigned Unit.Essential Skills Required For Safe Practice:Performs initial and ongoing assessment of patient''s status. Prioritizes patient care needs and problems; Recognizes signs and symptoms of impending or sudden life-threatening emergency and takes immediate and appropriate action; Administers medications, I.V. fluids and blood products safety & in accordance with established policies; Demonstrates knowledge of current policies, procedures, and standards of care; Demonstrates ability to make sound clinical judgments & assumes accountability for actions taken; Ensures that documentation standards are met; Safeguards confidentiality of patient information; Communicates accurate information regarding patient needs.Assessment:Assesses discharge planning needs; Interprets and incorporates diagnostic data into assessments; Serves as a resource to validate assessments made by other members of the health care team.

Responsible for overall direction, utilization, supervision, and instruction of professional and supportive personnel.

Primary duties are policy making, planning, staffing, directing or controlling the activities and operations.

Assists with the development, implementation and monitoring of all programs, policies and procedures, maintaining adequate qualified and competent personnel, adequate supplies and equipment to ensure a high degree of quality patient care and service.

Planning:

Utilizes input from assessment, patient/family to develop an individualized plan of care that reflects realistic and measurable goals; Develops an individualized teaching/discharge plan based on assessment; Revises the plan of care to reflect changing needs and potential problems; Collaborates with other health team members in planning care.

Implementation/Intervention:

Executes the plan of care; Implements teaching and discharges planning; Demonstrates organizational skills in planning and implementing patient care; Coordinates patient care with other health team members; Practices in a cost-effective manner.

Evaluation:

Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions in accomplishing goals of treatment; Evaluates the plan of care and revises as needed; Collaborates with other health team members in Evaluating the plan of care.

Communication:

Communicates ideas, needs or problems to appropriate personnel; Established open lines of communication and strives to develop cooperative and effective interpersonal relationships with other members of the healthcare team; Participates in the identification and constructive resolution of problems.

Leadership and Professional Growth:

Makes shift assignments and distributes workload equitably when assuming charge role; Delegates appropriate responsibilities and follows up to ensure completion of care provided by others; Shares expertise with peers and students; Contributes to the development and attainment of unit, divisional and department of nursing goals; Participates in plans for quality improvement; Demonstrates flexibility and commitment in meeting the needs of the unit.

Performs all related duties or special projects as assigned/required:

The above are guidelines for the position but are not necessarily a delineation of all of the actions/duties necessary for the job.

Experience Required

0-2 Years Required

Education Requirements

Associate degree Required

Salary Min ($)

USD $37.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $61.00