ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER PRN - TRAUMA
Camden, New Jersey
Overview
Our ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER PRN - TRAUMA are clinical innovators who utilize the scientific process and national standards as a framework for providing extraordinary care while functioning within scope of practice and as part of a collaborative team with physicians and other team members. They serve as clinicians, health care researchers, professional educators, interdisciplinary consultants, and patient advocates.
Success Profile
We’ve identified several ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER PRN - TRAUMA personality traits that best fit within our organizational infrastructure, company culture, and shared values. Are you a match?
- Collaborative
- Communicator
- Compassionate
- Results-Driven
- Strategic
- Clinical Excellence
Culture
At Cooper University Health Care, we’ve built an environment where everyone is passionate about learning, healing, and service. Making this mission a reality means cultivating supportive, inspiration-focused conversations between our team members at every level. We’re proud of the purpose-driven culture our team shares, and the outcomes it produces for our patients.
Cooper Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are valued members of our medical staff and work collaboratively with our health care teams across the organization. Our APPs work at top of license, providing high quality, compassionate care to patients in primary, acute, and specialty care settings.
- Eileen F. Campbell MSN, APN
Chief Advanced Practice Provider
Employee Voices
Benefits
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403(b)
As a way to jumpstart your retirement savings, Cooper University Health Care will have 3% of your compensation automatically deducted from your pay each payroll period and contributed to your account under the plan with Fidelity Investments.
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Medical/Dental
Cooper offers multiple health plans through Independence Administrators (IA) which give you expanded access through the national Blue Card PPO program. Cooper offers dental benefits through Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier and Sun Life DMO.
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Tuition Reimbursement
Cooper University Health Care believes that ongoing education is important, both personally and professionally. If you are a benefit eligible, full-time, or part-time team member authorized to work at least 20 hours per week, you are eligible for Tuition Assistance.
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Educational Stipend
Cooper offers an annual educational stipend based on your employment status. These funds can be used for educational conferences, trainings, subscriptions, etc. In addition, Cooper covers the renewal cost of licenses and certifications that are required for your position. As a nationally recognized academic health system, Cooper offers many learning opportunities including free CE/CME events. There are many opportunities to continue your professional growth as a team member at Cooper!
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Peer Connection Support Group
Our APP Peer Support & Connection team is here to provide nonjudgmental, confidential support to APPs who are experiencing distress or simply looking for connection with other team members.
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Professional Development
There are many opportunities to get involved in precepting, mentorship, research, Interprofessional education, grand rounds and presentations.
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AP Council
Our AP Council promotes opportunities that enhance our APP’s professional growth & development from novice to expert. All are encouraged to get involved in our Engagement, Professional Development and Orientation/Transition Committees for fun, learning and networking opportunities!
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APP Symposium Committee
Cooper APPs host an annual APP Symposium, an in person educational event. This is a great way to continue your education, sharpen our presentation skills and network with colleagues.
Responsibilities
ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER PRN - TRAUMA
Camden, NJJob ID 6673Job Type Per DiemShift NightSpecialty Physician AssistantAt Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.
Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.
Short Description
Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Trauma
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Assessment & Management: Perform comprehensive assessments of critically injured trauma patients, develop and implement treatment plans, monitor progress, and adjust care as needed in collaboration with attending physicians.
- Critical Care Procedures: Perform bedside procedures such as arterial line insertion, central line insertion, intubation, chest tube placement, suturing, and wound care management.
- Coordination of Care: Work closely with trauma surgeons, critical care intensivists, surgery and emergency medicine residents, and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care for critically injured patients.
- Patient Monitoring: Continuously evaluate patient condition, monitor vital signs, and interpret lab results, diagnostic imaging, and other data to guide treatment decisions, including ventilator management, ICP interpretation, IV sedation management, chest tube management and drain management.
- Family Communication: Provide education and emotional support to patients' families, ensuring they are well-informed about the patient's condition, treatment options, and prognosis.
- Clinical Documentation: Maintain detailed and accurate electronic medical records (EMRs) of patient care, including assessments, treatments, interventions, and outcomes.
- Leadership & Education: Serve as a clinical leader through nursing staff education and contribute to the training of students and residents as needed.
- Continuous Improvement: Participate in trauma and critical care quality improvement initiatives and continuing education to stay current with best practices in trauma care.
Skills: Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities. Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Work Environment: Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
Experience Required
Education: MASTERS - Nursing or Physician Assistant required.
Education Requirements
Minimum 2-3 years of experience in trauma, emergency medicine, surgery or critical care settings preferred. Experience in performing advanced procedures in the ICU or trauma unit is highly desirable.
License/Certification Requirements
License (or Certification): BLS Required; License (or Certification): NJ-Advanced Practice Provider - APN and NJ-Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant required.
Special Requirements
Scheduled Days / Hours: Per Diem – As needed.