ASSOCIATE CLINICAL DIRECTOR - TRAUMA SURGICAL ICU
Camden, New Jersey
Overview
Our ASSOCIATE CLINICAL DIRECTOR - TRAUMA SURGICAL ICU 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 ASSOCIATE CLINICAL DIRECTOR - TRAUMA SURGICAL ICU 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
ASSOCIATE CLINICAL DIRECTOR - TRAUMA SURGICAL ICU
Camden, NJJob ID 24059Job Type Full TimeShift EveningSpecialty Leadership & Non-Direct Patient CareAt 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, comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.
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Short Description
Assumes responsibility and accountability for the direction, implementation and evaluation of patient care services within the assigned unit at the direction of the Clinical Director and in his/her absence.
This role is broad in scope and requires the ability to work independently and apply a high degree of judgment.
Assigns work load and assumes responsibility for the operational functioning of the department.
Ensures the delivery of patient care through the coordination of customer services and the leadership and management of the nursing unit at the direction of the Clinical Director.
Assists the Clinical Director in coordinating interdepartmental and ancillary activities to ensure quality, cost-effective patient care.
Assists the Clinical Manager in directing the preparation and maintenance of patient’s clinical record, including nursing and medical treatments and related services provided by the Registered Nurse.
Assists the Clinical Director in leading the patient care team to meet the needs of the customers and to achieve departmental objectives.
Assists the Clinical Director in ensuring that the staff participates in educational activities and the evaluation process to enhance their personal growth and development
Acting as a liaison between nursing and medical staff, serving as a problem-solver and mediator for positive change; develops and maintains effective intra and interdepartmental relationships.
Overview
The Trauma/Surgical ICU (TSICU) is a 28-bed critical care unit specializing in the care of traumatically injured patients or those patients undergoing complex surgeries requiring close monitoring and care. Patients are admitted directly from the ED, the Ross Trauma Admitting Area, or the operating room. Patients usually cared for in this area include those with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, rib fractures and lung injuries, as well as diverse orthopedic injuries requiring frequent monitoring and care. Many patients cared for the in the TSICU are poly-trauma, with injuries involving more than one body system. Common surgical patients include those undergoing Whipple procedures, esophagectomies, gastrostomies, and abdominal aortic aneurysms. The unit is staffed with registered nurses, critical care technicians, trauma surgery nurse practitioners, resident physicians and attending trauma surgeons. Staff also work closely with respiratory therapy and specialized surgical groups such as orthopedics and neurosurgery. Nurses and critical care technicians working in this area receive education specific to the care of the trauma patient.
Experience Required
A minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience, with 1 year of demonstrated leadership abilities.
Requires strong planning skills and a solid understanding of Patient and Family Centered Care.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
Education Requirements
Graduate of NLN-accredited School of Nursing
License/Certification Requirements
Current New Jersey license as a Registered Nurse, BLS certification.
National certification within area of specialty required for critical care, operating room, endoscopy and trauma.
Certain specialties may require advanced certification (i.e. ACLS, NRP, PALS).
Special Requirements
Scheduled Days/ Hours: 4 x 10-hour shifts; weekend coverage as needed
2:00 pm - 1:00 am (Flexible hours)