Clinical Director Trauma Med Surg

At 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 to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program including health dental vision life disability and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Kelemen North 7 is a 23-bed medical surgical/telemetry unit specializing in the care of traumatically injured patients. Patients with injuries that are stable but require ongoing close monitoring are admitted to this unit directly from the ED or the Ross Trauma Admitting Area. Patients are also admitted to the unit as they are downgraded from the Trauma/Surgical ICU or the Trauma Step-Down Unit. 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. The unit is staffed with registered nurses critical care technicians trauma surgery nurse practitioners and resident physicians. 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.

• 3- 5 years of clinical nursing experience with demonstrated leadership abilities. 6-10 years preferred.
• Requires strong planning skills and a solid understanding of Patient and Family Centered Care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

• Graduate from an NLN accredited school of nursing.
• BSN required.
• MSN preferred

Current licensure as a RN in the state of New Jersey

Certification within specialty area (CCRN CMSRN CNOR CEN PCCN CNML NE-BC)