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NURSE EXTERN - LABOR AND DELIVERY
About us

AtCooper 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.

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Short Description

The purpose of this role is to give current nursing students (traditionally between junior and senior semesters) the opportunity for real world acute care hospital experience focusing on patient care, service and excellence and assisting the Registered Nurse with high quality outcomes.

Administers Nursing care under the direction of the Professional Registered NurseAcclimates to the Acute Care Nursing settingParticipates in nursing activities previously learned/demonstrated as part of the nursing school curriculumLearn the role of professional nursing and the collaboration and integration of technology and the interprofessional team
Overview

The Labor and Delivery unit has 6 labor rooms, 1 treatment room, and 2 high risk maternal advanced care beds. There are also 2 designated operating rooms and 2 PACU bays. The unit specializes in labor and delivery of uncomplicated and high-risk pregnancies. The Obstetrical Triage unit consists of 7 triage bays as well as 2 non-stress test chairs. Any patient 16 weeks pregnant or greater to 6 weeks post-partum is seen in OB Triage. Patients are seen for various complaints as well as for iron/blood infusions, and Rhogam injections.


Education Requirements

Undergraduate Students pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (must be entering their Senior year) and completed one full clinical rotation in acute care settingMinimum cumulative GPA 3.0
License/Certification Requirements

American Heart Association BLS
Special Requirements

One Letter of Recommendation (Faculty or Professional) required; two preferredAbility to work 36 hours per week with no planned time-off
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