Surgical Services Associate Clinical Director - Breast/Plastics/Oral Maxillofacial/Ophthalmology

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.

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Assists the Clinical Director in leading the patient care team to meet the needs of the customers and to oversee clinical operations to achieve departmental objectives. Assumes responsibility and accountability for the direction, implementation and evaluation of patient care services within the Perioperative Setting at the direction of the Clinical Director and in their absence.

• 2 years of Breast/Plastics/Oral Maxillofacial/Ophthalmology preferred.
• Communication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency of the NDNQI database for nursing sensitive indicators and others as required.
• Strong level of confidentiality due to the sensitivity of materials and information handled required.
• Computer literacy required.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills required.
• Good organizational skills to handle multiple priorities while remaining professional and calm required.
• Ability to work with many diverse people required.
• Effective telephone skills required.
• Written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills required.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in the realization of performance objectives and previous experience in performance-based evaluations required.

• High School/GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Associate’s degree special consideration.

• Current licensure as a RN in the state of New Jersey required.
• Valid Driver’s license required.

• Minimum 2 years experiences in a Perioperative support services role with relevant experience and knowledge of OR equipment.