Clinical Operations Director

About Us

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 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

The COD is a Registered Nurse who coordinates the delivery of Patient Care Services to patients during day, evening and night hours including weekend and holiday shifts. The COD for Patient Care Services is an integral member of the leadership team who assumes administrative responsibility for the Division of patient Care Services and on-site responsibility for the hospital.

The COD is accountable for ensuring appropriate PCS staffing through the management of staff resources, and who has the responsibility for the ultimate decision in the immediate management of any given situation. The COD is accountable for ensuring that safe, efficient, and quality patient care is provided. The COD ensures the delivery of customer service through the coordination of admissions, transfers, and the timely throughput of patients within the institution by appropriate and immediate assignment of beds.

Experience Required

A minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in an acute care setting; prior experience in a leadership role is preferred.

Must demonstrate effective management and leadership skills.

Education Requirements

Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing.

BSN degree required.

Active CODs as of March 2012 must have (or be working toward) BSN

License/Certification Requirements

Current NJ-RN License (Registered Nurse); Current American Heart Association BLS Certification (Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers); certain specialties may require advanced certification (i.e. ACLS, NALS, PALS)

Special Requirements

Hours: 7pm -7am, Weekend/holidays with rotation