Licensed Practical Nurse

About Us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with Advanced Recovery Systems.Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

Prepares patients for providers, assisting with exams, assisting provider with suture preparation, carrying out orders, (i.e.; various supplies/tests/ X-Rays/dispensing of medications.) Provides health assessments, preps for physicals, completes calibration of equipment, and performs various testing to include,(Pod’s, Respiratory approvals, Spirometry, Audiograms, EKG's, Drug Testing, Timms testing, Breath and Saliva Alcohols, Venipuncture etc. Reviews physical/tests results with provider and handles phone calls (i.e.; case management, testing/physical results).

Implement, and evaluate individualized care plans for each patient under the direction of the Nurse Practitioner and attending physicians.

Educate patients on appropriate self-management behaviors and skills for disease management. 

Maximize patient health outcomes and the patient experience by supporting a coordinated plan of care during and between clinic visits.

Coordinate various pre-visit and post-visit planning and scheduling to form relationships that keep patients engaged in consistent care. 

Assist in organizing and conducting group visits.

Assist in optimizing training materials, patient communications, and other documents for program managers.

Participate in team case conferences to address progress and barriers in patient care.

Maintain licensure.

Other duties and responsibilities as directed.

Experience Required

1‐3 years experience providing clinical servicesin an outpatient setting preferred but will consider new graduate.

Education Requirements

Degree from Nursing Program LPN.

License/Certification Requirements

Current NJ-LPN.BLS required. 

Special Requirements

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; strong oral/written communication skills is a must;Demonstrates ability to work well with people of various backgrounds, ethnicities, and life experiences;Ability to work collaboratively in a team and manage multiple priorities, utilize effective time management skills, and exercise sound administrative and clinical judgment;Demonstrates ability to act independently;Ability to work in multiple computer systems.

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