PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Opportunity:

RN - IMC

Job Details:

• Work in an Intermediate Care unit as part of the Float Pool
• ICU RN experience required
• Patient population includes Med/Surg, PCU, and ICU patients
• Expected nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2, never exceeding 3:1 on any unit
• Float between IMCU and step-down units only; IMCU nurses do not float to Med/Surg units
• Manage complex withdrawal syndromes including Opioid Use Disorder requiring Precedex or continuous drips and alcohol withdrawal requiring the MINDS protocol
• Care for hypertensive urgency patients depending on stability; hypertensive emergencies with end-organ threat are excluded
• Manage DKA patients requiring insulin infusion and frequent glucose checks (every 30-60 minutes); excludes patients with altered mental status
• General exclusions include patients requiring positive pressure ventilation (BiPAP or ventilator), dialysis, arterial lines, or continuous Bair Hugger therapy
• Assess, implement, and evaluate patient care plans under the direction of a licensed physician
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to individualize patient care
• Direct nursing support staff in accordance with standards of nursing practice and departmental policies
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required with at least 2 years in area of clinical specialty
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Pennsylvania RN license or MSL Compact license required
• Required certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS); additional certifications per order check