Nurse - Intermediate Care Unit
2 weeks ago
Position Overview
The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is an 18-bed transitional unit from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) focusing on trauma, urgent dialysis, cardiac care, stroke management, and ventilator support. The patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:3 to 1:4.
At Highmark Health, our employees collaborate effectively and prioritize patient care in every aspect of their work. As part of a 9-hospital system, we are dedicated to reshaping the healthcare landscape by delivering exceptional services to our patients, customers, and communities. We are committed to inclusivity, valuing diverse perspectives, and providing excellent growth and educational opportunities for our staff.
Our facility is a 315-bed, Level II trauma center that offers a wide range of services typically found in urban hospitals, including trauma care, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, interventional cardiology, obstetrics, and psychiatry, while fostering strong relationships within the community.
Key Responsibilities:
- The Registered Nurse evaluates patient needs and develops, implements, and assesses nursing care for individuals or families under their supervision.
- Provides leadership within a professional healthcare environment.
- Collaborates with team members to enhance team performance through mentorship and support.
- Assigns tasks based on patient needs and the skill levels of RNs, LPNs, or support staff, including managing staff schedules.
- Ensures a safe environment by considering patient conditions, the complexity of interventions, and the predictability of outcomes.
- Offers constructive feedback to peers regarding clinical practices and performance.
- Shares expertise and skills with colleagues to foster a culture of learning.
- Embraces accountability for mistakes, encouraging a culture where calculated risks are supported.
- Engages in interdisciplinary teams to assess clinical care and health services.
- Advocates for patient safety initiatives, such as the National Patient Safety Goals.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives specific to the department.
- Supervises and evaluates the scope of practice for assigned LPNs as appropriate.
- Utilizes the nursing process to create individualized care plans in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
- Develops culturally and age-appropriate expected outcomes in collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Analyzes patient health status and identifies care needs based on established norms.
- Monitors changes in patient conditions and communicates effectively with physicians and supervisors.
- Accepts assignments in various areas beyond the primary unit as needed.
- Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing professional development and education.
- Participates in professional organizations to promote the advancement of nursing.
- Engages in peer review and seeks feedback to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
- Adheres to attendance policies as outlined by the hospital.
- Continuously assesses patient and family satisfaction.
- Promotes effective communication that centers on patients and their families.
- Addresses and attempts to resolve patient and family concerns.
- Employs effective time management skills to fulfill responsibilities within the designated work shift.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
- Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
- Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
- Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
- Current State of PA RN licensure or multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
- CPR certification
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in a relevant specialty area
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