Unit Overview:

4 PCU is a 48 bed Progressive Care Unit. Very fast paced and great opportunity for new graduates or experienced nurses. The critical care skills learned on our floor assist in great building blocks for a solid nursing foundation. 

 

We give extraordinary care for patients with the following health needs but not limited to:  

o    Telemetry/Cardiac needs, various Cardiac Drip administration  

o    Telemetry Observation 

o    Pre and post Heart Catheterization procedures 

o    Trauma Care with fractured ribs  

o    Orthopedic surgical services pre and post op 

o    Chest tube care 

o    High Flow Oxygen Bipap and Avaps  

o    CIWA protocol (ETOH precautions) 

o    Seizures 

o    NIHSS Stroke Certified care 

o    Multiple surgical drains such as the Jackson Pratt pleur-X, pig-tail and Accordion drain systems) 

o    Renal Failure 

o    Congestive Heart Failure 

o    COPD/Asthma 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

 BSN preferred. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing. Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital Department: 4th Floor Progressive Care -WH Shift: Night Job Union Code: Not Applicable