Registered Nurse (RN

Registered Nurse

This unit primarily cares for medical patients rather than surgical populations, managing a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions. Patient acuity varies and includes individuals requiring advanced monitoring, complex medication management, and specialized respiratory and renal care. The unit treats patients with conditions such as:

• Sepsis and complex infectious diseases
• Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), including hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
• Diabetes and metabolic disorders
• Gastrointestinal conditions
• Fluid and electrolyte imbalances
• Alcohol withdrawal and substance misuse
• Liver disease
• Endocarditis and other cardiac conditions
• Skin integrity issues and complex wound care
• Acute and chronic respiratory illnesses including COPD, influenza, pneumonia, and Cystic Fibrosis
• The facility is a nationally recognized Cystic Fibrosis (CF) center, and adult CF patients requiring inpatient care are admitted to the Medical Specialties Unit.

Unit Layout:

• 1 East: 36 beds
• 2/3 East: 25 beds

Candidates must be proficient in the care and management of the following:

• Telemetry monitoring
• Chest tubes
• Central line care, maintenance, and blood draws
• Tracheostomies and laryngectomies
• Lines, tubes, and drains (including post-surgical patients)

Medication & Infusion Management Continuous and intermittent drips including:

• Diltiazem
• Heparin
• Lasix
• Insulin
• Amiodarone

Specialized Care:

• Complex wound management
• Care of patients with high-acuity medical conditions
• Management of patients with respiratory compromise and chronic pulmonary disease