Children's Hospital - Pediatric Intermediate Care

Children's Hospital

 

The Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit (PIMCU) is a state of the art, multidisciplinary unit that provides care for infants, children and adolescents who require continuous monitoring for critical illnesses or injuries. Our team possesses the knowledge, skill and judgment to provide timely assessment and treatment ensuring the best possible outcomes from critical illness and injury. We provide our services in a family-centered atmosphere, encouraging family to be an integral part of the child’s care.

“The nursing staff in the PIMCU are compassionate, dedicated, skilled, and collaborative.  They provide expert care for patients and their families.  When given a problem, the staff works together to improve patient outcomes.  They do what’s right for the patient, giving even our tiniest patients a “voice”.  It is my privilege to work with such an amazing and talented group of staff.”  - Amy, Nurse Manager
 

“Every day is different in the PIMCU. I enjoy working here because I learn something new every day. We have a great group of nurses that support each other and work together as a team. The physicians and management respect our knowledge and expertise so we may provide the care our population and families deserve.” - Linda, RN

We care for a wide variety of patients ranging from newborns to 18 years of age offering a wide breadth of services that are unmatched in the region:

  • Trauma (Level I trauma center for pediatrics)
  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Congenital Abnormalities
  • Asthma/Allergy/Immunology
  • Hematology/Oncology
  • Research
  • Nitric Oxide Therapy

 

16 monitored beds

Staffing decisions are based on patient acuity. Typically it will be 1:2-3.

Self-scheduling is available with a variety of shifts. Nurses work with the scheduling committee, Clinical Head Nurse and Nurse Manager to develop schedules that meet personal and professional needs.

We offer a personalized orientation with a dedicated preceptor. A pediatric critical care course is offered providing training for mechanical ventilators, intra-aortic balloon pumps, intracranial pressure monitors, trauma and much more.

BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC

Ongoing in-services and annual competencies provide continuing education opportunities.

Certification in area of specialty is strongly encouraged and financially rewarded

Candidates with pediatric or intensive care background preferred.

To speak with a Nurse Recruiter, please call (717) 531-5141 or email us at nurserecruitment@hmc.psu.edu.  We welcome the opportunity to personally discuss employment opportunities.