Critical Care

Recognized as a top 100 Cardiovascular Institution by Solucient, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center offers high-level, evidenced-based practice provided by dedicated Cardiologists, Registered Nurses and a multidisciplinary team. Our nurse to patient ratios are excellent and our comprehensive orientation program, which includes Gateway to Critical Care for novice RN staff, provides individualized attention and mentoring.

Our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) provides care to a diverse patient population including cardiothoracic surgical patients, medical/general surgical patients, ENT and orthopedic patients. Developing a diverse skill set, our nurses learn to care for post operative CT care and ventricular assist device patients, receive IABP and CRRT training, and maintain involvement in research protocols. Critical Care for novice RN staff, provides individualized attention and mentoring. With the opportunity to focus on a patient's needs, our nurse to patient ratio is 1 to 1 or 1 to 2. Our culture allows clinical staff to work closely together, sharing knowledge and skills. However, through technology, all patients are additionally monitored by VISICU.

Within our Coronary Care Unit (CCU), we provide care to patients with Acute Myocardial Infarctions, Post Cardiac Interventions, Cardiogenic Shock, and Heart Failure. Specializing in high acuity patient populations, the PPMC CCU is sought after and viewed by many referring physicians as their tertiary care unit of choice in the Philadelphia area. This state of the art facility provides patients with cutting edge technology and multiple treatment options with technology that includes Intra Aortic Balloon Pumps, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, Drug Eluding Stents, Hypothermia management for post Cardiac Arrest Victims, Intensive Intravenous Insulin Therapy, as well as other innovative treatments.

The Thoracic Intermediate Care Unit (TICU)/Heart Failure Unit provides care to thoracic surgical patients, heart failure patients and pulmonary hypertension patients. Nurses receive a comprehensive orientation that includes observation in the operating room, a critical care course, chest tube management, airway management, swan ganz catheter monitoring, assisting with bedside bronchoscopy as well as other related procedures and research protocols. The Heart Failure Unit has long been associated with advances in the field of heart failure and pulmonary hypertension management.

Perioperative Services

The expertise and integrity of our nursing staff combine with state-of-the-art technology to create an exciting operating room (OR) environment. The primary services performed are general surgery, cardiac, orthopedic and ophthalmologic procedures. Subspecialities include, but are not limited to, minimally-invasive procedures, otorhinolaryngology, pain management and podiatry.

Our OR is one of a few in the region that utilizes the Automated Endoscopic System for Optimal Positioning (AESOP) during cardiac surgery. Penn Presbyterian Medical Center is also one of only a handful of facilities across the country offering the robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery. This minimally invasive, high-tech treatment offers a number of advantages, such as filtering even minute tremors of the human hand so to provide steadiness. We continue to grow the robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery services

As patients transition into our Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, our nurses collaborate with the anesthesia, surgical and medical staff to provide an excellent atmosphere to learn and practice. Patients who pass through our Short-Term Procedure pre and post-op bays will encounter an environment in which they and their families are encouraged to be involved in the care.

Emergency Department

Our Level II Emergency Department continues to expand. Offering a fast-track program supported by Nurse Practitioners, we evaluate medical and surgical needs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Orientation within this department is comprehensive and supported by Advanced Practice Nurses.

Cardiology

World-renowned for our expertise in cardiology, our clinical staff works closely together and shares their knowledge and skills during Grand Rounds. Within our busy, fast-paced Telemetry Units, nurses gain valuable experience while being exposed to innovative treatments for cardiac patients. Nurses also work within our Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Labs where their assessments and interventions are vital to patient outcomes.

Medical/Surgical

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center offers one of only a few programs in the country designed specifically for acutely ill patients over the age of 65 - Acute Care of Elders (ACE) Unit. Here nurses find a unique team approach to multidisciplinary care and ongoing gerontologic education. On our Medical Unit, the staff cares for a variety of diagnoses including GI, renal, oncology, and respiratory disorders.

Our dynamic, multispecialty surgical units offer a wide range of experiences. With a major emphasis on the full range of orthopedic surgeries, you will have the opportunity to develop a clinical focus for your practice. In addition, nurses will experience cutting edge minimally invasive surgeries, both in GI and urology, with our robotic prostatectomies being unique to our area.

Skilled Nursing

Our Skilled Nursing Facility enjoys a high percentage of positive patient outcomes and gives nurses an excellent opportunity to care for medically-stable patients.

Behavioral Health

Providing acute psychiatric, detoxification, and rehabilitation care for adult patients, our Psychiatric Department allows nurses to utilize a variety of treatment modalities within a structured team environment. Our units include Inpatient Detoxification and Rehabilitation, Inpatient Adult Short-term Psychiatric and Rehabilitation.