Pediatric Cardiovascular Unit

The Pediatric Cardiovascular Unit provides specialized care to Pediatric patients and select Adults with primary illness related to the cardiovascular system.

Patient Population

• Pediatric (Primary); Adult (Special Cases)
• Cardiovascular Surgery
• Cardiac Catheterization
• Pacemaker and Internal Cardiac Defibrillator Placement
• Cardiac Biopsy
• Pre and Post Transplant Pediatric

Number of Beds

• 17
• 9 Bed Nursery

Nurse/Patient Ratio

• 1:3

Rotation/Shifts

• 12 hour shifts 7a-7p and 7p-7a
• 6 week Master schedule

Skill Mix

• Registered Nurse - 78%
• Patient Care Technician - 22%

Nursing Unit Orientation

• 8-10 weeks