General Medicine Unit

The General Medicine Unit provides care to adult patients with a variety of general medical needs.

Patient Population

• Congestive Heart Failure
• Diabetes
• Pneumonia
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• Sickle Cell Anemia
• Nutritional Disorders
• Skin Integrity Disorders

Number of Beds

• 38

Nurse/Patient Ratio

• 7a 1:4-6
• 7p 1:4-6

Rotation/Shifts

• 12 hour shifts 7a-7p and 7p-7a
• Modified Self Scheduling
• Work every 3rd or 4th weekend

Skill Mix

• Registered Nurse - 65%
• Patient Care Technician - 35%

Nursing Unit Orientation

• 6-8 weeks with designated preceptor