Nephrology Unit

The Nephrology Unit provides care to patients with chronic, acute, end-stage renal disease, and general medicine related diagnoses.

Patient Population

• Chronic, acute and end-state renal disease and general medicine

Number of Beds

• 23

Nurse/Patient Ratio

• A.M. Shift - 1:4
• P.M. Shift - 1:5

Rotation/Shifts

• 12 hour shifts 7a-7p and 7p-7a

Skill Mix

• Registered Nurse - 66%
• Patient Care Technician - 34%

Nursing Unit Orientation

• New graduate - 8 weeks
• Experienced RN’s - 6-8 weeks