General Surgery Unit

The General Surgery Unit cares for adults undergoing complex surgery, including Whipple’s, liver resections, colon resections, roux-en-y, mastectomies, hernia repairs, appendectomies, head and neck resections and multiple laparoscopic procedures.

Patient Population

• Adult and geriatric patients undergoing gastrointestinal and oncology surgery

Number of Beds

• 34

Nurse/Patient Ratio

• 1:4-5

Rotation/Shifts

12 hour shifts, 7a-7p and 7p-7a

Skill Mix

• Registered Nurse - 74%
• Patient Care Technician – 26%

Nursing Unit Orientation

• 6 weeks with preceptor