Adult Cardiovascular Unit

The Adult Cardiovascular Unit provides specialized care to adult patients requiring cardiovascular surgery and cardiac catheterization.

Patient Population

• Adult Patients
• CABG, Valve Repair/Replacement
• Thoracic Aneurysm Repair/Aortic Dissection
• Congenital Heart Defect Repair

Number of Beds

• 22
   

Nurse/Patient Ratio

• 7a 1:3.5 - 1:4
• 7p 1:4
   

Rotation/Shifts

• 12 hour shifts 7a-7p and 7p-7a
• Master schedule with 4 week rotation
   

Skill Mix

• Registered Nurse - 70%
• Patient Care Technician - 30%
   

Nursing Unit Orientation

• 8-10 weeks