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
• Skin Integrity Disorders

Number of Beds

• 35

Nurse/Patient Ratio

• 7a 1:4
• 7p 1:4-5

Rotation/Shifts

• 12 hour shifts 7a-7p and 7p-7a
• Modified self scheduling
• Work every 4th weekend

Skill Mix

• Registered Nurse - 90%
• Patient Care Technician - 10%

Nursing Unit Orientation

• 6-8 weeks with previous experience
• 8-12 weeks for new graduates and non experienced RNs