Unit Description:
- 35 patient beds
- Cardiothoracic surgical patients, cardiopulmonary and cardiac patients. Patients with coronary artery bypass, valve or thoracic surgery, both pre- and post-operative. Acute respiratory failure, COPD, pneumonia, chest pain, post-cardiac catheterization
Contact the Unit Manager:
Sue Scego, Head Nurse
Rhonda Cira, Associate Head Nurse
Kevin Kaminski, Associate Head Nurse
Toni Edwards, Unit Specific Educator
Educational Opportunities:
EKG and critical care training are provided twice a year, if needed. A critical care internship program is offered for new graduate nurses who wish to start on a step-down area. BLS and ACLS certification are offered through St. Luke's. PCCN reimbursement is offered for certification. Ongoing educational opportunities are provided through St. Luke's Department of Education.
Staffing Schedules:
- Full-time
- Part-time
- PRN
- 4-, 8- and 12-hour shifts
- Days, evenings and nights, rotating
- Weekend requirement every third shift
- Self-scheduling available
Staff Mix:
- RN
- Patient Care Technicians
- Unit Secretaries
What makes us special?
We have a tremendous staff that ranges from new graduates to highly seasoned nurses on all shifts. We have a great team of people who care about their patients and work well together. We are highly supported by our physicians, which makes our job much easier.
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