Acute/IMC Solid Tumor (Weinberg 4A)

Care for adult patients with solid tumors of acute and IMC care levels.

Patient Population

• Adults with solid tumors (lung, breast, colon, head/neck, brain, melanoma, prostate)
• Treatment includes progressive modes of therapy and symptom management
• Average length of stay: 5 days

Number of Beds

• 18

Nurse/Patient Ratio

• Day: 1:2-3
• Evening: 1:3-4
• Night: 1:4

Rotation/Shifts

• Flexible rotation requirements; 8-, 10- and 12-hour shifts , weekends, permanent evenings/nights available

Skill Mix

• 85% RNs with Clinical Associate supoprt
• Required competencies: administration of chemotherapy, blood, and parenteral nutrition; care of multiple types of infusion catheters; symptom management including pain control; IMC level of care including cardiac monitoring

Orientation

• 8 week program including oncology classes and precepted time with experienced RN staff
• New Grads: SPRING program

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