Surgical Oncology (Weinberg 4A)

Postoperative 24-hour inpatient care for patients undergoing otolaryngological, gastrointestinal, plastic and oncology surgeries. We practice patient-centered care by allowing family members to room in and participate in their loved one’s care. We offer a family lounge with educational resources and Internet access. Our unit has all private rooms.

Patient Population

• Adults ages 18 and up
• Diagnoses include head and neck cancer, GI surgery for both malignant and nonmalignant reasons, and various inpatient plastic surgery diagnoses.
• Average length of stay: 4 days

Number of Beds

• 18

Nurse/Patient Ratio

• 1:4-6

Rotation/Shifts

• 12 hours, self scheduling
• Most staff rotate a.m. and p.m. shifts, with about 35 percent rotation to p.m. shifts

Skill Mix

• RN and clinical associate staff

Orientation

• 12 weeks
• New Grads: SPRING Program

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