Nursing Director
Judy Silva, RN, MSN
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PROFILE
Ellison 8 is a thirty four bed adult Cardiac
Surgical Step Down Unit.
UNIT FOCUS
Patients are primarily admitted post operatively
from the Blake 8 - Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit. Patients
are also admitted pre-op for cardiac surgery. Common diagnoses
include coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, aortic
disease, congenital heart disease, lethal arrhythmias, S/P coronary
bypass graft, S/P valve replacement, ACID placement, and permanent
pacemaker placement.
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PATIENT CARE DELIVERY MODEL
The patient care delivery model is a patient-focused model, supported by primary nursing. Patient-focused care is high quality, comprehensive, accessible, supportive and personalized care.
TEAM MEMBERS
The RN staff is supported by Critical Care Technicians. Support staff consists of operations associates, unit service associates, a case manager, pharmacist, operations coordinator, respiratory therapist, physical therapist, dietician and chaplain. To inquire about positions available on this unit, please contact Elizabeth Behrmann at ebehrmann@partners.org
SCHEDULING PRACTICES
Staff schedules are driven by patient need. The scheduling process is staff driven and flexible to accommodate personal and educational needs. Once the schedule is posted, the staff manages changes.
STAFF ORIENTATION
All staff attends a one-week nursing orientation
program and a minimum of 5 weeks unit based oritenation. The orientation is individualized, preceptor based and determined by the Nursing Director, clinical specialist, preceptor and the new employee. New graduate nurses have a minimum of 11 weeks orientation and may apply to the New Graduate Mentorship program.
EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Staff education and development is supported
by The Norman Knight Nursing Center for Clinical & Professional Development. Full and partial day programs
are offered. Staff may also access outside educational opportunities.
The teaching environment provides staff with a daily opportunity
to discuss patient care related educational issues with members
of the graduate medical education program and with other members
of the care-delivery team.
Clinical Nurse Specialists provide educational
support to staff on the nursing units. Staff has time allocated
and the necessary support to offer educational programs to other
staff members. Nursing Grand Rounds programs are offered on a regular
basis.
Staff RNs have the opportunity to participate
as a nurse preceptor or a team leader. RNs may advance in their
clinical practice and demonstrate proficiency through the Clinical
Recognition Program.
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