Adolescent Medicine Unit

(14-bed multi-faceted unit providing care for an exceptional patient population)

Patient Profile
Predominately 12 – 18 years of age Younger ages seen if diagnosis is a factor

Typical Diagnosis
Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma Diabetes: New Onset and Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Eating Disorders: Anorexia and Bulimia (Largest Eating Disorder Program in the State)
Tuberculosis
GI Diseases and Disorders Sickle Cell
Excellent Nurse/ Patient Ratio

Balance Your Life With Your Career!
Flexible Scheduling Days, Evenings, Nights 8, 12 Or 16 Hour Shifts
Weekend Option
Flex with Our Unit Based Resource Pool

Partners in Care!
Direct Patient Care Team RNs, Patient Care Technicians, Unit Secretaries

Management Team
Nurse Manager Assistant Nurse Manager
Area Manager

Physicians
Pediatric Team: Attending/Resident/Intern Specialty Physicians: Endocrine, Pulmonary, Adolescent, Psychology, and Psychiatry
In-House On-Call Physicians

Multidisciplinary Team Members
Specialty RNs Assigned Child Life Therapist
Clinical Nutritionists
RN Discharge Planner
Social Worker
Physical & Occupational Therapists
Respiratory Therapists

Make Your Mark With Us!
Form Bonding Connections with Patients/Families Enjoy Exceptional Relationships with Specialty Teams
Staff Open Forums – Unit Directed Decision Making
Utilizes Your Skills as Caregiver and Educator
Monthly Educational Presentations and Video Library