Orthopaedics - 3-Orange

(A 16-Bed Unit That Specializes In Orthopedic Surgery, And Pediatric Surgical and Medical Overflow)

Patient Profile
Infants to Young Adult
Post Operative and General Pediatric Medical Patients of All Ages

Typical Diagnoses
Fractures
Osteomyelitis
Spinal Fusion
Ilizarov Bone Lengthening Procedures
Congenital Anomaly Repair
Multisystem Trauma
ENT and General Pediatric Surgery, Asthma, and Other Respiratory Illnesses, and Sickle Cell Disease

Caregiver Profile
Total Patient Care Model Staffed Predominantly With RNs with Patient Care Technician Support

Nurse/Patient Ratio
1:4; Ranges for 1:3 to 1:5 Depending On Patient Acuity

Flexible Scheduling
12-Hour Shifts
Weekend Option
Per Diem Shift Available

Direct Patient Care
All RN Staff
Out of Staffing RN Shift Coordinator for Staff Support

Support Staff
Patient Care Technicians, Care Partners, and Unit Secretaries
Scheduling and Administrative Support from Area Manager, Stat Team and Volunteers

Physicians
Physicians Support Provided By UAMS/Ach Faculty Physicians As Well As Physicians in Private Practice
Board Certified Attending Physicians with Special Expertise in Orthopedics, General and Trauma Surgery, ENT Surgery, and General Pediatrics
Trauma Fellowship Training Program
Pediatric Resident Rotations

Other Professional Staff
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Specialty RN's
Respiratory Therapy
Pharmacy Support
Physical Rehabilitation (Physical and Occupational Therapy)
Nursing Director
Assistant Nursing Director
Advanced Practice Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Clinical Instructor
Social Work, Child Life, Family Support Services, and Pastoral Care
Pediatric Clinical Nutritionist
Discharge Planning Nurse

State of the Art Practice and Research
Continuing Education Opportunities
Active Cross-Training Program
Specialized Expertise in Pediatric Orthopedic Care
Emphasis on Parent and Caregiver Education

We're Unique
Primary Site for Pediatric Orthopedic Care in Arkansas
First and Only Site to Do Ilizarov Bone Lengthening Procedure
Limb/Digit Reimplantation
Lots Of Clinical Learning Experiences Related To Wide Variety Of Pediatric Ages And Diagnoses