Cardiopulmonary Stepdown/4 South Unit

The Cardiopulmonary Stepdown/4 South unit is a 20-bed medical stepdown unit specializing in the care of patients diagnosed with acute MI, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy, CHF and other low risk cardiac/chest pain diagnoses. It also cares for patients who are long-term ventilator dependent. We offer general medical services to all types of patients requiring cardiac monitoring including cardiology, renal, endocrinology, general medicine, pulmonology, gastroenterology, and oncology. Staff on this unit undergo special training and education regarding non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (Bi-PAP, C-PAP, and A-PAP). They also provide infusion therapy, transfusions, injections, and central line care. Patient care assistants on this unit provide support with ADLs, POC glucose testing, and 12 Lead EKGs. 4 South is a dedicated stroke unit and all RNs are NIH stroke scale certified.

Required Education: Diploma of Nursing