This
18-bed unit provides nursing care for coronary, cardiothoracic surgery, pulmonary
and medical patients. The multidisciplinary care team includes
physical and occupational therapists, dietitian and unit-based social worker
who focus on
pre and post operative care as well as
patient & family education and
support.
Orthopedics
This 16-bed unit provides care to a broad spectrum of patients
ranging from acute to rehabilitation. Orthopedic procedures include digit and
limb re-implantation, joint replacement, re-constructive surgery and the latest
in internal and external fixation of fractures and athletic injuries. The needs
of the orthopedic patients bring together the physician, nurse, social worker,
physical therapist, hand therapist, occupational therapist, psychiatric nurse
and case manager for a multidisciplinary approach. Plans to open an 18-bed Recuperative
Care unit is designed to provide care for patients with rehabilitation or transitional
needs.
Neurology/Neurosurgery
This 16-bed unit provides state of the art
care to neurology and neurosurgical patients. Services offered include a
Seizure Monitoring Program. Nurses along with the multi-disciplinary team
become involved from acute illness to initial rehabilitation for patients
experiencing chronic pain, aneurysms, brain tumors, A.V. malformations, spinal
cord injuries, multiple trauma, Myasthenia Gravis, neuropathies and cerebral
vascular
injuries.
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For more information contact: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Department of Nursing Nurse Recruitment
4301 West Markham, #526
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
Phone: (501) 686-5691
Fax: (501 686-5698
NurseRecruitment@uams.edu