For Nurses | Critical Care West (ICU and CCU) | Emergency Department | Endoscopy Department | Vascular Access Team | Cardiology/Telemetry (Progressive Care South) | Renal/Specialty Care Unit/Telemetry (4 West) | Medical-Surgical/Pulmonary/GI (4 South) | Orthopedics/Neurology/Vascular (5 West) | Oncology-Women's Care (6 South) | Operating Room | Peri-Anesthesia Nursing | Psychiatric Services | Radiation Oncology | Wound Healing Center
5 West is a 30-bed unit located in BWMC's new patient care buidling. We care for all types of medical surgical patients with a concentration on thos who are admitted with an orthopedic, vascular, neurology or general surgery diagnosis. All of our patient rooms are private and equipped with state-of-the-art technology and private showers. For the comfort of visitng family and friends, the unit has two large waiting rooms, a physician consultation room and a vending nourishment area. Patient safety and satisfaction is of the utmost importance to us. Four of our rooms are equipped with ceiling lifts while help the immobile patient transfer comfortably. Additionally, all staff have been competenscied in the use of all equipment on the unit and are appropriately monitored to assure ongoing compliant and patient safety.
We are also home to Advanced Orthopedics. Our staff includes three nurse practitioners, registered nurses, patient care technicians, administrative technicians, rehabilitation services and case managers, all working closely together to deliver the best quality care possible through a multi-disciplinary approach.
Our unit is fast paced, friendly and team oriented. Our nursing staff is encouraged to continue their education and become certified in either orthopedic or medical/surgical nursing. Our mission is to consistently provide outstanding patient experiences by effectively controlling a patient's pain and caring compassionate staff.
Carol Ludwig, RN, C
"I have worked at Baltimore Washington Medical Center for 23 years. The staff is friendly throughout the hospital. We have a multi-disciplinary approach where all departments and the physicians work together to deliver the best care possible to our patients. Scheduling is flexible and continued education is encouraged and subsidized. I have always enjoyed working here, the job is challenging and nurses have autonomy. I am on an orthopedic floor which I find very interesting."
Susan Santos, RN, BSN
"For me, Baltimore Washington Medical Center provides the best support and benefits for the employees. The orthopedic floor has great teamwork and a caring staff who provides patients with the quality care they deserve."
Carol Diachenko, RN
"It's a blessing to have a job that I enjoy, is rewarding and offers new opportunities for growth and learning. I wake up each morning eager to come to work. The 5th Floor staff is an excellent team to work with!"
