Hilo Benioff Medical Center Surgical Pediatric Unit
Our Mission
Patient-Centered Nursing Care with optimal patient outcomes.
The Surgical/Pediatric Unit is a 34 bed unit that provides professional nursing care for our community’s surgical and pediatric patients. Our staff are highly trained, compassionate individuals who have been consistently awarded the highest honors of Daisy and Sunshine awards.
Our unit specializes in post-operative care. We care for a variety of surgeries, some of the most common are Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Hernia Repair, Bowel Resection, Mastectomy, Hysterectomy, Tonsillectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Our unit also specializes in post-operative care for our orthopedic procedures, including Total Arthroplasty and Bone Replacement.
Our unit cares for all of our pediatric population, ranging in age from 3 days old to 18 years old. Common diagnoses that we see in our pediatric population are RSV, asthma, cellulitis, dehydration, and hyperbilirubinemia. Our staff is highly trained and take Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation, and annual pediatric training to ensure that they are knowledgeable in the most up to date evidence-based pediatric care.
What to Expect
The Surgical/Pediatric Nursing staff will greet you at the bedside when you arrive on the unit. You will be assigned to a specific Surgical/Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) and a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). Your RN/CNA will immediately help you to get settled in your room and begin by introducing themselves and serving your needs. The staff will begin by admitting you to the hospital. During this time, you will take part by answering important questions concerning your condition. It does take some time to complete, but it is vital to making sure we have the most current and pertinent information necessary to provide the best care that we can for you. After this, the RN/CNA will provide care based on your Physician ordered treatment plan. Remember, you (the patient) are an important member of the healthcare team. Please feel free to ask questions and actively participate in your medical care. We encourage it.
Bedside Shift Report: Our nurses will do their nursing report at your bedside to ensure that you are included in your plan of care.
Leader Rounding: During your time on our unit, a leader will round on you each day to ensure that exceptional care is being provided.
Hourly Rounding: Our staff will provide hourly rounding while you are on our unit. During this rounding, we will focus on pain control, position, getting you to the bathroom, and making sure that your personal possessions are within reach.
Surgical/Pediatric Unit Information
Contact us
| Physical Address: 1190 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Located on the second floor |
Phone: 📞 (808)-932-3000 |
Visiting Hours:
M-F 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |