Petersburg Medical Center, Petersburg, Alaska

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PETERSBURG MEDICAL CENTER

103 Fram Street - Po Box 589

Petersburg, Alaska 99833

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The Petersburg Medical Center is an ultra-modern facility located on an island in Southeast Alaska. Petersburg Medical Center has a primary care clinic, home health services, and long-term care facility along with the 24 hour acute care hospital.

The Petersburg Medical Center is an ultra-modern complex of 47,250 square feet with 11 acute care and 14 long term care beds. Participating on the cutting edge of technology, it is a partner in the Rural Telemedicine Project with the University of Washington and in the HISEA network with the Wrangell General Hospital and Juneau's Bartlett Regional Hospital. It is governed by a seven-member board and employs over 60 people.

Petersburg Medical Center is a Level III Trauma Center, owned by the City of Petersbug, and is a charter member of the Alaska Small Hospital Performance Improvement Network and the Alaska State Hospital and Nursing Home Association.

The Petersburg Medical Center is a fully integrated medical facility and is covered for both Medicare and Medicaid. It is owned by the City of Petersburg and governed by an elected board. The doors are open to all in need of services, whether or not they are covered by insurance.

Acute Care--11 Beds
Two rooms are equipped with hard wire cardiac monitor defibrillator units and four additional telemetry beds are available. A separate room is prepared for postpartum patients which allows the newborn to "room-in". Additionally, there is a designated pediatric room with a crib and a croup tent.

The nursing staff is familiar with medical/surgical, intensive care, critical care, obstetric, postpartum, newborn, psychiatric, detoxification and pediatric patients.

Extended Care--14 Beds
The extended care facility is part of the hospital complex and provides both for immediate and skilled care. Doctors visit their patients at least monthly. Residents requiring more frequent care may be seen in their rooms, in the adjacent Joy Janssen Clinic or in the energency room, as appropriate.

Petersburg Medical Center provides the following services:
Audiologist
Dentistry
Ear, Nose and Throat
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Opthalmology
Optometry
Orthopedic Surgery
Pathology
Pediatrics
Podiatry
Psychiatry
Radiology
Urology

Services are also available from a nurse anesthetist, a nurse practitioner and 2 Masters of Social Work.

Petersburg is located on an island in SouthEast Alaska, and is accessible by ferry and plane. The population averages around 3500 people and the area's rain forest location is known for its moderate climate. Summer temperatures average in the mid 60’s to mid 70’s. Winter temperatures range from 0-20 degrees. There is generally about 110 inches of rain a year, so enjoy our beautiful area, but you may want to pack your umbrella!

Working at Petersburg Medical Center:

Our nurses work as generalists, and have to have a comfort level in all areas of nursing. They have the opportunity to work in ER, LTC, Pediatrics, and OB. The nursing staff has a great deal of independence in their practice, and an excellent, close working relationship with physicians. Staff works very hard to have positive alliances with co-workers, as many times you may be one of only two nurses in the entire building, and teamwork and the ability to depend upon each other is key. Nurses need to be motivated to maintain their clinical competencies and stay up to date with their skills. The hospital provides a lot of in-service education for nursing staff. Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Neonatal resuscitation and CPR are all mandatory and provided by the hospital, and we offer many other in-service educations throughout the year. Shifts are a mix of 8 and 10 hours with the midnight shift being 10 hours in duration.

Ask anyone on our nursing staff why they choose to work at Petersburg Medical Center, and you'll hear that our nurses feel they are able to be involved in all areas of nursing-not just one specialty area. Additionally, nurses have the time to offer and give patients the care that they want to give. There is time in a facility of our size to get to know the Long Term Care residents, and provide them with a very high level of care. Nurses also have the ability to spend time getting to know the families of our patients, a luxury often lost in more metropolitan areas. And finally, the same type of managed care regulations like the PPS system, haven’t reached small rural facilities in Alaska in contrast with the impact that managed care has had on many of the lower 48 states.

In many ways working in our facility is much less stressful than a large metropolitan hospital, but in other ways it could be construed as more stressful. It's absolutely necessary for nursing staff to have a good clinical background, and a lot of confidence in their nursing abilities. If someone hasn’t worked in a small facility before our environment may not be the best fit for the candidate.

Does Petersburg Medical Center Hire New Nursing Graduates?
We’d prefer candidates have at least six months experience prior to coming to Petersburg Medical Center. We have hired a few new grads, but due to the fact that our volume is low, it's very difficult for new graduates to obtain the experience they want and need immediately upon transitioning from school to a clinical environment.

What are some common mistakes candidates make when applying for jobs with your facility?
The biggest problem for us arises when applicants haven't done their research on our area, prior to applying for a position. We are located in a rain forest, as I mentioned earlier, and in the rain forest, it rains a lot--sometimes 40 days in a row. Candidates should understand we are on an island, and therefore you can't drive away from the community.
Travel is by ferry or plane and must be planned, around the schedules of the ferry or plane services. You can't just decide that tomorrow you want to go to Juneau or another part of Alaska without taking the time to coordinate one's schedule. I really think that's been our biggest challenge--sometimes applicants have no idea what they are getting into when they come here or they have unrealistic expectations.

Most facilities stress only the positive aspects of working for their organization. What are some of the challenges faced by new employees and even experienced personnel?
Along with the points I made above, just getting here is a challenge. Our hospital however, can assist new employees with information on the best ways of transporting oneself and one's belongings during the relocation process. Generally speaking, the barge service is probably the easiest and most economical means of moving to our area. What this means is that new employees will pack a container, place it on a barge, and ship their belongings in that manner up to Petersburg. It's just important to realize how isolated you are, and how far away from families you'll be once you come here.

Petersburg Alaska - Community Information:

Spectacular sports fishing, hiking, kayaking, boating, cross country skiing
Largest concentration of humpback whales in Alaska
Three harbors -- where you'll see Luxury yachts, sailboats and research vessels
Norweigan heritage
Cultural events are available

Although our town is small and isolated, one can meet the majority of their needs right here on the island. Services available locally include: grocery stores, small clothing store, movie theatre, arts council, and groups that bring a variety of cultural flavor to the community. There is an active school system program for children’s activities in Petersburg and it is a family friendly community.

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Add To Quick List View Quick List E-mail It PETERSBURG MEDICAL CENTER 103 Fram Street - Po Box 589 Petersburg, Alaska 99833 United States Send Flowers phone: View Phone907-772-4291 website: Website (0 reviews) Rate it! Description The Petersburg Medical Center is an ultra-modern facility located on an island in Southeast Alaska. Petersburg Medical Center has a primary care clinic, home health services, and long-term care facility along with the 24 hour acute care hospital. The Petersburg Medical Center is an ultra-modern complex of 47,250 square feet with 11 acute care and 14 long term care beds. Participating on the cutting edge of technology, it is a partner in the Rural Telemedicine Project with the University of Washington and in the HISEA network with the Wrangell General Hospital and Juneau's Bartlett Regional Hospital. It is governed by a seven-member board and employs over 60 people. Petersburg Medical Center is a Level III Trauma Center, owned by the City of Petersbug, and is a charter member of the Alaska Small Hospital Performance Improvement Network and the Alaska State Hospital and Nursing Home Association. The Petersburg Medical Center is a fully integrated medical facility and is covered for both Medicare and Medicaid. It is owned by the City of Petersburg and governed by an elected board. The doors are open to all in need of services, whether or not they are covered by insurance. Acute Care--11 Beds Two rooms are equipped with hard wire cardiac monitor defibrillator units and four additional telemetry beds are available. A separate room is prepared for postpartum patients which allows the newborn to "room-in". Additionally, there is a designated pediatric room with a crib and a croup tent. The nursing staff is familiar with medical/surgical, intensive care, critical care, obstetric, postpartum, newborn, psychiatric, detoxification and pediatric patients. Extended Care--14 Beds The extended care facility is part of the hospital complex and provides both for immediate and skilled care. Doctors visit their patients at least monthly. Residents requiring more frequent care may be seen in their rooms, in the adjacent Joy Janssen Clinic or in the energency room, as appropriate. Petersburg Medical Center provides the following services: Audiologist Dentistry Ear, Nose and Throat Obstetrics/Gynecology Opthalmology Optometry Orthopedic Surgery Pathology Pediatrics Podiatry Psychiatry Radiology Urology Services are also available from a nurse anesthetist, a nurse practitioner and 2 Masters of Social Work. Petersburg is located on an island in SouthEast Alaska, and is accessible by ferry and plane. The population averages around 3500 people and the area's rain forest location is known for its moderate climate. Summer temperatures average in the mid 60’s to mid 70’s. Winter temperatures range from 0-20 degrees. There is generally about 110 inches of rain a year, so enjoy our beautiful area, but you may want to pack your umbrella! Working at Petersburg Medical Center: Our nurses work as generalists, and have to have a comfort level in all areas of nursing. They have the opportunity to work in ER, LTC, Pediatrics, and OB. The nursing staff has a great deal of independence in their practice, and an excellent, close working relationship with physicians. Staff works very hard to have positive alliances with co-workers, as many times you may be one of only two nurses in the entire building, and teamwork and the ability to depend upon each other is key. Nurses need to be motivated to maintain their clinical competencies and stay up to date with their skills. The hospital provides a lot of in-service education for nursing staff. Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Neonatal resuscitation and CPR are all mandatory and provided by the hospital, and we offer many other in-service educations throughout the year. Shifts are a mix of 8 and 10 hours with the midnight shift being 10 hours in duration. Ask anyone on our nursing staff why they choose to work at Petersburg Medical Center, and you'll hear that our nurses feel they are able to be involved in all areas of nursing-not just one specialty area. Additionally, nurses have the time to offer and give patients the care that they want to give. There is time in a facility of our size to get to know the Long Term Care residents, and provide them with a very high level of care. Nurses also have the ability to spend time getting to know the families of our patients, a luxury often lost in more metropolitan areas. And finally, the same type of managed care regulations like the PPS system, haven’t reached small rural facilities in Alaska in contrast with the impact that managed care has had on many of the lower 48 states. In many ways working in our facility is much less stressful than a large metropolitan hospital, but in other ways it could be construed as more stressful. It's absolutely necessary for nursing staff to have a good clinical background, and a lot of confidence in their nursing abilities. If someone hasn’t worked in a small facility before our environment may not be the best fit for the candidate. Does Petersburg Medical Center Hire New Nursing Graduates? We’d prefer candidates have at least six months experience prior to coming to Petersburg Medical Center. We have hired a few new grads, but due to the fact that our volume is low, it's very difficult for new graduates to obtain the experience they want and need immediately upon transitioning from school to a clinical environment. What are some common mistakes candidates make when applying for jobs with your facility? The biggest problem for us arises when applicants haven't done their research on our area, prior to applying for a position. We are located in a rain forest, as I mentioned earlier, and in the rain forest, it rains a lot--sometimes 40 days in a row. Candidates should understand we are on an island, and therefore you can't drive away from the community. Travel is by ferry or plane and must be planned, around the schedules of the ferry or plane services. You can't just decide that tomorrow you want to go to Juneau or another part of Alaska without taking the time to coordinate one's schedule. I really think that's been our biggest challenge--sometimes applicants have no idea what they are getting into when they come here or they have unrealistic expectations. Most facilities stress only the positive aspects of working for their organization. What are some of the challenges faced by new employees and even experienced personnel? Along with the points I made above, just getting here is a challenge. Our hospital however, can assist new employees with information on the best ways of transporting oneself and one's belongings during the relocation process. Generally speaking, the barge service is probably the easiest and most economical means of moving to our area. What this means is that new employees will pack a container, place it on a barge, and ship their belongings in that manner up to Petersburg. It's just important to realize how isolated you are, and how far away from families you'll be once you come here. Petersburg Alaska - Community Information: Spectacular sports fishing, hiking, kayaking, boating, cross country skiing Largest concentration of humpback whales in Alaska Three harbors -- where you'll see Luxury yachts, sailboats and research vessels Norweigan heritage Cultural events are available Although our town is small and isolated, one can meet the majority of their needs right here on the island. Services available locally include: grocery stores, small clothing store, movie theatre, arts council, and groups that bring a variety of cultural flavor to the community. There is an active school system program for children’s activities in Petersburg and it is a family friendly community.	MAP View Larger Map
Photo Gallery Click here for Slideshow. You can also click on any of the photos to start slideshow. Petersburg Alaska - Alaska's Little Norway Kayaking in Alaska - Courtesay Tongass Kayak Adventures Petersburg Alaska Alaska Passages Adventure Cruises
Website visitors interested in PETERSBURG MEDICAL CENTER were also likely to be searching for these additional terms. General - Acute Care \|\| Petersburg Alaska Hospitals \|\| Hospitals in Petersburg Alaska 103 Fram Street - Po Box 589 99833 United States Alaska Petersburg Health Hospitals - General Acute Care Health
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