FAIRBANKS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL & DENALI CENTER
1650 Cowles StreetFairbanks, Alaska 99701Fairbanks North Star BoroughUnited States
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phone: View Phone907-452-8181website: Websitetype: Acute Care Hospitalsowner: Voluntary non-profit - Privateemergency services: Yesnumber of beds: 162number of certified beds: 162
Description
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a progressive community hospital that values professional and technical excellence. The unique Alaskan setting enhances opportunities in this 169-bed acute care facility.
Working at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for healthcare professionals.
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility, owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. For more than 30 years, community has been the backbone of FMH, and as the primary referral center for Alaska’s Interior, we strive to promote health throughout the region. From maternity to cancer treatment, patients can count on the medical care they need.
The commitment to quality care begins with nursing. We offer state-of-the-art equipment and low nurse-to-patient ratios. In addition, we have a new Outpatient Surgery Center providing special procedures, cardiac rehabilitation therapy as well as occupational, physical and speech rehabilitation.
Fairbanks is located in the heart of Alaska’s Interior, on the banks of the Chena River in the Tanana Valley. By air, Fairbanks is 45 minutes from Anchorage and 3 hours from Seattle. It lies 358 road miles north of Anchorage. Fairbanks is located in the Fairbanks Recording District. The area encompasses 31 square miles of land and 1 square mile of water.
A product of the Gold Rush, Fairbanks has grown into a bustling trade and transportation center for Interior and Far North Alaska. Alaska's second largest city (population 32,156) is home to the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Fairbanks enjoys more than 20 hours of daylight from mid-May through July.
Popular regional activities include cruising the Chena and Tanana rivers on an authentic sternwheeler, canoe, or raft; observing musk oxen, caribou, and reindeer at the university's Large Animal Research Station; and visiting Alaskaland, a frontier theme park.
You can also drive to bubbling mineral waters at Manley, Circle, and Chena Hot Springs; view a portion of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline; and visit the community of North Pole, where the U.S. Post Office traditionally sends Santa's mail to be answered by his elves.
A fly-in excursion to Fort Yukon on the Arctic Circle gives you a sampling of life on the Yukon River, in Alaska's largest Athabascan village.
Source: Internet Travel Guides
Working at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital:
Our location definitely sets us apart--living and working in Alaska is a once in a lifetime experience. Flexible schedules are also a plus for our employees. Shifts consists of 8, 10, and 12 hours, and we are also just beginning to add some 4 hour shift options. We like to work closely with the employee and work whenever possible to meet their needs as well as the facility's needs.
Additionally, We offer a comprehensive benefits and compensation package designed to attract and reward qualified people. Salaries are reviewed annually to reflect current market conditions. Our commitment to continuing education enhances the emphasis on clinical excellence therefore we provide tuition reimbursement equal to 50% of the cost of tuition as long as a "C" grade or better is maintained. See the benefits section of our profile for additional information on our benefit package.
Can you explain the career opportunities available for new graduates in your organization?
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital has a new nurses graduate program that is available year round. In June, however, there is a six week progam which consists of a six week program, working one on one with a preceptor. Following this orientation/internship period the new graduate is placed in on a general medical unit for employment.
What are some common mistakes candidates make when applying for jobs with your facility?
It's important for applicants to provide us with detailed information on their previous experience. Common mistakes applicants make are in not making it clear what type of equipment they've worked on, and the details of their professional background. Detailed information about previous experience helps us to determine the best fit for a particular candidate. Another common mistake is for an applicant who provides personal references but does not include professional references. It's important to include at least 2-3 professional references along with the resume and/or application.
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?
It can sometimes be challenging for newcomers to become acclimated to the climate of Fairbanks. It is not a metropolis, and there is an extreme season weather wise. Temperatures have been recorded as low as -78 in mid-winter, and as high as 93 during summer. Average annual precipitation is 11.3 inches. Ice fog is common during the winter. Fairbanks experiences 21 hours of daylight between May 10th and Aug. 2nd each summer, and less than 4 hours of daylight between Nov. 18th and Jan. 24th each winter.
Fairbanks Alaska Community Information:
Located in the heart of Alaska's Interior, on the banks of the Chena River in the Tanana
Fairbanks lies 358 road miles north of Anchorage, and is the 2nd largest city in Alaska
Fairbanks offers a diverse economy
Excellent recreational opportunities including hunting and fishing
Supportive stimulating environment
Condition Score % Sample Size Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Arrival 100% 7 patients Heart Attack Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD) 100% 4 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Arrival 86% 7 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Discharge 100% 6 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Fibrinolytic Medication Within 30 Minutes Of Arrival 25% 4 patients Heart Attack Patients Given PCI Within 90 Minutes Of Arrival 0 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling 100% 1 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Discharge 100% 6 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Arrival 100% 7 patients Heart Attack Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD) 100% 4 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Arrival 86% 7 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Discharge 100% 6 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Fibrinolytic Medication Within 30 Minutes Of Arrival 25% 4 patients Heart Attack Patients Given PCI Within 90 Minutes Of Arrival 0 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling 100% 1 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Discharge 100% 6 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Arrival 100% 7 patients Heart Attack Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD) 100% 4 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Arrival 86% 7 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Discharge 100% 6 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Fibrinolytic Medication Within 30 Minutes Of Arrival 25% 4 patients Heart Attack Patients Given PCI Within 90 Minutes Of Arrival 0 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling 100% 1 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Discharge 100% 6 patients
Condition Score % Sample Size Heart Failure Patients Given Discharge Instructions 70% 96 patients Heart Failure Patients Given an Evaluation of Left Ventricular Systolic (LVS) Function 98% 98 patients Heart Failure Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling 95% 21 patients Heart Failure Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD) 98% 44 patients Heart Failure Patients Given Discharge Instructions 70% 96 patients Heart Failure Patients Given an Evaluation of Left Ventricular Systolic (LVS) Function 98% 98 patients Heart Failure Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling 95% 21 patients Heart Failure Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD) 98% 44 patients Heart Failure Patients Given Discharge Instructions 70% 96 patients Heart Failure Patients Given an Evaluation of Left Ventricular Systolic (LVS) Function 98% 98 patients Heart Failure Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling 95% 21 patients Heart Failure Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD) 98% 44 patients
Condition Score % Sample Size Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Influenza Vaccination 80% 20 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling 87% 45 patients Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination 84% 70 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Initial Antibiotic(s) within 6 Hours After Arrival 96% 25 patients Pneumonia Patients Given the Most Appropriate Initial Antibiotic(s) 88% 67 patients Pneumonia Patients Whose Initial Emergency Room Blood Culture Was Performed Prior To The Administration Of The First Hospital Dose Of Antibiotics 95% 92 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Oxygenation Assessment 100% 120 patients Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Influenza Vaccination 80% 20 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling 87% 45 patients Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination 84% 70 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Initial Antibiotic(s) within 6 Hours After Arrival 96% 25 patients Pneumonia Patients Given the Most Appropriate Initial Antibiotic(s) 88% 67 patients Pneumonia Patients Whose Initial Emergency Room Blood Culture Was Performed Prior To The Administration Of The First Hospital Dose Of Antibiotics 95% 92 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Oxygenation Assessment 100% 120 patients Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Influenza Vaccination 80% 20 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling 87% 45 patients Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination 84% 70 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Initial Antibiotic(s) within 6 Hours After Arrival 96% 25 patients Pneumonia Patients Given the Most Appropriate Initial Antibiotic(s) 88% 67 patients Pneumonia Patients Whose Initial Emergency Room Blood Culture Was Performed Prior To The Administration Of The First Hospital Dose Of Antibiotics 95% 92 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Oxygenation Assessment 100% 120 patients
Condition Score % Sample Size Surgery Patients Who Received Treatment To Prevent Blood Clots Within 24 Hours Before or After Selected Surgeries to Prevent Blood Clots 61% 143 patients Surgery Patients Whose Preventative Antibiotic(s) are Stopped Within 24 hours After Surgery 88% 208 patients Surgery Patients Who Received Preventative Antibiotic(s) One Hour Before Incision 83% 216 patients Surgery Patients Who Received the Appropriate Preventative Antibiotic(s) for Their Surgery 92% 212 patients Surgery Patients Whose Doctors Ordered Treatments to Prevent Blood Clots (Venous Thromboembolism) For Certain Types of Surgeries 81% 143 patients Surgery Patients Who Received Treatment To Prevent Blood Clots Within 24 Hours Before or After Selected Surgeries to Prevent Blood Clots 61% 143 patients Surgery Patients Whose Preventative Antibiotic(s) are Stopped Within 24 hours After Surgery 88% 208 patients Surgery Patients Who Received Preventative Antibiotic(s) One Hour Before Incision 83% 216 patients Surgery Patients Who Received the Appropriate Preventative Antibiotic(s) for Their Surgery 92% 212 patients Surgery Patients Whose Doctors Ordered Treatments to Prevent Blood Clots (Venous Thromboembolism) For Certain Types of Surgeries 81% 143 patients Surgery Patients Who Received Treatment To Prevent Blood Clots Within 24 Hours Before or After Selected Surgeries to Prevent Blood Clots 61% 143 patients Surgery Patients Whose Preventative Antibiotic(s) are Stopped Within 24 hours After Surgery 88% 208 patients Surgery Patients Who Received Preventative Antibiotic(s) One Hour Before Incision 83% 216 patients Surgery Patients Who Received the Appropriate Preventative Antibiotic(s) for Their Surgery 92% 212 patients Surgery Patients Whose Doctors Ordered Treatments to Prevent Blood Clots (Venous Thromboembolism) For Certain Types of Surgeries 81% 143 patients 
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