This position provides routine patient care in order to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care. This position is responsible for on-going patient data collection and documentation in the medical records and provides a variety of unit support functions which contribute to the overall efficient operation of the nursing unit/department. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, this position selects and places instruments, supplies and equipment for delivery procedures. This position also scrubs and provides surgical instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during Cesarean Sections.
About Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior with a strong patient-to-nurse ratio and Shared Leadership Infrastructure. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play.
Shift Schedule:
Full Time
3x12 shifts Nights
ResponsibilitiesPerforms all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.
Qualifications- High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge and current basic life support certification.
- Current Alaska CNA licensure or graduation from a certified school of surgical technology.
- Requires a minimum of one (1) year of medical experience, preferably in a hospital or physician office setting.
- Where applicable must be registered with State Regulatory Agency
- The position requires manual dexterity and the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations.
- The position requires the ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly and the ability to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient.
- Must stay abreast of new developments in the field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology or operating room experience.
- Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Skills Required
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent working knowledge
- Current Basic Life Support certification
- Current Alaska CNA licensure or graduation from a certified school of surgical technology
- Minimum of one year of medical experience
- Registration with the applicable state regulatory agency, where applicable
- Manual dexterity and ability to maintain professional decorum in stressful emergent situations
- Ability to be conscientious, organized, orderly, and responsive to surgeon and patient needs
- Ability to stay abreast of new developments in the field
- Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology or operating room experience
- Additional related education and/or experience
What We Do
Foundation Health Partners (FHP) is an independent, community-owned health system in Fairbanks, Alaska. It operates Tanana Valley Clinic, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, and Denali Center, serving patients across Alaska’s Interior. The organization provides hospital, outpatient, specialty, emergency, and short- and long-term care, combining experienced professionals, advanced technology, and best practices to deliver compassionate, high-quality care for patients and residents throughout the region.
