Nursing at Fairview
Spring 2008 Issue
(PDF) - Redesigned with nurses in mind, Safe patient handling: All the right moves, 'I need clarity'--Communication improves care
"Exceptional care is the end result of everything my team and I do each day. Who would settle for average or even acceptable care when there are professionals out there offering the best? This is where it all happens - where trails are blazed, where treatments are developed, where cures are found." ~Doug, R.N.
"I value the teamwork among nurses and other staff members at Fairview. Each person provides a wealth of knowledge to tailor the care for each patient. I know the teamwork among nurses is very visible, even for patients' family members. They see us working together to accomplish tasks or brainstorm ideas to improve the care of their loved one." ~Angela, R.N.
We define and deliver exceptional care.
At Fairview, nurses are leaders whose ideas are valued and who contribute to an environment in which the spirit of inquiry results in innovative patient care.
- Set standards in leading-edge, evidence-based care.
- Conduct nursing-focused research.
- Take on consulting roles.
- Collaborate with other disciplines to develop new programs.
- Facilitate patient education.
- Develop new roles and best practices.
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview, University of Minnesota Children's Hospital, Fairview, and Fairview Ridges Hospital have achieved magnet status, the highest level of recognition awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). It shows this is a great place to receive care and to work. Other Fairview hospitals are working to achieve this prestigious national designation.
We blend our knowledge with sophisticated technologies.
From sophisticated safe patient handling equipment to the very latest medical records technologies, Fairview's commitment to a state-of-the-art environment helps nurses deliver care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient and equitable. We seek nurses who feel comfortable training on and working with the latest equipment and who are willing and eager to acquire new skills as technologies evolve.
We offer opportunities to grow and learn.
Because we are an organization that is constantly seeking better ways of addressing the needs of our patients, we value and cultivate an environment of teaching and learning. Preceptors, career counselors, mentors and others help nurses shape and nurture their careers. We provide:
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Skills assessment and personalized orientation for new hires
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Individual career planning and educational assistance
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Opportunities to receive all contact hours on site
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Opportunities to move between care settings and urban/suburban/small town locales
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Educational initiatives and career-change opportunities
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Partnerships with educational institutions
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100+ health care scholarships and sponsorships for employees and their dependents
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Opportunities to participate in nursing-focused research
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Tuition reimbursement
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Medical mission grants
Fairview is an industry leader when it comes to workforce development. Whether you are just beginning your nursing education program, seeking an advanced degree or interested in on-the-job training opportunities, talk to us.
We offer career paths that are right for you.
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Many specialties:
Advanced and Intermediate Care Unit
Behavioral
Blood and Marrow Transplant
Children’s Services
Emergency
Enterstomal Therapy
Heart Center
Home Care
Hospice
Intensive Care Unit
Kidney Dialysis
Medical/Surgical
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Neurosciences
Oncology
Operating Room
Solid Organ Transplant
Subacute Care
Transitional Services
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Opportunities to use your knowledge beyond bedside care delivery:
Assistant Nurse Manager
Charge Nurse
Chief Nursing Officer
Clinic Manager
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Infection Control Practitioner
Information Systems
Nurse Advisor
Nurse Educator
Nurse Manager
Patient Care Management Coordinator
Patient Care Supervisor
Transplant Coordinator
Triage Nurse
Utilization Review Manager
Vice President of Nursing
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