*HIRING FOR TWO POSITIONS*
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:
· Required: Associate Degree in Nursing (AND) from an accredited school of nursing; Licensed and registered as a Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois; BLS, ACLS, PALS certification.
· Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing; TNCC certification
EXPERIENCE:
· Required: Three to five years of clinical nursing experience
· Preferred: Clinical Experience in Units of Float Pool
SKILLS:
· Strong clinical judgment and patient care management.
· Proficiency with computerized EHR systems and order entry.
· Effective communication and collaboration across departments.
· Ability to teach, mentor, and support staff development.
· Flexibility and resilience in high-stress environments.
At Fairfield Memorial Hospital, we seek highly skilled and compassionate individuals who share our mission to positively influence the health of those we serve. Our team is dedicated to delivering the best possible patient experience, and we are equally committed to creating a work environment where employees can thrive. FMH supports professional growth, values collaboration, and provides opportunities for team members to do their best work in service to our community.
NATURE OF WORK
The Registered Nurse (RN) – Float Pool provides management of patient care across all hospital nursing units including house supervisor. Assignments are determined based on patient acuity and census. The Registered Nurse (RN) – Float Pool supports safe, evidence-based nursing practice in alignment with departmental policies and procedures, collaborating with ancillary departments to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
· Deliver safe, evidence-based patient care across multiple hospital units based on acuity and census.
· Assign and oversee duties of LPNs, Nursing Assistants, and Desk Secretaries.
· Assist with orientation and training of new staff; support ongoing staff education.
· Participate in code management, fire drills, and disaster response plans.
· Collaborate with physicians and ancillary departments to improve patient outcomes.
· Accurately document care and operate computerized EHR systems.
· Provide patient teaching and support discharge planning.
· Maintain current clinical skills to competently care for patients in Med-Surg, ICU, Emergency, Skilled Care, Surgery Outpatient Infusion, and outpatient clinic settings.
· Protect patient privacy, ensure proper specimen handling, and administer medications safely.
· Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, and effective communication in high-stress environments.
· Carry out physician orders and report changes in patient condition promptly.
· Perform other duties as assigned in support of hospital mission and patient care.
BENEFITS
· 403(b) Retirement Plan
· 457 Retirement Plan
· PPO Health Insurance Plan
· HDHP Health Insurance Plan w/ Health Savings Account
· Dental Insurance Plan
· Vision Insurance Plan
· Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
· Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
· Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick/Illinois Paid Leave/Holiday)
· Flexible Work Schedules
· Professional Development Opportunities
WHAT FMH HAS TO OFFER: Fairfield Memorial Hospital provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and long-term success of our team members. Our offerings include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans with company match, as well as referral bonuses and additional employee benefits that reflect our commitment to a supportive and rewarding workplace.
FMH is a drug-free workplace. All candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire. We believe our people are our greatest strength and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.