EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Graduated from an accredited School of Nursing
• Required: RN Illinois Licensure
• Required: Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS (or willing to obtain)

EXPERIENCE
Preferred: Prior Med/Surg or ICU nursing experience

SKILLS

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) with patients, families, physicians, and staff
• Ability to administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
• Competence in patient transfers, lifting, and mobility support (up to 50 lbs)
• Commitment to professionalism, teamwork, and patient-centered care

At Fairfield Memorial Hospital, we seek highly skilled, compassionate employees to continue our healing mission: to positively influence the health of those we serve. Our team is committed to providing the best possible patient experience. FMH is also committed to providing our team members with an environment that allows them to do their best work while providing opportunities for ongoing professional development. This position may be required to work periodic weekends and holidays to meet patient care needs.

NATURE OF WORK
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process. This includes patient assessment, teaching, and coordination of care with ancillary personnel, while maintaining the highest standards of practice. RNs in Med/Surg provide care for patients across the lifespan and may also administer intensive care to patients in the ICU as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide safe, effective patient care using the nursing process
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
• Perform emergency and resuscitative treatment as needed
• Supervise LPNs, aides, and ancillary staff; review and sign off on documentation
• Participate in orientation of new personnel and ongoing continuing education
• Engage in discharge planning and patient/family education using the teach-back method
• Maintain accurate computerized charting and medication administration records
• Demonstrate professionalism in dress, hygiene, and patient interactions
• Participate in Quality Management/Performance Improvement activities
• Uphold hospital policies, procedures, and standards of service excellence

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:
When working with FMH, you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, with company match, referral bonuses and more.

FMH is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

FMH believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.