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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: 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
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, 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.
NATURE OF WORK
The Float Registered Nurse (RN) provides management of patient care across all hospital nursing units. Assignments are determined based on patient acuity and census. The 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:
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.