EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Professional Registered Nurse in State of Illinois.
• Preferred: Bachelors of Science in Nursing

EXPERIENCE

• Required: Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Preferred: 5 years of experience in population health, chronic disease management, or care coordination.

SKILLS

• Strong clinical knowledge in chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, etc.).
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and community partners.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and quality reporting systems.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous improvement.

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 Population Health Nurse Educator is responsible for enhancing the quality of clinical outcomes, improving patient satisfaction, and managing the cost of care through education, care coordination, and community outreach. This role empowers patients to actively participate in their care plans, improves care transitions, and strengthens patient–provider communication. The Nurse Educator supervises education for patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, with emphasis on chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, and other conditions), social determinants of health, and transition of care management.

This position also leads quality improvement initiatives, including monthly chart audits, electronic quality reporting for regulatory compliance, and performance improvement activities under the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with practitioners, caregivers, and patients to coordinate care and eliminate barriers.
• Communicate and document care plans to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide patient and family education on chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, hypertension).
• Support discharge planning and care transitions.
• Conduct quality chart audits and manage reporting for compliance and performance improvement.
• Engage in community outreach and support groups to promote patient self-management.
• Encourage patient portal use and connect patients with available resources.
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and adherence to hospital policies.

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.