Infection Prevention​/Health​/Float Pool Nurse Manager

Infection Prevention/Employee Health/Float Pool Nurse Manager

Department:
Med/Surg

• Required:
  
  Registered Nurse (RN) with current Illinois state licensure; ACLS/PALS/BLS Certified.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

• Required:
  
  Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Preferred:
  Prior leadership experience; experience in infection prevention or employee health.

• Strong leadership and team building skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and support clinical staff across multiple departments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to educate staff, present findings, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities with the capacity to balance multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Advanced knowledge of infection prevention principles, surveillance methods, and regulatory standards (CDC, OSHA, IDPH, CMS, TJC).
• Proficiency in analyzing infection data, identifying trends, and implementing evidence based corrective actions.
• Skilled in conducting audits, leading outbreak investigations, and coordinating mitigation strategies.

Willingness to attain infection control certification or other continued educational certifications beneficial for the role.

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.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced nursing professional to serve in this multifaceted role to ensure excellence in clinical education, infection prevention, and employee health across our organization. The ideal candidate will be a passionate educator, a vigilant infection control advocate, and a compassionate leader dedicated to the well‑being of our healthcare team.

The Infection Prevention/Employee Health/Float Pool Nurse Manager provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for infection prevention, employee health, and float pool nursing services across Fairfield Memorial Hospital. This role ensures compliance with CDC, OSHA, IDPH, CMS, and TJC standards while monitoring infection trends, conducting audits, and leading outbreak investigations. The Nurse Manager oversees employee health programs, including immunizations, screenings, wellness initiatives, and exposure follow‑up, and collaborates with the Practitioner to support staff well‑being.

Additionally, this position supervises Float Pool nursing staff and provides clinical support across Med‑Surg/ICU/Swing Bed, Emergency Department, Skilled Care, Surgery, and House Supervision as needed. The Nurse Manager plays a key role in maintaining regulatory readiness, supporting Swing Bed program growth, and fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and professional excellence.

• Lead infection prevention initiatives in alignment with CDC, OSHA, IDPH, CMS, and TJC guidelines, including surveillance, audits, and corrective action planning.
• Monitor, analyze, and report infection data to NHSN, identifying trends and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Conduct outbreak investigations and coordinate response efforts to reduce transmission risk and protect patients and staff.
• Oversee employee health programs, including immunizations, screenings, wellness activities, and exposure management in collaboration with the Practitioner.
• Supervise Float Pool nursing staff and ensure adequate clinical coverage across Med‑Surg/ICU/Swing Bed, Emergency Department, Skilled Care, Surgery, and House Supervision.
• Support regulatory compliance for employee health, infection prevention, and clinical staffing models, ensuring readiness for surveys and audits.
• Facilitate Swing Bed program compliance, documentation standards, and census growth initiatives.
• Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, and professional development through education,…