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Registered Nurse - Float Pool and Support Services Nurse Manager

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listing for: US Department of Veterans Affairs
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-20
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Healthcare Nursing, Nursing Home, Director of Nursing
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Nurse Manager

The Float Pool and Support Services, Nurse Manager duties include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Demonstrates the fundamental knowledge of the unit and is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care.
  • Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates delivery of care based on age specific components.
  • Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
  • Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team and participating in process improvement initiatives.
  • Has 24/7 oversight for quality, effective care in all areas of responsibility.
  • Oversees the Nursing Float Pool and Escort Services.
  • Responsible for adherence to Staffing Methodology principles and nursing hours per patient day (NHPPD) on off tours to ensure safe staffing levels throughout the medical center.
  • Focuses on individual growth and development in practice with increased levels of self-direction.
  • Brings principles and theory with limited application of critical thinking skills.
  • Responsible and accountable for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance.
  • Functions as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team.
  • This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay:
Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards

Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

Retirement:
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance:
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm; scheduling flexibility required

Telework:
Not available

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

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