Inpatient Float RN – Cross-Unit Care Leader

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Registered Nurse for the Float Pool Inpatient to provide evidence-based care to assigned patients and oversee licensed nursing staff as appropriate to the setting.

This role emphasizes clinical leadership, coordination of care across units, and adherence to safety standards. The nurse will administer medications, perform procedures per policies, and support patient education and family communication.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing school with current US nursing licensure.
• English proficiency per VA standards.
• Foreign-educated nurses require degree validation to warrant licensure/appointment.

Responsibilities

• Delivers fundamental knowledge-based care to assigned patients.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates age-specific care.
• Coordinates care focused on patient education, self-management, and satisfaction.
• Administers medications and procedures per established policies.
• Leads collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and supervises licensed staff.

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

Graduate of a nursing program (ACEN/CCNE)

BSN preferred

Current US state nursing license

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Registered Nurse for the Float Pool Inpatient to provide evidence-based care to assigned patients and oversee licensed nursing staff as appropriate to the setting.

This role emphasizes clinical leadership, coordination of care across units, and adherence to safety standards. The nurse will administer medications, perform procedures per policies, and support patient education and family communication.