RN - Telemetry Stepdown Unit Nurse Manager

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 149,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO 50 days

Federal health/vision/dental

Federal pension

401K up to 5%

Job summary

Department of Veterans Affairs in Chicago is seeking a Telemetry Stepdown Unit Nurse Manager to direct staff orientation, training, and performance assessment. You will oversee high-quality nursing care for telemetry patients and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to drive care improvements.

The Nurse Manager leads unit operations, acts as a role model, and may cover other nurse managers as needed. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4pm, with some flexibility; telework is not available.

Qualifications

Active RN license in good standing in any US state or territory.
Transcript required if education is used to qualify.
Education from accredited colleges/universities recognized by US Department of Education.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise staff orientation, training, and development.
Ensure high-quality nursing care for telemetry stepdown patients.
Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team and quality initiatives.
Lead unit operations and provide coverage for other Nurse Managers as needed.

Job description

RN - Telemetry Stepdown Unit Nurse Manager

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Registered Nurse, Telemetry Stepdown Unit Nurse Manager is responsible and accountable for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse, Telemetry Stepdown Unit Nurse Manager, duties include, but are not limited to the following: This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments. The Telemetry/Stepdown Nurse Manager ensures high-quality professional nursing care for Veterans requiring telemetry monitoring and stepdown inpatient services.

Maintains professional clinical and leadership competencies including the care of medical/surgical patients and other inpatient populations. Demonstrates specialized 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.

Nurse Manager (NM) is the designated first-line supervisory authority and is responsible and accountable for the operation of their assigned units and provides coverage for other NMs as needed. Functions as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team. Enhances care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes.

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 - 4pm; scheduling flexibility required Telework: Not available.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $80018 – $149392/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.