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Clinical Nurse Manager (RN)- Clinical Resource Unit (CRU)

Advocate Health · Elgin, IL · $51.05–$76.60 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you handled a performance problem with a nurse.

What they are checking: Whether they address issues directly, fairly and with good documentation.

How do you take care of yourself with round-the-clock accountability?

What they are checking: Whether they have ways to avoid burnout in a demanding leadership role.

What would you do

You'll have 24/7 accountability for the float pool. How do you stay connected to staff who work all shifts and all units?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead a spread-out team that rarely gathers in one place.

Float nurses often feel like outsiders. How do you build a sense of team in a float pool?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the float experience and can improve morale and retention.

A unit manager complains that float staff aren't meeting their expectations. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they look at facts from both sides and fix the real problem.

How do you handle a safety event involving one of your float nurses?

What they are checking: Whether they report, investigate fairly and support the nurse while fixing the process.

About the work

How do you decide where to send float nurses when several units are short at once?

What they are checking: Whether they can weigh acuity, skills and safety in staffing decisions.

How do you manage the budget and productivity of a resource unit?

What they are checking: Whether they can balance float pool costs against agency and overtime costs.

How do you make sure float nurses are competent for every unit they work on?

What they are checking: Whether they have a plan for orientation and skills checks across specialties.

What IDPH and regulatory rules matter most for staffing and safety?

What they are checking: Whether they know Illinois rules, which the posting names, and keep the unit compliant.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 34102 Advocate Sherman Hospital - Nursing Float Pool Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 24/7 accountability for CRU Pay Range: $51.05 - $76.60 Clinical Nurse Manager (RN) Clinical Resource Unit Sherman Hospital Full Time Major Responsibilities: Planning, management, implementation and evaluation of operations/services to ensure quality, efficiency and cost effectiveness. 1)Participates in short and long term planning. Analyzes and plans for the needs of the area. 2)Establishes staffing requirements. Maintains productivity as budgeted. Plans for the appropriate utilization of human resources. 3)Monitors quality of patient care and patient satisfaction; oversees implementation of measures to improve both. 4)Facilitates care delivery in conjunction with the patient focused model. 5)Supports and facilitates case management practice in conjunction with Advocate Sherman protocols. 6)Develops and implements policies and procedures to assure effective and efficient operations consistent with Advocate Sherman philosophy, policies, and procedures. 7)Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency standards, i.e., federal, state, city, IDPH and all hospital policies and procedures. 8)Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives. 9)Develops and incorporates Performance Improvement projects. 10)Ensures that standards of practice are developed, implemented, and evaluated in conjunction with monitoring and evaluation activities within the area. Conducts special projects and studies related to area activities, goals or objectives. Assumes 24 hour responsibility for assigned areas of operation. Assumes responsibility for divisional coverage as necessary. Preparation and administration of budgets to ensure adequate personnel, Facilities, and supplies. 1)Plans and administers an annual budget, and monitors budgetary expenditures, reports and justifies variances on an ongoing basis. 2)Assures efficient utilization of supplies maintained in the area. 3)Identifies inventory levels and costs of supplies maintained in the area. 4)Develops new and expanding program proposals with cost/budget implications. 5)Completes forecasting for upcoming and long-term budgets. 6)Develops major equipment purchase proposals. 7)Assists with the development of feasibility studies. Responsible for the selection, development, motivation and evaluation of staff. 1)Recruits, selects, mentors and motivates direct reports to achieve departmental, professional and personal goals and objectives. Facilitates peer interview process. 2)Ensures that all staff are evaluated and performance reviews are completed in a timely manner. 3)Coordinates recruitment activities. Facilitate and promote retention strategies. 4)Assesses educational needs of the staff and facilities education opportunities. 5)Assists individuals with identifying professional goals and provides opportunities to achieve those goals. 6)Ensures an adequate orientation program for staff. 7)Implements and coordinates disciplinary procedures. 8)Monitors and facilitates the resolution of performance and/or other employee relations issues. 9)Facilitates staff meetings relating to unit, divisional, hospital and corporate activities. Maintenance of effective working relationships with internal and external contacts. 1)Collaborates with physicians, leadership and other health care professionals to assure delivery of quality care, patient satisfaction and continual use of area service. 2)Actively participates in hospital committees and projects ( PI projects, hospital projects, etc.) 3)Networks with peers to assure that administrative and clinical standards integrate with department and hospital services. 4)Networks with professionals at other health care facilities for clinical standards. 5)Coordinates activities with various other hospital departments to ensure patient satisfaction as well as cost-effectiveness. Responsible for personal and professional growth and development. 1)Maintains knowledge of current standards of care via literature, educational events, internal and external resources and internal/external networking. 2)Maintains memberships in professional and community organizations. 3)Participates in activities to enhance professional growth by involvement in professional organizations and continuing education. Licensure: Nurse, Registered (RN) Education/Experience Required: Bachelors degree in Nursing required 5 years clinical experience 2 years of previous management experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Organizational, planning delegation skills Team Building skills Communication skills Demonstrates leadership attributes Results oriented with concern for appropriate process CPR Professional Registered Nurse Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to travel locally as well as long distance travel Ability to work within stressful conditions and difficult situations Resilient and flexible in a changing environment May be exposed to hazardous material and life threatening diseases Ability to cooperate and work with others Ability to make sound and timely decisions This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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