Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Clinical Engineering
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 AM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $38.02 - $61.88 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
The Senior Equipment Planner serves as the system-level subject matter expert for medical equipment planning, capital equipment strategy, and clinical technology integration across Rush University System for Health. Reporting to the System Director of Clinical Engineering, this role partners closely with Projects, Design, and Construction (PDC) to support new construction, renovation, replacement, and strategic capital initiatives.
This position leads the planning, validation, standardization, budgeting, procurement coordination, and implementation readiness of medical equipment across assigned capital projects. The role ensures clinical equipment decisions align with patient care models, facility design, infrastructure requirements, lifecycle replacement strategies, regulatory expectations, financial stewardship, and enterprise standards.
The Senior Equipment Planner functions as a strategic advisor and operational bridge among Clinical Engineering, PDC, Supply Chain, IT, Finance, clinical departments, architects, engineers, contractors, and equipment vendors. The role uses asset data, utilization trends, service history, equipment age, standardization opportunities, and project requirements to identify capital avoidance, asset redeployment, replacement prioritization, rental reduction, and lifecycle optimization opportunities.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, Supply Chain, Nursing, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive experience in healthcare medical equipment planning, clinical engineering, healthcare technology management, capital projects, design/construction coordination, or healthcare operations.
• Experience supporting medical equipment planning for construction, renovation, relocation, major replacement, or technology refresh projects.
• Strong understanding of hospital operations, clinical workflows, medical equipment infrastructure requirements, healthcare technology lifecycle management, and capital budgeting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary stakeholders through complex planning, decision-making, and implementation processes.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and project documentation tools.
• Strong presentation, written communication, facilitation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Experience in an academic medical center, multi-hospital health system, or complex healthcare construction environment.
• Knowledge of CMMS platforms, medical equipment databases, capital planning systems, BIM/Revit coordination, equipment planning software, or healthcare project management tools.
• PMP, CHC, CCE, CBET, Lean Six Sigma, or comparable certification.
• Experience developing enterprise equipment standards, room templates, lifecycle replacement plans, capital prioritization tools, or equipment governance processes.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission, CMS, NFPA, FDA, HIPAA, cybersecurity, infection prevention, and other healthcare regulatory considerations affecting medical equipment.
Physical Demands:
• Primarily office, hybrid, and project-site work as operationally required.
• Ability to participate in site walks, design reviews, user group meetings, mockups, construction coordination meetings, and activation planning sessions.
• Ability to review equipment documentation, drawings, cut sheets, schedules, budgets, and project materials for extended periods.
• May require movement through active healthcare, construction, renovation, temporary, or relocation areas in accordance with applicable safety and infection prevention requirements.
Competencies:
• Strategic thinking and capital stewardship.
• Executive-level communication and presentation.
• Clinical credibility and stakeholder trust.
• Equipment lifecycle and infrastructure expertise.
• Project management and design coordination.
• Financial acumen and value realization.
• Influence without direct authority.
• Process improvement and standardization.
• Risk identification and mitigation.
• Accountability, organization, and attention to detail.
Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Responsibilities:
• Lead system-level medical equipment planning for major capital projects, renovations, expansions, relocations, and enterprise technology initiatives.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive equipment plans, budgets, schedules, equipment assumptions, and decision logs from early programming through activation.
• Serve as the primary Clinical Engineering equipment planning liaison to PDC for design, construction, procurement, installation, and operational readiness activities.
• Translate clinical operational needs into equipment requirements that support workflow, safety, regulatory compliance, infrastructure coordination, serviceability, and long-term maintainability.
• Develop recommendations for equipment reuse, replacement, standardization, redeployment, or retirement based on asset condition, utilization, age, service history, risk, and project scope.
• Support long-range capital planning by aligning project equipment needs with Rush clinical technology lifecycle priorities and enterprise standardization strategy.
• Participate in capital project planning, design reviews, user group meetings, mockups, drawing reviews, construction coordination meetings, and activation planning.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure equipment requirements are accurately reflected in drawings, specifications, schedules, budgets, and infrastructure plans.
• Review room-by-room equipment lists, cut sheets, vendor drawings, placement plans, utility requirements, structural support needs, IT/data dependencies, medical gas requirements, electrical requirements, and installation constraints.
• Identify issues related to equipment placement, workflow, maintainability, service access, infection prevention, safety, and constructability.
• Partner with BIM, design, and construction teams to support accurate equipment placement, coordination, clash identification, and infrastructure planning when applicable.
• Support change management by evaluating equipment-related changes for impacts to budget, schedule, infrastructure, procurement, and operational readiness.
• Leverage Clinical Engineering inventory data, CMMS information, capital planning tools, utilization data, vendor information, and financial data to support evidence-based equipment decisions.
• Identify opportunities to defer purchases, validate purchase quantities, reduce unnecessary rentals, redeploy existing equipment, retire underutilized assets, and avoid duplicative capital spending.
• Track and report capital avoidance, operational savings, redeployed assets, avoided rentals, replacement prioritization outcomes, and other measurable value created through equipment planning.
• Support equipment standardization across Rush facilities to improve purchasing leverage, serviceability, cybersecurity readiness, staff familiarity, parts availability, and total cost of ownership.
• Partner with Finance and Supply Chain to support budget development, purchase timing, quote validation, vendor review, procurement sequencing, and cost tracking.
• Facilitate collaborative equipment planning sessions with clinical leaders, operational leaders, PDC, IT, Supply Chain, Infection Prevention, Facilities, Finance, and external partners.
• Present recommendations, capital impacts, project risks, and decision points to department leaders, project teams, and executive stakeholders.
• Develop governance tools, reporting structures, templates, dashboards, and decision frameworks to improve consistency across capital equipment planning.
• Mentor Equipment Planners and provide technical guidance on planning standards, project documentation, stakeholder communication, and capital planning processes.
• Coordinate procurement, delivery, receiving, staging, installation, testing, acceptance, asset tagging, and go-live readiness activities with Clinical Engineering, PDC, Supply Chain, IT, vendors, and operations.
• Ensure equipment planning deliverables are aligned with construction milestones, procurement lead times, vendor installation requirements, and activation schedules.
• Support project closeout activities, including final inventory validation, warranty information, service documentation, and lessons learned.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Clinical Engineering
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 AM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $34.89 - $50.63 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
The Equipment Planner supports medical equipment planning, documentation, coordination, and implementation for Rush University System for Health capital projects, renovations, equipment replacement initiatives, and clinical technology deployments. Reporting through Clinical Engineering and working closely with PDC partners, this role helps ensure medical equipment needs are accurately identified, budgeted, specified, coordinated, procured, installed, and activated in alignment with project scope, clinical operations, infrastructure requirements, and enterprise standards.
The position supports room-by-room equipment planning, existing equipment assessments, project documentation, user group preparation, vendor coordination, budget tracking, procurement support, delivery planning, and go-live readiness. The Equipment Planner works collaboratively with Clinical Engineering, PDC, Supply Chain, IT, clinical stakeholders, architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors to ensure that the right equipment is available in the right location, at the right time, with the required infrastructure and support.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare Administration, Business, Supply Chain, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience in healthcare equipment planning, clinical engineering, biomedical equipment services, healthcare supply chain, construction project coordination, facilities, healthcare operations, or a related field.
• Knowledge of medical equipment, hospital operations, capital projects, asset inventory processes, procurement coordination, or equipment lifecycle management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate documentation, and coordinate across multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and project tracking tools.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in an academic medical center, health system, hospital construction project, renovation project, or clinical engineering environment.
• Experience with CMMS systems, equipment databases, capital planning tools, healthcare procurement systems, or project management platforms.
• CBET, CAPM, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt/Green Belt, or other relevant certification.
• Basic understanding of medical equipment infrastructure requirements, including power, data, medical gas, plumbing, mounting, shielding, and vendor installation needs.
• Familiarity with healthcare regulatory, safety, infection prevention, and operational readiness requirements.
Physical Demands:
• Primarily office, hybrid, and project-site work as operationally required.
• Ability to participate in user group meetings, design reviews, site walks, mockups, construction meetings, vendor coordination meetings, and activation planning sessions.
• Ability to review equipment documentation, drawings, equipment plans, cut sheets, procurement logs, schedules, and project tracking materials for extended periods.
• May require movement through active healthcare, construction, renovation, relocation, or activation areas in accordance with applicable safety and infection prevention requirements.
Competencies:
• Detail-oriented equipment documentation.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Customer service and stakeholder responsiveness.
• Project coordination and follow-through.
• Data accuracy and analytical thinking.
• Practical understanding of clinical equipment.
• Ability to identify risks and escalate appropriately.
• Adaptability in fast-paced project environments.
• Financial awareness and cost-conscious decision-making.
• Commitment to safety, reliability, and operational readiness.
Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Responsibilities:
• Support the development and maintenance of project equipment lists, room-by-room plans, budgets, schedules, procurement logs, and implementation trackers.
• Assist in validating equipment needs with clinical departments, operational leaders, Clinical Engineering, and PDC project teams.
• Gather and maintain equipment information, including manufacturer, model, quantity, location, condition, age, cost, lead time, utility requirements, accessories, service needs, and installation requirements.
• Support existing equipment surveys, field walks, photo documentation, asset validation, reuse assessments, and relocation planning.
• Maintain accurate and organized equipment planning documentation throughout project phases.
• Participate in user group meetings, design reviews, site walks, mockups, construction meetings, vendor coordination meetings, and activation planning sessions.
• Assist in reviewing drawings, equipment plans, cut sheets, vendor information, and room layouts for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors to confirm space, power, data, medical gas, plumbing, structural, mounting, ventilation, shielding, and installation requirements.
• Help identify equipment-related risks, missing infrastructure, delivery constraints, installation concerns, and workflow issues.
• Support project teams by tracking equipment questions, decisions, changes, and follow-up items.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Clinical Engineering, PDC, IT, Finance, and vendors to support quote collection, purchase requests, procurement timing, delivery coordination, and installation planning.
• Track procurement milestones, long-lead equipment, delivery schedules, vendor installation dates, and dependencies with construction and activation timelines.
• Assist with receiving coordination, staging, asset tagging, equipment setup, installation verification, testing, acceptance, and go-live readiness.
• Support warranty documentation, service information, preventive maintenance setup, and inventory updates for new or relocated equipment.
• Assist with project closeout documentation, final equipment reconciliation, and lessons learned.
• Use Clinical Engineering asset data and project requirements to support recommendations for reuse, replacement, redeployment, retirement, or standardization.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to avoid unnecessary purchases, reduce rentals, validate requested quantities, and redeploy existing assets where appropriate.
• Support capital planning by providing accurate information on equipment condition, replacement needs, utilization, and project-related impacts.
• Help maintain Rush equipment standards, room templates, and project planning tools.
• Support reporting on equipment planning value, including reuse opportunities, avoided purchases, equipment redeployments, and budget variances.
• Build effective working relationships with Clinical Engineering, PDC, Supply Chain, IT, Finance, Facilities, clinical departments, and external partners.
• Communicate equipment planning status, risks, issues, and decisions clearly and timely to project stakeholders.
• Prepare meeting materials, equipment reports, action logs, budget summaries, and planning updates.
• Escalate project risks, equipment changes, budget concerns, or schedule conflicts to the Senior Equipment Planner, System Director of Clinical Engineering, or project leadership as appropriate.
• Demonstrate customer service, accountability, attention to detail, and responsiveness in a fast-paced healthcare project environment.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Rush NeurobehavioralCtr-ResAdm
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:30:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $17.63 - $24.91 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
The ideal candidate will have the following:
Summary:
The Epidemiology Research Assistant supports data collection, participant assessment, and research operations across epidemiological, behavioral, or population health research studies. This entry-level role focuses on participant support, data collection, study implementation, and logistical coordination guided by senior research staff and the principal investigator. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Required Job Qualifications:
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Environmental Services
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:30:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $19.60 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors, including but not limited to education, job-related experience and skills, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
Under general supervision of an Environmental Services supervisor, cleans, maintains, and services assigned areas throughout RPSLMC. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Must demonstrate, after training, skill and controlling of cleaning equipment.
•Must be able to demonstrate skills and knowledge of proper use of chemicals and equipment in cleaning, to achieve desired results.
•Must be able to 10 Step Clean and isolation clean a patient room, cycle clean OR and L&D suites, and terminal clean areas as needed.
•Must be able to use the Bed Tracking System.
•Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
•Must have a neat personal appearance.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•High school graduate or G.E.D., ability to understand written English and oral instructions.
•Prior cleaning experience helpful, but not essential.
Physical Demands:
•Stand, walk, and stoop often while performing duties.
•Must be able to push, pull, and control cleaning equipment and materials up to 150 pounds in weight and move large trash objects and containers.
Responsibilities:
•10-Step Cleaning
•Vacuum carpeted areas.
•Dry and wet mop hard floors.
•Clean and polish metal surfaces.
•Perform "Discharge Cleaning" as assigned./Utilize Bed Tracking System
•Spot clean windows.
•Clean water fountains.
•Clean public telephones.
•Clean all restrooms.
•Empty waste receptacles and remove waste.
•Maintain all supplies in assigned supply storage area and keep neat, clean, and organized.
•Clean all upholstered furniture.
•Clean emergency spills and floods.
•Maintain and operate floor burnishers.
•Wash walls and ceilings as assigned.
•Perform special projects such as hanging drapes and cubicle curtains.
•Clean and maintain equipment and request repairs as needed.
•Report any deficiencies observed in equipment, furniture or fixtures (e.g., needed painting, burnt-out exit lights, stained ceiling lights, broken fixtures, etc.)
•Sign in and out pagers, keys and equipment.
•Clean rolling stock, hospital equipment and related items.
•Accountable for cleanliness and neat appearance of assigned area, and that the schedule is complete and all instructions are followed so that the area will pass inspection of supervisors, managers, and administrative personnel.
•Return all soiled dry/wet mops to designated areas.
•Perform related duties as assigned. (The above statement reflects the general elements considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.)
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Oak Park, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Oak Park
Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital
Department: Food and Nutrition Services
Work Type: Full-time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (6:00:00 AM - 2:30:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. Learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $18.87 - $26.66 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry-specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
Performs culinary duties as assigned, responsible primarily for hot food/entrée production, ensures food services sanitation and quality control standards are met. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
High School Diploma preferred
Certificate of Completion in Culinary Arts and/or Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts preferred
Sanitation Certification required within six months of hire and maintained thereafter.
Minimum of three years of cooking experience.
SKILLS:
Ability to read, write, and speak English
Basic math skills to calculate recipe ingredient and quantity adjustments, calculate weights and measures
Critical thinking skills
Organizational skills
Knowledgeable and can operate, with minimal instruction, hot preparation equipment such as convection/combi ovens, steamers, broilers, grills, etc.
Can demonstrate skills in the use of culinary hand tools (knives, etc.) and small processing equipment (vegetable choppers & processors)
Responsibilities:
1.Prepares other menu entrees/other items per production schedule utilizing sophisticated equipment for hot preparation.
2.Prepares the correct product, in the correct amount, as indicated by forecast information, using computer-adjusted recipes; follows procedure in accordance with established standards and methods; verifies recipe
accuracy and assists management in maintaining accurate recipes.
3.Participates in recipe standardization process.
4.Checks refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage areas daily for utilization of leftovers and proper rotation of products.
5.Serves and stores food at correct temperatures; maintains temperatures of items served and stored.
6.Adheres to time schedules for production and service.
7.Assists with inventory control as assigned by the Manager.
8.Wraps, labels, dates, and stores products correctly.
9.Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of work area and equipment; performs cleaning duties as assigned.
10.Complies with all regulatory agency standards and all departmental policies and procedures.
11.Trains new personnel as assigned.
12.Orients dietetic interns to work area as assigned.
13.Performs related duties as assigned.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: 520 S Maple Ave, Oak Park, Illinois 60304
Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital
Department: CSO (Float Pool)
Work Type: Full-Time - 36 Hours per week (0. 9 FTE)
Shift: Night Shift: 7:00pm to 7:30am
Work Schedule: 12-Hour Shifts - Weekends Included
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $20.78 - $26.28 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
Under the direction of a professional nurse, the Patient Care Technician 2 (PCT 2) coordinates and leads the team to assist patients with activities of daily living, transfer and mobility skills, skin, bowel and bladder programs, and maintains a clean, safe environment for the patient.
Other information:
•High School plus specialized training
•Minimum of 1 Year experience in the hospital setting unless hired prior to 9/16/2024. Those employees will be grandfathered.
•Prior formal clinical training. This may include CMA, CNA, PCT, EMT, corpsman, paramedic, and nursing or medical student experience.
•Current CPR
•Good communication skills
•Computer skills
•Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
•Ability to lead others with appropriate time management and organizational skills
•Superuser for all patient care equipment
•Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts to accommodate staffing
•Good time management and organizational skills
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Prior clinical experience in an acute care setting.
Physical Demands:
• Ability to transport objects, patients and equipment
•Ability to respond quickly to patient needs.
•Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions wile caring for the sick
•Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of fire or other disasters
•Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients.
•Ability to walk and stand throughout most of designated shift.
•Ability to lift items weighing 10-50 pounds, above 50 pounds utilizes appropriate lift equipment.
•Ability to carry items weighing 10-25 pounds (11-33% of time); 25 to 75 pounds (1-10% of time).
Responsibilities:
•Properly apply safety devices.
•Assures that patients are set up and ready for meals and assists with feeding as appropriate.
•Performs accuchecks 30 minutes before meals or as directed by the RN and reports and documents blood sugar levels to the RN.
•Inform RN immediately of any change in patient’s condition.
•Maintains a therapeutic relationship to provide optimal customer-focused care.
•Communicates effectively with patients at levels appropriate to age and cognitive status, showing sensitivity to cultural diversity.
•Interacts effectively with peers and other hospital staff to foster positive working relationships.
•Computer documentation is accurate, timely and at point-of-care when possible.
•Notify charge nurse whenever leaving the unit.
•Assists patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living promoting maximal independence.
•Accurately calculates and documents calorie count, intake and output and patients’ weights.
•Assists patients with transfers and mobility activities observing appropriate techniques, precautions and assistive devices.
•Assists patients with bladder and bowel elimination programs and collection of laboratory specimens.
•Enhance patient satisfaction by hourly rounding and prevention of call light needs. Improves response to call lights when they occur.
•Work collaboratively with other members of the health care team to insure high levels of patient care.
•Follow CDC guidelines for hand washing and be aware of and follow isolation precautions.
•Need to always be on the floor during shift report unless directed by the Charge RN.
•Work as a team with your nurse to ensure that the patient feels safe and well cared for while with us in the hospital.
• Documents accurately, timely, and at point-of-care when possible
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Preventive Medicine-Res Adm
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $21.61 - $30.53 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
The Community Health Worker (CHW) is responsible for operationalizing Rush’s social determinant of health and chronic disease strategy within the community. The CHW will be a liaison to community members and patients as well as community partners, and conduct health and/or social determinant screenings, provide telephonic and in-person navigation services and self-management support in the community and in the Rush clinical settings such as primary care and/or the emergency department as needed. The CHW will also assist with different community initiatives such as health programming or other health promotion efforts as needed. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Qualities we are seeking include Cultural humility, ability to build trustful relationships with clients, nonjudgmental and empathetic listener; shows compassion and respect. Shows acceptance of people and their life journey. Demonstrates passion and commitment. Understands strengths and challenges of their community and which strategies will work best.
This role is a grant-funded contract position with potential for job continuation depending on funding.
Required Job Qualifications:
•A high school graduate or GED.
•1-2 years of experience of working in community settings as a community health worker or navigator is desirable.
•The ability to work independently and solve problems along with strong multi-tasking, organization, communication, and expertise with information systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
•Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with care management-related service functions such as: patient interviews, discharge planning/social service basic assessment and referral processes, community resources.
•Must be comfortable working in a variety of settings, with people’s different living situations, and across all levels of socio-economic status.
•Experience in diverse community settings preferred in particular Chicago’s West Side
•Excellent written and verbal communication and interviewing skills.
•Applicant must live in the Chicagoland area, have their own transportation with proof of current auto insurance, be able to navigate the Chicagoland area, and be available to work evenings and weekends.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Experience in community service through volunteering, internships, committee service, community networks, etc.
•Commitment to teamwork, collaborative approach and customer service focus preferred.
•Experience working in and/or with communities of color
•Bilingual/bicultural including Spanish, Polish, and Mandarin speaking ability desired but not required
Responsibilities:
1.Provide health education and information in order to assist clients in achieving health goals by discussing behavioral risk factors, recommended lifestyle changes, and ways to reduce barriers to treatment adherence.
2.Create tailored strategies for addressing community health concerns by assisting clients to overcome obstacles to care.
3.Build individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, counseling, social support and advocacy.
4.Address barriers that inhibit clients’ access to health care and information.
5.Provide direct services (e.g., measuring/monitoring blood pressure, providing health screenings) in a variety of settings.
6.Conduct screenings (including Rush’s social determinants of health screener and health risk assessments), one-on-one visits, groups sessions and phone calls within various community settings.
7.Provide navigation services to patients, including scheduling appointments for primary and specialty care follow-up
8.Assist patients and community members with public benefits enrollment and redetermination, including SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and other programs
9.Conduct verification of insurance plans and assist out-of-network patients with connecting to care at an appropriate clinic
10.Provide social support to clients as needed.
11.Motivate and praise clients for even small accomplishments and assist them to develop strategies to overcome barriers in order to achieve their behavior change goals.
12.Communicate with interprofessional providers via Epic and in-person huddles
13.Mediate between participants and healthcare and social service systems or community resources (e.g., management of healthcare utilization) to improve the quality and cultural competency of service delivery.
14.Advocate for individuals and communities to ensure clients receive the care they need in localized accessible settings.
15.Refer clients to community resources and follow up using various platforms (e.g., NowPow).
16.Manage a caseload of patients and community members from a variety of sources, including but not limited to COVID-positive patients, Emergency Department (ED) patients, school-based health center student families, Cancer Center patients, and referrals from Rush providers in a range of care settings.
17.Monitor a daily list of discharged patients and referral work queue for outreach and follow-up.
18.Attend community events and health fairs to complete social needs screenings, resource coordination, and information sharing about Rush and community programs and services
19.Performs other duties as assigned.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Orthopedic Surgery-Res Adm
Work Type: Part Time (Total FTE between 0. 5 and 0. 89)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $32.00 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or his/her designee and in collaboration with other members of the research team, the Intern will perform computational, technical, or laboratory procedures and carry out experiments or tests. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•High school graduate required. College students in good academic standing will also be considered.
•Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
•Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate in a professional manner.
•Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, set goals, and manage complicated tasks.
•Demonstrate professionalism in dealing with confidential information.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Ability to read code/write code in Python, R, MATLAB, C++, or other programming languages.
Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Responsibilities:
•Performs research under the supervision of a designated manager and a specific research project.
•Use computer software to collect and analyze experimental data.
•Maintains a thorough lab notebook of all experiments performed.
•Maintains and submits primary and summary documentation of laboratory work to principal investigator of designee.
•Participates in laboratory meetings including journal clubs and research updates and attends other relevant seminars.
•Performs other duties as assigned.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Employee Service Center
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush. edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $23.12 - $32.66 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. This role has a corresponding incentive plan based on multiple factors. incentive compensation and additional benefits can be found on our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits)
Summary:
The Human Resource Specialist position performs back-office administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of Rush’s people processes. This position processes routine transactions of low to moderate complexity in accordance with standard operating procedures and as required to support accurate processing of benefits, compensation, payroll, and other key employee administrative people processes. This position also administers the organizational structure through maintenance of positions, organizational units, and employment expense allocations. This position also serves as a front-door for consulting and/or fulfilling low to moderate complexity HR reporting requests. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Associate degree.
• A high school diploma with at least two years of relevant work experience will be accepted in lieu of an associate degree.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience utilizing a complex HRIS system; prior experience using Infor/Lawson an asset.
• Knowledge of relevant employee benefits, compensation, and employment laws/regulations.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact and professionalism.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to work under time pressure to meet established transaction service level agreements.
• Assertive self-starter and independent thinker with ability to work effectively both individually and in team environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Finance or related preferred.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, HRCI-PHR, or HRCI-SPHR professional certifications an asset.
• Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) professional designations an asset.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) professional designation an asset.
Physical Demands:
• Physical, mental (specify amount and duration)
Responsibilities:
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date personnel files, records, and documentation while ensuring confidentiality of these files and records is preserved at all times.
• Performs routine administrative tasks related to employee transactions and transitions including but not limited to: on-boarding, internal transfers, promotions, life events, special payments, layoffs, leaves of absence, terminations, and other special programs.
• Collaborates with people process centers of expertise, as necessary, to research and resolve benefits, compensation, payroll and other people process processing issues.
• Adapts existing processes and standard operating procedures of low to moderate complexity, as required, to continuously improve services offered by the transaction processing team.
• Answers frequently asked questions related to people processes and policies; refers more complex questions to Sr. HR Specialists and/or appropriate centers of expertise.
• Promotes use of employee and manager self-service by coaching on availability and usage of ESS/MSS transactions on the employee service portal and via the core HR system.
• Conducts or assists with record audits and preparation/filing of mandatory reports, which may include I-9 audits, EEO-1 filings, payroll audits, and other compliance reviews.
• Ensures employee benefit administration is performed in compliance with the applicable provisions of COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Road Home Research Admin
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $45.59 - $66.16 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
The Advanced Data Analyst supports clinical, contracting, network, and business intelligence. The Data Analyst will support key clinical processes, contracting initiatives, network analyses, and the development and maintenance of reports and other business intelligence projects. The successful candidate must demonstrate critical analysis skills and an understanding of healthcare data and processes, and have the ability to communicate such information to a wide variety of audiences in visual, oral, and written formats. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Required Job Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Office of Advanced Practice
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Director of Advanced Practice Providers (APP) Services
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, located in downtown Chicago, invites applications for the position of Director of Advanced Practice Providers (APP) Services.
The Director of APP Services supports the Office of Advanced Practice (OAP) operations in collaboration with the Associate Vice President (AVP) of Advanced Practice Providers and is responsible for ensuring the provision of the highest quality patient care. This role provides strategic leadership, consultation, and support to APPs within respective areas of clinical focus. The Director of APP Services functions as the primary resource regarding APP optimal utilization, recruitment and retention, collaborative practice models, credentialing, orientation and onboarding, regulation and policy issues, competency, professional development, research, and educational activities.
This position requires collaboration with physician and nursing executives and demonstrates excellent communication, coordination, collaboration, and cross-functional partnership with Rush leadership, service lines, and departments.
Three Directors of Advanced Practice Providers will work under the leadership of the AVP of APPs to optimize clinical, operational, and financial outcomes for patients across the care continuum.
Focus Areas: Three Directors will focus on one or more of the following areas in addition to serving as the primary escalation point for APP-related needs within their clinical areas:
· Recruitment and Onboarding: Leads efforts to attract and seamlessly integrate new APPs into the organization.
· Deployment Models and Utilization: Designs and optimizes APP deployment and collaborative care models.
· Professional Development and Engagement: Develops programs to support APP career growth and engagement.
The Director will dedicate 0.60 FTE to clinical activities and 0.40 FTE to administrative activities.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Advanced Practice Systems Leadership:
· Serves as the primary leadership point of escalation for all aspects of APP practice within assigned clinical area focus..
· Acts as an organizational resource for APP clinical practice within assigned clinical focus.
· Direct manager for APP Managers and Lead APPs within defined subset of APP workforce.
· Provides systems-level leadership for a cohort of 100-140 APPs within clinical focus..
· Works cross-functionally to represent the Office of Advanced Practice with focus on best practices for APP hiring, onboarding, credentialing, privileging, quality and safety, compliance, compensation and benefits, professional development, engagement, and retention within assigned clinical focus..
· Provides strategic oversight for APP Managers’ responsibilities: front-line APP workforce management, service line specific outcome metrics, recruitment, onboarding, educational opportunities, engagement, scope of practice optimization, research, and incentive planning.
· Provides systems-level strategic oversight for special projects which may include APP care model design and optimization, professional development, recruitment, onboarding and orientation, and APP-related metrics and key performance indicators.
· Maintains active clinical practice in area of clinical expertise.
Educational Leadership:
· Creates, maintains, and provides oversight for APP continuing medical education programs within respective clinical area..
· Ensures adherence to all accreditation, regulatory and system policies, and procedures.
· Creates, organizes, and provides ongoing assessment of all curricular components of APP onboarding and orientation programs at Rush in conjunction with physician and nursing leaders in those areas.
· Continuously updates clinical and administrative onboarding curriculum based on new knowledge and trends in specialty care.
· Identifies areas of educational need across the system and assigned focus and develops strategies to provide that education.
· Contributes to advance organizational initiatives that achieve APP retention through appropriate education and job training.
Inspirational Leadership:
· Supports the vision, direction, and leadership for advanced practice at Rush.
· Works collaboratively across organizational lines to optimize APP deployment and utilization.
· Acts as a change agent and manages organizational change efforts to ensure operational effectiveness.
· Is a progressive leader who inspires others to anticipate future APP professional development needs.
Operational Leadership:
· Establishes, implements, and evaluates program goals and outcomes in alignment with the OAP mission, vision, and strategic plan.
· Provides leadership support regarding accreditation and regulatory activities including but not limited to TJC, CMS, licensure and other safety and quality initiatives as it relates to the APP practice.
· In collaboration with the AVP, provides administrative oversight to assigned APP groups to ensure consistent clinical practice principles are upheld for the individual practice groups.
· Supports the operations of the APP privileging and credentialing process.
· Hires, supervises, disciplines, and facilitates assigned APP groups.
· Assists in the development and implementation of innovative and new models of care as they pertain to the APP role.
· Collaborates to achieve quality outcomes and targets for APP Practice.
· May serve as faculty for the College of Nursing or College of Health Sciences and encourages clinical teaching and precepting among clinically practicing APPs.
· Provides written policies and procedures and maintains other important documentation.
· Fosters and operationalizes educational programs as necessary to ensure clinical and quality outcomes.
People Leadership:
· Cultivates a culture that promotes professional growth, interdisciplinary collaboration, constructive communication, flexibility, teamwork, and customer service.
· Serves as a leader of APP clinical and professional development.
· Supports overall Office of Advanced Practice organizational structure and professional development of APP leaders across the medical group.
Functional Leadership:
· Promotes Rush programs both internally and externally.
· Provides continuing education opportunities for staff development based on scientific advances, evidence-based practice, and changes in technology, society, or health care delivery systems.
· Actively participates in APP employee engagement efforts.
· Maintains active licensure, certifications, clinical competencies, skills, educational and regulatory requirements of the role.
· Actively participates in professional organizations.
Cultural Leadership:
· Models the mission, vision, and values of Rush and the Office of Advanced Practice.
· Consistently displays and holds others accountable for displaying the ICARE behaviors.
· Displays a commitment to the development of a culture of inclusion throughout all aspects of the organization.
· Serves as a role model and resource for professional colleagues.
· Fosters a positive and supportive work environment for all APPs.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
· Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies required.
· Minimum of nine years’ experience as a clinically practicing APRN or PA required.
· Minimum of five years’ experience in APP leadership preferred.
· Current IL Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licensure or IL Physician Assistant Licensure required.
· Current APRN discipline specific board certification or National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants Certification required.
· Significant knowledge of hospital and ambulatory policies, systems, and procedures.
· Knowledge of clinical and educational standards and best practices.
· Ability to lead teams required.
· Analytical ability required.
· Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, as well as advanced organizational skills required.
· Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with executive and university leaders inside and outside the organization preferred.
· Detail oriented and ability to manage multiple projects, prioritizing workload to maximize efficiency.
· Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
· Work requires lifting or carrying objects 25 lbs.
· Advanced information systems and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) are required.
Rush has over 600 APPs across the enterprise that provide comprehensive patient care each day autonomously and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Across the system, the APPs are supported by 4 levels of leadership, including 39 Lead APPs, three chief CRNAs, two Directors of APPs and an AVP. Rush’s vision is to have every APP practicing at full scope and top of license. APPs at Rush are highly competent, well-respected members of the healthcare team that contribute to the excellent quality care that Rush patients receive each day.
Rush University System for Health is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities.
Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University (2,500+ students across medical, nursing, and health sciences colleges), Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and regional outpatient facilities.
Rush is recognized both for clinical excellence and as a top employer. U.S. News & World Report placed Rush on its Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2026–2027, ranking it among the top 50 of more than 4,500 hospitals evaluated and No. 1 among Illinois and Chicago-area hospitals. Vizient awarded Rush its Quality Leadership Award, marking the 13th consecutive year the health system has ranked among the top 10 of 99 academic medical centers nationwide. On the workplace side, Modern Healthcare named Rush one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare in 2026, citing its culture, financial rewards, and training and advancement opportunities, while Becker's Hospital Review similarly included Rush University System for Health on its 2026 list of top places to work in healthcare, pointing to culture, comprehensive compensation and benefits, and extensive mental health resources as key factors.
Rush is committed to health equity, particularly addressing the 16-year life expectancy gap between Chicago's Loop and West Side. As the largest West Side employer, Rush implements an Anchor Mission strategy through local hiring, investing, sourcing, and volunteering. The system has invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018 while continuing to provide excellent patient care for all.
Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, knowledge and skills; relevant experience and training; education, certifications, and licensure; primary work location; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role, as well as additional compensation such as sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.
Total Compensation Pay Range: $144,000 - $215,000
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at ourRush benefits page(https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Student Financial Aid
Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0. 5)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 6 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $16-$18 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
The Work Study Student at a Community Partner Site is responsible for assisting with administrative duties within the clinical setting. These duties may include basic client care, clerical, or administrative work as assigned by the Director of Faculty Practice and/ or the primary clinical site Faculty Practice clinician. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Position Qualifications Include:
•An interest in working with vulnerable populations in the community setting
•Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
•CPR certification
•Graduation date is at least one year out.
Experience:
•Experience working in a community or mental health setting preferred, not required
•For some sites, Spanish or Polish speaker preferred.
Responsibilities:
Primary Duties and Responsibilities may include:
•Obtain and record vital sign information
•Assist with client flow through the clinical site
•Complete other clinical tasks under the supervision of the clinic RN or APN
•Assist with clerical or administrative tasks for wellness programming
•Work with the APRN or RN to identify health promotion needs of the community and identify interventions
•Perform outreach to educate the community and recruit participants for health programs
•Contact community partners to schedule and plan health promotion events
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Clinical Engineering
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 AM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $38.02 - $61.88 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
The Senior Equipment Planner serves as the system-level subject matter expert for medical equipment planning, capital equipment strategy, and clinical technology integration across Rush University System for Health. Reporting to the System Director of Clinical Engineering, this role partners closely with Projects, Design, and Construction (PDC) to support new construction, renovation, replacement, and strategic capital initiatives.
This position leads the planning, validation, standardization, budgeting, procurement coordination, and implementation readiness of medical equipment across assigned capital projects. The role ensures clinical equipment decisions align with patient care models, facility design, infrastructure requirements, lifecycle replacement strategies, regulatory expectations, financial stewardship, and enterprise standards.
The Senior Equipment Planner functions as a strategic advisor and operational bridge among Clinical Engineering, PDC, Supply Chain, IT, Finance, clinical departments, architects, engineers, contractors, and equipment vendors. The role uses asset data, utilization trends, service history, equipment age, standardization opportunities, and project requirements to identify capital avoidance, asset redeployment, replacement prioritization, rental reduction, and lifecycle optimization opportunities.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, Supply Chain, Nursing, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive experience in healthcare medical equipment planning, clinical engineering, healthcare technology management, capital projects, design/construction coordination, or healthcare operations.
• Experience supporting medical equipment planning for construction, renovation, relocation, major replacement, or technology refresh projects.
• Strong understanding of hospital operations, clinical workflows, medical equipment infrastructure requirements, healthcare technology lifecycle management, and capital budgeting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary stakeholders through complex planning, decision-making, and implementation processes.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and project documentation tools.
• Strong presentation, written communication, facilitation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Experience in an academic medical center, multi-hospital health system, or complex healthcare construction environment.
• Knowledge of CMMS platforms, medical equipment databases, capital planning systems, BIM/Revit coordination, equipment planning software, or healthcare project management tools.
• PMP, CHC, CCE, CBET, Lean Six Sigma, or comparable certification.
• Experience developing enterprise equipment standards, room templates, lifecycle replacement plans, capital prioritization tools, or equipment governance processes.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission, CMS, NFPA, FDA, HIPAA, cybersecurity, infection prevention, and other healthcare regulatory considerations affecting medical equipment.
Physical Demands:
• Primarily office, hybrid, and project-site work as operationally required.
• Ability to participate in site walks, design reviews, user group meetings, mockups, construction coordination meetings, and activation planning sessions.
• Ability to review equipment documentation, drawings, cut sheets, schedules, budgets, and project materials for extended periods.
• May require movement through active healthcare, construction, renovation, temporary, or relocation areas in accordance with applicable safety and infection prevention requirements.
Competencies:
• Strategic thinking and capital stewardship.
• Executive-level communication and presentation.
• Clinical credibility and stakeholder trust.
• Equipment lifecycle and infrastructure expertise.
• Project management and design coordination.
• Financial acumen and value realization.
• Influence without direct authority.
• Process improvement and standardization.
• Risk identification and mitigation.
• Accountability, organization, and attention to detail.
Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Responsibilities:
• Lead system-level medical equipment planning for major capital projects, renovations, expansions, relocations, and enterprise technology initiatives.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive equipment plans, budgets, schedules, equipment assumptions, and decision logs from early programming through activation.
• Serve as the primary Clinical Engineering equipment planning liaison to PDC for design, construction, procurement, installation, and operational readiness activities.
• Translate clinical operational needs into equipment requirements that support workflow, safety, regulatory compliance, infrastructure coordination, serviceability, and long-term maintainability.
• Develop recommendations for equipment reuse, replacement, standardization, redeployment, or retirement based on asset condition, utilization, age, service history, risk, and project scope.
• Support long-range capital planning by aligning project equipment needs with Rush clinical technology lifecycle priorities and enterprise standardization strategy.
• Participate in capital project planning, design reviews, user group meetings, mockups, drawing reviews, construction coordination meetings, and activation planning.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure equipment requirements are accurately reflected in drawings, specifications, schedules, budgets, and infrastructure plans.
• Review room-by-room equipment lists, cut sheets, vendor drawings, placement plans, utility requirements, structural support needs, IT/data dependencies, medical gas requirements, electrical requirements, and installation constraints.
• Identify issues related to equipment placement, workflow, maintainability, service access, infection prevention, safety, and constructability.
• Partner with BIM, design, and construction teams to support accurate equipment placement, coordination, clash identification, and infrastructure planning when applicable.
• Support change management by evaluating equipment-related changes for impacts to budget, schedule, infrastructure, procurement, and operational readiness.
• Leverage Clinical Engineering inventory data, CMMS information, capital planning tools, utilization data, vendor information, and financial data to support evidence-based equipment decisions.
• Identify opportunities to defer purchases, validate purchase quantities, reduce unnecessary rentals, redeploy existing equipment, retire underutilized assets, and avoid duplicative capital spending.
• Track and report capital avoidance, operational savings, redeployed assets, avoided rentals, replacement prioritization outcomes, and other measurable value created through equipment planning.
• Support equipment standardization across Rush facilities to improve purchasing leverage, serviceability, cybersecurity readiness, staff familiarity, parts availability, and total cost of ownership.
• Partner with Finance and Supply Chain to support budget development, purchase timing, quote validation, vendor review, procurement sequencing, and cost tracking.
• Facilitate collaborative equipment planning sessions with clinical leaders, operational leaders, PDC, IT, Supply Chain, Infection Prevention, Facilities, Finance, and external partners.
• Present recommendations, capital impacts, project risks, and decision points to department leaders, project teams, and executive stakeholders.
• Develop governance tools, reporting structures, templates, dashboards, and decision frameworks to improve consistency across capital equipment planning.
• Mentor Equipment Planners and provide technical guidance on planning standards, project documentation, stakeholder communication, and capital planning processes.
• Coordinate procurement, delivery, receiving, staging, installation, testing, acceptance, asset tagging, and go-live readiness activities with Clinical Engineering, PDC, Supply Chain, IT, vendors, and operations.
• Ensure equipment planning deliverables are aligned with construction milestones, procurement lead times, vendor installation requirements, and activation schedules.
• Support project closeout activities, including final inventory validation, warranty information, service documentation, and lessons learned.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Clinical Engineering
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 AM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $34.89 - $50.63 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
The Equipment Planner supports medical equipment planning, documentation, coordination, and implementation for Rush University System for Health capital projects, renovations, equipment replacement initiatives, and clinical technology deployments. Reporting through Clinical Engineering and working closely with PDC partners, this role helps ensure medical equipment needs are accurately identified, budgeted, specified, coordinated, procured, installed, and activated in alignment with project scope, clinical operations, infrastructure requirements, and enterprise standards.
The position supports room-by-room equipment planning, existing equipment assessments, project documentation, user group preparation, vendor coordination, budget tracking, procurement support, delivery planning, and go-live readiness. The Equipment Planner works collaboratively with Clinical Engineering, PDC, Supply Chain, IT, clinical stakeholders, architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors to ensure that the right equipment is available in the right location, at the right time, with the required infrastructure and support.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare Administration, Business, Supply Chain, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience in healthcare equipment planning, clinical engineering, biomedical equipment services, healthcare supply chain, construction project coordination, facilities, healthcare operations, or a related field.
• Knowledge of medical equipment, hospital operations, capital projects, asset inventory processes, procurement coordination, or equipment lifecycle management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate documentation, and coordinate across multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and project tracking tools.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in an academic medical center, health system, hospital construction project, renovation project, or clinical engineering environment.
• Experience with CMMS systems, equipment databases, capital planning tools, healthcare procurement systems, or project management platforms.
• CBET, CAPM, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt/Green Belt, or other relevant certification.
• Basic understanding of medical equipment infrastructure requirements, including power, data, medical gas, plumbing, mounting, shielding, and vendor installation needs.
• Familiarity with healthcare regulatory, safety, infection prevention, and operational readiness requirements.
Physical Demands:
• Primarily office, hybrid, and project-site work as operationally required.
• Ability to participate in user group meetings, design reviews, site walks, mockups, construction meetings, vendor coordination meetings, and activation planning sessions.
• Ability to review equipment documentation, drawings, equipment plans, cut sheets, procurement logs, schedules, and project tracking materials for extended periods.
• May require movement through active healthcare, construction, renovation, relocation, or activation areas in accordance with applicable safety and infection prevention requirements.
Competencies:
• Detail-oriented equipment documentation.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Customer service and stakeholder responsiveness.
• Project coordination and follow-through.
• Data accuracy and analytical thinking.
• Practical understanding of clinical equipment.
• Ability to identify risks and escalate appropriately.
• Adaptability in fast-paced project environments.
• Financial awareness and cost-conscious decision-making.
• Commitment to safety, reliability, and operational readiness.
Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Responsibilities:
• Support the development and maintenance of project equipment lists, room-by-room plans, budgets, schedules, procurement logs, and implementation trackers.
• Assist in validating equipment needs with clinical departments, operational leaders, Clinical Engineering, and PDC project teams.
• Gather and maintain equipment information, including manufacturer, model, quantity, location, condition, age, cost, lead time, utility requirements, accessories, service needs, and installation requirements.
• Support existing equipment surveys, field walks, photo documentation, asset validation, reuse assessments, and relocation planning.
• Maintain accurate and organized equipment planning documentation throughout project phases.
• Participate in user group meetings, design reviews, site walks, mockups, construction meetings, vendor coordination meetings, and activation planning sessions.
• Assist in reviewing drawings, equipment plans, cut sheets, vendor information, and room layouts for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors to confirm space, power, data, medical gas, plumbing, structural, mounting, ventilation, shielding, and installation requirements.
• Help identify equipment-related risks, missing infrastructure, delivery constraints, installation concerns, and workflow issues.
• Support project teams by tracking equipment questions, decisions, changes, and follow-up items.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Clinical Engineering, PDC, IT, Finance, and vendors to support quote collection, purchase requests, procurement timing, delivery coordination, and installation planning.
• Track procurement milestones, long-lead equipment, delivery schedules, vendor installation dates, and dependencies with construction and activation timelines.
• Assist with receiving coordination, staging, asset tagging, equipment setup, installation verification, testing, acceptance, and go-live readiness.
• Support warranty documentation, service information, preventive maintenance setup, and inventory updates for new or relocated equipment.
• Assist with project closeout documentation, final equipment reconciliation, and lessons learned.
• Use Clinical Engineering asset data and project requirements to support recommendations for reuse, replacement, redeployment, retirement, or standardization.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to avoid unnecessary purchases, reduce rentals, validate requested quantities, and redeploy existing assets where appropriate.
• Support capital planning by providing accurate information on equipment condition, replacement needs, utilization, and project-related impacts.
• Help maintain Rush equipment standards, room templates, and project planning tools.
• Support reporting on equipment planning value, including reuse opportunities, avoided purchases, equipment redeployments, and budget variances.
• Build effective working relationships with Clinical Engineering, PDC, Supply Chain, IT, Finance, Facilities, clinical departments, and external partners.
• Communicate equipment planning status, risks, issues, and decisions clearly and timely to project stakeholders.
• Prepare meeting materials, equipment reports, action logs, budget summaries, and planning updates.
• Escalate project risks, equipment changes, budget concerns, or schedule conflicts to the Senior Equipment Planner, System Director of Clinical Engineering, or project leadership as appropriate.
• Demonstrate customer service, accountability, attention to detail, and responsiveness in a fast-paced healthcare project environment.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Rush NeurobehavioralCtr-ResAdm
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:30:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $17.63 - $24.91 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
The ideal candidate will have the following:
Summary:
The Epidemiology Research Assistant supports data collection, participant assessment, and research operations across epidemiological, behavioral, or population health research studies. This entry-level role focuses on participant support, data collection, study implementation, and logistical coordination guided by senior research staff and the principal investigator. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Required Job Qualifications:
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Environmental Services
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:30:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $19.60 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors, including but not limited to education, job-related experience and skills, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
Under general supervision of an Environmental Services supervisor, cleans, maintains, and services assigned areas throughout RPSLMC. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Must demonstrate, after training, skill and controlling of cleaning equipment.
•Must be able to demonstrate skills and knowledge of proper use of chemicals and equipment in cleaning, to achieve desired results.
•Must be able to 10 Step Clean and isolation clean a patient room, cycle clean OR and L&D suites, and terminal clean areas as needed.
•Must be able to use the Bed Tracking System.
•Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
•Must have a neat personal appearance.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•High school graduate or G.E.D., ability to understand written English and oral instructions.
•Prior cleaning experience helpful, but not essential.
Physical Demands:
•Stand, walk, and stoop often while performing duties.
•Must be able to push, pull, and control cleaning equipment and materials up to 150 pounds in weight and move large trash objects and containers.
Responsibilities:
•10-Step Cleaning
•Vacuum carpeted areas.
•Dry and wet mop hard floors.
•Clean and polish metal surfaces.
•Perform "Discharge Cleaning" as assigned./Utilize Bed Tracking System
•Spot clean windows.
•Clean water fountains.
•Clean public telephones.
•Clean all restrooms.
•Empty waste receptacles and remove waste.
•Maintain all supplies in assigned supply storage area and keep neat, clean, and organized.
•Clean all upholstered furniture.
•Clean emergency spills and floods.
•Maintain and operate floor burnishers.
•Wash walls and ceilings as assigned.
•Perform special projects such as hanging drapes and cubicle curtains.
•Clean and maintain equipment and request repairs as needed.
•Report any deficiencies observed in equipment, furniture or fixtures (e.g., needed painting, burnt-out exit lights, stained ceiling lights, broken fixtures, etc.)
•Sign in and out pagers, keys and equipment.
•Clean rolling stock, hospital equipment and related items.
•Accountable for cleanliness and neat appearance of assigned area, and that the schedule is complete and all instructions are followed so that the area will pass inspection of supervisors, managers, and administrative personnel.
•Return all soiled dry/wet mops to designated areas.
•Perform related duties as assigned. (The above statement reflects the general elements considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.)
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Oak Park, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Oak Park
Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital
Department: Food and Nutrition Services
Work Type: Full-time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (6:00:00 AM - 2:30:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. Learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $18.87 - $26.66 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry-specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
Performs culinary duties as assigned, responsible primarily for hot food/entrée production, ensures food services sanitation and quality control standards are met. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
High School Diploma preferred
Certificate of Completion in Culinary Arts and/or Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts preferred
Sanitation Certification required within six months of hire and maintained thereafter.
Minimum of three years of cooking experience.
SKILLS:
Ability to read, write, and speak English
Basic math skills to calculate recipe ingredient and quantity adjustments, calculate weights and measures
Critical thinking skills
Organizational skills
Knowledgeable and can operate, with minimal instruction, hot preparation equipment such as convection/combi ovens, steamers, broilers, grills, etc.
Can demonstrate skills in the use of culinary hand tools (knives, etc.) and small processing equipment (vegetable choppers & processors)
Responsibilities:
1.Prepares other menu entrees/other items per production schedule utilizing sophisticated equipment for hot preparation.
2.Prepares the correct product, in the correct amount, as indicated by forecast information, using computer-adjusted recipes; follows procedure in accordance with established standards and methods; verifies recipe
accuracy and assists management in maintaining accurate recipes.
3.Participates in recipe standardization process.
4.Checks refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage areas daily for utilization of leftovers and proper rotation of products.
5.Serves and stores food at correct temperatures; maintains temperatures of items served and stored.
6.Adheres to time schedules for production and service.
7.Assists with inventory control as assigned by the Manager.
8.Wraps, labels, dates, and stores products correctly.
9.Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of work area and equipment; performs cleaning duties as assigned.
10.Complies with all regulatory agency standards and all departmental policies and procedures.
11.Trains new personnel as assigned.
12.Orients dietetic interns to work area as assigned.
13.Performs related duties as assigned.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: 520 S Maple Ave, Oak Park, Illinois 60304
Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital
Department: CSO (Float Pool)
Work Type: Full-Time - 36 Hours per week (0. 9 FTE)
Shift: Night Shift: 7:00pm to 7:30am
Work Schedule: 12-Hour Shifts - Weekends Included
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $20.78 - $26.28 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
Under the direction of a professional nurse, the Patient Care Technician 2 (PCT 2) coordinates and leads the team to assist patients with activities of daily living, transfer and mobility skills, skin, bowel and bladder programs, and maintains a clean, safe environment for the patient.
Other information:
•High School plus specialized training
•Minimum of 1 Year experience in the hospital setting unless hired prior to 9/16/2024. Those employees will be grandfathered.
•Prior formal clinical training. This may include CMA, CNA, PCT, EMT, corpsman, paramedic, and nursing or medical student experience.
•Current CPR
•Good communication skills
•Computer skills
•Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
•Ability to lead others with appropriate time management and organizational skills
•Superuser for all patient care equipment
•Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts to accommodate staffing
•Good time management and organizational skills
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Prior clinical experience in an acute care setting.
Physical Demands:
• Ability to transport objects, patients and equipment
•Ability to respond quickly to patient needs.
•Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions wile caring for the sick
•Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of fire or other disasters
•Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients.
•Ability to walk and stand throughout most of designated shift.
•Ability to lift items weighing 10-50 pounds, above 50 pounds utilizes appropriate lift equipment.
•Ability to carry items weighing 10-25 pounds (11-33% of time); 25 to 75 pounds (1-10% of time).
Responsibilities:
•Properly apply safety devices.
•Assures that patients are set up and ready for meals and assists with feeding as appropriate.
•Performs accuchecks 30 minutes before meals or as directed by the RN and reports and documents blood sugar levels to the RN.
•Inform RN immediately of any change in patient’s condition.
•Maintains a therapeutic relationship to provide optimal customer-focused care.
•Communicates effectively with patients at levels appropriate to age and cognitive status, showing sensitivity to cultural diversity.
•Interacts effectively with peers and other hospital staff to foster positive working relationships.
•Computer documentation is accurate, timely and at point-of-care when possible.
•Notify charge nurse whenever leaving the unit.
•Assists patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living promoting maximal independence.
•Accurately calculates and documents calorie count, intake and output and patients’ weights.
•Assists patients with transfers and mobility activities observing appropriate techniques, precautions and assistive devices.
•Assists patients with bladder and bowel elimination programs and collection of laboratory specimens.
•Enhance patient satisfaction by hourly rounding and prevention of call light needs. Improves response to call lights when they occur.
•Work collaboratively with other members of the health care team to insure high levels of patient care.
•Follow CDC guidelines for hand washing and be aware of and follow isolation precautions.
•Need to always be on the floor during shift report unless directed by the Charge RN.
•Work as a team with your nurse to ensure that the patient feels safe and well cared for while with us in the hospital.
• Documents accurately, timely, and at point-of-care when possible
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Preventive Medicine-Res Adm
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $21.61 - $30.53 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
The Community Health Worker (CHW) is responsible for operationalizing Rush’s social determinant of health and chronic disease strategy within the community. The CHW will be a liaison to community members and patients as well as community partners, and conduct health and/or social determinant screenings, provide telephonic and in-person navigation services and self-management support in the community and in the Rush clinical settings such as primary care and/or the emergency department as needed. The CHW will also assist with different community initiatives such as health programming or other health promotion efforts as needed. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Qualities we are seeking include Cultural humility, ability to build trustful relationships with clients, nonjudgmental and empathetic listener; shows compassion and respect. Shows acceptance of people and their life journey. Demonstrates passion and commitment. Understands strengths and challenges of their community and which strategies will work best.
This role is a grant-funded contract position with potential for job continuation depending on funding.
Required Job Qualifications:
•A high school graduate or GED.
•1-2 years of experience of working in community settings as a community health worker or navigator is desirable.
•The ability to work independently and solve problems along with strong multi-tasking, organization, communication, and expertise with information systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
•Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with care management-related service functions such as: patient interviews, discharge planning/social service basic assessment and referral processes, community resources.
•Must be comfortable working in a variety of settings, with people’s different living situations, and across all levels of socio-economic status.
•Experience in diverse community settings preferred in particular Chicago’s West Side
•Excellent written and verbal communication and interviewing skills.
•Applicant must live in the Chicagoland area, have their own transportation with proof of current auto insurance, be able to navigate the Chicagoland area, and be available to work evenings and weekends.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Experience in community service through volunteering, internships, committee service, community networks, etc.
•Commitment to teamwork, collaborative approach and customer service focus preferred.
•Experience working in and/or with communities of color
•Bilingual/bicultural including Spanish, Polish, and Mandarin speaking ability desired but not required
Responsibilities:
1.Provide health education and information in order to assist clients in achieving health goals by discussing behavioral risk factors, recommended lifestyle changes, and ways to reduce barriers to treatment adherence.
2.Create tailored strategies for addressing community health concerns by assisting clients to overcome obstacles to care.
3.Build individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, counseling, social support and advocacy.
4.Address barriers that inhibit clients’ access to health care and information.
5.Provide direct services (e.g., measuring/monitoring blood pressure, providing health screenings) in a variety of settings.
6.Conduct screenings (including Rush’s social determinants of health screener and health risk assessments), one-on-one visits, groups sessions and phone calls within various community settings.
7.Provide navigation services to patients, including scheduling appointments for primary and specialty care follow-up
8.Assist patients and community members with public benefits enrollment and redetermination, including SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and other programs
9.Conduct verification of insurance plans and assist out-of-network patients with connecting to care at an appropriate clinic
10.Provide social support to clients as needed.
11.Motivate and praise clients for even small accomplishments and assist them to develop strategies to overcome barriers in order to achieve their behavior change goals.
12.Communicate with interprofessional providers via Epic and in-person huddles
13.Mediate between participants and healthcare and social service systems or community resources (e.g., management of healthcare utilization) to improve the quality and cultural competency of service delivery.
14.Advocate for individuals and communities to ensure clients receive the care they need in localized accessible settings.
15.Refer clients to community resources and follow up using various platforms (e.g., NowPow).
16.Manage a caseload of patients and community members from a variety of sources, including but not limited to COVID-positive patients, Emergency Department (ED) patients, school-based health center student families, Cancer Center patients, and referrals from Rush providers in a range of care settings.
17.Monitor a daily list of discharged patients and referral work queue for outreach and follow-up.
18.Attend community events and health fairs to complete social needs screenings, resource coordination, and information sharing about Rush and community programs and services
19.Performs other duties as assigned.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Orthopedic Surgery-Res Adm
Work Type: Part Time (Total FTE between 0. 5 and 0. 89)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $32.00 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or his/her designee and in collaboration with other members of the research team, the Intern will perform computational, technical, or laboratory procedures and carry out experiments or tests. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•High school graduate required. College students in good academic standing will also be considered.
•Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
•Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate in a professional manner.
•Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, set goals, and manage complicated tasks.
•Demonstrate professionalism in dealing with confidential information.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Ability to read code/write code in Python, R, MATLAB, C++, or other programming languages.
Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Responsibilities:
•Performs research under the supervision of a designated manager and a specific research project.
•Use computer software to collect and analyze experimental data.
•Maintains a thorough lab notebook of all experiments performed.
•Maintains and submits primary and summary documentation of laboratory work to principal investigator of designee.
•Participates in laboratory meetings including journal clubs and research updates and attends other relevant seminars.
•Performs other duties as assigned.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Employee Service Center
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush. edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $23.12 - $32.66 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. This role has a corresponding incentive plan based on multiple factors. incentive compensation and additional benefits can be found on our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits)
Summary:
The Human Resource Specialist position performs back-office administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of Rush’s people processes. This position processes routine transactions of low to moderate complexity in accordance with standard operating procedures and as required to support accurate processing of benefits, compensation, payroll, and other key employee administrative people processes. This position also administers the organizational structure through maintenance of positions, organizational units, and employment expense allocations. This position also serves as a front-door for consulting and/or fulfilling low to moderate complexity HR reporting requests. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Associate degree.
• A high school diploma with at least two years of relevant work experience will be accepted in lieu of an associate degree.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience utilizing a complex HRIS system; prior experience using Infor/Lawson an asset.
• Knowledge of relevant employee benefits, compensation, and employment laws/regulations.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact and professionalism.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to work under time pressure to meet established transaction service level agreements.
• Assertive self-starter and independent thinker with ability to work effectively both individually and in team environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Finance or related preferred.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, HRCI-PHR, or HRCI-SPHR professional certifications an asset.
• Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) professional designations an asset.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) professional designation an asset.
Physical Demands:
• Physical, mental (specify amount and duration)
Responsibilities:
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date personnel files, records, and documentation while ensuring confidentiality of these files and records is preserved at all times.
• Performs routine administrative tasks related to employee transactions and transitions including but not limited to: on-boarding, internal transfers, promotions, life events, special payments, layoffs, leaves of absence, terminations, and other special programs.
• Collaborates with people process centers of expertise, as necessary, to research and resolve benefits, compensation, payroll and other people process processing issues.
• Adapts existing processes and standard operating procedures of low to moderate complexity, as required, to continuously improve services offered by the transaction processing team.
• Answers frequently asked questions related to people processes and policies; refers more complex questions to Sr. HR Specialists and/or appropriate centers of expertise.
• Promotes use of employee and manager self-service by coaching on availability and usage of ESS/MSS transactions on the employee service portal and via the core HR system.
• Conducts or assists with record audits and preparation/filing of mandatory reports, which may include I-9 audits, EEO-1 filings, payroll audits, and other compliance reviews.
• Ensures employee benefit administration is performed in compliance with the applicable provisions of COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Road Home Research Admin
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $45.59 - $66.16 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
The Advanced Data Analyst supports clinical, contracting, network, and business intelligence. The Data Analyst will support key clinical processes, contracting initiatives, network analyses, and the development and maintenance of reports and other business intelligence projects. The successful candidate must demonstrate critical analysis skills and an understanding of healthcare data and processes, and have the ability to communicate such information to a wide variety of audiences in visual, oral, and written formats. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Required Job Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Office of Advanced Practice
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Director of Advanced Practice Providers (APP) Services
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, located in downtown Chicago, invites applications for the position of Director of Advanced Practice Providers (APP) Services.
The Director of APP Services supports the Office of Advanced Practice (OAP) operations in collaboration with the Associate Vice President (AVP) of Advanced Practice Providers and is responsible for ensuring the provision of the highest quality patient care. This role provides strategic leadership, consultation, and support to APPs within respective areas of clinical focus. The Director of APP Services functions as the primary resource regarding APP optimal utilization, recruitment and retention, collaborative practice models, credentialing, orientation and onboarding, regulation and policy issues, competency, professional development, research, and educational activities.
This position requires collaboration with physician and nursing executives and demonstrates excellent communication, coordination, collaboration, and cross-functional partnership with Rush leadership, service lines, and departments.
Three Directors of Advanced Practice Providers will work under the leadership of the AVP of APPs to optimize clinical, operational, and financial outcomes for patients across the care continuum.
Focus Areas: Three Directors will focus on one or more of the following areas in addition to serving as the primary escalation point for APP-related needs within their clinical areas:
· Recruitment and Onboarding: Leads efforts to attract and seamlessly integrate new APPs into the organization.
· Deployment Models and Utilization: Designs and optimizes APP deployment and collaborative care models.
· Professional Development and Engagement: Develops programs to support APP career growth and engagement.
The Director will dedicate 0.60 FTE to clinical activities and 0.40 FTE to administrative activities.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Advanced Practice Systems Leadership:
· Serves as the primary leadership point of escalation for all aspects of APP practice within assigned clinical area focus..
· Acts as an organizational resource for APP clinical practice within assigned clinical focus.
· Direct manager for APP Managers and Lead APPs within defined subset of APP workforce.
· Provides systems-level leadership for a cohort of 100-140 APPs within clinical focus..
· Works cross-functionally to represent the Office of Advanced Practice with focus on best practices for APP hiring, onboarding, credentialing, privileging, quality and safety, compliance, compensation and benefits, professional development, engagement, and retention within assigned clinical focus..
· Provides strategic oversight for APP Managers’ responsibilities: front-line APP workforce management, service line specific outcome metrics, recruitment, onboarding, educational opportunities, engagement, scope of practice optimization, research, and incentive planning.
· Provides systems-level strategic oversight for special projects which may include APP care model design and optimization, professional development, recruitment, onboarding and orientation, and APP-related metrics and key performance indicators.
· Maintains active clinical practice in area of clinical expertise.
Educational Leadership:
· Creates, maintains, and provides oversight for APP continuing medical education programs within respective clinical area..
· Ensures adherence to all accreditation, regulatory and system policies, and procedures.
· Creates, organizes, and provides ongoing assessment of all curricular components of APP onboarding and orientation programs at Rush in conjunction with physician and nursing leaders in those areas.
· Continuously updates clinical and administrative onboarding curriculum based on new knowledge and trends in specialty care.
· Identifies areas of educational need across the system and assigned focus and develops strategies to provide that education.
· Contributes to advance organizational initiatives that achieve APP retention through appropriate education and job training.
Inspirational Leadership:
· Supports the vision, direction, and leadership for advanced practice at Rush.
· Works collaboratively across organizational lines to optimize APP deployment and utilization.
· Acts as a change agent and manages organizational change efforts to ensure operational effectiveness.
· Is a progressive leader who inspires others to anticipate future APP professional development needs.
Operational Leadership:
· Establishes, implements, and evaluates program goals and outcomes in alignment with the OAP mission, vision, and strategic plan.
· Provides leadership support regarding accreditation and regulatory activities including but not limited to TJC, CMS, licensure and other safety and quality initiatives as it relates to the APP practice.
· In collaboration with the AVP, provides administrative oversight to assigned APP groups to ensure consistent clinical practice principles are upheld for the individual practice groups.
· Supports the operations of the APP privileging and credentialing process.
· Hires, supervises, disciplines, and facilitates assigned APP groups.
· Assists in the development and implementation of innovative and new models of care as they pertain to the APP role.
· Collaborates to achieve quality outcomes and targets for APP Practice.
· May serve as faculty for the College of Nursing or College of Health Sciences and encourages clinical teaching and precepting among clinically practicing APPs.
· Provides written policies and procedures and maintains other important documentation.
· Fosters and operationalizes educational programs as necessary to ensure clinical and quality outcomes.
People Leadership:
· Cultivates a culture that promotes professional growth, interdisciplinary collaboration, constructive communication, flexibility, teamwork, and customer service.
· Serves as a leader of APP clinical and professional development.
· Supports overall Office of Advanced Practice organizational structure and professional development of APP leaders across the medical group.
Functional Leadership:
· Promotes Rush programs both internally and externally.
· Provides continuing education opportunities for staff development based on scientific advances, evidence-based practice, and changes in technology, society, or health care delivery systems.
· Actively participates in APP employee engagement efforts.
· Maintains active licensure, certifications, clinical competencies, skills, educational and regulatory requirements of the role.
· Actively participates in professional organizations.
Cultural Leadership:
· Models the mission, vision, and values of Rush and the Office of Advanced Practice.
· Consistently displays and holds others accountable for displaying the ICARE behaviors.
· Displays a commitment to the development of a culture of inclusion throughout all aspects of the organization.
· Serves as a role model and resource for professional colleagues.
· Fosters a positive and supportive work environment for all APPs.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
· Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies required.
· Minimum of nine years’ experience as a clinically practicing APRN or PA required.
· Minimum of five years’ experience in APP leadership preferred.
· Current IL Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licensure or IL Physician Assistant Licensure required.
· Current APRN discipline specific board certification or National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants Certification required.
· Significant knowledge of hospital and ambulatory policies, systems, and procedures.
· Knowledge of clinical and educational standards and best practices.
· Ability to lead teams required.
· Analytical ability required.
· Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, as well as advanced organizational skills required.
· Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with executive and university leaders inside and outside the organization preferred.
· Detail oriented and ability to manage multiple projects, prioritizing workload to maximize efficiency.
· Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
· Work requires lifting or carrying objects 25 lbs.
· Advanced information systems and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) are required.
Rush has over 600 APPs across the enterprise that provide comprehensive patient care each day autonomously and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Across the system, the APPs are supported by 4 levels of leadership, including 39 Lead APPs, three chief CRNAs, two Directors of APPs and an AVP. Rush’s vision is to have every APP practicing at full scope and top of license. APPs at Rush are highly competent, well-respected members of the healthcare team that contribute to the excellent quality care that Rush patients receive each day.
Rush University System for Health is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities.
Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University (2,500+ students across medical, nursing, and health sciences colleges), Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and regional outpatient facilities.
Rush is recognized both for clinical excellence and as a top employer. U.S. News & World Report placed Rush on its Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2026–2027, ranking it among the top 50 of more than 4,500 hospitals evaluated and No. 1 among Illinois and Chicago-area hospitals. Vizient awarded Rush its Quality Leadership Award, marking the 13th consecutive year the health system has ranked among the top 10 of 99 academic medical centers nationwide. On the workplace side, Modern Healthcare named Rush one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare in 2026, citing its culture, financial rewards, and training and advancement opportunities, while Becker's Hospital Review similarly included Rush University System for Health on its 2026 list of top places to work in healthcare, pointing to culture, comprehensive compensation and benefits, and extensive mental health resources as key factors.
Rush is committed to health equity, particularly addressing the 16-year life expectancy gap between Chicago's Loop and West Side. As the largest West Side employer, Rush implements an Anchor Mission strategy through local hiring, investing, sourcing, and volunteering. The system has invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018 while continuing to provide excellent patient care for all.
Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, knowledge and skills; relevant experience and training; education, certifications, and licensure; primary work location; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role, as well as additional compensation such as sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.
Total Compensation Pay Range: $144,000 - $215,000
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at ourRush benefits page(https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Student Financial Aid
Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0. 5)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 6 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $16-$18 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
The Work Study Student at a Community Partner Site is responsible for assisting with administrative duties within the clinical setting. These duties may include basic client care, clerical, or administrative work as assigned by the Director of Faculty Practice and/ or the primary clinical site Faculty Practice clinician. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Position Qualifications Include:
•An interest in working with vulnerable populations in the community setting
•Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
•CPR certification
•Graduation date is at least one year out.
Experience:
•Experience working in a community or mental health setting preferred, not required
•For some sites, Spanish or Polish speaker preferred.
Responsibilities:
Primary Duties and Responsibilities may include:
•Obtain and record vital sign information
•Assist with client flow through the clinical site
•Complete other clinical tasks under the supervision of the clinic RN or APN
•Assist with clerical or administrative tasks for wellness programming
•Work with the APRN or RN to identify health promotion needs of the community and identify interventions
•Perform outreach to educate the community and recruit participants for health programs
•Contact community partners to schedule and plan health promotion events
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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