Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 - Lisle Location

Location: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Cardiac Catheterization Lab

Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0. 5)

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: $10.00 - $500.00 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:
The RN staff nurse assumes primary responsibilities for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care for assigned patients. The RN plans and implements routine care and sets priorities. This role integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance as appropriate. This position serves as the flexible resource to cover for Ill calls, FMLA, vacancies and fluctuations above census. This position is the first to be cancelled, after agency, when not needed for any of the reasons identified.
The mission of Rush is to provide the best health care for the individuals and diverse communities we serve through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research, and community partnerships.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Associate Degree in Nursing. Must be enrolled in a must complete degree within 5 years of hire.
•Bachelor’s Degree in: Nursing
•Minimum 2 years of experience
•Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
•BSN Preferred
•Current CPR
•ACLS for ED, ICU, Tele, and PACU areas.
•Current Illinois License
•Good communication skills
•Computer skills
•Good time management and organizational skills
•Familiarity with patient care equipment
•Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts as per RT-I criteria.
•Able to be down-staffed in 4 hour increments
•Ability to transport objects, patients and equipment
•Ability to respond quickly to patient needs with a focus on customer satisfaction.
•Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while 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 stand and walk throughput most of designated shift.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•National certification.
Addendum:
Must be proficient in competencies for patient care in each area identified in departmental cluster. Orientation will consist of 1 shift in each department to allow familiarity with department and completion of department orientation checklist. May work in additional departments if RN has completed competencies for the additional areas. Must have flexibility to work when needed and to be down-staffed when census is low or adequate staffing is available.
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:
Nurse/patient Relationship
1.Provides emotional support to patients, families and significant others
2.Insures timely response to patient needs
3.Procedures and tests are explained to patient upon admission and throughout hospitalization.
Assuring and Improving Quality Care
1.Completes and documents all required forms in the appropriate patient medical record
2.Demonstrates knowledge and participates in unit based quality improvement process
3.Demonstrates knowledge of evidence based clinical standards.
Education/Competency
1.Demonstrates knowledge of clinical unit-based and hospital-based competencies
2.Validates M.D. orders according to policies and procedures
3.Knowledge of patient population and disease entities of the patient cared for on a med-surg unit.
Nursing Process
1.As applicable, the interdisciplinary Plan of Care tool is consistently and accurately completed (i.e., problems are appropriately identified, appropriate goals
are dated, initialed and modified, problems are resolved and managed at discharge, and appropriate triggers identified).
2.All patient care orders are executed correctly and timely
3.Discharge teaching is done in a timely manner throughout the hospital stay and documented appropriately.
Leadership/Collaboration/Professional Development
1.Actively participates in the achievement of unit goals and completes all assignments in the area of unit responsibilities.
2.Completes mandatory education on shift
3.Demonstrates accountability for time and attendance.

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: 10 E Tower-MICU

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 3

Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 AM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $40.05 - $61.28 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.

$5K sign on bonus!

Summary:
The RN 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills. The RN 2 identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The RN 2 continues to consult with other members of the health care team when the need for assistance is identified. The RN 2 exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Qualifications Knowledge:
1.Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required.
2.Maintain current BLS certification.
3.Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher (except RN1s hired and already working at Rush University Medical Center before October, 2012). All transfers from other Rush entities must have an earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher prior to transfer into Rush University Medical Center or Rush University Medical Group.
a.May accept Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) effective 1/9/23 up until approved number of ADN hires by Chief Nursing Officer is met with the following stipulations:
i.Baccalaureate degree must be earned within timeframe outlined in the ADN Condition of Employment.
ii.All Conditions of Employment as outline in Offer Letter must be met. Failure to do so will result in termination.
Skills:
1.Analytical ability is required.
2.Communication skills are required in order to lead and teach.
3.Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
Abilities:
1.Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
2.Work requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
3.The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.
4.Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Responsibilities:
1.Participates in the collection of data to support unit based quality initiatives, research and evidence based activities.
2.Utilizes system wide resources to support decision making and action.
3.Recognizes patterns/groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to
address.
4.Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.
5.Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of
patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes.
6.Collaborates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients/families.
7.Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
8.Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
9.Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively.
10.Demonstrates consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care.
11.Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
12.Assesses patient safety needs consistently and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, suicide
risk patient identification) to minimize risk.
13.Individualizes teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
14.Demonstrates the ability to provide education to staff and students on the unit.
15.Demonstrates beginning leadership skills related to patient care.
16.Delegates effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes.
17.Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
18. 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: Revenue Cycle Decision Support

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: $69.41 - $103.42 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 System Director, Revenue Cycle – Ambulatory Operations is responsible for leading enterprise-wide performance improvement, operational standardization, and revenue cycle integration initiatives across all employed physician groups and outpatient clinics. This includes support of professional billing processes, new clinic development, provider credentialing workflows, and new provider intake coordination.The Director is also responsible for ensuring revenue accuracy through contract and payer plan review in Epic, managing denials and payment variances using tools, and driving workflows that support timely claim filing and patient billing. Additionally, the Director provides strategic and operational leadership over a multi-site team, including HR management, staff development, and budget oversight

Responsibilities:

Revenue Cycle Optimization & Performance

• Lead system-wide initiatives to standardize and optimize revenue cycle workflows across professional (physician and ambulatory) operations.
• Drive performance improvement for KPIs such as charge lag, denial rate, A/R days, clean claim rate, and cash collections.
• Oversee the integration and effective use of Epic payer plans, contract terms, and reimbursement logic to ensure underpayments, overpayments, and denial trends are accurately identified and resolved.
• Reduce variation in front-, middle-, and back-end billing processes through the implementation of standardized best practices.
• Partner with middle revenue cycle and IT teams to resolve systemic gaps and optimize Epic functionality across workflows.

New Clinic and Provider Integration

• Collaborate with clinic operations and leadership to ensure revenue cycle readiness for new clinic launches, including build coordination, billing workflows, and staff education.
• Coordinate with credentialing and payer enrollment teams to prevent delays in reimbursement due to provider onboarding issues.
• Lead new provider intake processes, ensuring timely access to Epic, education on revenue cycle expectations, and alignment with documentation and coding standards.

Collaborative Denials and Patient Billing Strategy

• Partner with cash posting and patient experience teams to ensure denied claims are reviewed promptly and not held unnecessarily, reducing risk of untimely filing.
• Develop workflows and education to ensure patients are billed appropriately when payer coverage is denied and patient responsibility applies.

Leadership, Talent Management & Fiscal Oversight

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of managers, supervisors, and analysts responsible for professional revenue cycle operations
• Oversee workforce planning, productivity management, staff engagement, and performance accountability in collaboration with HR partners
• Develop and manage departmental budgets aligned with organizational financial goals and operational priorities.

Compliance, Change Management & Physician Engagement

• Stay current with evolving payer rules, federal/state regulations, and industry best practices to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Lead system-wide change management initiatives to support adoption of standard processes across diverse practices and regions.
• Engage physicians through regular communication, education, and reporting to improve documentation quality, coding accuracy, and charge timeliness.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field preferred
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in physician/professional revenue cycle operations, with 3+ years in a system or multi-site leadership role
• Deep knowledge of Epic Professional Billing and familiarity with payer plan setup, contract terms, reimbursement structures, and system tools
• Strong understanding of CPT/ICD-10 coding, modifiers, billing guidelines, payer requirements, and revenue compliance
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives that align revenue goals with clinical operations and finance
• Excellent leadership, communication, and staff development skills

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: RML Molecular Diagnostics

Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0. 5)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 2 Hr (8:00AM - 5:00PM)

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 - $56.78 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 Medical Laboratory Scientist 3 responsible for performing all assigned laboratory testing and reporting for the testing area. This position requires teamwork to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to clients and patients. Demonstrates proficiency in identifying and resolving process issues that affect the laboratory's ability to perform laboratory testing. Serves as an expert within the assigned field of responsibility. Instructs students, residents, and new employees. Evaluates their performance within established deadlines. Participates in presenting case studies or in-services. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Must adhere to the Rush code of Conduct and Rush ICARE values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, executing these values with compassion.

Other information:
•Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant science required, minimum of five years of high-complexity clinical laboratory-related experience required. Some lab divisions may require more.
•Acceptable credentials (can vary depending on the laboratory section):
oMedical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) via the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
oMedical Technologist (MT) via the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
oBlood Bank (BB) via the ASCP
oChemistry (C) via the ASCP
oCytogenetics (CG) via the ASCP
oCytotechnologist (CT) via the ASCP
oHematology (H) via the ASCP
oMicrobiology (M) via the ASCP
oMolecular Biology (MB) via the ASCP
oSpeciality in Cytometry (SCYM) via the ASCP
oTechnologist in HLA (CHT) or Specialist in HLA (CHS) via ACHI
•Employees in this job classification are qualified to perform moderate and high complexity testing. Employees' education and/or laboratory experience meet the requirements delineated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1996.
•Affective behavior: Interacts effectively and respectfully with everyone encountered at the medical center.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Master of Science degree in relevant discipline preferred.
Physical Demands:
•Able to work in fast pace, often stressful, computerized environment. Able to lift 20 lbs and perform repetitive motions. Works in laboratory with exposure to potentially infectious and hazardous materials.
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:
1.Demonstrates proficiency in all duties as defined in the role of Medical Technologist II.
2.Serves as an expert within the assigned field of responsibility.
3.Instructs students, residents, and new employees. Evaluate their performance within established deadlines
4.Participates in presenting case studies or in-services.
5.Required to oversee and maintain a clean, clutter-free and well-organized area of responsibility.
6.Required to prepare and present one inter-laboratory continuing education presentation per year.
7.Participates in, prepares, and presents quality improvement initiatives accomplished in the laboratory – 1) Inventory Management; 2) Key facilitator for an instrument or workflow process; 3) Quality or Safety Officer; 4) Mentoring and training MLS1 and MLS2; and 5) Assist in inspection preparation.
8.Utilizes required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined by the lab area. Labels and processes specimens properly. Performs all laboratory procedures efficiently and effectively and serves as a technical expert for other laboratory staff. Ensures all testing is performed following Rush approved Policies and Procedures.
9.Performs required quality control (QC) procedures and preventative maintenance, including corrective action and documentation, for all procedures and instrumentation. Recognizes QC problems, shifts, drifts, or discrepancies, determines root cause, and can resolve them. Notifies the appropriate supervisor or designee regarding QC problems or discrepancies according to the established procedure. Easily determines when escalation is needed.
10.Performs basic and advanced troubleshooting of equipment and processes with minimal assistance, documents action, and notifies appropriate personnel, for example, supervisors, of problems all of the time. Demonstrates troubleshooting proficiency and therefore rarely needs to seek additional help.
11.Keeps work area neat, clean, organized, and well-stocked at all times. Disinfect area at the beginning and end of each shift. Required to oversee and maintain a clean, clutter free and well-organized area of responsibility.
12.Accepts no inappropriate specimens. Notifies the appropriate person of specimens that must be drawn or collected again and documents the notification.
13.Meets turnaround time expectations by prioritizing and organizing the workload for the shift. Monitors the pending list periodically to ensure the turnaround time of all samples.
14.Utilizes time effectively and seeks out additional job duties when shift tasks are complete. Completes work without incurring overtime. Assists fellow workers in finishing shift tasks. Adheres to the defined allotted time for breaks and lunch.
15.Required to obtain and document 12 hours of laboratory continuing education per year. Required to prepare and present a minimum of 15 minutes of continuing education within the department. Required to prepare and present one inter-laboratory continuing education presentation per year. Prepares and presents quality improvement initiatives accomplished in the laboratory.
16.Accepts and/or volunteers for method evaluations and new procedure development or other special projects and completes them within an agreed-upon time frame. Participates in procedure implementation and training of new staff and students. Required to identify, participate, and lead in process improvement projects.
17.Required to perform the duties of the tech-in-charge for specified periods. Oversees operations according to departmental guidelines. Understands when to defer issues to appropriate personnel, for example, a supervisor or director, and does so.
18.Reviews lab results as required and takes appropriate action before verification and release. Recognizes and calls critical results within defined time frames. Reviews paper-generated results and transcribes them accurately into the Lab Information System. Review of others' results.

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: Bone Marrow Transplant

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Pay Range: $108,500 - $161,600 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 Cell Therapy Institute (CTI) is a free-standing multi-disciplinary clinical and research center within the Oncology Service Line. The Institute will employ faculty and staff from the Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Cell Therapy, Section of Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant. The institute conducts cell collection, cell manufacturing, cell receiving and storage, clinical management of patient’s peri-cell infusion, and performs clinical trials. CTI envisions to perform basic and translational research, including manufacturing cells in the future. The director work with director of apheresis and cellular processing laboratory director in these activities. The director, CTI Operations will be responsible for overall fiscal and personnel management of the CTI and all its components, including clinical trials and grants management. Director will oversee the design, development, and implementation of uniform, system-wide policies and procedures necessary to meet the goals and mission of the CTI. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications:
•Master’s degree required.
•At least five years of Bone Marrow Transplant experience required.
•At least two years of prior management experience required.
•Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem solving skills.
•Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
•Ability to lead projects to completion.
•Demonstrated interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
•Ability to work effectively within a team and actively promote team building.
•Demonstrate ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people including faculty and staff.
•Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities:
•Creates departmental budget workbooks for CTI activities and multiple Accounting Units. Maintains the CTI budget, fund reports, payroll reports, and run rate variance reports.
•Responsible for revenue and expense management of CTI; partnering with revenue cycle & service line leadership.
•Responsible for all pre-award and post-award management of the grant award portfolio.
•Responsible for CTI compliance to corporate finance accounting policy and procedures and policies of the NIH and other funding agencies.
•Participates in strategic planning and long-range financial projections with the BMT/Cell Therapy Section Director if this position is occupied by another individual.
•Identifies and implements areas for operational improvement.
•Provides continuous guidance and support to all the various areas within the Institute by interfacing with Physicians, Principal Investigators, lab personnel, study Managers, data management, and biostatistical group to enhance or create systems needed to improve operational efficiency throughout the CTI.
•Oversees sharing activities with investigators outside the CTI who seek access to data and specimens.
•Oversees the updating and implementation of policies and procedures to insure the uniformity of procedures across the CTI.
•Assesses, determines, and coordinates overall staffing needs for the various areas of the CTI.
•Oversees all department training and administrative support activities.
•Oversees the clinical trials portfolio of the CTI. Oversees the pre and post award grants process.
•Regularly coordinates complex and involved projects such as build-outs and moves and other special projects as assigned by the BMT/Cell Therapy Section Director if this position is occupied by another individual.
•Serves as a member of the management team, and maintains a cooperative spirit and harmonious working relationship with other members of the team.

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.

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at ourRush benefits page(https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: AICU-Adult Intensive Care Unit

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 4

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: $51.26 - $81.64 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 guidance and direction of the unit director, the Assistant Unit Director RN (AUD) is the clinical liaison and assistant business manager of a specific patient care unit(s). In the absence of the unit director, the Assistant Unit Director RN is the RN Unit Director designee. The Assistant Unit Director Registered Nurse implements initiatives in support of the unit vision and manages human, operational and organizational systems that support patient care. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure.
• Consistent proficient performance at the RN 2 level or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated progressive, proficient management and leadership skills.
• Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher (except AUDs hired before 01/2013).
• National Certification required within twelve months of hire.
• Demonstrates analytical ability.
• Ability to use electronic business programs and technology
• Demonstrates the ability to work in complex departmental systems or programs.
• Communication skills are required in order to lead, teach and persuade others.
• Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
• Work requires 24/7 responsibility for activities of the unit.
• Work requires the ability to assume the charge nurse role.
• Work requires the ability to take a full patient assignment on clinical unit.
• The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimen, images or reports.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Graduate degree in nursing preferred or related field considered (except AUDs hired before 01/2013).
Physical Demands:
• Lifting or carrying objects 30lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, with appropriate lift devices.
• Ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
• Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Responsibilities:
1.Utilizes quality monitoring data to assess the effectiveness of clinical processes.
2.Facilitates unit quality initiatives, research and /or evidence based activities utilizing best current evidence.
3.Champions the strategies for changing clinician and team behavior to encourage adoption of evidence based practices.
4.Provides leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of process improvement initiatives at the unit and department level.
5.Ensures that the unit personnel establish a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting.
6.Participates in developing constructive and strategic partnerships with peers, professional nurses, the University, other disciplines and departments to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes.
7.Resolves conflict to continuously improve team relationships at the unit and department level.
8.Supports a climate that fosters open communication, values differing points of view and promotes shared governance.
9.Ensures accountability for honest and fair interactions with all constituents across disciplines.
10.Advocates enhancing the climate that optimizes the patient and family experience through supportive interactions and staff education.
11.Provides structured opportunities for reflection and review of complex patient situations to develop critical thinking skills of all unit personnel.
12.Critically analyzes complex patient cases and effectively adapts the plan of care.
13.Develops the clinical knowledge and skill of the staff related to strategies to maintain patient safety.
14.Monitors and ensures compliance with the State Nurse Practice Act, State Board of Nursing Regulations, regulatory agency standards and the policies of the organization.
15.Uses information technology to streamline and improve processes.
16.Monitors and ensures nursing staff compliance with safety strategies (fall precautions, infection control, and suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk.
17.Collaborate with the CNS to identify staff learning needs and provides education to strengthen and develop professional nurses' critical thinking skills.
18.Implements and monitors strategies and tactics related to the unit goals while ensuring sustainability.
19.Fosters the implementation of initiatives to promote a healthy work environment.
20.Leads innovations using principles of change and continues to reinforce change until positive outcomes are achieved.
21.Assumes a leadership role in analytical problem solving of both clinical and nursing related issues.
22.Functions as a mentor and coach to promote or enhance the development of unit staff.
23.Influences behaviors through collaborative practice, conflict management, negotiation and effective use of dialogue
24.Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
25.Provides and invites ongoing performance feedback to peers to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes.
26.Considers fiscal and budgetary implications in decision-making regarding practice and system modifications.
27.Manages staff performance through recruitment, rewards, recognition, counseling and disciplinary action.
28.Assumes the accountability of administrative management of the unit as delegated by the unit director.
29.Supports the execution of fiscal accountability.

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.