Unit Director RN

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Employee Relations

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: $104,312- $169,769 
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:
This position supports positive and effective employee and labor relations as well as serves as an employee relations content expert in an integrated HR business partner and practice center model in a unionized healthcare setting. Leads and manages efforts in various areas of expertise (e.g., labor relations, policy development, positive employee relations, diversity), including improved data reporting and interpretive analysis, discovery of trends and opportunities, and identification of leading practices. On an ongoing basis serves as a contact for segments of the organization without an assigned business partner, interprets Rush HR policies and procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and a wide range of legal and compliance regulations.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Eight years of progressively more responsible work experience that includes a role in union negotiations, and significant employee relations consultation.
• Proficient in costing analysis of economic proposals.
• Strong project management and critical thinking skills, including proven problem solving and planning skills.
• Experience and interest in process improvement techniques and benchmarking. Ability to identify and analyze trends from a variety of data sources. Excellent verbal and written communication skills that are adaptive to educationally and organizationally diverse audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse staff and a wide range of management levels and departments.
• Self-directed, yet able to work in a matrix reporting structure and manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally.
• Extensive knowledge of applicable state and federal employment and labor laws and governmental compliance requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of information technology, including software technology, used in the HR function (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or JD.
• PHR or SPHR.

Responsibilities:

• Labor Relations: Directly performs day-to-day labor relations activities, including contract administration, grievance hearings, labor management meetings, and information requests. Serves as second chair or chief negotiator during labor contract negotiations, acting as liaison between department managers and union representatives, collecting benchmarking data, developing economic and non-economic contract proposals and drafting contract language. Serves as first or second chair during labor arbitrations, representing the organization and/or providing support,
• Policy Development: Develops and implements processes and policies associated with city, state and federal employment-based laws and regulations that apply to healthcare and are aligned with benchmarked leading practices. Implements in ways that fosters understanding and provides clarity to those affected, are efficient to administer and track, and result in appropriate outcomes. Coordinates the development of updates to the Human Resources Policies and Procedures, including collaborating with stakeholders and drafting new policy language.
• Compliance: Provides interpretative guidance and serves as content expert to HR business partners as well as other Rush clients regarding labor contracts, HR policies and procedures, employment laws, reductions in force, and regulatory requirements (e.g., Joint Commission standards, HIPAA violations, OIG sanctions checks, background checks). Ensures structure, processes and policies are in place to support a wide range of human resources-based legal and compliance requirements.
• Employee Appeal Procedure: Provides support for non-union formal and informal grievance process, advising and preparing employees for presentation of their case, and/or functioning as a mediator where appropriate.
• ADA Accommodation Process: Partner with ECHS, area management, and other COE’s where appropriate to evaluate, discuss, and process employee ADA accommodation requests, collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring compliance.
• Positive Employee Relations: Conducts needs assessment, using a variety of data metrics (e.g., employee survey, turnover, exit interviews, etc.). Develops/delivers training as appropriate on employee relations issues, policies and administrative procedures. In collaboration with HR business partners, develops and implements individualized employee relations interventions.

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: Neurosurgery - Clinic

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:30:00 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).

Sign on Bonus: $3,000

Pay Range: $19.50 - $29.73 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 Assistant is responsible for assisting Physicians, Mid-Level Practitioners, and Registered Nurses with the evaluation, management, and treatment of patients in an ambulatory care setting. The Medical Assistant assumes responsibility for maintaining patient flow, the upkeep of exam and treatment rooms, and performing basic skills such as vital signs and point of care testing. In addition, the Certified Medical Assistant will administer intramuscular injections, immunizations, small volume nebulizer treatment, over-the-counter medications under the direction of a Physician. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures, including complying with all Rush University Medical Group Customer Service Standards.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•High school diploma/GED required.
•Clinical Medical Assistant Certification by AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NAHP, AAH, or NHA required (includes principles and techniques of injections and medication administration) required upon hire.
•Graduates of a Rush Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program are required to obtain Clinical Medical Assistant Certification by AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NAHP, AAH, or NHA required within six months of hire.
•Current CPR certification required upon start date.
•Computer skills.
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•Excellent customer service skills.
•Excellent organizational skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•One year clinical experience.
•Phlebotomy experience.
•Epic Ambulatory experience.

Responsibilities:
1.Coordinates and maintains organized patient flow.
2.Performs patient intake: vital signs, height and weight, reason for visit, interim history, allergies, medication lists, and other interventions as required.
3.Prepares patient for exam based on reason for visit.
4.Prepares and supports patient and assists provider with procedures.
5.Reviews appointment schedules and ensures all patient charts are available for the visit.
6.Reviews patient charts and ensures that all ancillary reports and required paperwork are available to the provider at the time of visit.
7.Performs basic lab and testing procedures according to standards.
8.Performs phlebotomy and EKGs.
9.Administers immunizations as ordered by Physician.
10.Administers RUMG approved intramuscular or subcutaneous medications after competency has been assessed, verified and documented.
11.Performs nebulizer treatments in the clinic setting after competency has been assessed, verified and documented.
12.Performs Tuberculin skin testing upon the order of the Physician.
13.Demonstrates appropriate population specific techniques with patients.
14.Documents administration of over-the-counter medications and/or other medications in Epic per policy or protocol.
15.Cleans, prepares and stocks exam rooms, treatment rooms, and workstations.
16.Calls patients regarding test results and medical instruction under the direction of a Physician.
17.Calls in medication refills under the direction of a Physician or protocol.
18.Documents patient care information in the outpatient medical record according to standards.
19.Assists with scheduling of patient tests, procedures, and follow-up appointments.
20.Assists in the care, cleaning, and sterilization of equipment and instruments.
21.Maintains the inventory of medical and linen supplies.
22.Maintains quality control for equipment.
23.Provides cross coverage to other clinical areas as assigned.
24.Participates in quality improvement projects.
25.Maintains compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards and other regulatory bodies.
26.May have Unit specific duties as needed.

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: Presidents Office

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: $83.98 - $125.13 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 Executive Director of RUSH’s Epic Community Connect team leads and manages the planning, implementation, and support of our Epic-based Community Connect program for Rush University System for Health. Serving as the key point person between internal IT, clinical, strategy, and finance teams, as well as vendor partners, this executive ensures strategic alignment, operational excellence, and integrated clinical workflow across multi-organizational platforms and the scalable deployment of Epic capabilities across community affiliates. This role’s management and professional duties include leadership of the department, ensuring consistency with organizational philosophy and goals, compliance with applicable business, operational and clinical practices, and the provision of safe and high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities:
•Define and drive the strategic direction of Epic Community Connect, including the development and execution of scalable implementation plans and long-term sustainability practices.
•Develop standardized toolkits and frameworks in close partnership with Rush Health and IT teams to ensure consistent deployment, integration, and ongoing optimization across community affiliates.
•Design and maintain annual review of program pricing, subsidy approach and marketing materials.
•Oversee the successful implementation of several strategic projects; define cross-application coordination, implementation timelines, dependencies & tracking tools.
•Define budget requirements, operational infrastructure and staffing needs to accommodate concurrent implementation & support.
•Establish external partner engagement, feedback systems & relationship management.
•Lead teams through design, sale, deployment, training, and support of clinical content and revenue cycle tools for affiliated private practices.
•Leverage change management to develop and deploy IT-wide standards and scalable, repeatable processes to sell and support an electronic health record in a competitive market.
•Manage ongoing support of Community Connect practices including technical, functional, billing, contract

Other information:
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field required.
• Eight (8) years required, 10 years preferred leadership experience and progressive responsibility in Epic.
• Demonstrated experience working in a leadership role on a major project or change management efforts specific to Epic.
• Prior experience working within a clinically integrated network, with the understanding of the impact on successful partnership between internal and third-party partners.
• Experienced working with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team, and interacting with all levels of the organization.
• Detail oriented, strong analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with technical and clinical audiences.
Preferred Job Qualifications
o Master’s degree in related field preferred (MHA, MPH, MBA)
o Project Management Professional certification preferred.

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: 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: $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.

Summary:
This position works under the general direction of the Office of Research Affairs' Clinical Research Administration Division, their clinical department / division, and in partnership with the Principal Investigator (PI), Co-investigator(s), other study personnel, and sponsoring agents to ensure protocols are conducted in accordance with the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) S/he will coordinate standard clinical research studies conducted by PI(s) which may include grant-funded, industry sponsored, and investigator-initiated clinical research studies. S/he will perform a variety of routine duties involving the collection, compilation, and documentation of clinical research data. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of clinical research experience OR 5 years of clinical research experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and Good Documentation Practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current NIH and/or FDA regulations and guidelines related to clinical research.
• Ability to meet deadlines and help coordinate multiple aspects of the ongoing project.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented with high attention to accuracy.
• Ability to build rapport, navigates sensitive topics, and maintains confidentiality with a diverse pool of research participants and vendors.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate within multi-disciplinary team settings.
• Availability to work evenings, overnight and weekends if called for under the study protocols.
• Travel may be required.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Sciences or health-related discipline.
• Prior participant contact experience.

Responsibilities:
• Recruits, consents, screens, schedules, tracks and provides study updates to study participants throughout the conduct of the study.
• Collects and enters data into study case report forms and/or electronic data capture system and respond to queries in a timely manner.
• May submit or coordinate the submission of study related documents, study protocols and study protocol amendments to the IRB per policy and procedure
• Maintains accurate and complete procedural documentation including study participant and site level documentation in compliance with institutional, local, state and federal guidelines and regulations related to clinical research.
• May collect, process and ship potentially biohazardous specimens.
• Administers structured tests and questionnaires according to research study protocols. May utilize study-related technology and equipment as part of assessment procedures.
• Provide ongoing study status updates and responds to questions from PI, Administrator, Office of Research Affairs, Sponsor and Compliance throughout the conduct of the study
• Organize and participate in auditing and monitoring visits
• Gather and communicate unanticipated problems (protocol deviations, adverse events, and serious adverse events).
• Work with PI(s), sponsor, compliance, clinical staff and/or manager to identify and improve routine processes as it relates to the conduct of the research study

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 (9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 AM)

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

Pay Range: $25 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.

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.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: POB Pharmacy

Work Type: Part Time (Total FTE between 0. 5 and 0. 89)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr Shift

8 Hr (7:30:00 AM - 6:00:00 PM) Shifts Vary 7:30 to 4:00 PM or 10:00 to 6:00 PM

Must be available for 2 weekends per month.

This position covers up to 5 different Pharmacy locations including -

• Rush Rubschlager Building - 1520 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607
• Rush POB - 1725 W Harrison St Suite 418, Chicago, IL 60612
• Rush North and Harlem - 1625 N. Harlem Ave. Chicago, IL 60707

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

Pay Range: $49.53 - $78.02 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 Pharmacist is responsible for assuring the effective and efficient provision of pharmaceutical care services. Perform all duties necessary to provide for the effective daily operation of departmental services and programs. The Pharmacist is proactively involved in safe, rational and cost-effective therapeutic decision making. In the course of performing his/her duties, the Pharmacist is responsible for the activities of pharmacy residents, students and supportive personnel as assigned in all practice areas. The Pharmacist reports directly to the immediate supervisor of the assigned practice area. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy and/or PharmD.
•Licensed or eligible for licensure in Illinois.
•Effective verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
•Strong work ethic with demonstrated leadership activities or potential for developing leadership behavior.
•Must be able to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including within the Department of Pharmacy.
•Continually support and participate in the development of the Pharmacy Department’s goals and objectives. Candidates must be comfortable with change that is associated with these efforts
•Demonstrates leadership in performance of expected responsibilities.
•Maintains currency in the professional and clinical literature of the profession.
•Maintains competency in unique aspects of drug therapy for the patients care is provided for. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of clinical monitoring activities.
•Demonstrates the ability to use standard texts, online drug information resources and other sources of information and apply it to general patient care questions.
•Effectively and respectfully communicates with patients, pharmacists, nurses and physicians. Represents the face of the Department of Pharmacy in a professional manner during every interaction with our customers.
•Maintains working knowledge of medical center and departmental policies and procedures, including safety issues, inventory control and distribution, and infection control.
•Participates in educational seminars presented by residents in the Department.
•Required to attend medical center and/or departmental inservice or continuing education programs.
•Completes required age/disease state specific competencies. Completes medical center required annual competencies or educational programming.
•Assists in the training of new employees, support personnel, residents, and students. Precepts pharmacy students on hospital and/or clinical rotations, consistent with academic credentials and clinical experience.
•Takes responsibility for personal and professional growth within assigned position in the Department of Pharmacy.
•Maintains active Illinois licensing status to practice.
•Encouraged to pursue board certification (BPS).
•Ensures compliance with accreditation standards and with federal, state and local regulations.
•Maintains Rush ICARE values (innovation, collaboration, accountability, respect and excellence). Works cooperatively with others to use appropriate systems strengths, knowledge and cooperation to improve performance.
•Responds to the department’s Disaster Plan as prescribed by medical center policy.
•Reviews policies and procedures when requested.
•Belongs to local/state/national professional pharmacy organizations; attends meetings.
•Active participation in professional organizations is encouraged.
•Participates on other projects as assigned or as pertains to the pharmacy area.

Responsibilities:
1. Evaluates physicians’ orders for therapeutic appropriateness, proper dosing, drug interactions, allergic reactions, route, labs, contraindications and rate of administration and therapeutic redundancies.
2. Verifies orders in Epic in a timely manner and if necessary, clarifies orders through direct and timely contact with prescriber or designated practitioner.
3. Workflow may include evaluation and/or Epic order entry of cytotoxic drug therapy orders. The order evaluation may be performed on new orders or as a profile review of a target patient population.
4. A profile review would include (but not be limited to) a focus on: high risk medication review for appropriateness in dose, indication and duration of treatment; reduction of unnecessary medications; drug-drug or drug-food interaction evaluation; changes in renal and/or hepatic function that would impact medication dosing; use of trigger medications that would reflect an adverse event such as a adverse drug reaction or medication error.
5. Provides patient-specific pharmacotherapy recommendations and drug information to the medical and nursing staff. Provides general and/or patient specific drug information as required to other health professionals. When appropriate, makes recommendations for cost-effective alternatives to medication orders. In-services to nursing units as needed, to communicate changes in Rush formulary or other specific drug use issues.
6. Performs medication admission and allergy histories and discharge counseling per the Pharmacy Department’s direction (may include all patients, those receiving high risk medications or another identified subset of patients).
7. Appropriately documents in Epic all interventions, checking of patient’s own medication, vancomycin/aminoglycoside consultation, patient education (i.e. warfarin teaching) and any communication related to admission medication histories or discharge counseling.
8. Performs daily review of pharmacy reports: IV to PO, CrCl report, pharmacokinetic monitoring and any other drug or patient-focused report that may be required.
10. Implements all drug use policy and formulary decisions of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. Oversees therapeutic substitutions as appropriate.
11. Participates in Unusual Occurrence, UO (ADR and medication error) reporting program.
12. Provides clear and specific handoff communications to next provider of care whenever necessary. This may be the next pharmacist on shift, or other healthcare professionals, such as when patients are being discharged.
13. Identify medication safety issues and takes steps to make corrections, or brings system change suggestions to the attention of the appropriate personnel.
14. Participate in quality assurance projects, drug utilization evaluations and formulary monograph development as assigned.
15. Rotation from a unit-based position through the central pharmacy will be expected to happen on rotation with other clinical staff pharmacists. This will include the checking of pyxis, patient specific medication supplies, IV and TPN production
16. Provides general supervision for technical support in their assigned operational area. Monitors and coordinates workflow with established delivery schedules.

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.