Armed Security Officer

Location: 1620 W Harrison St, Chicago, Illinois 60612

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: 13 East Tower - Orthopedics

Work Type: Full-Time - 72 Hours every 2 weeks (0. 9 FTE)

Shift: Evening Shift: 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM

Work Schedule: 8-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: $18.00 - $23.50 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 Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs a variety of clinical and environmental tasks under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The PCT duties are of a technical nature requiring specialized training and skill. The PCT demonstrates the ability to care for patients of all ages in the clinical setting. The PCT exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•High school diploma or equivalent.
•Maintain current BLS certification.
•Prior formal clinical training. This may include CMA, CNA, PCT, EMT, corpsman, paramedic, and nursing or medical student experience.
•Successful completion of the institutional screening examination.
•Ability to solve simple problems.
•Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Prior clinical experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities:
1. Assists the RN in the delivery of patient care.
1.1 Reports to charge RN or designate for assignment of duties.
1.2 Maintains a safe patient environment.
1.3 Sets priority of duties based on needs of patient and unit, under the direction of the RN.
1.4 Under the direction of the RN, participates in the implementation of individualized plans of care.
1.5 Assists patients in activities of daily living.
1.6 Accurately obtains patient data and documents all care in the appropriate patient care record.
1.7 Performs routine procedures, treatments and specimen collections.
1.8 Demonstrates aseptic technique, when necessary.
1.9 Assists RN or physician with advanced procedures.
1.10 Assists the nurse in the management of uncomplicated tubes and drains.
1.11 Performs specific patient care procedures such as blood glucose testing, specimen collection, etc.
1.12 Demonstrates knowledge of age specific variables and growth and development.
1.13 Immediately reports changes in patient condition to the appropriate RN.
2. Transports patients and (other) items as needed.
2.1 Assists with admission, discharge, and transport of patients.
2.2 Transports laboratory specimens and patient belongings as required.
2.3 Obtains blood products, supplies and equipment as necessary.
3. Competently utilizes technology.
3.1 Demonstrates proficiency in the use of the telephone and patient call system(s).
3.2 Demonstrates proficiency in the use of EPIC.
3.3 Consistently documents in real time at the point of care.
3.4 Demonstrates proficiency in the use of selected unit specific monitors, pumps, and other equipment.
4. Maintains a safe and orderly, well equipped environment.
4.1 Maintains a safe work environment: Keeps patient rooms and unit orderly, according to guidelines and unit routine.
4.2 Independently orders, organizes, and restocks according to unit specifications.
4.3 Replenishes patient room supplies.
4.4 Maintains emergency supplies.
5. Demonstrates a professional work style in interactions with internal and external customers.
5.1 Communicates all pertinent information to the appropriate team member throughout the shift and to the oncoming shift.
5.2 Negotiates break time and communicates departure and return time per unit protocol.
5.3 Demonstrates initiative and self-direction in work habits.

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: Respiratory Therapy

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

Work Schedule: 12 Hr (6:30 PM - 7:30 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.

Sign-on Bonus: $25,000

Summary:

Provides simple, intermediate, and complex therapeutic and diagnostic procedures on the general care floors and special care units. Functions as a clinical specialist within adult critical care and emergency department. Orient new employees and precept students. Provides leadership in assigned areas to optimize patient care and work with all staff to ensure quality and patient safety. Provides training to increase staff’s skills and competencies. Ensures communication between staff, physicians, and nursing. Assist with protocol or guideline development, implementation, and compliance. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush Oak Park Hospital’s policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Minimum education requirement is a Master degree or proof of enrollment into Master Degree Program within one year of hire with proof of Bachelor’s Degree
• All RTs must pass departmental competencies
• Adult Critical care clinical specialty requires BLS, ACLS, PALS. NRP Preferred
• Registered Respiratory Therapist and an Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• NBRC Adult Critical Care (ACCS) specialty credential within one year of hire.
• Technical skills are required to adapt equipment and procedures to patient needs.
• Analytical skills are required to evaluate patients and their clinical response to therapy.
• Customer service skills are required to effectively meet the needs of patients, families, and members of the healthcare team on an almost constant basis.
• Above average interpersonal skills are required to provide direction to other staff.
• Excellent communication skills are required for precepting and communication with colleagues.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• NRP
Physical Demands:
• Standing, walking, pushing, and bending for 75% of the day.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds to move gas cylinders.
• A high level of patience must be exhibited as people learn at different speeds.
• Must be highly adaptable to respond to changing workloads and priorities.
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. Provides charge therapist duties as assigned; assigns/reassigns workload for staff, updates department information management systems during the shift, prepares workload assignments for the next shift.
2. Provides patient care in assigned areas on a routine basis.
3. Precepts employees during new employee orientation and during orientation to a specialty care unit.
4. Initiates, monitors, and weans mechanical ventilation; makes parameter recommendations based on clinical assessment, technical assessment, and laboratory values; manages airways.
5. Instructs practitioners in policy, procedures, equipment, theory, new techniques, and department competencies; instructs other healthcare workers.
6. Assists with policy and procedure updates and development.
7. Performs pulmonary function testing including spirometry, lung volume testing, body plethysmography, methacholamine challenge testing; performs arterial puncture and blood gas analysis (PFT).
8. Administers bronchial hygiene and treatment procedures including aerosol therapies, chest physical therapy, therapeutic gas administration; analyzes gases where applicable; procures and delivers gases using central piping systems and gas cylinders.
9. Assesses patients clinically before and after the administration or application of any medication, procedure, or device; recommends appropriate therapy including initial therapy, changes in therapy, and discontinuance of therapy.
10. Applies CPAP and BIPAP and makes recommendations based on patient compliance, response, and laboratory values.
11. Participates in CQI and QA initiatives including work audits, abstracts, research, Daily Management System (DMS) projects, committee participation, or other activities to improve the clinical and work environments.
12. Develops patient driven protocols in conjunction with department leadership. Documents work timely, completely, and accurately, including documentation in the patient medical record, documentation in the department records, and patient billing.
13. Assesses patient oxygenation, ventilation, and hemodynamic status through clinical observation, patient assessment, physiologic monitoring including oximetry, capnography, ventilator waveform analysis, cardiac output, ECG, and laboratory values.
14. Participates in on-going maintenance of the blood gas equipment, QC, calibration and proficiency testing.
15. Demonstrate initiative in optimizing patient care by participating in physician rounds and documenting assessment findings and therapy changes
16. Provides patient/family education.
17. Performs bronchoscopy assist.
18. Assist in completing staff competencies. Provides input on staff performance to department management.
19. Provides clinical supervision of respiratory care students on rotation.
20. Demonstrate professionalism by belonging to a professional organization such as AARC / ISRC and/or pursuing education to advance ones skills.
21. Serve on RCS or hospital department committees as assigned.
22. Publish in a professional journal and/or lecture at a professional meeting.
23. 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: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Pharmacy

Work Type: Per Diem/PRN/As Needed 

Shift: Rotating

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (6:00 AM - 11:30 PM)

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

Pay Range: $19.00 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:
Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. The Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists in the practice of pharmacy performing duties such as preparing, filling, and labeling medications for patients in the Hospital. As patient care assignments dictate, the Technician is responsive to the explicit need of all patients. When relevant, appropriate standards of practice and sensitivity to the psychosocial needs of these patient populations.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Must be a high school graduate or equivalent
•Current State of Illinois Pharmacy Technician license
•Individuals must have EXCPT and or PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) certification.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•1-year hospital experience
•1 year retail pharmacy experience
•Currently a pharmacy student
•Graduated from an approved Pharmacy Tech Program
•ACPE IV certification
•Hazardous drug compounding certification
Physical Demands:
•Ability to lift/move 30-50 pounds
•Ability to stand for long periods of time (4+ hours) between breaks
•Ability to crouch when filling dispensing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
•May be exposed to certain hazardous materials, including but not limited to chemotherapeutic agents.
Competencies:
•Must be able to interpret and understand medical abbreviations.
•Ability to utilize technology in the pharmacy including, but not limited to Office products, Carousels, DoseEdge, WASP, MILT,MPI Pre-packer/labeling system, CII Safe, and RxVerify as needed for assigned duties.
•Recognizes the regulations for repackaging medications for non-sterile compounding and packaging.
•Analyze problems and interpret analytical data.
•Strong oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on customer service skills.
•Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods.
•Ability to work cooperatively.
•Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
•Ability to set priorities and solve problems.
•Ability to respond quickly to emergency requests.

Responsibilities:
•Recognizes and identifies various classifications of medications, medication names, dosage forms, and routes of administration.
•Understand the pharmacy workflow for first doses, automated dispensing cabinet refills, cart fill, and batches.
•Understand the pharmacy workflow for medication returns and medication disposal.
•Responsible for the accurate interpretation of EPIC pharmacy labels:
•Responsible for the accurate and timely filling and delivery of patient-specific medications and Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC) restocks.
•Responsible for the preparation of sterile and non-sterile compounding and packaging:
•Responsible for answering phones, assisting callers with requests, and any other technical duties as assigned.
•Responsible for utilization of Epic for technical requests (i.e.: missing medications, ADCs out of stock, and responding to in-basket messages)
•Responsible for inventory, storage, and supply maintenance of assigned areas.
•Responsible for exchanging emergency carts and the completion of required documentation.
•Responsible for knowing the laws and regulations related to controlled substances.
•Maintain cleanliness of all equipment and work areas.
•Responsible for learning departmental quality assurance processes and hospital safety practices.
•Actively participates in various departmental committees and educational activities as assigned.
•Any and all 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: General Surgery PBC

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:30:00 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: $27.47 - $43.27 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:
Manage daily surgical scheduling operations and staff for surgical clinics. Drive efficient workflows and exceptional customer service aligned with organizational targets. Partner directly with physicians, revenue cycle leadership, periop and clinic operations leaders to effectively manage scheduling requests and prior authorizations. Direct reports include procedure/surgery schedulers.

Other information:
Required:
•High School diploma or equivalent.
•Demonstrated leadership capability, relationship development, financial and analytic skills.
•Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the functions of a perioperative scheduler.
•Strategic planning knowledge and experience.
•Ability to identify components within a process that require improvements; facilitate the improvement process and achieve results
•Ability to communicate with patient’s, healthcare professionals, and staff to ensure clear and accurate exchange of information.
•Personal characteristics that include versatility, flexibility, enthusiasm, effective interpersonal and communication skills, and excellent writing skills.
•Evidence of a management style that emphasizes collegiality, teamwork, participation and communication.
•Leadership skills characterized as one who possesses a broad vision of the future of the health care.
•Knowledge of scheduling, insurance verification, benefits and authorization to include CPT and ICD10 coding.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree
•Practice management experience
•Two (2) years of surgical scheduling or advanced scheduling experience
•Experience in an academic medical center.

Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
•Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and Compliance policies and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
•Oversees the day-to-day operations of the surgery scheduling area by monitoring the daily schedules to meet the physician’s requested blocks and surgical times; works directly with the surgical care team for accurate schedules for inpatient/outpatient services.
•Ensures surgical data entered for the case, patient and required resources is accurate and following the physician’s request.
•Ensures all surgical requests made by physicians/office staff, electronically or verbally, are completed daily to meet their and patient’s expectations.
•Exercises complex problem-solving techniques, collection/data entry, and evaluation and reporting of statistical concepts, defining problems, establishing facts and draws valid conclusions.
•Oversees customer communication, positive or negative, by means of receiving calls, meeting with customers, data input, written/verbal communication, problem delegation/resolution, process improvement, statistical reporting and presentation.
•Maintains a positive working relationship with physician’s offices and ancillary departments and communicates and consults with leadership as it relates to improving customer satisfaction.
•Ensures all required authorization/pre-certification have been accurately collected along with the CPT and ICD
•Monitors prior authorization work queues and partners with preadmission leadership team on process improvement
•Assists leadership with adherence to the departmental budget.
•Conducts quarterly staff meetings to provide feedback on unit operations, discuss problematic issues and introduce new procedures and/or regulations; provides for regular and ongoing staff training as needed by individual staff and on a routine and ongoing basis to ensure optimal skill levels and current knowledge base for all employees.
•Develops work schedules proficiently, changes in staffing roles and work assignments based on department needs; revises schedule to always ensure effective coverage, including working within department due to staffing shortage; enforces policies and procedures maintaining RUSH iCare values; participates in the interview and hiring process to ensure adequate staffing.
•Supervises staff in fair and effective manner and assists with performing timely evaluations, initiating appropriate coaching/counseling and mechanisms to ensure competent staff.

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: Operating Room

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

Shift: Shift 4

Work Schedule: possible for 8 - 10 - 12 hour shifts between (7:00:00 AM - 11:00:00 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 $5,000. 

Pay Range: $25.20 - $39.69 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 Surgical Technologist assists in patient care and surgical services under the supervision of a registered nurse. The primary responsibility of this person is to carry out the function of the scrub role during surgical procedures. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications:
• Graduate of an Accredited Surgical Technologist Program.
• Current Certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists.
• One year experience as a Surgical Technologist.
• Analytical ability.
• Communication skill is required in order to teach.
• Must be able to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
• The ability to check documents for errors and use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data.
Physical Demands:
• Ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
• Lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
• Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Responsibilities:
1.Applies the correct principles of aseptic technique: Establishes and protects the integrity of the sterile field and back table at all times. Recognizes breaks in technique by self and others and takes corrective action. Handles/secures instruments, cords and draping materials appropriately.
2.Applies the correct techniques of disinfection and antisepsis: Prepares instrumentation and equipment for decontamination per service protocols.
3.Implements advanced operating room technical skills: Demonstrates versatility by the ability to function in all surgical services: Participates in routine cases with minimal direction using the guidelines of the service protocols. Demonstrates expert knowledge and technical ability in two surgical services Prioritizes scrub activities based upon the type of surgical procedure and the needs of the surgical team members. Correctly pulls and prepares sutures/other specified supplies per MD preference cards. Obtains and safely assembles necessary equipment specific to the surgical procedure and surgeon preference. Assists in opening sterile supplies
4.Self-directed in coordinating scrub activities for complex surgical procedures: Cares for and handles surgical instruments/equipment according to service protocols. Demonstrates manual dexterity in handling instruments and equipment. Assumes responsibility for proper functioning and maintenance of equipment in the room as delegated by the RN Identifies specialty instruments by type, function and name. Accounts for sponges, needles and instruments according to operating services policies and procedures. Notifies the surgical team when any sponge, needle or instrument count is incorrect. Documents counts in the AORR and on the count tabulation form Maintains an orderly sterile field, Mayo stand and back table throughout the surgical procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of progressive steps in multiple surgical procedures. Anticipates the needs of the surgical team. Communicates variation in surgical procedure to RN. Anticipates emergent circumstances and communicates the information to the RN Disposes biohazard waste appropriately.
5.Actively participates in maintaining each patient's dignity and safety at all times: Works, collaboratively with all members of the health care team to assure that: each patient's privacy is protected and every patient record is considered strictly confidential.
Assists in transferring the patient to and from the OR table to the transport cart.
6.Functions in an efficient manner at all times: Opens and utilizes supplies and equipment judiciously. Restocks rooms according to the established par stock lists.
7.Demonstrates sound judgment and decision making at all times.
8.Serves as a role model for peers by demonstrating initiative an self-direction.
9.Demonstrates consideration and cooperation within the operating room: Exhibits, consistently, professional interactions with managers, co-workers, physicians and all other operating room personnel. Demonstrates flexibility by accepting routine and non-routine assignments. Offers ideas for clinical/system improvements to the nurse clinician or clinical nurse coordinator. Participates, actively, in unit/area meetings. Notifies the clinical nurse coordinator (designee) when assignments are completed and when leaving the operating room during work hours Assists nursing personnel by carrying out additional duties as delegated.
10.Supports the Rush mission: Continually improves personal skills to ensure the highest quality patient care, education of patients, staff and students, research and community service. Treats patients, visitors and staff in a caring manner with respect and dignity. Exhibits the spirit of team in working with other Rush staff. Demonstrates a willingness to accept positive and negative feedback and changes behavior as indicated. Utilizes the resources of the Medical Center in a responsible manner to accomplish daily work.
11.Carries out the components of performance necessary for successful Rush employees: Arrives, on time, as scheduled and prepared to begin work. Attends training and educational programs identified by Rush as necessary for this position. Provides age appropriate care, as necessary. Maintains a safe and orderly work 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: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Nursing Administration

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

Shift: Shift 3

Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 AM), Every other weekend

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.

Summary:
The RN 2 CSO 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 heal care team when the need for assistance is identified. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
1.Minimum of 9 months of experience in nursing
2.Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) .
3.Within 1 year from the date of hire, employee must be enrolled in a BSN program.
4.RNs hired prior to 10/22/2020 are grandfathered in with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or diploma in nursing, with no further need to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BAN or BSN).
5.Chief Nursing Officer must provide approval for any RNs with ADN degree hired after 10/22/2020, based upon unit need. ADN RNs hired after 10/22/2020 must show continued enrolment towards a BSN degree with a signature of contract stipulating a BSN degree must be completed within 3 years of hire. ADN RNS are not eligible for leveling to RN3.
6. Prior to leveling to RN2, RN must show consistent proficient performance at RN1 position or equivalent experience.
7. Current state of Illinois Registered Nursing License
8. CPR
9. ACLS for ICU, Telemetry, Med/Surg (6west), Endoscopy, PACU, IR, and ED required within 3 months of hire
10. PALS PACU and ED required within 3 months of hire
11. Proficiency in charge and preceptor roles.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Physical Demands:
• Work requires the ability to walk throughout the medical center and to be standing and walking most of the designated shift.
•Work requires lifting and carrying objects 35-40 lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
•The ability to check documents for errors, use of a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.
•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.
• Ability to care for patients in the following age categories:
o Toddlers (1-3 years) depending on cluster
o Pre-Schoolers (3-5 years) depending on cluster
o School Age (5-12 years) depending on cluster
o Adolescents (12-18 years)
o Young Adults (19-45 years)
•o Middle Adults (45-60 years)
•o Older Adults (greater than 60)
•• Able to operate computers, printers, copiers, fax, and medical equipment specific to department.
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:
Evidence Based Practice
• Utilizes system wide resources to support decision making and action.
• Recognizes patterns/groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to address.
• Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.
Relationships and Caring
• 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.
• Collaborates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients and families.
Critical Thinking
• Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patient/families.
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
• Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively.
Technical Expertise
• Demonstrates consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care.
• Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
• Assesses patient safety needs consistently and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, and suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk.
• Individualizes teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
Leadership
• Demonstrates the ability to provide education to staff and students on the unit.
• Demonstrates beginning leadership skills related to patient care.
• Delegates effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.

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.