Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Vascular Ultrasound-CHS
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: $40.00 - $75.00 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:
Job Summary:
The instructor contributes to the academic mission by delivering high-quality instruction, engaging in curriculum development, and supporting student success. Instructors are assigned specific courses based on their expertise and experience and are responsible for the preparation and delivery of lectures, labs, student advising, and assessment activities. Annual responsibilities are determined by the Department Chair or Program Director, based on program needs. This position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Master’s degree in a health-related or relevant field
•Relevant professional experience in the candidate’s field of expertise (e.g., clinical, administrative, or applied work).
•Foundational teaching experience (e.g., guest lectures, labs, course assistant) with demonstrated potential for effective teaching and instructional design.
•Demonstrated potential for effective teaching and instructional design.
•Proficiency with learning management systems and educational technologies.
•Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.
•Ability to mentor and support students effectively.
•Willingness to participate in college and university service.
•Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Familiarity with accreditation standards for health sciences programs
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:
Job Responsibilities:
•Teach assigned courses including lectures, labs, and practical instruction as applicable.
•Develop and maintain course content in alignment with current accreditation standards and best practices in health sciences education.
•Design instructional materials, assessments, and learning activities to support student outcomes.
•Provide academic advising and mentorship to students throughout the program.
•Participate in student recruitment and admissions activities, including interview days and information sessions.
•Serve on program, college, or university committees assigned.
•Contribute to curriculum improvement and course evaluation efforts.
•Engage in professional development to remain current in the field and with instructional methods.
•Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair or Program Director.
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: RUH Health Information Mgmt
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: $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 Health Information Management (HIM) Analyst directly contributes to the integrity and accuracy of a patient’s medical record while working at an off-site (remote or hybrid) location. The Analyst provides medical record corrections, merges, un-merges, and Epic MyChart medical record assessments, edits, and corrections. This position requires high-level professional support to the Health Information Management Department, Patients, Revenue Cycle and all Rush entities. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•High School Graduate
•5+ years of health information management (HIM) department or medical records experience
•Proficient with medical terminology
•Proficient and functional knowledge Microsoft office (outlook, word, excel, Teams)
•Proficient and functional knowledge of basic office equipment (phone, copier, scanner, fax machine)
•High-level of organization, independence, and critical thinking
•Excellent written and oral communication skills along with problem-solving
•High degree of accuracy and ability to collaborate with others
Preferred Job Qualifications
•AAPC or AHIMA certification
•Experience with OnBase Scanning software
•Associates degree
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:
•Assess, edit, and make corrections to ensure that a patient’s medical record is accurate.
•Interact with and communicate with all levels of clinicians including physicians, residents, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and others to ensure documentation completion according to the medical staff bylaws, including deficiencies.
•Use critical thinking to identify the need and then perform merges, unmerges, contact moves, and other corrections in accordance with department guidelines.
•Activate MyChart accounts and respond to MyChart inquiries related to medical records
•Check and troubleshoot document quality control issues to ensure a legible medical record while monitoring accuracy.
•Understand and keep patient sensitive information protected per all applicable federal, state, and local guidelines, including HIPAA (Health Information Portability and Accountability Act) for medical records processing and requests.
•Triages and provides excellent patient and internal/external customer service (via phone, in-person, or by electronic means) inquiries and on-time delivery of records to patients, payors, or approved outside entities
•Collaborate with Release of Information vendor to meet medical records requests
•Utilizes equipment and software applications to locate and reproduce electronic, paper, film, or scanned medical records
•Validate and make accuracy-enhancing adjustments to individual patient medical records
•Retrieve medical records from operational areas of the assigned hospital or clinical area
•Serves as subject matter expert for fellow team members to review questions and assist with resolving issues related to document scanning, medical record adjustments, and patient/customer service.
•Meets or exceeds accuracy, quality work, on-time delivery, and productivity standards
•Provides input and implements process improvement initiatives recognizing efficiency, prevention of errors, and accuracy enhancement including how to harness technology and automation to optimize efficiency
•Monitor and work accounts in Epic Health Information Management work queues, as assigned
•Communicate, observe, and report on medical record trends and patterns and provide recommendations for improvement
•Engage in continuing education and training in the health information management field and other duties or projects assigned
•Contribute to a positive culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (ICare Values).
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: PBC Transplant
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $37.50 - $62.21 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 Ambulatory RN 2 identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The Ambulatory RN 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills and utilizes evidence based interventions. The Ambulatory RN 2 continues to collaborate with other members of the health 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:
• Current license and credentials by the state they are assigned.
• At least one year of nursing experience required.
• Earned Nursing Degree at the Baccalaureate level or higher for those hired after January 1, 2014.
• All transfers to Rush University Medical Center or Rush University Medical Group from other Rush entities must have an earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher prior to the transfer.
• 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, Failure to do so will result in termination. ADN RNS are not eligible for leveling to RN3.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Analytical ability.
• Communication skills in order to lead and teach.
• Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
• The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports.
- A specialty certification may be required for certain departments within 12 months of hire.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• National Certification.
Physical Demands:
• Ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
• Ability to 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/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.
Responsibilities:
1.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 patient experience and outcomes.
2.Implements a plan of care that incorporates the unique characteristics of patients, families, groups and communities. (Cultural, spiritual, intellectual, age educational and psychosocial).
3.Maintains positive, professional relationships with all members of the healthcare team through effective communication, mutual support and respect. Collaborates and communicates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients/families.
4.Utilizes resources to effectively resolve conflict and improve team relationships in support of a healthy work environment.
5.Coordinates care using the nursing process, multidisciplinary collaboration and coordination of all appropriate health services and community resources across the care continuum.
6.Utilizes evidence-based ambulatory care nursing interventions during clinical visits, telephone encounters, and electronic communications according to state regulations, regulatory agency standards and organizational policies and procedures.
7.Communicates current evidence-based strategies, standards of care and protocols with peers.
8.Participates in and contributes to system and clinic based quality initiatives, research, development of care protocols and evidence based activities that improve patient care and outcomes.
9.Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications, the use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care and in the performance of patient procedures.
10.Applies the teaching- learning process to meet the learning and self-management needs of patients and families.
11.Assesses patient safety needs and implements appropriate strategies to minimize risk during clinical visits, telephone encounters and electronic communications.
12.Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively to optimize patient outcomes.
13.Recognizes patterns and problems in a specific patient population that require evaluation.
14.Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
15.Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families throughout the care continuum. Critically analyzes patient cases and effectively adapts the plan of care.
16.Establish regular communication patterns that facilitate the transition of care for patients and families across settings.
17.Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
18.Considers factors related to resources utilization when delivering care to patients and families.
19.Supports clinic goals and change initiatives and participates in nursing shared governance.
20.Collaborates with other clinic personnel to ensure task completion to consistently optimize patient outcomes.
21.Provides education to staff and/or students in the clinic.
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: Endoscopy
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 10 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 5:30:00 PM), Call Required, Weekends/Holidays, on when on-call.
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 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 Group
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: University Transplan
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:30:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $54.42 - $97.41 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 Clinical Manager, RN, under the leadership of both the Director of Operations and Medical Director, will be responsible for the ongoing clinical and operational functionality of the practice (operations, workflows, quality and patient experience). Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
•Current State of Illinois RN licensure required. Current State of IN licensure required for those working in Indiana.
•National nursing certification required within one year of hire.
•Five years healthcare, hospital or patient care delivery experience.
•Displays commitment to delivering superior patient experience.
•Strong communicator with ability to influence provider and staff.
•Ability to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems in a complex environment.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Master's Degree
•Experience in healthcare operations or ambulatory setting.
Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
1.Provides input towards strategic and long term operational planning.
2.Escalates issues that impact strategy to Director.
3.Supports providers in the delivery of exceptional care.
4.Works with the leadership team to monitor and address patient experience feedback.
5.Review, research and resolve practice specific patient complaints and concerns.
6.Understands and supports providers' productivity challenges and implements practices and workflow changes to alleviate them.
7.Operationalizes institution and department change initiatives and implements approved changes at Practice level.
8.Responsible for converting organizational goals into practice specific goals and drives the goal implementation, including policy revisions and Practice specific quality improvement initiatives.
9.Monitors practice level key performance indicators, scorecards, patient feedback, quality results, patient safety goals, environment of care and financial reports to ensure the Practice remains on course to meet or exceed operational goals.
10.Interprets data and understands how to respond to maximize Practice performance.
11.Identify trends, and underlying issues and institutes resolutions.
12.Motivates staff to perform at their highest level and effectively holds staff accountable for delivery of high quality services including patient care, access and satisfaction.
13.Hires strong talent with appropriate competencies and skill mix.
14.Ensures appropriate staffing in all areas including providing staff training, competency development, orientation and recognition.
15.Direct reports include clinical, lead/charge staff and other non-physician staff.
16.Monitors staff and physician satisfaction and makes recommendations to improve work culture as necessary.
17.Maintain regular, two-way communication with staff to support their achievement of strong performance in support of the practice goals, supports their personal developmental goals and concerns and builds an understanding of Rush and the practice.
18.Responsible for achievement of all compliance, regulatory, joint commission, ECOG/UNOS/OSHA adherence and other regulatory body requirements.
19.Must understand and effectively use EPIC, all systems and software databases to achieve goals.
20.Maintains effective, collaborative working relationships with other RUMG departments and related practices for best practices, workflow, policy and process feedback.
21.Representative on RUMG committees or cross-departmental team to design and implement common standards.
22.Manage availability of resources/supplies.
23.Monitors patterns in purchasing supplies and ensures timely processing of payments and invoices.
24.Serves as a role model whose attitudes and actions support Practice leadership and goals.
25.Acts as a role model and champion for ICARE and employee engagement as well as the patient centered/patient first care model.
26.Keeps up with current development and trends in the area of expertise.
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: Endoscopy
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 10 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 5:30:00 PM), Call Required, Weekends/Holidays only when on-call.
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 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 Group
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: RUMG Admin Operation
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $47.09 - $84.29 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 Clinical Practice Consultant RN, is an informal nurse leader responsible for maintaining and improving clinical operations and quality of care for the Rush Medical Group (RMG).
This role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care which requires a combination of clinical expertise, strong communication skills, and a deep understanding of quality improvement methodologies. The Clinical Practice Consultant - RN plays a key role in implementing quality improvement initiatives, serving as a subject matter expert in ambulatory care delivery, and
This person exemplifies the RUSH mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with RUSH policies and procedures.
Reports To
Director of Clinical Quality , Rush Medical Group
Other information:
Job Requirements
•Current State of Illinois registered nurse license.
•Master’s degree or higher.
•National nursing certification required within one year of hire.
•Maintain current basic life support (BLS) certification.
•A minimum of three years of registered nurse experience with at least two years of ambulatory experience.
•Formal rounding and on-site presence within the dedicated region is required at least 50% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications
•Progressive leadership or quality experience
•Green Belt Certification
•Analytical ability
•Communication skills are required to lead and teach
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities
Evidence-Based Intervention
•The Clinical Practice Consultant, RN conducts comprehensive reviews of clinical practices to identify areas for improvement; implements new guidelines and evidence-based protocols to enhance patient outcomes.
•Utilizes evidence-based teaching and learning strategies to guide the development and implementation of training programs.
•Uses data-driven analysis to assess the effectiveness of evidence-based interventions, refining and adjusting practices to improve care quality and meet evolving healthcare standards.
Relationships and Caring
•Builds strong relationships with multidisciplinary, and cross-functional teams by promoting open communication, mutual respect, and collaboration, ensuring that all staff work cohesively to provide patient-centered care.
•Provides mentorship and support to clinical staff to enhance their knowledge and skills.
Critical Thinking
•Interpret patient care data and performance metrics to identify trends, anticipate challenges, and implement evidence-based solutions that enhance outcomes and efficiency.
•Applies critical thinking to complex patient cases; collaborates with clinical teams to develop innovative treatment plans that address unique needs and improve patient outcomes.
•Implements processes to algin clinical practices with the organization’s goals.
•Implements strategies to minimize complications, improve safety protocols, and maintain high standards of care within the organization.
Technical Expertise
•Leverages advanced healthcare technologies, such as electronic health records (EHR) and clinical decision support systems, to streamline workflows, improve data accuracy, and enhance patient care outcomes.
•Utilizes data analytics tools to track patient outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and inform evidence-based decisions that optimize clinical practices and resource allocation.
•Implements and monitors technological solutions that support continuous quality improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing patient safety and care quality.
•Provides ongoing education and training to clinical staff on the use of new medical technologies and software, ensuring teams are proficient and able to maximize these tools for better patient outcomes.
Leadership
•Serves as a clinical leader and role model for employees.
•Facilitates change management initiatives to drive improvements in clinical practice.
•Obtains/ maintains knowledge of innovations and trends in practice and technology and is a champion for change to enhance quality and improve efficiency.
•Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
•Actively participates and leads RMG quality improvement/ quality assurance initiatives. Examples of the Clinical Practice Consultant, RN Leader Standard Work includes:
oParticipation in clinic huddles
oCompletion of Quality Assurance/ Performance Improvement (QAPI) audits
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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