Lead Epic Application Analyst

Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Specialty Drug Solutions Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE 1. 0) Shift: Shift 1 Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits). Pay Range: $18.87 - $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 Pharmacy Technician 2 Certified performs duties such as prescription data entry, labeling, preparing and filling of medication orders for patients of the retail pharmacy. Such medication orders are prepared up to the point of final checking and dispensing by registered pharmacists. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Required Job Qualifications: • High School Diploma/GED required. • Current State of Illinois Pharmacy Technician licensure required. • Current PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) required. • At least two years of experience in a customer service-oriented pharmacy environment or related field. • Excellent data entry skills. • Flexibility with work schedule. • Good problem solving skills and the ability to work independently and quickly in responding to and resolving a wide range of problems. • Excellent verbal communication skills. • Dependable in attendance and job performance. • Good organizational and time management skills • Team player with a positive attitude and work ethic. • Ability to use telephone, computer systems, laminar air flow hoods, copiers, fax machines, calculator and other office equipment as necessary. Physical Demands: • Normal office, warehouse and clinical environments. • May be exposed to certain hazardous materials, including but not limited to blood-borne pathogens, chemotherapeutic agents, cleaning and sanitizing agents. Responsibilities: • Recognizes and identifies various classes of drugs and their generic and trade names. • Assists pharmacists in coordinating and scheduling preparation of sterile admixtures. • Performs pharmaceutical math with understanding and accuracy, including: fundamental math functions, common apothecary and metric conversions, pharmaceutical dose calculations, and parenteral dose calculations. • Familiar with abbreviation symbols and equivalents used in pharmacy communications. • Understands various drugs' storage requirements, dosage forms and compounding techniques. Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of extemporaneous compounding skills. • Possesses proficient data entry skills. Demonstrates essential computer skills such as order entry, label generation, drug pricing, and third party billing. Prioritizes workload to maintain an efficient workflow. • Recognizes various billing plan codes and which drugs are covered under these different plans. • Assists in looking up information to answer general information questions. Refers questions regarding drug information or patient specific questions to a pharmacist. • Ensures the I.V. preparation room and related equipment are cleaned, calibrated and maintained per organizational policy and procedure. • Updates/revises patient inventory usage numbers in the computer based on actual usage, change in orders, and communication with other team members. • Remains alert to customer needs and provides prompt, courteous customer service. • Responds to and resolves patient/customer problems in an appropriate and timely fashion using proper channels. • Maintains work area in an organized and orderly fashion, including facing of shelves and returning medications to shelves. • Checks and maintains adequate supply of stock necessary to fill prescriptions. Orders stock well in advance of running out. Follows up with stock back orders and processes balance-due prescriptions. • Maintains CE hours required to retain CPhT certification. • Attends department meetings as scheduled. • 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 Group Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: IM Administration - 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: $43.10 - $64.22 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: Provides Department leadership to achieve strategic priorities, goals, and change initiatives. Influences the development and implementation of short and long term strategic plans for the Department. Develops long-term strategic & operational staffing plan. Maintains a collaborative relationship with physicians, departmental providers, administrative, academic, clinical & research leaders regarding operational, marketing and strategic issues. Translates goals into actionable business tactics that are aligned with the strategic plans of the department, the medical group, the hospital and the medical center. Engages physicians in a manner that supports best clinical practices and promotes effective management of clinical and financial resources. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Other information: Required Job Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree. • Strategic leadership and business plan development experience. • Ability to drive departmental growth and market share • Ability to anticipate problems/issues in a complex environment and mitigate the impact on the department. • Strong communicator with ability to influence providers and staff. • Able to develop trust and credibility with staff and providers. • Keeps up with current development and trends in the area of expertise. Preferred Job Qualifications: • Master’s Degree in relevant field. • Seven years progressive employment experience in Healthcare administration, including direct staff management. • Academic Health Center experience. Responsibilities: 1.Identifies industry opportunities and threats and recommends strategies to address. Consults with colleagues for best practices and industry trends. Determines the value/cost benefit of resource investments for future growth of the service line. 2.Initiates proposals for improved market position, patient experience, operational efficiency, and patient safety with input from Department leadership. Oversees clinical, business and academic operations including implementation and adherence to policies and procedures, patient experience, safety and quality goals. 3.Monitors key performance indicators, scorecards, patient feedback, and financial reports at a departmental and individual level to ensure the data and that the Department remains on course to meet or exceed operational goals. 4.Provide feedback to the leadership for any potential corrective actions. 5.Partners with Department Chair to support achievement of provider goals, research study success, and appropriate resident and student experience. 6.Tracks and reports physician driven revenue and expenses. 7.People Leadership: Provides oversight of staff including compliance with ICARE values, department procedures and workflows, and completion of performance review process, on-boarding/off-boarding, credentialing and re-credentialing. 8.Assists Chair in the management of faculty conflicts of interest (Research & Clinical). Direct reports may include operational managers, research administrators, nursing management, residency/fellowship coordinators, and staff positions as applicable. 9.Participate in the physician recruitment & pro-forma development process. 10.Oversight of all Departmental HR decisions. 11.Responsible for hiring strong talent with appropriate competencies and skill mix. Monitors staff recruitment, talent development, physician manpower plan & performance management. 12.Monitors staffing metrics including turnover, key retention indicators, orientation practices, physician compensation. 13.Structures work environment that is supportive of a highly engaged and effective work force. Monitors physician and employee engagement and makes recommendations to improve work culture as necessary. 14.Encourage employees to understand Rush goals and Healthcare Industry trends by attending town hall meetings, conferences, community events and reading Rush-wide communications. 15.Identifies opportunities to expand employees' professional knowledge and responsibilities, and supports their career aspirations. Maintain regular, two-way communication with staff to understand their work issues and concerns and to build their understanding of Rush and the Department. 16.Assures financial performance of Department is consistent with institutional practices and budget expectations. 17.Prepares and manages annual operating and capital budget for Department, including GME, Research, and funds, Reviews budget drivers and variations with dept. leaders and addresses key issues. 18.Partners with Chair in monitoring trends and underlying patient experience issues and institutes Practice changes to resolve problems. 19.Monitors and addresses patient experience feedback. 20.Ensures safe work environment and creates an environment that puts patient at center of practice. 21.Participates in institutional Quality Assurance or Quality Assessment programs. 22.May ensure that patient issues/complaints are properly resolved as applicable. 23.Responsible for achievement of all compliance, regulatory, joint commission, ECOG/UNOS/OSHA adherence and other regulatory body requirements. 24.Understands and effectively uses EPIC, and other systems and software databases to achieve goals. 25.Implements policies, practices and standards that model and reinforce the Rush mission, vision and values as well as the patient centered/patient first care model. h Advocates a culture of Inclusion. 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: Pediatrics General - 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). Pay Range: $31.14 - $53.94 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: Neonatal ICU-NICU Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0) Shift: Shift 1 Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 7:00:00 PM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits). Pay Range: $16.48 - $25.96 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 direct supervision of the Project Manager, Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program (Manager), the Director for Clinical Research and Lactation (Director), and the Unit Director (as appropriate) the Certified Breastfeeding Peer Counselor will provide basic lactation information and services to mothers whose infants are cared for in the NICU at RUMC, and women in the high-risk antepartum setting. The Breastfeeding Peer Counselor I will promptly document in all appropriate areas of infant and maternal record as well as in staff communication logs after each interaction or completed task. The Breastfeeding Peer Counselor I will also make home visits to selected mothers following discharge of the infant from the NICU. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Other information: Required Job Qualifications: • Certification as a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor through La Leche League or other approved agency. • Ability to communicate effectively with women and families from a variety of ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds. • Ability to work collaboratively with Rush NICU physicians, nurses, social workers, fellow breastfeeding peer counselors, and other healthcare providers. • Ability to work efficiently and complete assignments independently and with excellent attention to detail. • Ability to meet the lactation coverage needs of the NICU. Preferred Job Qualifications: • Mother of infant(s) cared for in the Rush Special Care Nursery Responsibilities: 1.Demonstrates entry level lactation skills. 2.Contacts each new mother whose infant is admitted to NICU within 24 hours and outlines primary features of the Rush Mothers’ Milk Club® Program. 3.Meets in person with each mother within 24 hours after delivery and explains evidence for providing mothers’ milk to infants in the NICU; outlines key components of the Rush Mothers’ Milk Club® Program. 4.Provides a copy and thoroughly reviews the Welcome to the Rush Mothers’ Milk Club® brochure contents and describes her own photos/story and role as a peer counselor. 5.Maintains an active presence in the NICU to reach out to mothers and staff to provide ongoing lactation support and assistance. 6.Continually circulates through all areas of the NICU during each shift to provide regular contact with pumping or breastfeeding mothers; responds quickly when paged or contacted to provide lactation assistance, support, or information. 7.Present in NICU throughout shift to offer and assist and educate families and staff regarding all lactation or breastfeeding concerns. 8.Assists with maintaining safety and management of expressed human milk to be fed in the NICU. 9.Reviews breast pump use, principles of milk synthesis and removal, and collection and storage. 10.Provides an in-person breast pump assessment on the day of delivery to ensure that each mother is using the breast pump and pieces properly, understands use of collection equipment, milk expression schedule, and My Mom Pumps for Me!® milk volume diaries. 11.Assists each mother in obtaining evidence-based breast pump for in-home use, either through rental, Medicaid pump program, or purchase, providing personalized insurance letter as needed. Ensures that each mother is encouraged to use the hospital grade breast pump during all NICU visits, emphasizing the ease of pumping at the infant's bedside. 12.Monitors maternal milk volume and communicates information regarding availability of colostrum, mature milk, and of overflow milk stored in off-unit deep freezers with the health care team. 13.Initiates and completes a Coming to Volume® Record (CTVR) for each mother with an infant in the NICU daily for the first two weeks; assesses milk volume with each mother on a weekly basis thereafter. 14.Quickly intervenes with low volume results providing repeat thorough pump assessment; develops plan to increase milk volume, overcome lactation problems, and maintain adequate milk supply including providing information regarding appropriate options for obtaining and using galactogogues. Provides daily/frequent communication with mother using galactogogue. 15.Explains, demonstrates, and provides specific tearsheet with instructions regarding the safe storage, handling, collecting, labeling, and transport of her milk (via insulated bag) and the importance of proper hand washing and cleansing/sterilization of milk collection equipment. 16.Demonstrates use of maternal milk labels (including My Mom Pumps for me! ®, AKA), to ensure that milk is properly identified for each infant. 17.Explains the difference among: colostrum, fresh, frozen, and hind and fore milk; instructs and assists with variations in milk collection when needed. 18.Participates in data collection and entry for research projects in the NICU. 19.Participates in the collection and entry of data for NICU studies as instructed; appropriate research projects as directed. 20.Participates in weekly Mothers' Milk Club® meetings. 21.Personally invites each mother to the weekly Mothers' Milk Club® luncheon; offers and reviews requirements to utilize Mothers’ Milk Club® taxi. 22.Attends, participates in, and assists with weekly meetings and appropriately shares personal experiences with current mothers. 23.Participates in the management of the Women and Children's Nursing breast pump rental program. 24.Identifies women who qualify for subsidized breast pump rental through the Women and Children's Nursing pump rental program. 25.Assists in all aspects of pump and scale rental including: rental documentation, rental cleaning and labeling, and bi-weekly contacting of women who are renting equipment; assist with rental returns and accepting of payments as requested. 26.Assists in identifying potential future breastfeeding peer counselors and introduces breastfeeding peer counselor training opportunities to current or recent families. 27.Identifies current or parents of a recently discharged NICU infant as ideal candidates for a future breastfeeding peer counselor role. 28.Discusses requirements and educational opportunities with parents considering becoming a breastfeeding peer counselor. 29.Representative for the Rush Mothers’ Milk Club® with local, regional, and national organizations that prioritize lactation, breastfeeding, and the use of human milk. 30.Attends meetings of the state and city breastfeeding task forces, African American Breastfeeding Alliance, La Leche League, Chicago Area Breastfeeding Task Force, and other breastfeeding advocacy groups. 31.Represents the Rush Mothers’ Milk Club as an attendee for local, regional, national, and international meetings and events. 32.Introduces the topic of breastfeeding and the Rush Mothers' Milk Club® program to women who are hospitalized in the antenatal unit, L&D, PICU, peds, and adult units throughout the hospital as appropriate. 33.Consults charge nurse to identify inpatient women for whom high risk or premature delivery is possible. 34.Provides in person visit and introductory information regarding the Rush Mothers' Milk Club®, shares written materials, personal experience, and answers mothers' questions. 35.Invites ambulatory mothers to attend the weekly Mothers' Milk Club® luncheons; visits these women at least twice weekly until their infants are born. 36.Participates in NICU team communication and discharge planning process to facilitate meeting maternal breastfeeding goal both during and after the NICU hospitalization. 37.Attends daily huddle and weekly discharge planning rounds. Participates in the breastfeeding management plan. 38.Provides continuation of lactation resources to families after discharge including referral to community lactation support, option to return for an outpatient visit, or to receive a personal home visit using the Mothers’ Milk Club® taxi. 39.Provides home visit after infant’s NICU discharge as needed; develops feeding plan with mother to transition toward her breastfeeding goal with frequent in person or phone follow-up contacts. 40.Competent participant in NICU human donor milk program. 41.When designated, wears pager and immediately responds to requests to receive human donor milk delivery from human milk bank delivery company. 42.Refers to infant feeding orders and actively communicates on a daily basis with each bedside RN regarding meeting the needs of each NICU infant designated to receive human donor milk. 43.Participates in donor milk preparation including: receipt, storage, transportation, thawing, measuring (utilizing sterile technique), and delivery of prepared donor milk feeding to appropriate location in NICU. 44.Frequently rounds unit to ensure infant’s own mothers’ milk is utilized whenever available, that human donor milk is being properly stored and conserved, and communicates all concerns regarding human donor milk usage in the NICU to appropriate medical team member in a timely manner. 45.Attends staff meetings and stays updated and knowledgeable regarding all aspects of human donor milk. 46.Assists in human milk management program for NICU infants. 47.Documents and maintains an updated record of all milk that is stored in the industrial milk freezers. 48.Provides daily thorough milk check each morning to all milk stored in the NICU including: observing individual milk storage containers to check for label quality and legibility; checking each NICU freezer, refrigerators, and bins for accuracy; ensuring that all necessary milk labels and clean milk storage bins are well stocked in each NICU room and available to staff as needed. 49.Moves stored milk between the NICU freezers and refrigerators and the off-site industrial freezers based on staff request and available space; updates infant record so that staff are aware of milk storage status. 50.Weekly: cleans, dries, and safely stores deep freezer bins informing discharged families of the amount and expiration status of milk stored in our industrial deep freezers; facilitates pick up or provides information and assistance with donation to human milk if mother desires to donate her milk. 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 Is required Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits). Pay Range: $35.00 - $53.55 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 1 is a beginning level nurse who utilizes a scientific and theoretical knowledge base along with policy and procedures, standards of care and protocols to guide practice. The RN 1 relies on the experience, judgment and support of others while developing knowledge in practice. The RN 1 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.Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) (New graduates must have acceptance into an accredited school of nursing within 6 months from date of hire, 4. Within 1 year from the date of hire, employee must be enrolled in a BSN program. 5. 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). 6. 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. 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 supporting 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.Seeks out resources to assist in the management of new patient situations. 2.Uses evidence based guidelines (P&P, nursing standards of care, protocols and pathways) consistently. 3.Supports a hospital wide innovation to achieve positive outcomes. 4.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 5.Treats patients and families with respect and a sensitivity for diverse viewpoints and cultures. 6.Maintains positive, professional relationships with all members of the healthcare team. 7.Works effectively with other professional nurses through mutual support and respect. 8.Demonstrates beginning collaboration skills to meet the needs of patients and families. 9.Utilizes beginning assessment skills to evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patient/family. 10.Uses scientific and theoretical knowledge to develop and implement the plan of care for assigned patients with support from experienced staff. 11.Recognizes a change in patient status and seeks appropriate resources to address concerns. 12.Uses medical devices safely and effectively in the delivery of patient care and seeks guidance when needed. 13.Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications. 14.Assesses patient safety needs and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, and suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk and seeks guidance when needed. 15.Applies the teaching-learning process effectively to meet the learning needs of patients and families. 16.Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals with guidance. 17.Supports unit goals and change initiatives. 18.Demonstrates beginning delegation skills to meet the needs of patients. 19. 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: S. Loop Multispecialty- Office 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: $41.44 - $67.44 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 Practice Administrator manages the administrative, financial, and operational activities of clinical practice site(s). The Practice Administrator provides administrative leadership to the executive team, medical faculty, and staff in formulating and implementing organizational goals and objectives. This position is directly responsible for daily administrative aspects of the practices' clinical activities, related outpatient operations, budgets, finances, marketing, and public relations. Manages the implementation, direction, and policy development in areas of finance (revenue/expense management), professional fee billing, and general facility operations. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Other information: Required Job Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s degree preferred. • At least five years of relevant healthcare, hospital, or patient care delivery experience required. Prior experience working in an academic medical center preferred. • Prior people management experience strongly preferred. • Strategic leadership and business plan development experience. • Ability to drive departmental growth and market share. • Ability to anticipate problems/issues in a complex environment and mitigate the impact on the department. • Strong communicator with ability to influence providers and staff. • Able to develop trust and credibility with staff and providers. • Keeps up with current development and trends in the area of expertise. • Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite. Responsibilities: • Provides department leadership to achieve RUMC and RUMG strategic priorities, goals, and change initiatives. Influences the development and implementation of short and long-term strategic plans for the Department. Develops long-term strategic & operational staffing plan. • Maintains a collaborative relationship with physicians, departmental providers, administrative, academic, clinical, and research leaders regarding operational, marketing, and strategic issues. • Translates goals into actionable business tactics that are aligned with the strategic plans of the department, the medical group, the hospital, and the medical center. • Engages physicians in a manner that supports best clinical practices and promotes effective management of clinical and financial resources. • Identifies industry opportunities and threats and recommends strategies to address. Consults with colleagues for best practices and industry trends. Determines the value/cost benefit of resource investments for future growth of the service line. • Initiates proposals for improved market position, patient experience, operational efficiency, and patient safety with input from department leadership. Oversees clinical, business, and academic operations including implementation and adherence to policies and procedures, patient experience, safety, and quality goals. • Monitors key performance indicators, scorecards, patient feedback, and financial reports at a departmental and individual level to ensure the data and that the department remains on course to meet or exceed operational goals. Provide feedback to department leadership and faculty for any potential corrective actions. • Partners with department leadership to support achievement of provider goals, research study success, and appropriate resident and student experience. Tracks and reports physician driven revenue and expenses. • Provides oversight of staff and faculty including compliance with ICARE values, department, RUMG and RUMC procedures and workflows, and completion of performance review process, on-boarding/off-boarding, credentialing and re-credentialing. • Participate in the physician recruitment and pro-forma development process. • Responsible for hiring strong talent with appropriate competencies and skill mix. Monitors staff recruitment, talent development, and performance management. • Monitors staffing metrics including turnover, key retention indicators, and orientation practices. • Structures work environment that is supportive of a highly engaged and effective work force. Monitors physician and employee engagement and makes recommendations to improve work culture as necessary. • Encourage employees to understand Rush goals and industry trends by attending town hall meetings, conferences, and community events. • Identifies opportunities to expand employees' professional knowledge and responsibilities and supports their career aspirations. • Maintain regular, two-way communication with staff to understand their work issues and concerns and to build their understanding of Rush and the department. • Ensures financial performance of department is consistent with institutional practices and budget expectations. Prepares and manages annual operating and capital budget for the department. • Partners with department leadership in monitoring trends and underlying patient experience issues and institutes Practice changes to resolve problems. Monitors and addresses patient experience feedback. • Ensures safe work environment and creates an environment that puts patient at center of practice. • Participates in institutional quality assurance or quality assessment programs. • May ensure that patient issues/complaints are properly resolved as applicable. • Responsible for achievement of all compliance, regulatory, joint commission, ECOG/UNOS/OSHA adherence, and other regulatory body requirements. • Understands and effectively uses EPIC, and other systems and software databases to achieve goals. • Implements policies, practices, and standards that model and reinforce the Rush mission, vision and values as well as the patient centered/patient first care model. Advocates a culture of Inclusion. 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.