Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: 13 E Tower-Ortho
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:30:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $52.15 - $77.70 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 Unit Director RN is the clinical and business manager of a specific patient care unit(s). The Unit Director provides direction and vision and creates human, operational and organizational systems that assure exemplary patient care. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Graduate degree.
• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure.
• Progressive leadership experience.
• Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher.
• National certification.
• Demonstrates advanced analytical ability and problem solving skills.
• Ability to use electronic business programs and technology.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in complex organizational systems or programs.
• Communication skill to lead, teach and persuade others.
• Able to interact effectively with others in difficult situations that encompasses organizational and developmental issues.
• Work requires 24/7 accountability and the ability to supervise and manage staff across that time.
• Work requires the ability to assume the charge nurse role.
• Ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimen, images or reports.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Graduate degree in nursing but related field will be considered (except UDs hired before 01/2013).
Physical Demands:
• Ability to move throughout the Medical Center and unit.
• Lifting or carrying objects 30 lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, with appropriate lift devices.
• 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:
EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE
1.Accountable for quality outcomes which incorporates established methodology to drive process improvement.
2.Leads unit and or department quality initiatives, research and/or evidence based activities utilizing best current evidence.
3.Develops effective strategies for changing clinician and team behavior to encourage adoption of evidence based practices.
4.Provides leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of process improvement initiatives at the unit, department and division level.
RELATIONSHIP AND CARING
5.Creates an environment which 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.
6.Establishes constructive and strategic partnerships with peers, professional nurses, the University, other disciplines and departments to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes.
7.Uses leadership, team building, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to build partnerships within and across units and departments.
8.Establishes a climate that fosters open communication, values differing points of view and promotes shared governance.
9.Creates and maintains a just culture for all constituents across disciplines.
10.Develops a climate that optimizes the patient and family experience through supportive interactions and staff education.
CRITICAL THINKING
11.Promotes the development of critical thinking skills of all unit personnel through appreciative inquiry.
12.Critically reviews cases and events to determine the root causes and develop action plans for improvement
13.Responds to societal and technological trends issues and new developments as they pertain to nursing and healthcare.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
14.Creates and promotes a culture of safety and accountability.
15.Articulates standards and monitors compliance with the State Nurse Practice Act, State Board of Nursing Regulations, regulatory agency standards and the policies of the organization.
16.Demonstrates information literacy skills in complex decision-making.
17.Utilizes clinical information systems to promote safety, quality and cost effective care.
18.Strategically plans for ongoing education to acquire new knowledge and skills.
LEADERSHIP
19.Translates the nursing and corporate vision and strategic plan into measurable unit goals and sustainable programs.
20.Creates and maintains a supportive and healthy work environment.
21.Advances practice through the development of innovations incorporating the principles of change.
22.Assumes a leadership role in analytical problem solving of both clinical and system wide issues.
23.Mentors and coaches delegation and management skills along with career development.
24.Creates an environment in which professional growth is an expectation.
25.Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
26.Provides and invites ongoing performance feedback to peers, staff and other disciplines to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes.
SYSTEMS
27.Analyzes fiscal and budgetary implications when modifying practice and operational systems.
28.Creates a human resource strategy which includes the management of performance through recruitment, rewards, recognition, counseling and disciplinary action.
29.Establishes procedures and processes to ensure administrative management of the unit.
30.Demonstrates financial accountability by managing human and capital resources in accordance with the annual budget.
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: 1620 W Harrison St, Chicago, Illinois 60612
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: 5 Kellogg - Adult Observation Unit
Work Type: Full-Time - 36 Hours per week (0. 9 FTE)
Shift: Day Shift: 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Work Schedule: 12-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: $19.47 - $24.97 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 II (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 skills including but not limited to routine (daily) utilization of phlebotomy skills. 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.
• Prior formal clinical training. This may include CMA, CNA, PCT, EMT, corpsman, paramedic, and nursing or medical student experience.
• Maintains current BLS certification.
• Successful completion of the institutional screening examination.
• Ability to solve simple problems.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Phlebotomy.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Prior clinical experience in an acute care setting.
Physical Demands:
• The ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
• Lifting or carrying objects 35-40 lbs. and supporting 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. 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.
1.14 Performs phlebotomy routinely, as delegated; correctly labels and processes specimens for laboratory analysis.
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 Demonstrates proficiency in the use of selected unit specific monitors, pumps, and other equipment.3.4 Consistently documents in real time at the point of care.
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 a willingness to accept positive and negative feedback and changes behavior as indicated.
5.4 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: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Pediatrics-Res Adm
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00AM - 5:30AM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $23.12 - $32.66 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
This position works under the general direction of the Office of Research Affairs' Clinical Research Administration Division, their clinical department / division, and in partnership with the Principal Investigator (PI), Co-investigator(s), other study personnel, and sponsoring agents to ensure protocols are conducted in accordance with the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) S/he will coordinate standard clinical research studies conducted by PI(s) which may include grant-funded, industry sponsored, and investigator-initiated clinical research studies. S/he will perform a variety of routine duties involving the collection, compilation, and documentation of clinical research data. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Required Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of clinical research experience OR 5 years of clinical research experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and Good Documentation Practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current NIH and/or FDA regulations and guidelines related to clinical research.
• Ability to meet deadlines and help coordinate multiple aspects of the ongoing project.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented with high attention to accuracy.
• Ability to build rapport, navigates sensitive topics, and maintains confidentiality with a diverse pool of research participants and vendors.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate within multi-disciplinary team settings.
• Availability to work evenings, overnight and weekends if called for under the study protocols.
• Travel may be required.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Sciences or health-related discipline.
• Prior participant contact experience.
Responsibilities:
• Recruits, consents, screens, schedules, tracks and provides study updates to study participants throughout the conduct of the study.
• Collects and enters data into study case report forms and/or electronic data capture system and respond to queries in a timely manner.
• May submit or coordinate the submission of study related documents, study protocols and study protocol amendments to the IRB per policy and procedure
• Maintains accurate and complete procedural documentation including study participant and site level documentation in compliance with institutional, local, state and federal guidelines and regulations related to clinical research.
• May collect, process and ship potentially biohazardous specimens.
• Administers structured tests and questionnaires according to research study protocols. May utilize study-related technology and equipment as part of assessment procedures.
• Provide ongoing study status updates and responds to questions from PI, Administrator, Office of Research Affairs, Sponsor and Compliance throughout the conduct of the study
• Organize and participate in auditing and monitoring visits
• Gather and communicate unanticipated problems (protocol deviations, adverse events, and serious adverse events).
• Work with PI(s), sponsor, compliance, clinical staff and/or manager to identify and improve routine processes as it relates to the conduct of the research study
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Enterprise IT Strategy & Plang
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 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: $55.75 - $83.07 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 Portfolio Manager provides accountable oversight to a portfolio of projects, applying industry best practices to manage the intake, scoping, planning, staffing, execution methodology, and long-term road mapping of projects within the assigned portfolio. The Portfolio Manager coordinates internal demand and capacity management activities, as well as establishing processes to measure and improve maturity, efficiency, and value. 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:
•Bachelor’s degree required.
•At least 10 years of work experience in a project management capacity, leading multiple initiatives in excess of $1M and/or 12 months in duration required.
•At leave five years of program management experience required.
•Relevant industry certification such as PMI Project/Program/Portfolio Management Professional (PMP, PgMP, PfMP), Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean, Certified Agile Scrum Master, etc. required. 15 years of project management experience leading multiple initiatives in excess of $1M and/or 12 months in duration will be considered in lieu of current certification.
•Demonstrated success in leading large, complex, and high-visibility groups of concurrent projects.
•Strong verbal and written communication skills, including large group and executive-level facilitation and presentation skills.
•Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, including strong PowerPoint skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Master’s degree preferred.
•Healthcare experience strongly preferred, preferably within a large healthcare provider system.
•Experience with project demand, intake management, resource and capacity management, portfolio management, methodology design and implementation preferred.
•Process improvement experience preferred, such as Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.
•Strategic planning experience preferred, including experience driving organizational transformation in partnership with operational leaders.
•Change management planning and implementation experience preferred.
•Communication planning and implementation experience preferred.
Responsibilities:
•Partners with relevant business clinical, and department leadership stakeholders to align programs and their constituent projects with enterprise strategy and business/clinical/departmental goals.
•Ensures successful adoption and change management within and across programs and projects.
•Designs, delivers, and monitors execution and value realization plans associated with the assigned portfolio.
•Provides program leadership for large, strategic, and/or cross-functional initiatives by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to define program and project scope, budgets, change management plans, communication plans, value realization plans, and to manage project timelines and deliverables.
•Builds positive working relationships across the organization; engages effectively with staff, management, and senior leadership in order to ensure the success of program and project-related initiatives.
•Partners with operational leadership and sponsors to ensure program and project alignment with business needs, productive working relationships, and open lines of communication.
•Supports leadership in strategic planning efforts.
•Proactively identifies opportunities to deliver value to the organization and works with relevant leadership and governance bodies to triage, approve, and charter programs and projects that align with enterprise strategic objectives.
•Provides coordination and/or facilitation role within applicable governance forums, assisting leadership with organizing programs and projects to align with enterprise strategy and objectives.
•Develops executive-level presentations and program status updates for key leadership stakeholders, as well as operational and executive sponsors.
•Coordinates ongoing measurement/reporting of process efficiency, compliance, maturity and value.
•Serves as program and project management methodology subject matter expert, consulting within the organization to apply industry best practices and ensure execution success.
•Oversees the work of junior staff, ensuring process adherence, customer service, and value-based outcomes are delivered as projected.
•Creates a culture of continuous improvement within the assigned program and project teams.
•Frequently and effectively communicates the vision and capabilities throughout the organization.
•Collaborates with leadership to increase the visibility of the department and its successes inside and outside of the organization (e.g. conducting internal roadshows, presenting at industry events, publishing articles and thought leadership, applying for external awards and recognition, etc.).
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: Pharmacy
Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0. 5)
Shift: Shift 3
Work Schedule: 10 Hr (9:00:00 PM - 7:00:00 AM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $61.00 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary
The Per Diem Midnight Pharmacist is responsible for overseeing all aspects of central drug distribution operations during overnight hours. This includes sterile compounding (IV admixtures and chemotherapy), repackaging of oral liquids, and oral unit dose dispensing via carousel systems. The pharmacist will perform comprehensive Epic order verification to ensure medication therapy is accurate, safe, and clinically appropriate. Key responsibilities also include coordinating timely medication delivery to nursing units, providing oversight and guidance to pharmacy technicians, and always maintaining clear and professional communication. Strong multitasking skills and adherence to appropriate phone etiquette are essential for success in this role. The pharmacist will uphold the mission, vision, and values of Rush, consistently operating in alignment with institutional policies, procedures, and ICARE values. Pharmacist midnight shifts are one of the following: 2030-0630, 2100-0700, or 2130 – 0730.
Responsibilities
1.Oversee central pharmacy operations, including medication order verification, sterile product verification, automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) management, oral drug compounding/repackaging, and the timely dispensing and delivery of medications.
2.Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards, including USP <795>, <797>, and <800>.
3.Demonstrate a strong understanding of central pharmacy workflows related to Pyxis systems and patient-specific medication filling processes, including verification of orders from central pharmacy dispensing carousels, storeroom carousels, and cleanroom production areas.
4.Review and verify Epic medication orders for therapeutic appropriateness, accurate dosing, optimal dosage form, potential drug interactions, allergies, route and rate of administration, and therapeutic duplications.
5.Ensure order accuracy by communicating directly and promptly with prescribers or designated practitioners in accordance with RUMC and departmental policies and procedures.
6.Provide evidence-based pharmacotherapy recommendations and drug information to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support optimal patient care.
7.Ensure documentation of clinical interventions in a timely and thorough manner using Epic Ivents.
8.Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives and contribute to clinical or operational departmental safety.
Other Information
Required Job Qualifications:
•One year of hospital pharmacy experience.
•Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication and interpersonal skills.
•Must be flexible with work schedule. •Dependable attendance and job performance.
•Licensed or license-eligible in the State of Illinois.
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) - Some On-Call needed.
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $40.75 - $72.94 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 Transplant Coordinator RN 2 is responsible for coordination of the evaluation and preparation of patients for organ transplantation and long-term management of patients after transplant. The Transplant Coordinator is responsible for coordinating care across multiple areas in order to provide continuity of patient care across settings. This position is also responsible for performing initial assessment of transplant evaluated patients and providing follow-up post-transplant care, which could be performed in hospital or outpatient clinics. 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:
•Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required.
•Current BLS/CPR certification required.
•Two years 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.
•Analytical ability.
•Ability to use discretion in decision-making within department policies and principles.
•Ability to prioritize clinical issues and case manage a large number of patients in various stages of the transplant process.
•Ability to demonstrate competence and management in the care of people with renal and hepatic failure, diabetes, cardiopulmonary issues, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and other disorders related to transplantation.
•Communication skills are required in order to lead and teach.
•Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
•Ability to participate in an on-call rotation.
•The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports.
•The ability to apply knowledge of the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)/Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Condition of Participation (CoP) for Transplant Programs, and the Joint Commission governing organ donation and transplantation in the US is required to ensure hospital and transplant program adherence to all regulations.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•National certification preferred.
•Two years of medical/surgical experience preferred.
•One year of organ failure/transplant experience preferred.
•Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse preferred.
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/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.
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:
•Ensures the potential transplant recipient has met the solid organ transplant criteria.
•Conducts pre-transplant interviews with prospective transplant patients and families. Interprets eligibility criteria for patients, families, physicians, and outside agencies.
•Prepares and analyzes pre-transplant clinical data and collaborates with other medical personnel in preparation of patients and families for transplantation; obtain medical and social histories.
•Works cooperatively with social work, psychiatry, and patient financial liaisons to assess patient’s psychosocial candidacy including financial concerns.
•Informs patients of the rules and regulation of transplant allocation developed by United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS).
•Composes written transplant summaries, clinic visit and summaries and letters.
•Autonomously presents the patients' candidacy to the multi-disciplinary team, prepares the patients information for candidacy to medical and surgical team discussion and conscientious for listing patient on the national organ transplant waitlist to receive organ offers.
•Performs on call responsibilities for those patients’ awaiting transplantation.
•Arranges for and communicates about patient admission and history to appropriate team members.
•Shares on-call and weekend responsibilities as assigned, in order to assure Transplant Coordinator coverage after hours and on weekends.
•Reviews and interprets the organ match run to identify the appropriate Rush transplant candidates.
•Presents critical aspects of the organ offers to the Transplant Surgeon focusing on donor history, hospital course, medications and major treatment interventions, laboratory review including serology, and blood type. Requires clarifying communication between the offering Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) and the OPTN to obtain complete clinical, psychosocial, infectious disease, laboratory, and logistical information on the organ donor and specific organ offer. Provides advanced patient selection assistance to the transplant surgeon and assists in reviewing, screening, selecting, and recommending transplant candidates based on organ specific criteria.
•Coordinates the transplant event process which includes patient hospital admission set up, clinical team notification to include surgery, OR, ER, AICU Team, security, etc. Coordinates start times of organ recovery and organ transplant. Coordinates the recovery of the organ to include transportation logistics (ground and air), timing, and retrieval.
•Conducts post-discharge planning and education for transplant patients.
•Compiles and reviews post-discharge data for clinical management of transplant patients.
•Provides telephone consultation and follow-up to support patients and their families.
•Maintains patient status in EMR and UNOS based on guidelines established by UNOS and CMS.
•Assesses, plans, and evaluates interventions for patients in the clinic or remotely.
•Collaborates in the development of protocols and guidelines for patient management.
•Develops, implements, and evaluates comprehensive patient education programs.
•Participates in the development and execution of quality assurance programs and projects.
•Ensures that the Rush Transplant Program remains in compliance with the National Organ Procurement and Transplant Network (OPTN), established by the Federal Government.
•May serve as a peer-to-peer coach for onboarding new team members and transplant coordinators.
•Supports planning of and participates in clinical research projects.
•Forms the nursing process (assessment, care planning, intervention, evaluation) independently and with high level of expertise within the limits of licensure and scope of practice for patients with various states of end stage organ disease and transplantation.
•Provides population management for case load of 100-200 patients.
•Follows Rush University Medical Center and Solid Organ Transplant Program policies, procedures, techniques, and guidelines.
•Creates and maintains appropriate documentation for transplant candidacy and post-transplant follow-up care in accordance with CMS and UNOS requirements, in required timelines.
•Provides required education across the continuum of the transplant process appropriate to the phase of care to transplant candidates, families, and significant others in accordance with CMS and UNOS requirements.
•Reports listing of patients on the waitlist, changes of patient status, time of transplant and follow-up via TIEDI in required timeframes.
•Ensures completion of all transplant evaluation requirements (diagnostic, laboratory and consultative) to be presented at weekly Selection Conferences.
•Prepares, presents, and effectively communicates patient evaluation findings to a multidisciplinary team of physicians, surgeons, and ancillary services at weekly Selection Meetings to determine transplant candidacy in accordance with the Solid Organ Transplant Program policies and procedures.
•Participates in survey-readiness and understands and complies with regulatory requirements of planning, regulatory, inspecting agencies, and solid organ transplant policies (Medicare Conditions of Participation; Department of Health Services; Joint Commission; United Network for Organ Sharing).
•Completion of TIEDI form to meet CMS requirements of greater than or equal to 95% completion within specified time frame across the continuum of care.
•Demonstrates ability to dialogue with surveyors effectively. Actively participates in CMS Transplant focused and UNOS surveys, during interviews and patient tracer audits providing evidence to show regulatory requirements are being meet.
•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: Physical Therapy - CHS
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range:
$65.00 - $120.00 per hourRush 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 leadership and administrative oversight for an academic department within the College of Health Sciences. The Chairperson facilitates and supports the academic, clinical, and research activities of the department’s program(s), ensuring alignment with the College’s mission and strategic goals. Serves as a representative of the department within the institution and external professional communities. Supports the Rush mission, vision, values, and practitioner-teacher model. Provides direction in faculty development, curriculum oversight, research advancement, and operational excellence.
Other information:
Required Qualifications
•Earned doctorate and associated credentials in a field appropriate to providing academic leadership for the department.
•Demonstrated abilities in teaching, research and scholarship, student advisement, committee service, management, and administration.
•Active in professional associations: demonstrated leadership role in organizations or societies external to Rush University related to the profession.
•Knowledge of clinical practice and management in an academic medical institution, experience in practice (preferred).
•A minimum of 8 years of experience in the relevant professional field, including at least 5 years in a full-time academic role with teaching responsibilities.
•State of Illinois license required or application in process
Responsibilities:
Job Standards:
1)Supports the mission, vision, goals and strategic objectives of the college, university and medical center.
2)Provides leadership for the development and implementation of the vision, mission and strategic plan of the department’s educational programs and patient care services.
3)Ensures the quality of the educational program(s) offered within the department as demonstrated by program outcomes and rankings (where available).
4)Ensures the quality of clinical and support activities provided by the department, as applicable.
5)Develops and maintains an effective research program within the department.
6)Maintains financial integrity of the department.
7)Supports professional, community and continuing education service activities within the department.
8)Provides faculty and staff development and a positive and productive work environment.
9)Promotes diversity within the department, college, university and medical center.
Program Administration:
Department Operations:
1)Reports to the Dean, College of Health Sciences for all academic department activities.
2)Establishes goals and objectives for all department functions.
3)Responsible for the organization of the department and for the execution of the Medical Center, University, and College policies insofar as they affect the department.
4)Accountable for the professional activities of each department member as such activities relate to the department.
5)Fosters intradepartmental communication through regular faculty meetings and frequent consultation with the faculty of the department.
6)Fosters extra-departmental communication throughout Rush on issues involving the department.
7)Assures compliance with institutional, state, federal, and professional agency regulations and accrediting agency standards.
8)Ensures compliance with the Rules of Governance of Rush University and the Policies and Procedures of the College of Health Sciences by all members of the department faculty.
9)Participates in and develops community service in the department.
10)Promotes philanthropic development.
11)Responsible for all programmatic data (i.e. accreditation data, student records, internal reporting).
12)Responsible for establishing a culture of collegiality and collaboration within the department and across the colleges.
13)Assumes other duties related to chairperson role as assigned by the Dean of the College of Health Sciences.
Faculty/Staff
1)Assures that there are the appropriate number of faculty/staff necessary to accomplish the defined goals and objectives of the department and meet accreditation requirements.
2)Establishes the optimal mix of faculty activities in the areas of education, research and administration in a manner that allows for accomplishment of department goals and objectives and recognizes the various specialties, expertise and career objectives/promotion of each faculty member.
3)Maintains a committed faculty through a recruitment program which will promote diversity among members in the pursuit of excellence in practice, education, and research.
4)Oversees faculty and staff evaluation and development.
Budget and Finance
1)Defines and assures availability of resources (such as space, equipment, technical and clerical support) necessary to support the department.
2)Makes recommendations to the Dean annually regarding the department budget, including both operational and capital expenses, and manages the department within the approved budget.
3)Develops sources of non-operational revenues such as endowments, grants, contracts and gifts.
Educational Program
1)Provides oversight for the educational program(s) including:
a.Marketing of programs and recruitment/selection of students, in collaboration with marketing and admissions.
b.Quality standards and all educational activities include maintenance of specialized programmatic accreditation and compliance with institutional, state, federal, and professional agency regulation and accreditation standards.
c.Student advising.
2)Leads and provides oversight for development and evaluation of curricula in conjunction with the college/university curriculum committees.
3)Actively participates in the department’s teaching program.
4)Ensures that appropriate clinical affiliate sites are established and maintained for students.
Research Programs
1)Supports the college agenda for allied research partnerships with clinical operations.
2)Reviews all grant applications and research proposals emanating from the department with respect to appropriateness of purpose.
3)Promotes evidence-based practice and research and the generation and dissemination of new knowledge in the field.
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