Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Laurance Armour Day School

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:30:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $16.48 - $20.60 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 Teacher is a member of the teaching team who assists with care and education of an assigned group of children. The Teacher helps with planning, implementing curriculum, supervising children, communicating with parents, and providing a healthy, safe, and educational environment for children. The Teacher will be responsible for the observation and documentation of children's behavior to further guide the curriculum and will routinely share these observations of the children with their parents. Will establish and maintain relationships with parents through daily contacts, conferences, orientations, and meetings for the classroom assigned. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 36 semester credits in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Immersive Education (EiEd), Early Childhood, or Special Education.
• (Option 1) 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) from an accredited college or university with 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in courses related directly to child care and/or child development up to age six
• (Option 2) One year (1560 hours or more) of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed day care center and 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in courses related directly to child care and/or child development up to age six
• (Option 3) Completion of a credentialing program approved by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
• One year of early childhood or grade school classroom experience.
• Ability to have a warm, supportive attitude toward children.
• Reliable and flexible in receiving assignments or adapting to changes in the program.
• Ability to accept supervision in order to improve performance.

Responsibilities:

• To establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Assists with the design of an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals of the classroom.
• Plans and implements nutritious activities.
• Promotes healthy eating practices.
• Maintains clean and safe environment.
• Is aware of necessary information to ensure the safety and well-being of the children.
• Maintains an orderly learning environment.
• To advance physical and intellectual competence.
• Supports a balance between child-initiated and teacher initiated activities.
• Supports a balance between quiet and active learning activities.
• Uses equipment and materials for indoor and outdoor play that promotes children's physical development.
• Assists with planning and implementation of an integrated curriculum that meets the needs of individual children.
• Plans and implements experiences that promote language and literacy development.
• Plans and implements activities that promote the acquisition of math and science concepts.
• Assists with extra-curricular programs such as music, gymnastics, and swimming.
• To support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance.
• Plans and implements activities that develop positive self-esteem.
• Plans and implements activities that develop social skills.
• Plans and implements culturally diverse experiences.
• Uses and promotes positive guidance techniques.
• Provides a wide variety of creative and expressive activities.
• Supports routines with smooth transition periods.
• Communicates with children at their developmental level.
• Encourages children to be independent.
• To establish positive and productive relationships with families.
• Relates assessment information to parents and offers support for dealing with children at different developmental stages.
• Supports communication with parents through progress notes, a monthly newsletter, and parent conferences.
• Supports a variety of ways that families can participate in the program.
• Relates information to parents regarding their health and safety.
• Assists with the planning and implementation of an orientation meeting for parents.
• To ensure a well-run purposeful program responsive to participants needs.
• Assesses program supplies and materials needed before implementing activities.
• Help supervise volunteers.
• Assesses children's needs and developmental progress on an ongoing basis.
• Uses the results of assessment to plan activities.
• To maintain a commitment to professionalism.
• Promotes the center's philosophy and educational objectives.
• Support the center's code of ethical conduct.
• Engages ongoing staff development to improve personal and professional goals.
• Supports the professional growth and development of colleagues by sharing materials and information and providing helpful feedback and encouragement.
• Attends staff meetings, workshops, and in-service training provided by the center.

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: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:30:00 AM)

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

Pay Range: $43.55 - $66.88 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Lactation Coordinator Lead demonstrates expert clinical lactation skills, and provides guidance to the Lactation team within the Rush Women’s and Children’s department. This role will also provide leadership in the orientation and mentoring of all lactation staff. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures as well as regulatory readiness.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree
•Current Illinois nursing license
•Three years of related work experience
•Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
•Certification as an IBCLC, including acquisition of CERPs or re-examination, as appropriate
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Master’s degree
Competencies:
•Ability to communicate and work effectively with women and families from a variety of ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
•Ability to work collaboratively with Lactation team, Rush NICU physicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers, and other healthcare providers.
•Ability to work efficiently, complete assignments independently, and demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
•Flexibility to meet the scheduling needs of the lactation team
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:
•Demonstrates expert clinical lactation skills by consistently identifying, assessing, and solving issues within scope of practice; demonstrates expert clinical judgment in complicated lactation/human milk scenarios
•Oversee the receipt, transport, and handling of donor milk and Prolacta
•Ensures donor milk is being handled safely, accurately, with use of sterile technique, and is conserved to the greatest extent.
•Implement strategies and work in collaboration with the Women’s and Children’s leadership to achieve optimal breastfeeding outcomes for parents within the department.
•Develop and identifies new approaches to clinical challenges and methods to solve
•Develop new and update lactation written materials, policies, and procedures
•Develop plans with the Unit Director to meet unit educational needs of all members of the team; provides accurate education on current lactation practices and updates on research-based information to staff on a regular basis
•Manages the Women and Children's Nursing breast pump rental program
•Assumes primary responsibility for the safety and management of expressed human milk to be fed
•Assists with evaluating procedures, developing, and implementing the safety handling of milk
•Plan the weekly Mothers' Milk Club® meeting by identifying and planning discussion topics for mothers such as research articles and handouts for distribution at the meeting
•Manage initiatives for that provide insight and research
•Identifies ongoing educational needs for lactation staff.
•Serve as a representative for the Rush Mothers' Milk Club in its relationships with local, regional, and national organizations that prioritize lactation, breastfeeding, and the use of human milk
•Provides lactation care for families in 8A, L&D, PICU, peds, and adult units throughout the hospital as appropriate
•Demonstrate leadership in the development and implementation of an individual breastfeeding management plan for mothers with complications that necessitate hospitalization in clinical areas.
•Serve as a resource for nurses, physicians, and other healthcare providers in these clinical units (e.g., medical/surgical/cardiac ICU) with respect to a mother who is providing milk for their infant
•Serve as a leader in the human donor milk program in the NICU
•Oversight of regulatory readiness.
•Oversees workflow for handling and preparation of feedings done by the NICU Milk Technicians
•Oversight of quality initiatives.
•Develop ongoing education for staff within Women’s and Children’s department

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

Shift: Shift 4

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (5:00:00 AM - 10:30:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $17.63 - $27.77 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 1 assists licensed pharmacists in the practice of pharmacy performing duties such as preparing, filling, and labeling medications for patients in the Medical Center. As patient care assignments dictate, the technician I is responsive to the explicit need of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. When relevant, appropriate standards of practice and sensitivity to the psychosocial needs of these patient populations are exercised. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
• High school diploma/GED required.
• Currently State of Illinois Pharmacy Technician licensure required.
• Completion of an ACPE/ASHP accredited pharmacy technician training program if licensed on or after January 1, 2024.
• Listed below is the required training program/hours that need to be completed
ACPE/ASHP accredited training
•500 hours of on the job training that covers items 1-6 of Section 17.1 of the PPA
Items 1-6
1.The duties and responsibilities of the technicians and pharmacists.
2.Tasks and technical skills, policies, and procedures.
3.Compounding, packaging, labeling, and storage.
4.Pharmaceutical and medical terminology.
5.Record keeping requirements.
6.The ability to perform and apply arithmetic calculations.
•500 hours of training (work experience and didactic) outlined in section 1330.215 of the rules
• Individual must have PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) certification or ability to achieve by second license renewal.
• Ability to effectively follow directions, analyze problems, and interpret analytical data.
• Strong communication skills with an emphasis on customer service skills.
• Accountable for own actions, progress, and development.
• Employees need to be able to work extended hours due to business needs.
• This position may require up to 10% travel.
• Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the ""core"" work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and must work 37.5 hours each week to maintain full-time status.
Preferred Qualifications:
•Completion of an ACPE/ASHP accredited pharmacy technician training program if licensed on or after January 1, 2024.
Physical Demands:
• This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required.
• Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
• This job operates in a professional office setting: This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Responsibilities:
• Active participation in the Pharmacy Department Technician Career Ladder.
• Recognizes and identifies various classifications of medications, medication names, dosage forms, and routes of administration.
• Uses available print and online references as appropriate.
• Understands the pharmacy workflow for first doses, Pyxis refills, cart fill and batches.
• Understands the pharmacy workflow for medication returns and medication disposal.
• Responsible for the accurate interpretation of EPIC pharmacy labels.
• Interpretation and understanding of medical abbreviations.
• Identification and differentiation of different types of medication orders (Scheduled, PRN, Once, STAT, NOW).
• Appropriately labels all medication dosage forms including auxiliary labels for expiration and storage as required.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely filling and delivery of patient-specific medications and Pyxis restocks.
• Ability to troubleshoot Pyxis equipment (i.e.: failed drawers, inventory, outdates).
• Ability to utilize technology in the pharmacy including, but not limited to Carousels, DoseEdge, Pharmacy Ideas, WASP, MILT, and RxVerify as needed for assigned duties.
• Responsible for the preparation of non-sterile compounding and packaging.
• Accurately draws up oral syringes and compound oral suspensions.
• Recognizes the regulations for repackaging medications and complies with all required labeling and documentation procedures for non-sterile compounding and packaging.
• Responsible for answering phones, assisting caller with missing medication requests, and any other technical duties as assigned.
• Responsible for utilization of Epic for technical requests (i.e.: missing medications, Pyxis out of stock, and responding to in-basket messages).
• Responsible for inventory, storage, and supply maintenance of assigned areas.
• Responsible for exchanging emergency carts and completion of required documentation.
• Responsible for knowing the laws and regulations related to controlled substances.
• Maintains cleanliness of all equipment and work areas.
• Knowledge of departmental and Medical Center safety practices.
• Awareness of departmental quality assurance processes.
• Actively participates in various departmental committees and educational activities as assigned.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.
• Interacts professionally and appropriately with other healthcare professionals and RUMC employees.
• Demonstrates ability to coach/train other technicians and pharmacy students.
• Demonstrates communication, professional knowledge and technical skill, continuous learning and exhibits a passion for the Rush Mission, Vision and Values according to the Department of Pharmacy Technician Career Ladder expectations.

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: Breast Imaging Technical

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).

Come join our team and receive a $12,500 sign-on bonus.

Pay Range: $38.02 - $61.88 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
Produces high quality breast images for interpretation in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Formal training in an accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
•Valid Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) license.
•Registry or Registry-eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
•Proficient in modality physics and operation of equipment.
•Knowledge of human anatomy, pathology and physiology.
•Demonstrates good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Maintains Illinois State License for Radiography.
•(LEVEL 2 JC: 2208) Maintains ARRT Mammography certification. Meets Level 1 requirements AND is proficient in Diagnostic Examinations AND Breast Needle Localizations.
•(LEVEL 3 JC: 3179) Meets Level 2 requirements AND is proficient in interventional breast biopsy procedures.
•(LEVEL 4 JC: 3108) Meets Level 3 requirements AND is proficient in ABUS/MBI/Hand-held Breast Ultrasound OR Board Clinical Instructor OR Defined and measurable Leadership Responsibilities.
Physical Demands:
•Requires full body range of motion including handling and lifting patients when necessary.
•Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

Responsibilities:
1. Assists in room preparedness, i.e. cleaning rooms and supply placement, to include ultrasound rooms.
2. Assists Radiologist in the performance of interventional breast procedures.
3. Assists the technical aides and/or radiologists by informing patients and referring physicians of patient appointment delays.
4. Follows departmental protocols and procedures in the performance of exams and produces images that meet quality standards.
5. Follows work and patient schedules.
6. Has a working knowledge of the Radiology Information Systems, EPIC and PACS (Candelis).
7. Maintains a screening technical repeat average of 1% or lower.
8. Maintains licensure/registry status as determined by state or regulatory bodies.
9. Maintains logs and documentation as per departmental protocol.
10. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
11. Maintains the physical work environment in a manner that meets departmental and regulatory requirements. Participates in the training and development of students assigned to the area through clinical affiliations. Produces work in an efficient manner that meets departmental productivity standards.
12. Provides detailed patient history and/or other pertinent information necessary for proper interpretation of image.
13. Provides quality patient care as defined by departmental and age specific standards of care.
14. Reports supply shortages or equipment failures to operations manager and/or team leader.

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: Cancer Center-Res Fac

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: $27.47 - $38.81 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.

Job Summary:
The Clinical Research Coordinator II (CRC II) independently coordinates assigned aspects of clinical research studies across a range of disciplines. Responsibilities include participant recruitment and retention, study data management, regulatory documentation submission and maintenance, communication with sponsors and institutional stakeholders, and monitoring of study compliance. The CRC II executes study protocols with increasing independence, identifies and resolves routine operational issues, contributes to process improvements, and may assist in mentoring less experienced staff.
Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications:
Education:
•Bachelor’s degree
Experience:
•2+ years of experience coordinating clinical trials
•Independent site management experience
OR
Experience (in lieu of a degree)
•3 years total experience, including 2 years coordinating human subjects research
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
•Regulatory Knowledge – Understands Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and proper research documentation.
•Regulatory Compliance – Knows the basic rules and guidelines from NIH and FDA that apply to research.
•Project & Time Management – Can manage timelines, keep track of tasks, and handle several study activities at once.
•Problem-Solving & Judgment – Can figure out solutions when challenges come up and make thoughtful decisions.
•Detail & Organization – Pays close attention to detail and keeps study data and records well organized.
•Participant & Vendor Interaction – Builds trust with participants and communicates respectfully with sponsors and outside partners.
•Communication Skills – Speaks and writes clearly when sharing information with research teams, participants, or external groups.
•Teamwork – Works well with other staff and helps solve problems as part of the team.
•Flexibility – Willing to work evenings or weekends if the study requires it.
•Travel Readiness – Able to travel locally or nearby for study visits, participant support, or training.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Experience:
•2-5 years’ experience in clinical research conduct, regulatory management, or research administration
Certifications:
•Relevant certification strongly preferred (Certified Clinical Research Professionals (CCRP),
•Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA),
•Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), OR
•Certified IRB Professional (CIP)

Job Responsibilities:
1.Coordinates all aspects of the study including recruitment, consent, screening, scheduling, tracking, and provides study updates to study participants throughout the conduct of the study.
2.May collect and enter data into study case report forms and/or electronic data capture system and respond to queries in a timely manner.
3.Independently submits or partners with a regulatory coordinator to submit study related documents, study protocols, and study protocol amendments to the IRB per policy and procedure, with increasing autonomy over time to prepare for independent regulatory management responsibilities.
4.Ensures procedural documentation is accurate, complete, and in compliance with institutional, local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations related to clinical research.
5.Verifies and ensures that data is consistent with 100% of source documentation before entry into case report forms and electronic data capture systems to support accuracy, timeliness, and audit readiness.
6.May collect, process, and ship potentially biohazardous specimens.
7.May administer more complex structured tests and questionnaires according to research study protocols, including providing protocol-specific education to participants regarding procedures and expectations. May utilize study-related technology and equipment as part of assessment procedures.
8.Provides ongoing study status updates, responds to questions, and may create summary report(s) for distribution to the PI, Administrator, department stakeholders, Sponsor, and Compliance throughout the conduct of the study.
9.Organizes and participates in auditing and monitoring visits.
10.Monitors participant interactions for protocol deviations, adverse events (AEs), and serious adverse events (SAEs), and reports findings per institutional and regulatory guidelines.
11.Partners with PI(s), sponsor, compliance, clinical staff, and manager to identify and improve more complex processes as it relates to the conduct of the research study.
12.May provide oversight, training, and coaching to less experienced staff.
13.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

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Ped Lurie Affiliation - Clinic

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

Neonatology Advanced Practice Provider

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, located in downtown Chicago, invites applications for the position of Neonatology Advanced Practice Provider to join its Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology.

About the Department:

Join a thriving, academically driven department that blends strong clinical care with robust educational programs. Our Team includes:

• 7 Neonatologists, 2 Neonatology Fellows, and 14 fellow NICU APPs
• The Renée Schine Crown Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a Level-3, 72 bed (single-roomed), state-of-the-art unit.
• We care for critically ill infants who are born at Rush and/or transferred in from network hospitals. Our patient mix ranges from extremely preterm infants to those with complex surgical needs.
• Our center has had consistent excellent outcomes in several major neonatal morbidities in very low birth weight infants within the Vermont Oxford Network.
• The Division partners with Obstetrics and Pediatric subspecialists to provide pre-natal care and consultation through our multidisciplinary Fetal-Neonatal Center.
• Our productive NICU Human Milk research team at Rush conducts clinical and translational research in diverse areas: clinical, neurodevelopmental, and economic outcomes associated with mother’s own milk and donor milk, disparities in lactation, maternal, infant and milk microbiome, human milk science, and lactation physiology.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• 100% Inpatient
• Provide delivery room attendance and management, direct patient care, procedures, and neonatal transport
• The schedule includes 10-hour day shifts, 16-hour overnight (4pm – 8am), and optional 24-hour shifts (24-hour shifts are not required) on a rotating schedule- handled through self-scheduling guidelines
• Role will report to the two NICU Co-Lead APPs

Experienced NICU APPs may qualify for an up to $20,000 signing bonus!

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applicants with previous Advanced Practice Provider experience in neonatology is preferred.
• APRN Candidates will require Acute Care Certification if doing Inpatient work.

Position Requirements:

Nurse Practitioner:

• Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse or eligible to obtain a licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) application process
• Master of Science in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing practice with clinical specialty appropriate to position
• Current certification by American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioner (AANP)

Physician Assistant:

• Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Physician Assistant/Associate or eligible to obtain a licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) application process
• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant/Associate Program
• Current certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will promote collaboration between multiple disciplines to ensure cost effective and quality patient care. The individual who holds this position will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and act in accordance with the policies, procedures, guidelines of Rush, including the Rush Medical Group Customer Service standards. Successful candidates will also meet all other state and federal regulatory practice and accreditation standards.

Rush has over 600 APPs across the enterprise that provide comprehensive patient care each day autonomously and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Across the system, the APPs are supported by 4 levels of leadership, including 39 Lead APPs, three chief CRNAs, and a Senior Director of Advanced Practice Providers. Rush’s vision is to have every APP practicing at full scope and top of license. APPs at Rush are highly competent, well-respected members of the healthcare team that contribute to the excellent quality care that Rush patients receive each day.

Rush University System for Health is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities.

Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University (2,500+ students across medical, nursing, and health sciences colleges), Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and regional outpatient facilities.

Rush is recognized for clinical excellence, earning placement on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2025-2026 (top 20 of 5,000+ hospitals evaluated). The system received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking within the top ten among 99 academic medical centers for the 13th consecutive year.

All three hospitals earned LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation, and Rush has been named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for six consecutive years.

Rush is committed to health equity, particularly addressing the 16-year life expectancy gap between Chicago's Loop and West Side. As the largest West Side employer, Rush implements an Anchor Mission strategy through local hiring, investing, sourcing, and volunteering. The system has invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018 while continuing to provide excellent patient care for all.

Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, specialty; relevant experience and training; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Additional compensation may include premium pay rates, sign-on bonuses, and relocation allowances. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay Range: $144,230 - $203,000

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

Join Rush and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems.

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

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Psych Child West Camp - Office

Work Type: Full Time 

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry – Clinical Faculty/Physician

 Rush University Medical Center

 Chicago, IL 

Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, invites applications for the position of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Section of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. This position will be primarily based at the Rush Behavioral Medicine’s West Campus.  

Qualifications: 

• Physician who has completed a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship. Experience with younger child populations and/or clinical research experience with such ages Experience and/or interest in working with children and adolescents with substance use disorders (SUD) 
• Experience with younger child populations and/or clinical research experience with such ages
• Experience and/or interest in working with children and adolescents with substance use disorders (SUD)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conducting specialized diagnostic evaluations and psychopharmacological treatment.
• Supervising trainees in clinical settings.
• Serving as core faculty for the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship training program.

Position Opportunities:

• Participation in research projects.
• Involvement in local and national organized medicine.
• Community education and academic presentations of clinical and research work.
• Opportunities to develop administrative and research leadership skills.
•  Opportunity to develop systems of care for SUD within Rush and in collaboration with other institutions.
•  Encouraged to work within supportive, dynamic, multidisciplinary teams.

Rush University System for Health (Rush) is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships.

Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous regional outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, and the College of Health Sciences.

 Rush is an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. We are committed to fostering and sustaining a climate and culture wherein all staff, faculty, patients, and students thrive. Our continued pursuits have earned Rush University Medical Center the distinction of being on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2024-2025. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 50 of the more than 5,000 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized eleven Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking second among 99 academic medical centers across the country.

All three Rush hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index. Additionally, Rush has been named as one of the nation’s "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for past six consecutive years. Our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and staff are the heartbeat of our health system’s ongoing success. We know how important it is to recruit and retain exceptional staff and faculty to execute our mission.

 We’re passionate about health equity: for the communities we serve, for our patients and for our employees. We know that the South and West Sides of Chicago have historically been underserved. As a result, there is a 16-year gap in the life expectancy of someone in Chicago’s Loop versus someone in Chicago’s West Side. As the largest employer on Chicago’s West Side, we take it seriously that our institution can change this. As part of our Anchor Mission strategy, we hire, invest, buy and source, and volunteer locally. We’ve invested more than $6 million on the West Side since 2018, and that number continues to grow every year. And, of course, we continue to provide excellent patient care for everyone who comes to Rush. Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, knowledge and skills; relevant experience and training; education, certifications, and licensure; primary work location; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role, as well as additional compensation such as sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, knowledge and skills; relevant experience and training; education, certifications, and licensure; primary work location; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role, as well as additional compensation such as sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay Range: $210,000 - $308,000 Total Cash Compensation

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

Join Rush and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems. 

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Location: Oak Lawn, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: IM Community Epi-Res Adm

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $17.63 - $24.91 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.

Rush Institute for Healthy Aging – Oak Lawn is seeking experienced Phlebotomists with blood processing skills. The Epi Research Assistant role involves office-based and in-home blood draws, primarily on Chicago’s Southwest side, and requires travel.  

Summary:

The Research Assistant is responsible for collecting information from participants according to the established sleep and circadian protocols. Conduct interviews, epidemiological, social or behavioral assessments, and collect data and/or biological samples from research participants and families in studies. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications:

•Some college with prior data collection experience required.
•Entry level proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel spreadsheets and other databases.
•Detail oriented with high attention to accuracy.
•Strong written and verbal communications.
•Ability to develop rapport with a diverse pool of research participants.
•Ability to navigate sensitive topics and maintain confidentiality of participants.
•Ability to collaborate within multi-disciplinary team settings.
•May require 6-8 weeks training depending on study protocols.
•Availability to work evenings, overnight and weekends if called for under the study protocols.
•May require personal transportation to field location.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

•Bachelor’s Degree. If degreed, no prior research experience required.
•Prior work with human subjects research study protocols.
•Fluent in spoken English.
•Must be able to read and write in English.

Responsibilities:

1.Recruit and screen study participants: posting ads, distributing flyers, calling participants, meeting with participants virtually or in person.
2.Administer tests and questionnaires according to research study protocols.
3.Maintain study records and editing for completeness and accuracy.
4.Write, update, and prepare lab instructions and study related materials.
5.Enter and analyze data: data entry of sleep logs and other forms, manipulating spreadsheets, making graphs, etc.
6.Run study participants: preparing equipment and experimental rooms, following checklists, running laboratory sessions, writing accurate chart notes, handling equipment emergencies, monitoring and engaging with research participants, etc.
7.Download study equipment with participants: downloading and interpreting data, writing accurate chart notes, instructing and correcting participants, communicating problems to study coordinator/PI.
8.Utilize approved informed consent and HIPAA procedures.
9.Maintain equipment and computers: caring for equipment, testing equipment, sending equipment for repairs, etc.
10.Maintain supply inventory.
11.Keep lab neat, clean and organized: cleaning up after laboratory sessions with participants, keeping common areas clean and organized, finding new ways to organize.
12.Manage other various smaller lab jobs to ensure the lab runs smoothly.
13.Attend regular team meetings.
14.Troubleshoot field issues when necessary, using discretion to resolve issues when unplanned events arise.
15.May help draft abstracts, manuscripts, or presentations to disseminate study findings.

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

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery 

Cardiovascular ICU

Advanced Practice Provider

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

The Cardiac Surgery team at Rush University Medical Center is actively recruiting for a Cardiovascular ICU Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the Heart & Vascular Service Line.

Schedule & Shifts:

· Rotating day and night shifts scheduled in 4-6 week blocks.

· 13-hour shifts, averaging 6 shifts over a 2-week period.

· Extra shifts (day or night) are available for those interested.

Clinical Responsibilities:

· Work as part of a multidisciplinary team including Cardiac Surgeons and an in-house night Intensivist.

· Deliver comprehensive care to cardiovascular ICU patients, supporting the post-surgical and critical care continuum.

Qualifications:

· APRN candidates must hold Acute Care Certification to be considered.

· Applicants with previous Advanced Practice Provider experience in Cardiovascular ICU is preferred. Relevant RN experience may be considered.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a licensed physician assistant (PA) or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who functions as a member of the health care team to provide high quality, comprehensive acute and/or routine medical/surgical care of Rush patients within the scope of practice granted in accordance with the Rush University Medical Center medical staff bylaws. The APP will promote collaboration between multiple disciplines to ensure cost effective and quality patient care. The individual who holds this position will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and act in accordance with the policies, procedures, guidelines of Rush, including the Rush Medical Group Customer Service standards. Successful candidates will also meet all other state and federal regulatory practice and accreditation standards.

Rush has over 400 APPs across the enterprise that provide comprehensive patient care each day autonomously and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. With a Director of Advanced Practice and 34 Lead APPs across the system, Rush’s vision is to have every APP practicing at full scope and top of license. APPs at Rush are highly competent, well-respected members of the healthcare team that contribute to the excellent quality care that Rush patients receive each day.

Rush University System for Health is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships. The Rush system includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, and the College of Health Sciences.

Rush is an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. Our continued pursuits have earned Rush University Medical Center the distinction of being on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2024-2025. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 50 of the more than 5,000 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized eleven Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking second among 99 academic medical centers across the country. All three Rush hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index. Our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and staff are the heartbeat of our health system’s ongoing success. We know how important it is to recruit and retain exceptional staff and faculty to execute our mission.

We’re passionate about health equity: for the communities we serve, for our patients and for our employees. We know that the South and West Sides of Chicago have historically been underserved. As a result, there is a 16-year gap in the life expectancy of someone in Chicago’s Loop versus someone in Chicago’s West Side. As the largest employer on Chicago’s West Side, we take it seriously that our institution can change this. Rush has built a strong Office of Community Health Equity and Engagement, and we founded the RUSH BMO Institute of Health Equity. As part of our Anchor Mission strategy, we hire, invest, buy and source, and volunteer locally. We’ve invested more than $6 million on the West Side since 2018, and that number continues to grow every year. And, of course, we continue to provide excellent patient care for everyone who comes to Rush.

Position Summary:

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will provider all aspects of care including acute care, well care and chronic care in the urgent care setting for patients of all ages.

Position Requirements:

Nurse Practitioner:

• Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse
• Master of Science in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing practice with clinical specialty appropriate to position
• Current certification by American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioner (AANP)
• Maintains State of Illinois and Federal DEA license
• Must maintain Rush University Medical Center (RUMC), Rush Oak Park Hospital (ROPH), and Rush Copley Medical Center (RCMC) clinical privileges, as applicable.
• CPR, ACLS and PALS certifications.
• Excellent communicator
• Experience treating patients of all ages

Physician Assistant:

• Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Physician Assistant/Associate
• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant/Associate Program
• Current certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• Must maintain Rush University Medical Center (RUMC), Rush Oak Park Hospital (ROPH), and Rush Copley Medical Center (RCMC) clinical privileges, as applicable
• Excellent communicator
• Experience treating patients of all ages

Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, specialty; relevant experience and training; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Additional compensation may include premium pay rates, sign-on bonuses, and relocation allowances. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay Range: $137,360 - $193,000

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

Join Rush and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems.

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: Psychiatry Rush Day Hosp PBC

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: $27.47 - $43.27 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:

This position is part of Rush’s Day Program (Partial Hospitalization Program) for adults.  The role involves Structure group treatment and providing utilization management to support patients in their treatment planning, discharge needs, and overall care coordination.

  The Licensed Clinical Social Worker is a key member of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Rush. The LCSW provides clinical consultation to assess and treat individuals with common mental and behavioral health conditions and their family members in a multidisciplinary outpatient practice setting, on inpatient, and hospital units and within the home and school communities. Insight and direction for patients will be offered to ensure that clients are connected to other services and support in the community, at school or in another appropriate setting. The LCWS works in collaboration with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. The person 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:

•   Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or Applied Behavioral Science required. 
• Current State of Illinois licensure as LCSW required.
•  Two years of previous social work experience in healthcare, care management, mental health and/or social services 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and solid knowledge of community resources, demonstrated organizational skills. 
• Ability to assess patient and family needs, able to ask appropriate questions. 

Preferred Job Qualifications: 

• In-depth experience working with patient groups.
•  Experience with evidence based therapies. 
• Strong active listening, critical thinking, judgment and decision making skills. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. 
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite. 
• Ability to sense problems or potential problems. 
• Ability to apply inductive and deductive reasoning to information received and identifying relationships between seemingly unrelated events/information. 
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.  

Responsibilities:

•   Interviews, assesses and evaluates clients and families who present themselves for care; provides professional outpatient counseling and treatment with the goal of maximizing personal/family stability.
•  Prepares intake summaries, treatment plans and case summaries while maintaining on-going confidential records. 
• Charts member's treatment and progress in accordance with state and other regulations and in keeping with accepted community standards. 
• Develops implements and evaluates treatment approaches for clients and affected family members, including individual, family, group or intensive therapeutic modalities.
•  Confers and consults with physicians and other care team members regarding client's progress and treatment; this may include conferring with attending physicians regarding hospitalized clients regarding recommendations for treatment plans. 
• Utilizes resources within the community that support children and families to meet treatment goals (these community resources will offer options for referrals to external resources for the client and/or family members). Participates in development, implementation and evaluation of programs within the psychiatry department at Rush.
•  Develops and conducts psycho-educational classes and groups.
•  Supervises the work of social work interns.
•  Performs related duties as required.  

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: Neuro Mvmt Disorders - Office

Work Type: Full Time 

Movement Disorders – Neuro-geneticist – Clinical Faculty 

Rush University Medical Center 

Chicago, IL 

The Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Program at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, is expanding its program. We are seeking a neuro-geneticist.  

•The neuro-geneticist will join nine full-time Movement Disorders specialists, four neuropsychologists, two psychiatrists, four neurologist fellows, one full-time genetic counselor, a physician-assistant and an advanced practice nurse on the downtown campus to support our mission focused on Patient Care, Research and Education.  

•The neuro-geneticist will participate in outpatient clinics and multi-disciplinary programs, such as the new Rush Center for Genomic Medicine (RCOG), which is a collaborative center with the Department of Pediatrics.

 •Primarily an outpatient program with clinic hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and sees approximately 8,500 adult and pediatric patients annually.

 •Eligible for a faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level or higher at Rush Medical College; faculty rank will be commensurate with experience.

 •This position will be predominantly clinically focused, with opportunities for research collaboration and educational initiatives. 

Program Overview (Rush Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Program): 

•Rush University holds several Centers of Excellence designations and is the longest existing movement disorder program in Chicagoland. 

•An inpatient movement disorder consult service is staffed by neurologists and run by movement disorder fellows.

•Fellows, students, residents, and videography are integral parts of the program. 

•Opportunities for involvement in clinical research, leadership within the Rush Center for Genomic Medicine (RCOG), neuro-genetics program building, and supervision of residents and fellows are also available. 

Rush University System for Health (Rush) is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships. 

Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous regional outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, and the College of Health Sciences.

 Rush is an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. We are committed to fostering and sustaining a climate and culture wherein all staff, faculty, patients, and students thrive. Our continued pursuits have earned Rush University Medical Center the distinction of being on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2024-2025. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 50 of the more than 5,000 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized eleven Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking second among 99 academic medical centers across the country.

All three Rush hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index. Additionally, Rush has been named as one of the nation’s "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for the past six consecutive years. Our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and staff are the heartbeat of our health system’s ongoing success. We know how important it is to recruit and retain exceptional staff and faculty to execute our mission. 

We’re passionate about health equity: for the communities we serve, for our patients and for our employees. We know that the South and West Sides of Chicago have historically been underserved. As a result, there is a 16-year gap in the life expectancy of someone in Chicago’s Loop versus someone in Chicago’s West Side. As the largest employer on Chicago’s West Side, we take it seriously that our institution can change this. As part of our Anchor Mission strategy, we hire, invest, buy and source, and volunteer locally. We’ve invested more than $6 million on the West Side since 2018, and that number continues to grow every year. And, of course, we continue to provide excellent patient care for everyone who comes to Rush. 

Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, knowledge and skills; relevant experience and training; education, certifications, and licensure; primary work location; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role, as well as additional compensation such as sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package. 

Required Qualifications: 

•M.D. degree •Licensed in the State of Illinois

 •Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology 

•Strong commitment to patient care, resident education, clinical medicine, and research 

•Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical institution 

•Board-eligible or certified in Neurology 

•Valid IL medical license or ability to obtain licensure 

•Strong commitment to patient care, resident education, clinical medicine, and research 

•We support exceptional international physicians who meet the requirements for this position 

Pay Range: $213,000 - $290,000 Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

 Join Rush and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems. 

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: Cardiosciences ICU-CVICU

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

Shift: Shift 4

Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 AM)

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

Pay Range: $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.