Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Group

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: 502150510 Psych Adol

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00:00 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: $29.36 - $47.79 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
Job Summary:
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker is a key member of the Autism Assessment, Research, Treatment and Services (AARTS) Center at Rush. The AARTS Center is a clinical research program dedicated to addressing the unmet needs of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities across the lifespan. The LCSW provides clinical consultation to assess and treat individuals 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 AARTS Center clients 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 LCSW works in collaboration with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors and other members of the AARTS Center’s 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. Previous experience within the autism/developmental disability population is highly valued. 

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.
•Five years of experience as an LCSW required.
•Excellent interpersonal skills and solid knowledge of community resources, demonstrated organizational skills.
•Ability to assess patient and family needs, able to ask appropriate questions.
•Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
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.

Responsibilities:
Job 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 center physicians 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 service members and veterans to meet the needs of the client's 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.

• Participates in clinical training opportunities commensurate with experience for Masters level practicum students 

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

Location: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Physical Therapy

Work Type: Restricted Part Time/Per Diem (Total FTE. 10)

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: $48.00 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 physical therapist provides safe and effective physical therapy services including the evaluation of physical performance ability to persons impaired by physical illness or injury, congenital or developmental disability and /or the aging process. The physical therapist analyzes, selects and applies goal directed interventions for the treatment or prevention of these impairments/functional limitations to achieve maximum independence. The physical therapist has the ultimate responsibility for the provision of services including the supervision of physical therapy support personnel. All services are provided in a manner that promotes the highest level of customer satisfaction. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Minimum Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from a school accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy or preferred Clinical Doctorate in physical therapy from a CAPTE approved physical therapy program.
• Maintenance of a license to practice Physical Therapy in the state of Illinois (or licensure application on file with the State Department of Prrofessional Regulation) is required.
• Maintains current CPR certification
• New/recent graduates of accredited PT education Programs who have applied to sit for the licensure examination, or foreign-trained therapists who have had their credentials reviewed by the Illinois Dept of Professional Regulation and have applied for licensure, may be hired to work under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist until he/she receives notice of licensure.
• Applicable assessment and treatment knowledge to provide services to various patient populations.
• Understanding of state, federal, and professional practice laws, regulations and preferred practice patterns.
• Above average written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility and ability to manage work in a changing environment.
• Technical skills required to adapt equipment, ambulate, seating, positioning, transfers.
• Analytical skills are required to evaluate patients and their response to treatment.
• Customer service and service recovery skills are required to effectively meet the needs of patients, families and members of the Interdisciplinary healthcare team on an almost constant basis.
• Team oriented, can do attitude, actively demonstrates respect for all persons.
• Above average written, verbal and Interpersonal communication skills.
• Flexibility and ability to manage work flow in a changing environment.
• Understanding and ability to operate wheelchairs/seating and positioning, Ultrasound, MIRE, TENS, Compression, Traction, exercise equipment, Hoyer Lift, Lite Gait, CPM, Tilt Table.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
1 – 3 years clinical experience.
Physical Demands:
• Bending, twisting, reaching, pulling, pushing, balancing, crouching, stooping, standing, sitting, climbing, and kneeling.
• Walking about >75% of the day.
• Ability to carry 10 – 25Ibs and lift 50 - 75Ibs.
• Ability to work Independently.
• Ability to be efficient in using adaptive equipment and devices.
• Proficient at operating equipment, electronics, computers, printer, fax, copier.

Responsibilities:
• Delivers services consistent with the established RUSH Oak Park Hospital Mission and Philosophy.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and respects the rights and dignity of all individuals.
• Complies with current APTA Code of Ethics and state licensure laws.
• Based on the patient’s cognitive, physical and functional status, uses safe and appropriate guarding techniques and assistive/adaptive devices.
• Maintains knowledge of policies concerning precautions, codes, conditions, warnings and general safety procedures.
• Communicates effectively with patients and care givers at levels appropriate to their age, cognitive status and language abilities.
• Interacts and practices in collaboration with a variety of professionals.
• Participates in patient related conferences, organizational, and professional meetings as required.
• Documents on an ongoing basis services provided, response to services, and changes in status related to the careplan.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for assigned patients and provides physical therapy evaluations, modalities and treatments in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Selects, administers, and adapts the content of patient evaluations according to APTA Standards of Practice.
• Establishes functional and measurable goals in accordance with the patient’s level of function, age, length of stay and discharge disposition.
• Provides patient and family teaching.
• Uses clinical judgement, best practices and treatment skills in all aspects of clinical practice.
• Terminates services when maximum benefit is received, completes a comprehensive discharge plan based on age, diagnosis, support, cultural background, physical and cognitive strengths and limitations.
• Makes appropriate and judicious use of group and /or joint treatment sessions.
• Maintains productivity level established by department policy.
• Schedules and prioritizes workload.
• Provides service as assigned based on census and patient needs.
• Identifies professional strengths, areas of refinement and assumes responsibility for professional growth.
• Participates in continuing education opportunities, department education and mandatory education.
• Participates in the fieldwork education process by establishing a supportive environment for PT/ PTA students.
• Clinically assists, supervises and provides education/instruction to facilitate professional growth of the PTA.
• Assists in performance improvement and supports developmental and quality focused initiatives.
• Contributes to the cost effectiveness of services and programs provided by the department.
• Communicates suggestions related to opportunities for improvement and maintaining positive relations with all customers.
• Available to work weekends and holidays.

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 / Remote

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: IT Infrastructure

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: $50.68 - $75.51 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:

Join a nationally recognized academic medical center where innovation and reliability meet purpose. As a Network Architect at Rush University Medical Center, you’ll play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the secure, high-performance network infrastructure that powers our patient care, research, and education missions.

In this role, you’ll serve as a subject matter expert for enterprise networking — leading initiatives across LAN, WAN, data center, and cloud environments. You’ll architect resilient solutions, optimize performance, and drive improvements that ensure seamless connectivity for clinicians, staff, and patients alike.

This position offers the opportunity to collaborate across technical teams, apply your expertise in advanced routing, switching, and security technologies, and shape the future of network services at one of the nation’s top healthcare organizations. While the role may be performed remotely, the selected candidate will be expected to travel to the Rush campus in Chicago up to four times per year for strategic meetings focused on network design, planning, and roadmap reviews.

If you’re passionate about building robust, scalable, and secure networks that make a real-world impact, we’d love to have you on our team.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, design, deploy, maintain, and support the hospitals local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), Datacenters, Cloud infrastructure, including routers, firewalls, switches, VPN appliances, wiring and other hardware as assigned.
• Monitor the network to ensure security of data and access privileges.
• Analyze and resolve network hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion and provide end-user assistance and training where required.
• Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts.
• Develop strategies and plan for infrastructure growth based on business demands.
• Develop standards to help reduce error and reducing mean time to resolution for outages.
• Plan and design tangible solutions that will improve performance of services within the Network Services portfolio.
• Plan network hardware upgrades, maintenance fixes, and vendor-supplied patches.
• Define metrics, monitor, and test and troubleshoot network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.
• Recommend, schedule, and perform network improvements, upgrades, and repairs.
• Collaborate with IT management and staff, departments, and other agencies in the development, deployment, and support of new network-based programs and applications.
• Provide guidance and technical support to peers and serve as an escalation point for help desk related issues.
• Develop, maintain, and ensure the accuracy and completeness of network related technical documentation as needed. Help drive a consistent set of standards for equipment, configuration, and operational procedures.
• Coordinate with other team members, court departments and agencies to deliver solutions and configuration items without impacting hospital operations and or patient safety.
• Communicate service disruptions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Subject matter expert for Cisco routers and switches platforms supporting LAN, WAN, Datacenter
• Bachelors Degree and 7 years of relevant experience in Networking or An associates degree and 9 years of relevant experience
• 7+ years of operational systems and support experience in a large networked WAN environment
• 3+ years of data center design
• SME for network protocols and concepts such as Spanning tree, EIGRP, BGP, HSRP, VOIP, QOS, TCP/IP, 802.1q, 802.1x, MPLS, DNS, Syslog, TACACS, SD-WAN, OSPF
• Ability to work with network security devices such as Cisco IDS/IPS devices, F5, Firepower, Juniper, Palo Alto, ASA, and ACS with an understanding of how to baseline and set alerting features of IDS signatures and work with security policies
• Demonstrated ability on WAN infrastructure consisting of a mixture of MPLS, Point to Point, Internet and DMVPN technologies utilizing SD-WAN appliances.
• Experience with network access control technologies such as 802.1x
• Working knowledge of remote access VPNs (IPSEC, global protect, DMVPN)
• Proficient with monitoring and logging tools for access management and troubleshooting using tools such as Syslog, ACS, Netflow (Plixer scrutinizer) Solarwinds and protocol analyzers.
• Prior experience using industry established project management techniques in accomplishing strategic objectives.
• Experienced with ITSM functionalities such as change control, CMDB, ticket system.
• In depth understanding of disaster recovery, design, implementation, and testing.
• SME for routing and switching technologies.
• SME for IP Addressing and Subnetting, including design and implementation.
• SME for DNS and DHCP, including design and implementation.
• SME for VLANs and networking to support servers and storage.
• Experience supporting large wireless networks environment with Cisco and Meraki
• Experience with Quality of Service, for Voice and Video
• Ability and availability to work occasional nights/weekends assignments as necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environment to ensure performance, reliability, and security in a dynamic 24-7-365 production network environment.
• Some travel may be required.
• Customer focused attitude.
• Excellent communications skills both written and verbal.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• CCNP is preferred
• Cloud experience a plus
• Experience with Cisco DNA, ACI, SDN

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 / Remote

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Ambulatory Clinical IT Svcs

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: $41.88 - $62.40 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 develops, builds, and modifies Epic applications. Writes documentation specifications, fact-finding and analyzes results and proposes solutions or recommendations. Builds, configures and/or modifying applications using existing application tools. This role performs complex analysis, design, development, testing and support services for Epic applications. Leads and monitors midsize to large scale projects within multiple functional departments. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Leads and monitors midsize to large scale projects within multiple functional departments.
• Performs complex designs, implements, maintains, and provides ongoing optimization and support for Epic clinical applications.
• Performs workflow assessments, capture business needs, and analyze internal systems to determine functional requirements for optimal utilization of Epic applications.
• Works within cross-functional team and with end-users to achieve application integration to meet clinical needs.
• Performs builds, upgrades, and system enhancements as needed.
• Supports applications throughout all phases of implementation.
• Delivers post-implementation training, support, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Configures vendor applications and products.
• Maintains system documentation and develops system specifications and procedures.
• Defines and documents user requirements.
• Applies project planning and project management methodologies.
• Coordinates and leads short duration projects; monitoring project process, progress and results.
• Develops test plans, prepares test data and performs system testing.
• Provides on-site user support during implementations.
• Takes on-call for system application support at scheduled times.
• Audits data entered by end users.
• Troubleshoots and tracks issues and problems.
• Applies systems development methodology to solve problems.
• Handles multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5 years of Epic application experience.
• An Associate degree and seven (7) years of Epic application experience will be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor’s.
• Epic certification(s).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize system tools to meet functionality needs of users including proficiency with information systems technology such as Microsoft Office Products.
• Experienced planning and organizing day-to-day activities, effectively managing more than one task, and meeting established deadlines.
• Experienced in leading projects, providing expert consultative guidance and direction on change initiatives, effectively dedicating time across more than one project, and meeting established deadlines.
• Experience leading meetings between business stakeholders, technical resources, and third parties for business requirements and technical solutions.
• Experienced working with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team, and interacting with all levels of the organization.
• Detail oriented, strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with technical and clinical audiences.
• Ability to troubleshoot, research, and solve technically challenging problems involving integrated systems.

• Certification in both Epic Bones and Kaleidoscope.
• Experience working in a hospital or other health care organization.

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 / Hybrid

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Digital & Information Services

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: $50.68 - $75.51 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:

At Rush University Medical Center, we’re building a culture where cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility — and we’re looking for a BISO Lead to help make it happen.

In this highly visible and strategic role, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor and operational partner to business and clinical leaders, embedding cybersecurity into everyday operations across your assigned domain — whether Clinical, Corporate, or University. You’ll translate enterprise security strategy into real-world action, driving awareness, training, and risk management initiatives that protect both people and data.

As the bridge between technology and business, you’ll lead education efforts, guide compliance with frameworks like NIST, HIPAA, or FERPA, and influence how teams adopt secure, sustainable practices. This is an opportunity to shape how cybersecurity supports Rush’s mission in healthcare, research, and education — all while collaborating with leadership to advance a security-first culture.

If you’re a relationship builder with strong leadership, communication, and technical acumen — and you’re passionate about connecting cybersecurity strategy to meaningful outcomes — we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

Cybersecurity Awareness & Training Support

• Lead the awareness around the cybersecurity education and awareness programs designed by the office of the CISO, tailoring delivery for the assigned domain (clinical, corporate, or university).
• Lead training sessions, workshops, and campaigns to address information security risks specific to the domain.
• Develop and deliver communications (guides, FAQs, presentations, intranet updates) with the Communications team.
• Promote a culture of security-first behaviors by engaging directly with employees, clinicians, faculty, or staff.
• Represent the organization in internal and external meetings, industry events, and conferences.

Risk Engagement & Compliance Support

• Act as the frontline cybersecurity liaison for business leaders, department managers, and IT teams within the domain.
• Identify and escalate domain-specific cybersecurity risks and coordinate with the Deputy BISO on mitigation plans.
• Monitor compliance with security policies, regulatory frameworks (HIPAA for clinical, FERPA for university, etc.), and organizational standards (NIST CSF, CIS).
• Facilitate tabletop exercises, after-action reviews, and department-level incident response coordination.

Program Execution & Reporting

• Manage operational tasks for security awareness and risk engagement programs within the domain.
• Provide feedback and recommendations from the business area to continuously improve security programs.
• Support executive presentations and updates specific to the assigned domain.
• Understand domain business goals and operational processes to develop and lead a roadmap of security initiatives.
• Embed security into domain operations and systems, influencing processes, operations, and teams to adopt practical and sustainable cybersecurity controls.

Assist with change management for key cybersecurity initiatives, including:

• Develop Change Management Strategies: Create and implement strategies that maximize employee adoption and minimize resistance to changes in business processes, systems, and organizational structures.
• Conduct Impact Analyses: Assess how changes will affect employees and identify key stakeholders involved in the change process.
• Monitor Change Progress: Track the effectiveness of change initiatives and adjust as necessary to ensure objectives are met.
• Communicate Effectively: Provide updates and gather feedback from stakeholders throughout the change process to ensure transparency and engagement.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• 5-7 years of relevant computer systems experience focusing on Information Security, project management, and/or cybersecurity education and awareness.
• 3+ years of experience in managing cross-functional teams and project management for the successful delivery of projects
• 3+ years of experience in information security, GRC, DR, or education and awareness activities.
• Must have excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel, vendors, and IT personnel.
• Must possess the ability to deliver clear, concise communications and presentations. Must be able to train others quickly and thoroughly on key cybersecurity concepts.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience organizing and directing teams and departments outside your sphere of influence.
• Experience in planning and leading strategic initiatives.
• Ability to lead and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Broad, interdisciplinary background in cybersecurity, including experience as a technology security leader building and executing world-class security strategies.
• Experience building effective internal and external relationships and interacting effectively with individuals at all levels.
• Experience in influencing and collaborating to get work done through others.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Consulting experience, with a focus on operations management
• Nimble business mind, focused on developing creative solutions
• Strong project-reporting skills, with a focus on interdepartmental communications
• Experience in a healthcare provider, academic medical center, or university/research setting
• Security related (CISSP, CISM etc.) or project management certifications (PMP).

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: Clinical Staffing Office

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

Shift: Shift 3

Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 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: $40.05 - $61.28 per hour

Sign-On Bonus: $5000.00

Summary:
The Registered Nurse 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills. The Registered Nurse 2 identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The Registered Nurse 2 continues to consult with other members of the health care team when the need for assistance is identified. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure.
• Maintain current BLS certification.
• 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.
• Analytical ability.
• Communication skills are required in order to lead and teach.
• Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
• Ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports.
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 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/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents

Responsibilities:
EVIDENCE BASED INTERVENTIONS
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.
RELATIONSHIPS AND CARING
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.
CRITICAL THINKING
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 a change in patient status and seeks appropriate resources to address concerns.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
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 and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, and 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.
LEADERSHIP
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 towards achievement of annual goals.

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Clinical Staffing Office

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

Shift: Shift 3

Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 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: $40.05 - $61.28 per hour

Sign-On Bonus: $5000.00

Summary:
The Registered Nurse 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills. The Registered Nurse 2 identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The Registered Nurse 2 continues to consult with other members of the health care team when the need for assistance is identified. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure.
• Maintain current BLS certification.
• 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.
• Analytical ability.
• Communication skills are required in order to lead and teach.
• Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
• Ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports.
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 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/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents

Responsibilities:
EVIDENCE BASED INTERVENTIONS
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.
RELATIONSHIPS AND CARING
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.
CRITICAL THINKING
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 a change in patient status and seeks appropriate resources to address concerns.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
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 and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, and 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.
LEADERSHIP
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 towards achievement of annual goals.

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Clinical Staffing Office

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

Shift: Shift 3

Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 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: $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 Registered Nurse 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills. The Registered Nurse 2 identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The Registered Nurse 2 continues to consult with other members of the health care team when the need for assistance is identified. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure.
• Maintain current BLS certification.
• 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.
• Analytical ability.
• Communication skills are required in order to lead and teach.
• Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
• Ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports.
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 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/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents

Responsibilities:
EVIDENCE BASED INTERVENTIONS
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.
RELATIONSHIPS AND CARING
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.
CRITICAL THINKING
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 a change in patient status and seeks appropriate resources to address concerns.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
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 and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, and 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.
LEADERSHIP
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 towards achievement of annual goals.

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

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 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: $53.73 - $84.63 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.

Position Summary: 

• The System Antimicrobial Stewardship – Infectious Diseases Pharmacist (ASP-ID) is a clinical pharmacy specialist and leader responsible for the development, implementation, and documentation of the antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) across Rush University Health System (Rush). This includes providing multidisciplinary education on safe antimicrobial use, creating and implementing guidelines, collaborating with multidisciplinary clinicians, administrators, and support staff across the system, and analyzing metrics for antimicrobial utilization to satisfy new and existing CDC and Joint Commission standards. The ASP-ID pharmacist will be responsible for developing and coordinating innovative clinical pharmacy programs across RUSH sites conducting scholarly and research activities and interdisciplinary teaching. To support the effectiveness of ASP initiatives, the ASP-ID pharmacist will maintain on-site service coverage rounding with inpatient ID team(s). The ASP-ID pharmacist will serve as a key faculty member in postgraduate pharmacy training programs and affiliated colleges of pharmacy. This position will focus their efforts on ASP support at Rush Oak Park hospital and Rush Copley Medical Center. 

Essential Clinical Duties and Responsibilities of the ASP-ID Pharmacist: 

• Develops metrics for performance and maintenance of ASP. 
• Participates in the provision of pharmaceutical patient care through ASP staffing and clinical rounds. 
• Participates in restricted/protected antimicrobial approval. 
• Participate in ASP coordinated education of healthcare professionals across RUSH sites and external partners. 
• Serves as a liaison to other healthcare providers in the ASP. Coordinate the implementation of identified ASP initiatives while assisting with maintaining relevant required regulatory standards. 
• Assists with the strategic implementation of Department of Pharmacy and RUSH quality initiatives. 
• Serve as a core preceptor for postgraduate year 1 and 2 (PGY1 and PGY2) pharmacy residents and students. 
• Document clinical interventions in EPIC. 
• Participate in the Antimicrobial Stewardship Subcommittee of the System Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. 
• Complete medication use evaluations (MUE) and new drug and therapeutic class reviews for P&T as assigned. 
• Provide pharmacy representation in multidisciplinary committees, when appropriate.

 Additional Clinical/Operational Responsibilities include: 

• Evaluate, clarify, and verify EPIC orders for therapeutic appropriateness, when necessary. 
• Serve as content expert for ID related drug shortages. 
• Participate in safety event (SE) reporting. Facilitate patient medication reconciliation and discharge teaching when requested. 
• Maintain working knowledge of medical center and departmental policies and procedure. 

Other information: 

Required Job Qualifications: 

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. 
• Knowledge in intravenous admixture services, intravenous drug therapy and chemotherapy. 
• Illinois Pharmacist License. 
• Minimum of four years of Clinical Pharmacy experience OR PGY 1 residency completed within the last seven years, which includes Clinical / Specialty Pharmacy experience. 
• Must be able to work effectively with others to provide safe and effective drug therapy. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and quickly in responding to and resolving a wide range of problems. 

Preferred Job Qualifications: 

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy. Completion of a PGY2 pharmacy residency in Infectious Disease and/or an Infectious Disease focused Fellowship. 
• Board Certification in Infectious Diseases Pharmacotherapy prior to or within 18 months of hire. 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary stakeholders, strong clinical acumen and understanding of medical literature, and ability to drive large-scale projects forward. 
• Board Certification in Infectious Diseases Pharmacotherapy prior to hire (required within 12 months of hire). 

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: 14 W Tower-Med-Surg Oncology

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: $51.26 - $81.64 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 Qualifications:

A Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice nurse who holds a master's or doctoral nursing degree as well as population focused certification meeting National Council of State Boards of Nursing and the American Nurses Association (ANA) requirements. The advanced knowledge and skills required for this role include clinical expertise in a focus area, critical appraisal of evidence-based practice, leadership, collaboration, consultation, education, and mentoring. The specialized knowledge and skills are applied within three areas of impact to patient/family/direct care, nurses/nursing practice, and organization/system outcomes. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. Clinical Nurse Specialist practice is within the framework of the RUMC Model of Professional Nursing Practice, Professional Nursing Staff shared governance, Advanced Practice Committee, and Quality committee structure at RUMC. Clinical privileges are not required for this role.

The applicant must be able to demonstrate skills at the level of an advanced practice nurse in leadership, communication, collaboration, mentoring, and change as evidenced by portfolio, recommendation letters, references, interview, and demonstration.

The applicant must be able to demonstrate ability at the level of an advanced practice nurse to utilize evidence to develop, teach, guide and implement practice standards and policies. A high level of analytical ability is required for this role.

Position Highlights:

· The CNS is a key member of the unit and nursing leadership team, responsible for advancing clinical practice to achieve strategic goals.

· In addition, this role partners with Rush University including College of Nursing to support and promote integration of the academic and practice environments.

Position Responsibilities:

Practices within the three CNS spheres of influence

· Patient/Direct Care

a. Provides expert consultation for patient/populations with complex health care needs using evidence.

b. Designs evidence-based, cost-sensitive interventions, including advanced nursing therapies, to meet the multifaceted needs of complex patient / populations

c. Collaborates with system-wide committees to elevate, standardize, and evaluate clinical practices

· Nursing/ Nursing Practice

a. Collaborates within nursing and across interdisciplinary clinical teams to implement continuous process improvement to support the nursing strategic plan.

b. Creates a standard of practice using evidence based information to achieve outcomes for indicators that are nurse-sensitive

c. Collaborates with other departments to develop and/or review orientation, clinical competency, and additional clinical education programs

· Organization/Systems Leadership

a. Leads systematic quality and safety initiatives based on problem identification, gap analysis, and process evaluation to achieve strategic goals

b. Develops, evaluates and incorporates innovative models of practice across the continuum of care.

c. Leads the integration, management, and evaluation of technology/products to promote safety, quality, and efficiency, and optimal health outcomes.

Position Qualifications Include:

· Current state of Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure required

· Clinical Nurse Specialist board certification required

· 3-5 years of relevant clinical experience

· Graduate from an accredited CNS educational program with a Masters or Doctoral nursing degree.

· BLS certification required

Company Highlights:

· Rush was recently ranked first for Quality and Accountability among US academic medical centers in a study conducted by the health care performance improvement company Vizient.

· Rush University Medical Center received the Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) in all six critical care units, with two units achieving the Gold level designation

· Rush University Medical Center is a five-time Magnet® facility, the highest recognition given for nursing excellence. Rush was also the first hospital in Illinois serving adults and children to receive Magnet status.

· Leading academic medical center, acute care hospital w/ 664 licensed beds.

· Ranked among the top 20 best places to work in healthcare by Indeed

· For the fourth consecutive time, all three Rush System hospitals have received an "A" grade for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group.

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 App Intgrtn & Dvlp

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

Shift: Shift 1

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

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

Pay Range: $41.88 - $62.40 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 develops new software applications and update and modify existing applications. Works with the business to customize/update complex software for computer programs, designs prototype applications, implements and tests source code, troubleshoots software applications and effectively execute the development plan. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
•Bachelor degree.
•5 years of experience on Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Service - Oriented Architecture (SOA), Object Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD), UML and J2EE Architecture.
•System Analysis and/or application support experience (5 years)
•3 or more years experience with developing Android/IOS applications.
•Experience utilizing techniques and tools including HTML, CSS, .NET, SQL or JavaScript.
•Experience with RESTful APIs and third-party libraries
•Experience with scrum and other agile based methodology of software development.
•Security, Privacy, and Regulatory/HPIAA Compliance Healthcare Environment Experience.
•Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
•Analytical, multi-tasking and problem solving skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•1-3 years experience developing Flutter Applications
•1+ years Experience with Epic (EMR) MyChart development
•Familiarity with FHIR

Responsibilities:
•Handles complex work critical to the organization.
•Develops software applications to meet customer needs.
•Understands and follows through with business requirements during all phases of development.
•Transforms design into functionality; tests and maintains layout and other components to enhance user-experience.
•Implements software applications.
•Supports software applications.
•Continuously maintains; tests and troubleshoots issues and problems.
•Creates installation, troubleshooting, and end user documentation.
•Provides support and follow-up for issues.
•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: 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 - 5:00:00 AM)

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

Pay Range: $54.42 - $97.41/hr.
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Clinical Manager, RN, under the leadership of both the Director of Operations and Medical Director, will be responsible for the ongoing clinical and operational functionality of the practice (operations, workflows, quality and patient experience). Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
•Current State of Illinois RN licensure required. Current State of IN licensure required for those working in Indiana.
•National nursing certification required within one year of hire.
•Five years healthcare, hospital or patient care delivery experience.
•Displays commitment to delivering superior patient experience.
•Strong communicator with ability to influence provider and staff.
•Ability to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems in a complex environment.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Master's Degree
•Experience in healthcare operations or ambulatory setting.

Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
1.Provides input towards strategic and long term operational planning.
2.Escalates issues that impact strategy to Director.
3.Supports providers in the delivery of exceptional care.
4.Works with the leadership team to monitor and address patient experience feedback.
5.Review, research and resolve practice specific patient complaints and concerns.
6.Understands and supports providers' productivity challenges and implements practices and workflow changes to alleviate them.
7.Operationalizes institution and department change initiatives and implements approved changes at Practice level.
8.Responsible for converting organizational goals into practice specific goals and drives the goal implementation, including policy revisions and Practice specific quality improvement initiatives.
9.Monitors practice level key performance indicators, scorecards, patient feedback, quality results, patient safety goals, environment of care and financial reports to ensure the Practice remains on course to meet or exceed operational goals.
10.Interprets data and understands how to respond to maximize Practice performance.
11.Identify trends, and underlying issues and institutes resolutions.
12.Motivates staff to perform at their highest level and effectively holds staff accountable for delivery of high quality services including patient care, access and satisfaction.
13.Hires strong talent with appropriate competencies and skill mix.
14.Ensures appropriate staffing in all areas including providing staff training, competency development, orientation and recognition.
15.Direct reports include clinical, lead/charge staff and other non-physician staff.
16.Monitors staff and physician satisfaction and makes recommendations to improve work culture as necessary.
17.Maintain regular, two-way communication with staff to support their achievement of strong performance in support of the practice goals, supports their personal developmental goals and concerns and builds an understanding of Rush and the practice.
18.Responsible for achievement of all compliance, regulatory, joint commission, ECOG/UNOS/OSHA adherence and other regulatory body requirements.
19.Must understand and effectively use EPIC, all systems and software databases to achieve goals.
20.Maintains effective, collaborative working relationships with other RUMG departments and related practices for best practices, workflow, policy and process feedback.
21.Representative on RUMG committees or cross-departmental team to design and implement common standards.
22.Manage availability of resources/supplies.
23.Monitors patterns in purchasing supplies and ensures timely processing of payments and invoices.
24.Serves as a role model whose attitudes and actions support Practice leadership and goals.
25.Acts as a role model and champion for ICARE and employee engagement as well as the patient centered/patient first care model.
26.Keeps up with current development and trends in the area of expertise.

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