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: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Cardiosciences ICU-CVICU

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 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: $52.15 - $77.70 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Unit Director RN is the clinical and business manager of a specific patient care unit(s). The Unit Director provides direction and vision and creates human, operational and organizational systems that assure exemplary patient care. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Graduate degree.
• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure.
• Progressive leadership experience.
• Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher.
• National certification.
• Demonstrates advanced analytical ability and problem solving skills.
• Ability to use electronic business programs and technology.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in complex organizational systems or programs.
• Communication skill to lead, teach and persuade others.
• Able to interact effectively with others in difficult situations that encompasses organizational and developmental issues.
• Work requires 24/7 accountability and the ability to supervise and manage staff across that time.
• Work requires the ability to assume the charge nurse role.
• Ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimen, images or reports.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Graduate degree in nursing but related field will be considered (except UDs hired before 01/2013).
Physical Demands:
• Ability to move throughout the Medical Center and unit.
• Lifting or carrying objects 30 lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, with appropriate lift devices.
• Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Responsibilities:
EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE
1.Accountable for quality outcomes which incorporates established methodology to drive process improvement.
2.Leads unit and or department quality initiatives, research and/or evidence based activities utilizing best current evidence.
3.Develops effective strategies for changing clinician and team behavior to encourage adoption of evidence based practices.
4.Provides leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of process improvement initiatives at the unit, department and division level.
RELATIONSHIP AND CARING
5.Creates an environment which establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting.
6.Establishes constructive and strategic partnerships with peers, professional nurses, the University, other disciplines and departments to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes.
7.Uses leadership, team building, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to build partnerships within and across units and departments.
8.Establishes a climate that fosters open communication, values differing points of view and promotes shared governance.
9.Creates and maintains a just culture for all constituents across disciplines.
10.Develops a climate that optimizes the patient and family experience through supportive interactions and staff education.
CRITICAL THINKING
11.Promotes the development of critical thinking skills of all unit personnel through appreciative inquiry.
12.Critically reviews cases and events to determine the root causes and develop action plans for improvement
13.Responds to societal and technological trends issues and new developments as they pertain to nursing and healthcare.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
14.Creates and promotes a culture of safety and accountability.
15.Articulates standards and monitors compliance with the State Nurse Practice Act, State Board of Nursing Regulations, regulatory agency standards and the policies of the organization.
16.Demonstrates information literacy skills in complex decision-making.
17.Utilizes clinical information systems to promote safety, quality and cost effective care.
18.Strategically plans for ongoing education to acquire new knowledge and skills.
LEADERSHIP
19.Translates the nursing and corporate vision and strategic plan into measurable unit goals and sustainable programs.
20.Creates and maintains a supportive and healthy work environment.
21.Advances practice through the development of innovations incorporating the principles of change.
22.Assumes a leadership role in analytical problem solving of both clinical and system wide issues.
23.Mentors and coaches delegation and management skills along with career development.
24.Creates an environment in which professional growth is an expectation.
25.Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
26.Provides and invites ongoing performance feedback to peers, staff and other disciplines to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes.
SYSTEMS
27.Analyzes fiscal and budgetary implications when modifying practice and operational systems.
28.Creates a human resource strategy which includes the management of performance through recruitment, rewards, recognition, counseling and disciplinary action.
29.Establishes procedures and processes to ensure administrative management of the unit.
30.Demonstrates financial accountability by managing human and capital resources in accordance with the annual budget.

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: RUSH Supply Chain RUMC Staff

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: $20.49 - $25.39 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
Under the direction of the Assistant Manager of OR Supply Chain, the advanced level tech is responsible for forecasting the day-to-day availability of commodity and implant supplies for assigned OR service lines. Provides supply chain support for surgical services. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•High school diploma /GED
•Two years minimum of surgical Healthcare Supply Chain experience required
•Intermediate knowledge of computer applications and software programs, including MS-Office (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel), Internet Applications, ERP systems, Surgical Information System (SIS) and advanced understanding of inventory management systems (Q-Sight, ParEx).
•Knowledge of inventory control processes with Intermediate understanding of clinical terms and procedures.
•Ability to multitask under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
•Must be flexible with schedule and provide coverage when needed, including after hours and weekends when necessary
•Superior organizational & communicative skills with high attention to detail.
•Advanced knowledge in all phases of Perioperative/Interventional Supply Chain.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
•Previous experience with Lawson (ERP system), Q-Sight or other inventory management solution preferred.
Physical Demands:
•Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (standing for long periods of time, walking, lifting loads up to 40 lbs.)
Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
1.Distributes surgical supplies to designated locations, inclusive of Q-Sight cabinets, Par Excellence locations, support rooms, sterile areas, and all appropriate areas within the Operating Room.
2.Conducts inventory of Q-Sight & Par Excellence areas (including cycle count audits, monitoring expiring/at-risk inventory, and working through outstanding orders – providing substitute options when necessary). Restocks and returns unused product to assigned locations.
3.Accountable for Q-Sight implant ordering, surgical device ordering and generating Q-Sight inventory management reports (implant/consignment serial number tracking, transactional data).
4.Maintains audit schedule and reconfigures any assigned locations (par level adjustments and removals/additions of product)
5.Consignment Replenishment
6.Receives, unpacks, and delivers supplies ordered from vendors. Reviews and verifies accuracy of shipments by counting and comparing packing lists with all receiving/delivery tickets for accuracy of receipt.
7.Performs basic contract administration by following up on back-ordered supplies with surgical buyers and notification to appropriate service.
8.Assists management personnel in the maintenance of predetermined par levels of supplies. Interacts with clinical staff and maintains environmental cleanliness and order in specific work areas.
9.Participates in quality improvement processes and ensures that order placement and delivery dates meet clinical needs.
10.Performs fiscal year end physical inventories. Assists in overseeing all the activities to assure the availability of necessary perioperative supplies as needed.
11.Provides guidance and backup for personnel in the OR Supply Chain department
12.Performs other related duties as assigned or 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 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 PM)

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

Pay Range: $52.15 - $77.70 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Unit Director RN is the clinical and business manager of a specific patient care unit(s). The Unit Director provides direction and vision and creates human, operational and organizational systems that assure exemplary patient care. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Graduate degree.
• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure.
• Progressive leadership experience.
• Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher.
• National certification.
• Demonstrates advanced analytical ability and problem solving skills.
• Ability to use electronic business programs and technology.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in complex organizational systems or programs.
• Communication skill to lead, teach and persuade others.
• Able to interact effectively with others in difficult situations that encompasses organizational and developmental issues.
• Work requires 24/7 accountability and the ability to supervise and manage staff across that time.
• Work requires the ability to assume the charge nurse role.
• Ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimen, images or reports.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Graduate degree in nursing but related field will be considered (except UDs hired before 01/2013).
Physical Demands:
• Ability to move throughout the Medical Center and unit.
• Lifting or carrying objects 30 lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, with appropriate lift devices.
• Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Responsibilities:
EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE
1.Accountable for quality outcomes which incorporates established methodology to drive process improvement.
2.Leads unit and or department quality initiatives, research and/or evidence based activities utilizing best current evidence.
3.Develops effective strategies for changing clinician and team behavior to encourage adoption of evidence based practices.
4.Provides leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of process improvement initiatives at the unit, department and division level.
RELATIONSHIP AND CARING
5.Creates an environment which establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting.
6.Establishes constructive and strategic partnerships with peers, professional nurses, the University, other disciplines and departments to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes.
7.Uses leadership, team building, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to build partnerships within and across units and departments.
8.Establishes a climate that fosters open communication, values differing points of view and promotes shared governance.
9.Creates and maintains a just culture for all constituents across disciplines.
10.Develops a climate that optimizes the patient and family experience through supportive interactions and staff education.
CRITICAL THINKING
11.Promotes the development of critical thinking skills of all unit personnel through appreciative inquiry.
12.Critically reviews cases and events to determine the root causes and develop action plans for improvement
13.Responds to societal and technological trends issues and new developments as they pertain to nursing and healthcare.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
14.Creates and promotes a culture of safety and accountability.
15.Articulates standards and monitors compliance with the State Nurse Practice Act, State Board of Nursing Regulations, regulatory agency standards and the policies of the organization.
16.Demonstrates information literacy skills in complex decision-making.
17.Utilizes clinical information systems to promote safety, quality and cost effective care.
18.Strategically plans for ongoing education to acquire new knowledge and skills.
LEADERSHIP
19.Translates the nursing and corporate vision and strategic plan into measurable unit goals and sustainable programs.
20.Creates and maintains a supportive and healthy work environment.
21.Advances practice through the development of innovations incorporating the principles of change.
22.Assumes a leadership role in analytical problem solving of both clinical and system wide issues.
23.Mentors and coaches delegation and management skills along with career development.
24.Creates an environment in which professional growth is an expectation.
25.Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
26.Provides and invites ongoing performance feedback to peers, staff and other disciplines to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes.
SYSTEMS
27.Analyzes fiscal and budgetary implications when modifying practice and operational systems.
28.Creates a human resource strategy which includes the management of performance through recruitment, rewards, recognition, counseling and disciplinary action.
29.Establishes procedures and processes to ensure administrative management of the unit.
30.Demonstrates financial accountability by managing human and capital resources in accordance with the annual budget.

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: RUSH Legal Affairs

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: $86,195 - $140,275 per year 
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:
Reporting to the General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer for Rush, this position is responsible for overseeing the administrative functions of Rush Legal, Office of Risk and Claims management and ensuring coordination of other administrative tasks across all departments and offices in Corporate and Legal Affairs. In addition, the role provides paralegal support to employment, risk management (clinical, legal and enterprise risk) and insurance functions. This individual exemplifies the RUSH mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with RUSH policies and procedures.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5 years as experience as a paralegal is strongly desired.
• Prior experience managing an office – ideally a legal office – is strongly desired.
• Technological literacy – with significant experience with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and Teams) tools is necessary.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational and analytical skills required.
• Experience meeting deadlines required.
• Competent in data analysis techniques.
• Experience working collaboratively and independently.
• An approachable, positive, energetic and proactive nature.
• Committed to accountability, process improvement, and process and excellence. 

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit all licenses (initial and renewal), annual reports for all Rush entities, assumed names, tax exemption filings with local, state and federal agencies
• Provides oversight of all external counsel defense spend to ensure compliance with billing guidelines as well as internal monitoring and submission of payment.
• Provides oversight of external relationship with class action firms and litigation where Rush is a class member, including obtaining all responsive documentation for submission to establish class participation, tracking of case status and reporting.
• Serve as liaison with external law firms for all correspondence and documentation needed by external auditors.
• Prepare all law firm engagement letters and handling of all settlement documentation, including case closure and financial coordination of case payment.
• Prepare litigation holds as needed.
• Assists with any and all reporting of claims via the loss run.
• Responds to Claims History Requests of providers and external facilities who are credentialing or recredentialing.
• Work with Finance Department and General Counsel on collecting and collating information for bond disclosures, external audits, budgets, and other financial matters. Serve as the Legal and Risk Department’s principal contact and liaison with Finance, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Benefits.
• To help gather necessary information and resolve issues and problems, serve as the Legal and Risk Department’s principal contact and liaison with Human Resources, including Benefits and HR Operations; and with Information Systems.

OFFICE MANAGEMENT

• Manage and oversee all support staff and administrative personnel throughout Legal, Risk, Insurance, Governance, Institutional Equity, and other groups within Corporate and Legal Affairs as directed by the General Counsel.
• Provide day-to-day coordination of all office staff for handling of phone calls, mail and in-person presence for office-related needs.
• Prepare and submit all professional organization, and professional licensure applications, subscriptions and renewals
• Process all invoices for Legal and Risk, including providing day-to-day oversight of Serengeti
• Oversee the procurement of all office supplies, capital needs and replacement of items for the office
• Oversee the onboarding and offboarding of all employees.
• Manage the Time and Attendance process for all employees

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: Care Management

Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0. 5)

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: $10.00 - $500.00 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 Social Work Care Mgr (CM) works with physician practices and inpatient teams to promote the effective utilization of services and coordination of patient centered care. The CM contributes to the team's effectiveness by reviewing plans of care, identifying barriers to effective and efficient utilization of resources, and appraising patients' psychosocial, financial and clinical needs throughout the continuum of care. The CM functions as a liaison between patients, physician practices, the hospital, and the community and ensures that patients' continuity of care and psychosocial needs are met. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Current license in Illinois as Social Worker (e.g,.LSW)
•Ability to perform all job components and serve as a team resource for socially or clinically complex cases within their professional expertise. (Social Work)
•1 year of experience (or completed internship) as a health care or mental health services provider for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and /or geriatric patient, and expert knowledge in case management, discharge planning, social service, and criteria application.
•Ability to perform tasks independently,
prioritize workload, and analyze data.
•Experience with information system and windows technology and competency within the UM Information System.
•Team building skills and flexibility.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Masters in Social Work from an accredited university.
Physical Demands:
•Role requires walking and climbing stairs throughout the Medical Center

Responsibilities:
1. Functions as an expert clinical practitioner within the Case Management team and serves as a resource to assigned physician practice groups. Shares their professional expertise as a social worker and serves as a resource for CMs within their team to manage socially complex cases.
2. Provides basic assessment of patients' health care needs, monitors patients' progress, and confers with physician practice group and health care team regarding variances from the anticipated plan of care. Seeks assistance as needed regarding complex clinical care issues.
3. Provides and coordinates social services to patients and their families. Assesses patient's basic and in-depth psychosocial, financial, cultural, and family situation.
4. Manages a complex patient caseload and demonstrates expert ability to coordinate and implement discharge management services and provide continuity of care planning. Finds community resources for potential sources of assistance, maintains contact with community resources, and consults with physicians and inpatient groups regarding use of community resources
5. Reviews admissions and ongoing stays of patients with respect to the medical necessity, appropriateness, and quality of care. Applies criteria, performs concurrent review process. Works with physicians and Medical Director regarding Case issues and concurrent denials as indicated.
6. Applies pathways/guidelines, assesses variances, and proposes interventions as indicated. Participates in the development, implementations and evaluation of pathways/guidelines and process improvement plans.
7. Collaborates with inpatient staff and physician groups to determine goals for length of stay management and discharge management activities. Promotes cost-effective quality care services
8. Monitors and reports potential quality issues and makes recommendations when appropriate.
9. Utilizes the CM information system and appropriate technologies. Monitors variances and trends related to select goals. Assist CM team and hospital groups to develop action plans and address identified opportunities for improvement.
10. Promotes customer satisfaction among patients, families, physicians, external case managers, payors, vendors, and inpatient staff. Actively promotes ICARE principles.
11. Serves on hospital-wide and departmental committees when applicable.

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: Rush Day School-RDS

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:30:00 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: $23.12 - $36.41 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
This position is responsible for developing and monitoring programs and practices that support the achievement of departmental goals. The Manager of Administrative Support will have the accountability for the organization and management of assigned department responsibilities. This includes management of staff or a function in research, academic, and general administration, and financial and/or budgetary activities. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•High School Diploma OR GED.
•Three years of business or healthcare experience.
•Experience in a lead or supervisory role.
•Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
•Good organizational skills.
•Good interpersonal skills.
•Very good written and oral communication skills.
•Attention to detail and accuracy.
•Proficient in basic Microsoft programs.
•Ability to implement change and maintain results.
•Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
•Open-mindedness and willingness to adjust to change.
•Demonstrates ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Associates or Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities:
1.Management and administration of departmental or section processes. May include residency and fellowship program facilitation, on-boarding, credentialing, coordination of departmental re-credentialing and promotion activities, and orientation for faculty, staff, and/or fellows. May also include responsibility for management of a non-clinical area within a department.
2.Works closely with leaders in the department or section, which may include participation in strategic planning, project management, philanthropic initiatives, or marketing initiatives.
3.Approve and/or review expenditures, staff change notices, travel vouchers, work orders for outside contractors, etc., allocating expenditures to appropriate accounts.
4.May assist with the preparation of educational conferences and publications.
5.Responsible for the training and orientation of support personnel including maintaining files for employees, identifying and reporting assessment of staff needs.
6.May supervise staff and provide input for performance evaluations.
7.Assures the smooth operation of the area, serving as a resource and problem solver, overseeing and ordering and processing of supplies, equipment, maintenance, and work orders. Routes paperwork through necessary channels; provides follow-up as needed.
8.Improve the efficient functioning of the department. Participate in regular staff meetings to offer input and identify problems or opportunities within the area. Collaborates to identify problems and participates in the formulation and implementation of appropriate solutions.
9.Works cooperatively in a team environment.
10.Develops statistical reports.
11.Establish and manage a database: collate data and provide management/integrity assurance.

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: Occupational Therapy- Acute

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (5:30:00 AM - 2:00:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $18.87 - $29.73 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Administrative Assistant 2 provides advanced support in managing the operational activities of the Department. The Administrative Assistant uses a pattern of orderly, efficient communication and a high degree of initiative and independent judgment to relieve management of administrative detail. The Administrative Assistant accepts appropriate responsibility and prioritizes multiple assignments and projects in a complex and constantly changing environment. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• High School Diploma.
• Three years of progressive experience in an administrative role, preferably in Healthcare.
• Advanced software skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, scheduling/calendar software.
• Excellent communication written and oral skills.
• Ability to analyze data.
• Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives.
• Ability to produce accurate documents and reports.
• Ability to work in complex administrative systems.
• Ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Baccalaureate Degree.
Physical Demands:
• Ability to move throughout the Medical Center.
• Ability to lifting or carrying objects 35-40 pounds.

Responsibilities:
1.Meets the administrative needs of department management and staff members.
2.Coordinates department specific programs or meetings as assigned: planning, preparation of materials, implementation and evaluation.
3.Assists management with budgetary issues.
4.Composes business documents as assigned.
5.Designs reports to support operations.
6.Independently creates correspondence such as follow up to meetings, response to employees etc.
7.Plans employee and departmental special events.
8.Writes, edits and formats content of departmental communication.
9.Provides instruction to departmental staff regarding computer applications.
10.Assures appropriate resources are available for staff to be successful in their role.
11.Maintains a calendar for staff availability and schedules.
12.Provides support for select quality and operational committees including recording and distributing minutes.
13.Appropriately follow-ups on action between meetings.
14.Distributes reports, agendas and other materials for programs.
15.Maintains attendance records and prepares reports as necessary for the program.
16.Investigates and resolves invoicing issues as it relates to vendors or fiscal activities and Accounting Units.
17.Creates and maintains expense files for the Accounting Unit activities.
18.Prepares and maintains an electronic file to trend programmatic expenses and contribute to the budget process.
19.Identifies and implements improvements in office efficiencies
20.Initiates and/or reconciles check requests, purchase orders, travel vouchers as indicated for the department cost centers.
21.Independently makes travel arrangements for the management.
22.Prioritizes incoming communication, requests for meeting and escalates appropriate items to management’s attention.
23.Maintains a working knowledge of Rush standard computer applications.
24.Coordinates manager and staff office space, such as telephone changes, movement of equipment, maintenance requests, etc. which support administrative operations.

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 believe cybersecurity starts with people. We’re seeking a Cybersecurity Awareness and Training Lead who is passionate about empowering others to protect our organization, patients, and community.

In this influential role, you will design and lead engaging cybersecurity education programs that foster a culture of security across our clinical, corporate, and academic environments. Partnering with IT, Compliance, HR, and business leaders, you’ll create innovative training campaigns, lead phishing simulations, and communicate key security concepts in ways that resonate with every audience.

You’ll combine your creativity, technical expertise, and leadership skills to turn complex cybersecurity concepts into actionable learning experiences — helping every employee become a stronger link in our defense.

If you’re motivated by the challenge of inspiring secure behaviors, shaping organizational culture, and advancing cybersecurity awareness at scale, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage comprehensive cybersecurity awareness and training programs across the organization.
• Develop engaging training content, including presentations, e-learning modules, newsletters, posters, and multimedia campaigns.
• Conduct phishing simulations and other behavioral exercises to measure awareness levels and improve employee readiness.
• Collaborate with IT, Compliance, HR, and business unit leaders to integrate cybersecurity awareness into onboarding, annual training, and role-specific programs.
• Track, analyze, and report program effectiveness metrics, providing recommendations for improvement to the Deputy BISO and senior leadership.
• Ensure training programs comply with applicable regulations, including HIPAA, HITECH, SOX, and other industry requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate records of training activities and compliance evidence.
• Prepare executive-ready reports and presentations that communicate training outcomes, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
• Promote cybersecurity culture by serving as a visible advocate for awareness initiatives and employee engagement.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Education, Communications, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity awareness, training, or program management.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO/IEC 27001).
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements relevant to healthcare and corporate environments (HIPAA, HITECH, SOX).
• Proven ability to create clear, compelling reports and presentations tailored for executive leadership.
• Strong technical knowledge and expertise with productivity and design tools, including Microsoft Office Suite, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Canva, and other emerging platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver engaging content for diverse audiences.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), phishing simulation platforms, and training analytics tools.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Professional certifications such as SACP, CompTIA Security+, CISA, CISM, or equivalent preferred.

Key Competencies

• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, engaging messages.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to work across multiple business units.
• Results-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement and measurable impact.

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.