Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Labor and Delivery

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

Shift: Shift 3

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

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

Pay Range: $21.61 - $34.04 per hour plus Sign On Bonus $5,000
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 Obstetrical Technologist assists in patient care, surgical services, and delivery room services under the supervision of a registered nurse. The responsibility of this person is to carry out the function of the scrub role during surgical procedures, assists in deliveries, and maintain the supplies and equipment necessary for the specialized care of Obstetrical patients. The Obstetrical Technologist exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications:
•High school diploma or equivalent.
•Analytical ability.
•Excellent communication and customer service skills.
•Must be able to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program preferred (except current Obstetrical Surgical Techs as of 9/1/2013)
Physical Demands:
• Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
• Work requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
• The ability to check documents for errors and use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data.
• 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:
Applies the correct principles of aseptic technique.
•Establishes and protects the integrity of the sterile field and back table at all times.
•Recognizes breaks in technique by self and others. Takes corrective action and reports events to RN in room.
•Handles/secures instruments, cords and draping materials utilizing aseptic technique.
Applies the correct techniques of disinfection and antisepsis.
•Prepares instrumentation and equipment for decontamination per established protocols
•Performs high level disinfection for vaginal ultrasound probe according to established protocols.
•Perform daily quality monitoring of Metracide OPA solution per hospital standard.
•Change Metrazyme solution according to unit standard in triage daily
Demonstrates basic operating room technical skills
•Participates in surgical cases in select areas as assigned.
•Demonstrates competency in scrubbing all assigned surgical procedures. .
•Prioritizes scrub activities based upon the type of surgical procedure and the needs of the surgical team members.
•Obtains and safely assembles necessary supplies and equipment specific to the surgical procedure, surgeon preference, and individual patient needs
•Assists in opening sterile supplies
•Applies knowledge of anatomy and physiology to individualize set up for surgical procedures.
Safely carries out the scrub role during the surgical procedure
•Cares for and handles surgical instruments/equipment according to Operating Room protocols.
•Demonstrates manual dexterity in handling instruments and equipment
•Assures proper functioning of equipment in the room as delegated by the RN
•Identifies specialty instruments by type, function and name.
•Accounts for sponges, needles, instruments and other miscellaneous counted items according to Operating Room policies and procedures.
•Notifies the surgical team of any sponge, needle, instrument or miscellaneous count is incorrect
•Maintains an orderly sterile field, Mayo stand and back table throughout the surgical procedures.
•Demonstrates knowledge of progressive steps in specific surgical procedures.
•Anticipates the needs of the surgical team
•Communicates variation in surgical procedure to RN
•Anticipates emergent circumstances and communicates the information to the RN
•Dons Personal Protective Equipment according to policy and procedure.
•Disposes of biohazard waste appropriately.
Actively participates in maintaining each patient's dignity and safety at all times.
•Works, collaboratively with all members of the health care team to assure that (1) each patient's privacy is protected and (2) every patient record is considered strictly confidential.
•Assists in transferring the patient to and from the OR/delivery bed to the transport cart/wheelchair.
Functions in an efficient manner at all times while maintaining a safe, orderly, and well-equipped environment.
•Actively maintains a safe work environment: Keeps patient rooms and unit orderly, according to guidelines, unit routine and regulatory standards i.e. the Joint Commission Standards.
•Monitors unit specific items each shift i.e. baby blankets, lift equipment, vaginal/Cesarean packs. Notify charge RN and missing department of required items.
•Maintains and replenishes supplies according to established unit quantities/PAR for the designated area
•Assesses the functioning of OR equipment each shift ie D&C machine, suction set up.
•Monitor PAR levels of OR instruments, dilators, suture, speculums, and supplies each shift.
•Opens and utilizes supplies and equipment judiciously.
•Stocks unit supplies as returned from Sterile processing
Demonstrates consideration and cooperation within the Obstetrical area.
•Exhibits, consistently, professional interactions with managers, co-workers, physicians and all other Obstetrical personnel.
•Demonstrates flexibility by accepting routine and non-routine assignments as delegated by the RN staff.
•Offers ideas for clinical/system improvements to the OB Nursing leadership team.
•Actively attends and participates in unit/area meetings/pertinent in-services.
•Present to work on time and attends OB huddles at 7AM/7PM followed by unit report.
•Notifies the Charge RN (designee) when assignments are completed and when leaving the unit.
•Sets priority of duties based on needs of patient and unit, under the direction of the RN
•Demonstrates sound judgment and decision making at all times.
Assists unit personnel by carrying out additional duties as delegated
•Reports to charge RN or designate for assignment of duties.
•Performs infant equipment assessment each shift in the LDRs, and ORs.
•Monitor integrity/expiration of neonatal boxes each shift. If compromised or expired, notify charge RN.
•Performs quality safety checks on the Glucometer. This includes stocking of the supplies according to PAR. Notified charge RN of variances i.e. failure, incomplete, error.
•Police unit for repairs/replacements i.e. soiled curtains, broken equipment, structural repairs and notify the appropriate department.
•Assists the obstetrical staff in the delivery room as instructed by the Obstetrical team. This can include but not be limited to:
•Opens and counts the delivery field before and after deliveries.
•Prepares the infant radiant warmer for delivery.
•Obtaining supplies and equipment as needed in the delivery.
•Assistance with pt care during the delivery i.e. holding leg, pericare as instructed by the obstetrical team.
•Transport and tubing of cord blood gases to the lab.
•Collects and transports placenta specimens to the designated unit location.
•Transports and processes soiled instruments according to unit standard.
Supports transfer of patients, supplies and specimens.
•Assists with admission, discharge, and supports unit transfer processes, within, and from L&D.
•Transports laboratory specimens and patient belongings as required.
•Transports vaginal probe to and from area of use for high level disinfecting.
Demonstrates a professional work style in interactions with internal and external customers.
•Communicates all pertinent information to the appropriate team member throughout the shift and to the oncoming shift.
•Negotiates break time and communicates departure and return time with the charge RN.
•Demonstrates initiative and self-direction in work habits.

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: 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 PM)

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

Pay Range: $40.75 - $72.94 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Dialysis Access Coordinator RN works closely with transplant surgeons, interventional radiologists and nephrologists, nephrology providers and dialysis unit staff, and other care team members, as well as patients and families to educate and facilitate the placement and use of the optimal patient access option for dialysis treatments. This may include either vascular access or peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter access.
The Dialysis Access Coordinator RN serves as a role model for other clinical nursing staff and collaborates with the dialysis access team. The Dialysis Access Coordinator RN exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. The Dialysis Access Coordinator RN is accountable to demonstrate and continue to develop proficiency (both knowledge and skill) specific to all types of support for patients in need of vascular access procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure
• Baccalaureate degree in nursing.
• Minimum 6 months of outpatient healthcare nursing experience.
• Knowledge of current access devices.
• Basic vascular ultrasound knowledge/experience desirable.
Skills:
• Analytical and critical thinking ability.
• Communication skills required to lead, teach, and motivate others.
• Interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
• Proficient in optimizing workflows through technology in Epic and MS Outlook.

Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
•Main contact for all scheduling and coordination of vascular access patients under care at the University Transplant Program (UTP).
•Communicates and collaborates with multidisciplinary dialysis access team to determine and maintain the safest dialysis access for patients.
•Remains knowledgeable of all UTP dialysis access patients’ condition and needs.
•Develops close relationship with dialysis clinic managers, access coordinators, and staff nurses.
•Coordinates calls from dialysis clinics for procedure scheduling and any patient care concerns.
•Able to triage contacts from nephrologists, dialysis units, and patients/families regarding concerns about existing dialysis access, including ability to identify potentially emergent situations and mitigate and direct patients/families or other care providers as indicated.
•Tracks UTP access patients to ensure follow-up appointments are made and rescheduled if missed.
•Facilitates communication and care coordination with hospital dialysis access stakeholders, including nephrology team, interventional radiology, and interventional radiology and others as indicated.
•Communicates with inpatient RN coordinators to track UTP dialysis access patients admitted to the hospital and facilitates follow-up and additional testing and procedures as indicated.
•Documents individualized plans of care related to dialysis access developed by the multidisciplinary dialysis access care team. Facilitates multidisciplinary dialysis access care rounds.
•Provides education to patients and families about dialysis access options, procedures, and care, taking into account specific, physical, psychosocial, and learning needs of each patient/family. Advocates for dialysis catheter avoidance/reduction.
•Facilitates clinic evaluation of dialysis access patients, including collecting care data, collating prior medical records including operative reports and imaging studies, and obtaining reports from dialysis units regarding patients’ status on dialysis, clinical concerns, and dialysis adequacy.
•Able to communicate with surgical providers in a clear and succinct fashion.
•Routing cleaning of ultrasound machine and escalating supply ordering needs related to the ultrasound machine effectively to leadership.
•Assist with office procedures in dialysis access patients, including knowledge of sterile technique and common office procedures. Inventory and re-order supplies as required.
•Excellent documentation skills, including ability to upload images, faxes, and other documents sent from referring providers into the media tab of the electronic medical record and communicates receipt of materials with dialysis providers.
•Facilitates clinic flow, including orderly progression of schedule and continuity of individual patient care.
•Provides education to dialysis units regarding patient-specific dialysis access concerns.
•Facilitates pre-operative clearance (as indicated) and surgical scheduling of UTP access patients, including having sufficient knowledge of dialysis access procedures to assist in consenting patients and families for dialysis access procedures.
•Administrative coordination, including faxing operative notes to appropriate clinics and providers, contacting patients/clinics regarding test results, or advising patient of surgery times/location.
•Provides education and supervision of other providers within UTP who are part of the UTP dialysis access care team.
•Guides others through the use of formal/informal communication systems, including collaborations across colleagues in highly multi-disciplinary departments.
•Takes appropriate nursing action in emergencies.
Supports the Rush mission:
•Continually improves personal skills to ensure the highest quality patient care, education of patients, staff and students and research.
•Treats patients, visitors and staff in a caring manner with respect and dignity. Exhibits the spirit of team in working with other Rush staff.
•Demonstrates a willingness to accept positive and negative feedback and changes behavior as indicated.
•Utilizes the resources of the Medical Center in a responsible manner to accomplish daily work.
•Carries out the components of performance necessary for successful Rush employees
•Attends training and educational programs identified by Rush as necessary for this position.
•Provides age-appropriate care, as necessary. Maintains a safe and orderly work environment

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: RML Genetics Laboratory

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

Shift: Shift 1

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

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

Pay Range: $32.00 - $52.08 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 performing all assigned laboratory testing and reporting for the testing area. This position requires teamwork to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to clients and patients. Demonstrates proficiency in identifying and resolving process issues that affect the laboratory's ability to perform laboratory testing. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Must adhere to the Rush code of Conduct and Rush ICARE values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, executing these values with compassion.

Certification from a nationally recognized certifying agency is required. Some laboratory disciplines may require more stringent certification criteria.
Acceptable credentials (can vary depending on the laboratory section):
•Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) via the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
•Medical Technologist (MT) via the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
•Blood Bank (BB) via the ASCP
•Chemistry (C) via the ASCP
•Cytogenetics (CG) via the ASCP
•Cytotechnologist (CT) via the ASCP
•Hematology (H) via the ASCP
•Microbiology (M) via the ASCP
•Molecular Biology (MB) via the ASCP
•Specialist in Cytometry (SCYM) via the ASCP
•Technologist in HLA (CHT) or Specialist in HLA (CHS) via ACHI
•Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) via AACC or ASCP with a minimum of 7 contiguous year's laboratory-related experience.
Experience:
•Bachelor’s Degree with certification, and a minimum of 24 contiguous months of high-complexity clinical laboratory experience required.
•Associate’s degree and/or education/work experience meeting the qualifications of high complexity testing personnel as defined by CLIA 42 CFR 493 1489; and with MLT or other certification; and 7 contiguous years of high-complexity clinical laboratory experience required.
CLIA QUALIFICATION FOR TESTING:
Employees in this job classification are qualified to perform moderate and high complexity testing. Employees' education and/or laboratory experience meet the requirements delineated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1996.
Physical Demands:
Able to work in fast pace, often stressful, computerized environment. Able to lift 20 lbs and perform repetitive motions. Works in laboratory with exposure to potentially infectious and hazardous materials.

Responsibilities:
Advanced Technical Duties:
•Demonstrates proficiency in all duties as defined in the role of Medical Technologist I.
•Demonstrates proficiency in identifying and resolving process issues that affect the laboratory's ability to perform laboratory testing
•Acts as a resource for identifying and solving quality control issues and escalating these when appropriate.
•Demonstrates troubleshooting proficiency and therefore rarely needs to seek additional help.
•Required to prepare and present a minimum of 15 minutes of continuing education within the department.
•Required to identify and participate in process improvement projects.
•Ensures that sufficient reagents and supplies necessary for test performance are available. Notifies supervisory staff when minimum inventory level is encountered.
•Serves as an educator and trainer for students and new employees
•Recognizes when changes in the workflow are needed by adjusting work to incorporate STAT tests or fluctuations in work volume
•Serves as the owner of a test or process to ensure performance excels minimum quality requirements
Job Components
Performs Laboratory Testing
Utilizes required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined by the lab area. Labels and processes specimens properly. Performs all laboratory procedures efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision once trained. All testing must be done following Rush-approved Policies and Procedures. Acts as a technical resource for the testing area.
Quality Control and Preventative Maintenance
Performs required quality control (QC) procedures and preventative maintenance, including corrective action and documentation, for all procedures and instrumentation. Recognizes QC problems or discrepancies and attempts to determine the cause of the problem. Notifies the appropriate supervisor or designee regarding QC problems or discrepancies according to the established procedure. Acts as a resource for identifying and solving quality control issues and escalating these when appropriate.
Troubleshooting
Performs basic and advanced troubleshooting of equipment and processes with minimal assistance, documents action and notifies appropriate personnel, for example, supervisors, of problems all of the time. Demonstrates troubleshooting proficiency and therefore rarely needs to seek additional help.
Organization of Work Area
Keeps work area neat, clean, organized, and well-stocked at all times. Disinfect area at the beginning and end of each shift.
Specimen Acceptability
Accepts no inappropriate specimens. Notifies the appropriate person of specimens that must be drawn or collected again and documents the notification.
Turnaround Time Expectations
Meets turnaround time expectations by prioritizing and organizing the workload for the shift. Monitors the pending list periodically to ensure turnaround time of all samples.
Time Management
Utilizes time effectively and seeks out additional job duties when shift tasks are complete. Completes work without incurring overtime. Assists fellow workers in finishing shift tasks. Adheres to the defined allotted time for breaks and lunch
Continuing Education
Required to obtain and document 12 hours of laboratory continuing education per year. Required to prepare and present a minimum if 15 minutes of continuing education within the department.
Special Projects
Accepts and/or volunteers for method evaluations and new procedure development or other special projects and completes them within an agreed-upon time frame. Participates in procedure implementation and training of new staff and students. Required to identify and participate in process improvement project
Tech-in-Charge
Required to perform the duties of the tech-in-charge for specified periods. Oversee operations according to departmental guidelines. Understands when to defer issues to appropriate personnel, for example, a supervisor or director, and does so.
Report Reviewing and Results Reporting
Reviews lab results as required and takes appropriate action before verification and release. Recognizes and calls critical results within defined time frames. Reviews paper-generated results and transcribes them accurately into the Lab Information System
Required Job Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in laboratory science, biological science, chemistry, or education/work experience meeting the qualifications of high complexity testing personnel as defined by CLIA 42 CFR 493 1489.
Additional Job Components
Fulfills all job requirements of a Medical Technologist I.

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism

Endocrinology Lead Advanced Practice Provider

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism is recruiting for a Lead Advanced Practice Provider of Endocrinology to join their team. This role will provide leadership and oversight of an APP team that is both inpatient and outpatient, but the individual’s provider practice will be in an outpatient setting. The Endocrinology APP team is currently comprised of 7 APPs who support the Rush main campus clinic, 5 of whom also support the inpatient service.

The Division of Endocrinology consists of a dynamic group of clinicians dedicated to patient care and education.  The endocrinology APP team are part of an integrated team of physicians, certified diabetes educators, and nurses who see patients with endocrinologic problems across the spectrum of hormonal disease. The Division also maintains a busy inpatient consult service supporting Rush University Medical Center, working closely with endocrine surgery, otolaryngology, general surgery, bariatric surgery, and neurosurgery to provide state of the art multidisciplinary care for diabetes as well as endocrine tumors. Part of a leading thyroid cancer and parathyroid program, the Division also continues to develop a successful gender affirming care program in affiliation with Rush's Affirm Center for Gender, Sexuality, and Reproductive Health.

Applicants with previous Advanced Practice Provider experience in Endocrinology is required.

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

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

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

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

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

Position Summary:

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

Position Requirements:

Nurse Practitioner:

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

Physician Assistant:

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

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

Pay Range: $124,610 - $175,000

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

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

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Neonatal ICU-NICU

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

Shift: Shift 3

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

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

Pay Range: $37.50 - $57.19 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The RN 1 is a beginning level nurse who utilizes a scientific and theoretical knowledge base along with policy and procedures, standards of care and protocols to guide practice. The RN 1 relies on the experience, judgment and support of others while developing knowledge in practice. The RN 1 exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Qualifications:
Knowledge:
1.Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required.
2.Maintain current BLS certification.
3.Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) (New graduates must have acceptance into an accredited school of nursing within 6 months from date of hire,
4. Within 1 year from the date of hire, employee must be enrolled in a BSN program.
5. RNs hired prior to 10/22/2020 are grandfathered in with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or diploma in nursing, with no further need to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BAN or BSN).
6. Chief Nursing Officer must provide approval for any RNs with ADN degree hired after 10/22/2020, based upon unit need. ADN RNs hired after 10/22/2020 must show continued enrolment towards a BSN degree with a signature of contract stipulating a BSN degree must be completed within 3 years of hire, Failure to do so will result in termination. ADN RNS are not eligible for leveling to RN3.
Abilities:
1.Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
2.Work requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
3.The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.
4.Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Responsibilities:
1.Seeks out resources to assist in the management of new patient situations.
2.Uses evidence based guidelines (P&P, nursing standards of care, protocols and pathways) consistently.
3.Supports a hospital wide innovation to achieve positive outcomes.
4.Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes
5.Treats patients and families with respect and a sensitivity for diverse viewpoints and cultures.
6.Maintains positive, professional relationships with all members of the healthcare team.
7.Works effectively with other professional nurses through mutual support and respect.
8.Demonstrates beginning collaboration skills to meet the needs of patients and families.
9.Utilizes beginning assessment skills to evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patient/family.
10.Uses scientific and theoretical knowledge to develop and implement the plan of care for assigned patients with support from experienced staff.
11.Recognizes a change in patient status and seeks appropriate resources to address concerns.
12.Uses medical devices safely and effectively in the delivery of patient care and seeks guidance when needed.
13.Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
14.Assesses patient safety needs and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, and suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk and seeks guidance when needed.
15.Applies the teaching-learning process effectively to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
16.Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals with guidance.
17.Supports unit goals and change initiatives.
18.Demonstrates beginning delegation skills to meet the needs of patients.
19. Other duties as assigned.

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Periop and Interventional Svcs

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $48.07 - $83.16 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 Education Quality Coordinator (EQC) is an experienced nurse who coordinates and participates in the provision of education and nursing quality improvement. The EQC evaluates, monitors, and improves the quality of nursing care at Rush University Medical Center. The EQC plans, implements, and evaluates educational activities to promote high standards of nursing practice throughout the Division of Nursing. The EQC reports to the Director and has accountability to the clinical Nursing Directors for department specific activities. The EQC is a leader and a role model exemplifying the Rush mission, vision, and values while acting in accordance with Rush University Medical Center policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure.
• Graduate degree in nursing or related field.
• Professional nursing certification within 36 months of hire.
• Demonstrated progressive, proficient leadership skills.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise.
• A high level of analytical ability.
• Communication skill is required in order to lead and teach others.
• Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
• PowerPoint, Word and Excel skills.
• The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine images or reports as required.
Physical Demands:
• Work requires ability to move throughout the Medical Center.
• Work requires lifting or carrying objects 15-25 lbs.

Responsibilities:
1. Coordinates and leads formal and informal educational programs based on nursing evidence for staff.
2. Initiates and/or participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of Standards of Care and Standards of Practice.
3. Leads activities that evaluate current practice and stimulate changes in nursing practice.
4. Uses the results of quality monitoring data and other evidence/based content to plan and conduct annual competency verification activities that assure compliance with Rush, The Joint Commission, Illinois Department of Public Health and professional association standards.
5. Serves as a role model to nursing staff by demonstrating skilled interpersonal communication while involved in programs at Rush.
6. Fosters and continuously improves professional relationships within an interdisciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes.
7. Analyzes and interprets clinical data, benchmark comparison data and other quality monitoring data.
8. Identifies issues through interpretation of quality data and assists in the coordination of quality improvement activities for assigned departments as negotiated with the Nursing Directors.
9. Mentors staff in the development and application of critical thinking in order to manage complex patients, care for changing patient conditions and understand quality improvement data/activities.
10. Reviews specific patient cases to determine compliance with standards for nursing practice and reports findings to unit managers, unit advisory committee, department advisory committee, and appropriate PNS standing committees.
11. Develops, implements, and evaluates programs at the division-wide and the department level.
12. Identifies educational needs of nursing staff in order to develop, implement and evaluate continued education programs, product in-services, and other staff development activities
13. Coordinates the necessary tools, information, resources, and personnel for special programs and projects at Rush.
14. Achieves certification as a Basic Life Support (BLS) instructor within one year of hire and maintains this certification.
15. Serves and leads as an expert in quality improvement process, tools and methodologies.
16. Assumes a leadership role in facilitating division-wide innovations.
17. Serves on Medical Center, Division of Nursing, and Professional Nursing Staff process improvement committees as designated.
18. Incorporates knowledge from continued education activities and professional organizations.
19. Instructs or facilitates others in teaching nursing staff about new products, techniques, research, interventions, or standards.
20. Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward 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: Diagnostic Imaging Prep

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

Shift: Rotating 12-hour shift

Work Schedule: 12 Hr

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

Pay Range: $16.48 - $25.96 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
This role will provide patient greeting and/or reception functions for the various areas across the Diagnostic Services areas. This role will also manage the scheduling of inpatients in a manner that minimizes the time between order placement and exam completion, import and catalogue external images into the PACS system and provide daily reports relevant to operations. As a Patient Coordinator, understands and integrates into the delivery of patient care in regards to their growth and development process. The position actively supports the Hospital’s and Department’s Continuous Quality Improvement and customer service goals, individually and as an effective team member. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures

Other information:
Job Qualifications:
•Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
•Ability to perform multiple tasks at one time, good organizational skills.
•Ability to participate in the training of new staff
•Working knowledge of department and Medical Center preferred but not necessary

Responsibilities:
•Communicates outpatient arrivals and waiting issues to technical sections.
•Documents the arrival time of the outpatients in the Radiology Information System.
•Performs check-in process for outpatients, including assistance with orders, wristbands and labels.
•Confirms demographic information for outpatients.
•Creates, edits and scans patient registration documents.
•Obtains e-signature for HIPAA and Financial Responsibility Agreement.
•Edits patient visit number for billing accuracy.
•Assumes ownership of patients and family members in the waiting areas, ensuring they are communicated to and are aware of status of procedures and delays.
•Assists with escorting patients to the technical areas for their appointments.
•Schedule inpatient Radiology procedures in a manner that minimizes turnaround time (order placement – exam complete) and maximizes resource utilization. Initiate consultation where necessary.
•Negotiate scheduling of STAT procedures.
•Acquire transport/dispatch information.
•Enter dispatch info into transport system for all inpatient studies.
•Coordinate the scheduling of multiple exams across sections within Radiology in a manner that minimizes the number of trips to the department for the patient.
•Participates in the training of new hires or the cross-training of staff to new and/or revised procedures.
•Applies departmental and Medical Center procedures and guidelines for scheduling and phone etiquette.
•Reviews radiology orders for completeness of information.
•Assists with appointment confirmation calls.
•Processes importing of external images into the institutions PACS archive as per workflow and policy,

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: Anesthesia

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

Shift: Shift 2

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (3:00:00 PM - 11:00:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $17.63 - $27.77 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
Anesthesiology Technologists are responsible for processing of reusable equipment for the cleaning and disinfection to manufacturer specification. They serve as an aid to the anesthesia providers during emergencies and ensure that all inventory/airway emergency supplies are stocked to the quantity and as outlined by policy. Anesthesiology Technologists exemplify the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and act in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications:
•High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or an equivalent combination of relevant education and training.

Responsibilities:
1.Must be knowledgeable of the JACHO and IDPH regulations as it applies to Anesthesia.
2.Immediately respond to emergency requests from anesthesia staff for additional supplies/equipment as required.
3.Must be knowledgeable of terminology of anesthesia supplies and procedures.
4.Assist in the preparation of the anesthesia site for all cases/procedures requiring anesthesia.
5.Responsible for cleanliness and disinfecting the equipment in the anesthesia administration sites including but not limited to the Pxyis, and C-cart and all reusable equipment.
6.Be familiar with the Medical Centers Safety Policies & Procedures.
7.Assists in the training/orientation of new hire employees.
8.Assist in recovering of equipment.
9.Be certified in the use of the EVOTEK.
10.Be responsible for the cleanliness of all airway equipment per hospital policy (i.e. Glidescopes, fiberoptic intubating scopes, etc).
11.Maintain Anesthesia sites with the same specificity as the operating room suites which include the following areas but not limited to: PICU, Endoscopy, MRI, Interventional Radiology, IVF, OB and adjacent labor delivery rooms.
12.Maintain inventory supplies in the prep recovery area in 5 atrium.
13.Check all Anesthesia sites/inventory daily for outdated stock.
14.Responsible for stocking OB, labor delivery rooms, Epidural bay room, and other supply sites.
15.Responsible for assembling central line/ A-line kits in accordance with the agreed protocol.
16.Set-up in preparation in the cardiac and neuro anesthesia sites.
17.Check code bags for used/outdated equipment/ supplies and maintain inventory according to protocol.
18.Remove and replace all used single patient care items immediately after each procedure/case.
19.Assist in the turnover of cases, but not limited to: disposal of all single use items, replacement of the anesthesia circuit, suction canister and tubing, yankauer, ECG leads. Wiping down anesthesia machine and Pyxis cart.
20.Monitor inventory supply/equipment levels throughout the day.

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: $51.26 - $91.76 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 Clinical Specialist RN is an advanced practice nurse with knowledge in a specialized area of nursing who promotes quality patient care through an integrated role of practice, education, administration and research. The Clinical Nurse Specialist 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.
• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
• Progressive experience and advanced knowledge in a specialized area of clinical nursing.
• Licensure as an APN in accordance with Illinois rules and regulations.
• Analytical ability.
• Ability to interpret complex organizational systems.
• Communication skill is required in order to lead and teach.
• Interact effectively with others in difficult situations
• Ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimen, 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 lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
• Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Responsibilities:
PLANS THE DELIVERY OF NURSING CARE FOR PATIENTS IN COORDINATION WITH THE HEALTHCARE TEAM
1.Provides consultation in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualized patient care for specific patients and their families, based on patients' growth and development needs.
2.Functions as a role model in the clinical setting.
3.Promotes optimal resource utilization.
4.Collaborates with patients/families, nursing staff, and other members of the health care team in meeting patient/family learning needs.
SUPPORTS COORDINATION OF PATIENT CARE
5.Promotes continuity of care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, utilizing knowledge of the range of treatments available for patients.
6.Participates in case management activities as negotiated with unit leadership.
EVALUATES THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PATIENT CARE
7.Supports quality improvement activities related to patient care that may include active involvement in the staff evaluation process as well as corrective actions.
8.Participates with the multidisciplinary team regarding program development and evaluation.
9.Participates, as appropriate, in studies conducted by nurses and multidisciplinary researchers.
PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF NURSING STAFF
10.Develops, conducts, and participates in formal and informal staff development programs in area of expertise.
11.Contributes to development of policies, procedures, protocols, and/or patient educational materials as appropriate in area of expertise.
12.Participates in academic programs, as negotiated.
13.Utilizes and disseminates evidence based practice and research findings.
14.This position description may also include advanced practice nurses certified as nurse practitioners (NPs) who DO NOT hold core privileges. NPs working under this CNS position description WILL NOT: Initiate referrals to physicians or other healthcare professionals; interpret diagnostic tests; obtain consents for treatment; obtain history & physical; order and perform consults; order blood and blood products; order diagnostic testing and therapeutic modalities; order pharmacological agents diagnose based upon history & physical exam & clinical findings; order/initiate tests, treatments and interventions; prescribe medications; write admission, discharge or transfer orders and corresponding plans of care.

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: Research Computing

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: $34.61 - $58.14 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 Analyst will support the research, clinical, quality improvement, and business data analysis needs of Rush University Medical Center. The Analyst will assist clinical faculty and Principal Investigators to identify and gather necessary data that span operational through research needs and will build databases to permit queries. The analyst will have a direct reporting relationship to the Knowledge Management Team, Medical Director, and Chief Analytics Officer, who are the subject matter experts in data access and research data requests. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Master's degree in information science, computer science, epidemiology, biostatistics, or equivalent technical experience.
• Strong analytic, issue resolution, and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency writing SQL stored procedures or queries.
• Able to present complex information in an understandable and compelling manner.
• Able to prioritize and multi-task to manage expectations of multiple stakeholders.
• Able to deliver high quality, timely work product with significant autonomy.
• Effectively adapts to rapid changes in project or data requirements and changing directions.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Expertise with data and analytics tools.
• Experience querying and analyzing data with SQL programming language or equivalent tools.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• At least three years of experience in statistical software (e.g. SAS or R), with data science experience.
• Some experience in the health care setting.
• Familiarity with healthcare industry or healthcare information systems.
• Experience with Epic.
• Experience with financial /claims data.

Responsibilities:
•Gather business/data requirements from clinical faculty and Principal Investigators and collaborate on the best way to design studies or to build study cohorts based on the Analyst's knowledge of available systems. Acts as interface between clinical experts and IT to determine feasibility, timelines, and cost of date requests.
•Uses third party software tools and research data warehouse in development of queries and visualizations. Creates research data marts using the enterprise IT architecture.
•Serves as representative for the KM Team on committees and initiatives that involve multi-site studies to facilitate IT and research informatics collaborations.
•Participates in analytics-based projects that leverage data collected from electronic medical records to measure and predict patient outcomes.
•Works with statisticians and mathematicians to design predictive models using statistical and machine learning methods that will predict patient outcomes.
•Develops analytic data sets for research and operations and uses statistical software (SAS or R) to analyze data sets as requested by departmental faculty.
•Produces reports that facilitate evidence-based clinical and financial decisions.
•Works with CRIO/CMIO/Knowledge Management team to develop new data queries and toolsets.
•Member of the IT business intelligence/knowledge management team at Rush. Maintains peer relationship and collaborative knowledge exchange with IT counterparts.

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

Location: 1620 W Harrison St, Chicago, Illinois 60612

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: 5 Kellogg - Adult Observation Unit

Work Type: Full-Time - 36 Hours per week (0. 9 FTE)

Shift: Day Shift: 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM

Work Schedule: 12-Hour Shifts - Weekends Included

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

Pay Range: $19.47 - $24.97 per hour

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

Summary:
The Patient Care Technician II (PCT) performs a variety of clinical and environmental tasks under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The PCT duties are of a technical nature requiring specialized training and skills including but not limited to routine (daily) utilization of phlebotomy skills. The PCT demonstrates the ability to care for patients of all ages in the clinical setting. The PCT exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior formal clinical training. This may include CMA, CNA, PCT, EMT, corpsman, paramedic, and nursing or medical student experience.
• Maintains current BLS certification.
• Successful completion of the institutional screening examination.
• Ability to solve simple problems.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Phlebotomy.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Prior clinical experience in an acute care setting.
Physical Demands:
• The ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
• Lifting or carrying objects 35-40 lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
• Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Responsibilities:
1. Assists the RN in the delivery of patient care.
1.1 Reports to charge RN or designate for assignment of duties.
1.2 Maintains a safe patient environment.
1.3 Sets priority of duties based on needs of patient and unit under the direction of the RN.
1.4 Under the direction of the RN, participates in the implementation of individualized plans of care.
1.5 Assists patients in activities of daily living.
1.6 Accurately obtains patient data and documents all care in the appropriate patient care record.
1.7 Performs routine procedures, treatments and specimen collections.
1.8 Demonstrates aseptic technique, when necessary.
1.9 Assists RN or physician with advanced procedures.
1.10 Assists the nurse in the management of uncomplicated tubes and drains.
1.11 Performs specific patient care procedures such as blood glucose testing, specimen collection, etc.
1.12 Demonstrates knowledge of age specific variables and growth and development. 1.13 Immediately reports changes in patient condition to the appropriate RN.
1.14 Performs phlebotomy routinely, as delegated; correctly labels and processes specimens for laboratory analysis.
2. Transports patients and (other) items as needed.
2.1 Assists with admission, discharge, and transport of patients.
2.2 Transports laboratory specimens and patient belongings as required.
2.3 Obtains blood products, supplies and equipment as necessary.
3. Competently utilizes technology.
3.1 Demonstrates proficiency in the use of the telephone and patient call system(s).
3.2 Demonstrates proficiency in the use of Epic...
3.3 Demonstrates proficiency in the use of selected unit specific monitors, pumps, and other equipment.3.4 Consistently documents in real time at the point of care.
4. Maintains a safe and orderly, well-equipped environment.
4.1 Maintains a safe work environment: Keeps patient rooms and unit orderly according to guidelines and unit routine.
4.2 Independently orders, organizes, and restocks according to unit specifications.
4.3 Replenishes patient room supplies.
4.4 Maintains emergency supplies.
5. Demonstrates a professional work style in interactions with internal and external customers.
5.1 Communicates all pertinent information to the appropriate team member throughout the shift and to the oncoming shift.
5.2 Negotiates break time and communicates departure and return time per unit protocol.
5.3 Demonstrates a willingness to accept positive and negative feedback and changes behavior as indicated.
5.4 Demonstrates initiative and self-direction in work habits.

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Student Financial Aid

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

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: $18 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 Work Study Student at a Community Partner Site is responsible for assisting with administrative duties within the clinical setting. These duties may include basic client care, clerical, or administrative work as assigned by the Director of Faculty Practice and/ or the primary clinical site Faculty Practice clinician. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Position Qualifications Include:
•An interest in working with vulnerable populations in the community setting
•Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
•CPR certification
•Graduation date is at least one year out.
Experience:
•Experience working in a community or mental health setting preferred, not required
•For some sites, Spanish or Polish speaker preferred.

Responsibilities:
Primary Duties and Responsibilities may include:
•Obtain and record vital sign information
•Assist with client flow through the clinical site
•Complete other clinical tasks under the supervision of the clinic RN or APN
•Assist with clerical or administrative tasks for wellness programming
•Work with the APRN or RN to identify health promotion needs of the community and identify interventions
•Perform outreach to educate the community and recruit participants for health programs
•Contact community partners to schedule and plan health promotion events

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.