Location: Chicago, Illinois

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology

Nephrology Advanced Practice Provider

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized academic medical center and part of the Rush University System for Health, is seeking a full-time Nephrology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our growing Division of Nephrology.

Department/division specifics:

· Join a supportive nephrology team that currently includes 3 physicians with expertise across the full spectrum of kidney disease.

· Provide care in diverse nephrology settings, including office practice, hospital (including our specialty hospital), and outpatient dialysis units.

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Responsible for comprehensive patient care, including assessment, treatment planning/implementation, and education of patients and their families with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease.

· Monday-Friday, eight-hour schedule; no on call coverage required.

· Offering competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications:

· APRN candidates must hold Acute Care Certification (required).

· Prior APP experience in Nephrology strongly preferred; relevant RN experience may also be considered.

· Strong interest in chronic kidney disease and dialysis patient populations.

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 Requirements:

Nurse Practitioner:

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

Physician Assistant:

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

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

Pay Range: $118,670 - $167,000

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: Hematology-Oncology PBC RUMC

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 10 Hr (7:30:00 AM - 6:00:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $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:
Job Summary:
The Supervisor, Medical Assistant is responsible for the daily management and direct supervision of clinic staff. The Supervisor will have a combination of administrative and direct patient care responsibilities. The Supervisor assists the departmental and clinic leadership in providing frontline leadership during shifts. The Supervisor plans and manages team members and resources to provide the highest quality patient care with trained, professional and competent team members in the most cost-effective manner. The Supervisor assumes responsibility for maintaining patient flow, the upkeep of exam and treatment rooms, and performing basic skills such as vital signs and point of care testing. In addition, the Supervisor will administer intramuscular injections, immunizations, small volume nebulizer treatment, and over-the-counter medications under the direction of a physician. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and act in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•At least three years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant required.
•Current Medical Assistant certification by AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NAHP, AAH, or NHA (includes principles and techniques of injections and medication administration)
•Graduates of a Rush Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program are required to obtain Clinical Medical Assistant Certification by AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NAHP, AAH, or NHA required within six months of hire.
•High school diploma/GED required.
•Current CPR certification
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program
•Prior supervisory experience
•Phlebotomy experience
•Epic Ambulatory experience
Competencies:
•Serves as a role model and mentor by demonstrating exceptional interpersonal communication and collaboration skills in the management of complex patient care situations
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•Excellent customer service skills
•Excellent organizational skills
•Maintains positive, professional relationships with all members of the healthcare team through effective communication, mutual support and respect
•Proactively resolves conflict to improve team relationships in support of a healthy work environment
•Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals
•Provides leadership consistent with Rush Missions and Values
•Demonstrates loyalty and allegiance to the program by representing and supporting management policies
•Understands the strategic priorities of the organization and aligns goals and objectives to support their implementation.
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:
•Participates in recruitment efforts with interviewing, and hiring direct reports.
•Provides training and mentorship to direct reports
•Tracks and monitors CMA quality outreach volumes and provides remediation training as needed
•Partners with clinic leadership to ensure direct reports work within CMA scope of practice
•Coordinates daily huddles with CMA Leads, ensuring coverage is assigned as needed
•Solicits feedback on customer needs by performing ongoing assessments and rounding and shares findings offering suggestions for improvement. Customers include patients, visitors, physicians, and staff
•Demonstrates accountability for enforcing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications, the use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care and in the performance of patient procedures.
•Understands departmental productivity measures and uses monitoring, data reports, technology and assessment tools to align staffing to clinical needs
•Creates staffing schedules with lead staff to ensure coverage is maintained to meet clinical care needs
•Manages team of direct reports and provides develop plans and discipline when needed. Responsible for annual reviews of staff
•Assists in conflict resolution through communication of concerns to management.
•Provides education to staff in the clinic.
•Provides timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to develop, accomplish a task, or solve a problem.
•Performs procedures within CMA scope as defined by Rush University Medical Group
•Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory bodies within area of responsibility.
•Coordinates onboarding and off-boarding of clinic staff.
•Schedules clinic staff assignments to ensure adequate coverage and equal distribution of work and effort.
•Establishes course of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed effectively and efficiently.
•Performs patient intake including vital signs, height and weight, reason for visit, interim history, allergies, medication lists, and other interventions as required.
•Prepares patient for exam based on reason for visit.
•Reviews appointment schedules and ensures all patient charts are available for the visit.
•Reviews patient charts and ensures that all ancillary reports and required paperwork are available to the provider at the time of visit.
•Cleans, prepares, and stocks exam rooms, treatment rooms, and workstations.
•Calls patients regarding test results and medical instruction as defined by scope
•Documents patient care information in the outpatient medical record according to standards.
•Assists with scheduling of patient tests, procedures, and follow-up appointments.
•Assists in the care, cleaning, and sterilization of equipment and instruments.
•Maintains the inventory of medical and linen supplies.
•Maintains quality control for equipment.
•Provides cross-coverage to other clinical areas as assigned.
•Participates in quality improvement projects.
•Maintains compliance with the Joint Commission standards and other regulatory bodies.
•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: Radiology Theraputic

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

Shift: Shift 1

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

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

Pay Range: $20.19 - $31.80 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 Financial Coordinator position is responsible for providing financial counseling duties to assist patients in understanding their benefits and out of pocket costs. These activities include but are not limited to: providing an estimate for services, developing a payment plan, accepting and posting a patient's payment, providing insurance-related information (in-network, contractual information), and processing Financial Assistance applications. He/she provides excellent customer service to patients and their families. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• High school diploma/GED required.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Possesses a basic understanding of insurance plans (benefits) and contracts (in/out network).
• Understands basic concepts as they pertain to registration and insurance.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Working knowledge of creating and maintaining spreadsheet-based reports is a requirement.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Two years of relevant experience required. Previous experience in a medical healthcare environment as a Patient Access Coordinator, Biller/Collector, or Financial Counselor strongly preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities:
• Calculates an estimated patient cost and out of pocket, responsibility, and answers questions regarding patients financial responsibility.
• Accurately documents stages and or issues surrounding the applications that are in process in Epic.
• Administers financial assistance applications in compliance with the department Financial Assistance Program. Accurately makes payment arrangements with patients and supplies supportive documentation.
• Accurately documents all payment arrangements and issues appropriate letters of agreement.
• Accurately accepts and applies payments according to policy and procedures.
• Utilizes all resources available to obtain clinical information in a timely manner that is required to obtain authorization.
• Functions as a liaison for the Finance Department to obtain all required documents needed for billing transplant services as episodic cases or global cases.
• Creates and maintains various reports.
• Identifies benefit limitations and assist patient/responsible parties with financial arrangements for the patient portion of the bill.
• Obtains and disseminates contractual network details for both the facility and physician services.
• Performs financial counseling for self-pay population and assists them on programs offered by the medical center. Refers appropriate patient population to public aid consultant.

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: Ambulatory Care Management

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

Shift: Shift 1

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

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

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

Summary:
The Manager of Social Work Care Management has specialized knowledge, education, and experience in the fields of human behavior, psychology, social work. The Manager is responsible for program development, hiring and staff development, and operational oversight of key programs in the department. The Manager collaborates with a multidisciplinary team as well as both inpatient and outpatient teams to facilitate effective care management, coordination of services at the appropriate level of care, and implement sustainable transition plans. The Manager acts as a role model within the team and is attuned to the cultural needs and health care disparity issues that may be inhibiting patients/caregivers’ engagement in their health care. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited university required.
•Current State of Illinois licensure as a Social Worker, LCSW, required.
•At least two years of experience supervising social workers required.
•At least five years of experience working as an LCSW required.
•Experience related to psychosocial issues, crisis management, conflict resolution, and person-centered
planning and care transitions.
•Skilled educator and communicator. Excellent interpersonal and team building skills, and ability to
collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other staff.
•Process improvement skills, ability to perform tasks independently, prioritize workload, problem-solve,
and analyze data.
•Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite.
•Demonstrated effective problem solving skills in a health care setting, preferably an academic medical
center
•Demonstrates the ability to address psychosocial barriers that are inhibiting a patient’s adherence to
managing medical recommendations needed to achieve good health outcomes.
•Ability to travel throughout the Medical Center.

Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
•Responsible for managing staff with complex patient caseloads.
•Advocates for patient/family/caregiver needs and facilitates referrals for continuity of care. Provides crisis
intervention when needed.
•Provides leadership, support and clinical expertise within inpatient and ambulatory Care Management
teams to achieve desired outcomes.
•Responsible for maintaining policies and procedures, develops and updates guidelines and/or survival
manuals on clinical area specific CM tasks, and functions as a super user for EPIC training and
development.
•Assists in program development and process improvement.
•Collaborates in complex cases that are escalated to management in order to provide proactive care
planning, coordinated transition plans, and implements readmission avoidance strategies.
•Serves as a resource to physicians, nurses, peers, and care management staff in managing complex cases
and resolving issues.
•Provides leadership and facilitates communication between the ambulatory and inpatient settings to
ensure effective and sustainable care transitions from hospital to home and care plans within community
care settings.
•Supports team education and training functions related to complex psychosocial issues and transitions in
care coordination.
•Conducts education for staff including social work and nurse care managers, patient care navigators,
physicians, and allied health professionals as requested.
•Coordinates interdisciplinary conferences, serves on committees, and leads work groups to address
psychosocial/care coordination issues.
•Maintains relationships with referring Rush clinics through consistent and timely communication.
•Contributes to program and goal development and best practice standards.
•Models and maintains a quality-based, patient-centered approach to achieve department and institutional
goals and process improvements.
•Supports customer satisfaction among persons, families, physicians, external case managers, payers,
vendors, and inpatient staff.
•Participates in research to evaluate project initiatives. Applies evidenced based practice.
•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: Orthopedic Surgery-Res Adm

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: $61,008 - $74,088 Based on NIH scale

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:

Our research team in Orthopedic Surgery and Cardiology is hiring a postdoctoral researcher to work on AI projects connecting musculoskeletal disease, cardiovascular disease, and social determinants of health. The individual should have experience with deep learning and high performance computing and a strong academic record, including peer-reviewed publications and honors reflecting scholarly achievement. Expertise in musculoskeletal or cardiovascular health is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, design and execute complex research studies, procedures, and protocols.
• Participate in discovery projects.
• Coordinate research study activities: lead and manage projects.
• Problem solves research challenges and model development, as applicable.
• Contribute discrete components of a larger project under the general direction of a senior or principal researcher.
• Prepare complete documentation of research activities for reference purposes, including following applicable data management protocols.
• Oversee organization, synthesis and analysis of data and findings.
• Compare actual and expected results and suggest solutions to correct the deviations.
• Evaluate existing research or modeling techniques and recommend improvements to ensure quality and productivity.
• Prepare scientific reports, outcome findings and scientific manuscripts.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals and reports.
• Assist in teaching classes.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Job Qualifications:
• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in relevant science discipline.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Scientific writing skills demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications
• Ability to acquire accurate, reproducible data
• Critical eye towards consistency, reproducibility, and the scientific method in general
• Excellent project and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills
• Advocate for safety and ethics in the workplace

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, IL

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: North & Harlem Outpatient Center

Work Type: Full Time

General Neurology – Clinical Faculty

Rush North & Harlem Outpatient Center

Chicago, IL

Rush University System for Health (RUSH), a national leader in outstanding patient care, education, research, community partnerships and empowering a new generation of health care providers, invites applications for the position of General Neurologist, at our new North & Harlem Outpatient Center in Chicago.

The Department of Neurological Sciences at Rush University Medical Center is growing and looking to add BC/BE academic and community Neurologists to North & Harlem Outpatient Center in Chicago. The Main Campus general neurology practice current team includes 10 academic clinical neurologists that have a variety of clinical and academic interests, each with extensive experience caring for patients with a wide range of neurological problems in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Candidates will have a faculty appointment and join the Department of Neurological Sciences at Rush University Medical Center. All opportunities will include outpatient and inpatient settings and a chance to see a wide variety of neurological diagnoses. Teaching and research opportunities are also available if desired by the candidate. Qualified candidates must be graduates from an ACGME-accredited neurology residency and must be board certified in neurology. Outstanding clinical skills are required. Candidates will have a faculty rank commensurate with experience. A competitive salary and benefits package are available.

There are wonderful opportunities to collaborate clinically with over 100 faculty spanning the neurologic subspecialties and to teach with over 40 residents and fellows in most clinical subspecialty areas. The department also boasts a strong research infrastructure allowing faculty to thrive in their research pursuits. Rush has made a commitment to significantly grow the already robust neuroscience program and footprint regionally and nationally, including with a new ambulatory building scheduled to open in 2023.

The new 60,000-square-foot RUSH outpatient center at North & Harlem avenues in Chicago, set to open in July 2025, is part of RUSH’s commitment to delivering the best care available, close to home at locations across the Chicago area.

Rush North & Harlem will significantly expand access to RUSH primary and specialty care for northwest Chicago and suburban patients in near west communities like Oak Park, River Forest and Elmwood Park, by offering some of the most sought-after healthcare services — including nationally ranked specialties like neurology and cardiology. The new center is another example of how RUSH is working to deliver the best care and outcomes across the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana.

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

RUSH includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous 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, the College of Health Sciences and the Graduate College.

RUSH is an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. We’re proud to have received Vizient’s Quality and Accountability Study, 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.

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

RUSH is an equal opportunity / Affirmative Action employer

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 4

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

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

Pay Range: $40.05 - $61.28 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

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

Other information:
Qualifications Knowledge:
1.Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required.
2.Maintain current BLS certification.
3.Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher (except RN1s hired and already working at Rush University Medical Center before October, 2012). All transfers from other Rush entities must have an earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher prior to transfer into Rush University Medical Center or Rush University Medical Group.
a.May accept Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) effective 1/9/23 up until approved number of ADN hires by Chief Nursing Officer is met with the following stipulations:
i.Baccalaureate degree must be earned within timeframe outlined in the ADN Condition of Employment.
ii.All Conditions of Employment as outline in Offer Letter must be met. Failure to do so will result in termination.
Skills:
1.Analytical ability is required.
2.Communication skills are required in order to lead and teach.
3.Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
Abilities:
1.Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
2.Work requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
3.The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.
4.Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Responsibilities:
1.Participates in the collection of data to support unit based quality initiatives, research and evidence based activities.
2.Utilizes system wide resources to support decision making and action.
3.Recognizes patterns/groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to
address.
4.Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.
5.Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of
patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes.
6.Collaborates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients/families.
7.Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
8.Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
9.Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively.
10.Demonstrates consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care.
11.Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
12.Assesses patient safety needs consistently and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, suicide
risk patient identification) to minimize risk.
13.Individualizes teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
14.Demonstrates the ability to provide education to staff and students on the unit.
15.Demonstrates beginning leadership skills related to patient care.
16.Delegates effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes.
17.Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
18. Other duties as assigned.

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Cardiosciences ICU-CVICU

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

Shift: Shift 4

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

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

Pay Range: $16.50 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 Nursing Assistant performs a variety of clinical and environmental tasks under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The Nursing Assistant duties are of a technical nature requiring specialized training and skill. The training and skill of the Nursing Assistant is commensurate with their advancement through an accredited school of nursing. The Nursing Assistant is registered in an accredited school of nursing. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Current enrollment in an accredited Baccalaureate or Masters entry level school of nursing with passing grades in all courses upon hire and on an annual basis or awaiting eligibility (within 3 months of graduation).
• Completed a fundamental nursing course to include basic nursing skills, such as vital signs and ADLs.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the institutional screening examination.
• Ability to solve simple problems.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
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 35-40lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
• Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Responsibilities:
ASSISTS THE RN IN THE DELIVERY OF PATIENT CARE
1.Reports to charge Registered Nurse to designate for assignment of duties.
2.Maintains a safe patient environment.
3.Sets priority of duties based on needs of patient and unit, under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
4.Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, participates in the implementation of individualized plans of care.
5.Assists patients in activities of daily living.
6.Accurately obtains patient data and documents all care in the appropriate patient care record.
7.Performs routine procedures, treatments and specimen collections.
8.Demonstrates aseptic technique, when necessary.
9.Assists Registered Nurse or physician with advanced procedures.
10.Assists the nurse in the management of uncomplicated tubes and drains.
11.Performs specific patient care procedures such as blood glucose testing, specimen collection, etc.
12.Demonstrates knowledge of age specific variables and growth and development.
13.Promptly reports changes in patient condition to the appropriate Registered Nurse.
TRANSPORTS PATIENTS AND (OTHER) ITEMS AS NEEDED
14.Assists with admission, discharge, and transport of patients.
15.Transports laboratory specimens and patient belongings as required.
16.Obtains blood products, supplies and equipment as necessary.
COMPETENTLY UTILIZES TECHNOLOGY
17.Demonstrates proficiency in the use of the telephone and patient call system(s).
18.Demonstrates proficiency in the use of EPIC.
19.Demonstrates proficiency in the use of selected unit specific monitors, pumps, and other equipment.
MAINTAINS A SAFE, ORDERLY, WELL-EQUIPPED ENVIRONMENT
20.Keeps patient rooms safe, orderly, and according to unit routine.
21.Independently orders, organizes, and restocks according to unit specifications.
22.Replenishes patient room supplies.
23.Maintains emergency supplies.
DEMONSTRATES A PROFESSIONAL WORK STYLE IN INTERACTIONS WITH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS
24.Communicates all pertinent information to the appropriate team member throughout the shift and to the oncoming shift.
25.Negotiates break time and communicates departure and return time per unit protocol.
26.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: 12W Neurosciences- IMCU

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

Shift: Shift 3

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

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

Pay Range: $16.50 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 Nursing Assistant performs a variety of clinical and environmental tasks under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The Nursing Assistant duties are of a technical nature requiring specialized training and skill. The training and skill of the Nursing Assistant is commensurate with their advancement through an accredited school of nursing. The Nursing Assistant is registered in an accredited school of nursing. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Current enrollment in an accredited Baccalaureate or Masters entry level school of nursing with passing grades in all courses upon hire and on an annual basis or awaiting eligibility (within 3 months of graduation).
• Completed a fundamental nursing course to include basic nursing skills, such as vital signs and ADLs.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the institutional screening examination.
• Ability to solve simple problems.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
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 35-40lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
• Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Responsibilities:
ASSISTS THE RN IN THE DELIVERY OF PATIENT CARE
1.Reports to charge Registered Nurse to designate for assignment of duties.
2.Maintains a safe patient environment.
3.Sets priority of duties based on needs of patient and unit, under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
4.Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, participates in the implementation of individualized plans of care.
5.Assists patients in activities of daily living.
6.Accurately obtains patient data and documents all care in the appropriate patient care record.
7.Performs routine procedures, treatments and specimen collections.
8.Demonstrates aseptic technique, when necessary.
9.Assists Registered Nurse or physician with advanced procedures.
10.Assists the nurse in the management of uncomplicated tubes and drains.
11.Performs specific patient care procedures such as blood glucose testing, specimen collection, etc.
12.Demonstrates knowledge of age specific variables and growth and development.
13.Promptly reports changes in patient condition to the appropriate Registered Nurse.
TRANSPORTS PATIENTS AND (OTHER) ITEMS AS NEEDED
14.Assists with admission, discharge, and transport of patients.
15.Transports laboratory specimens and patient belongings as required.
16.Obtains blood products, supplies and equipment as necessary.
COMPETENTLY UTILIZES TECHNOLOGY
17.Demonstrates proficiency in the use of the telephone and patient call system(s).
18.Demonstrates proficiency in the use of EPIC.
19.Demonstrates proficiency in the use of selected unit specific monitors, pumps, and other equipment.
MAINTAINS A SAFE, ORDERLY, WELL-EQUIPPED ENVIRONMENT
20.Keeps patient rooms safe, orderly, and according to unit routine.
21.Independently orders, organizes, and restocks according to unit specifications.
22.Replenishes patient room supplies.
23.Maintains emergency supplies.
DEMONSTRATES A PROFESSIONAL WORK STYLE IN INTERACTIONS WITH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS
24.Communicates all pertinent information to the appropriate team member throughout the shift and to the oncoming shift.
25.Negotiates break time and communicates departure and return time per unit protocol.
26.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 Group

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: RUMG Admin Operations - Office

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $47.09 - $84.29 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:
Reporting to the AVP Ambulatory Nursing , the Nursing Professional Development Specialist provides clinical and nursing expertise to support the provision of high quality, safe patient care in the Rush Medical Group(RMG). This role involves assessing, developing, and implementing clinical competency assessments and continuing education programs, fostering evidence-based practice, and collaborating with leadership to address patient care and staff performance issues. The Nursing Professional Development Specialist helps to ensure staff competence, promotes leadership development, and upholds RMG's mission, vision, and values.

Other information:
Job Requirements
•Current State of Illinois registered nurse license.
•Bachelor’s degree in nursing or higher.
•Certification as a Nursing Professional Development Specialist within two years of hire.
•Maintain current basic life support (BLS) certification.
•A minimum of three years of registered nurse experience with at least one year of ambulatory experience.
•Formal rounding and on-site presence within the dedicated region is required at least 75% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications
•Quality experience
•Master’s degree preferred
•Analytical ability
•Communication skills are required to lead and teach

Responsibilities:
Responsibilities
Evidence-Based Intervention
•Leverages the Association of Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) principles, the NPDS serves as a change agent, collaborator, facilitator, leader, and researcher. By applying advanced nursing knowledge, the NPDS delivers evidence-based nursing and education interventions through a rigorous educational design process, addressing identified knowledge, skill, and practice gaps.
•Fosters a culture of inquiry by promoting the generation and dissemination of new knowledge. The NPDS champions the use of evidence to guide clinical practice, improve patient care, and inspire lifelong learning. The NPDS models best practices for creating and sustaining positive learning and practice environments.
Relationships and Caring
•Identifies and validates practice gaps, determining specific knowledge, skill, or practice deficits. Prioritizes macro-level needs and investigates relevant trends and data.
•Applies systems thinking to planning processes. Fosters interprofessional collaboration for quality improvement and organizational excellence initiatives, coordinating integrated educational services.
Critical Thinking and Technical Expertise
•Analyzes patient care data and performance metrics to identify trends, anticipate challenges, and implement evidence-based solutions to improve outcomes and efficiency.
•Develops context-specific outcomes aligned with stakeholder and learner needs, current evidence, and regulations. Plans and implements strategies, leveraging learning and behavioral change theories to design effective educational materials and programs.
Leadership
•Analyzes cost and anticipated return on investment for learning activities, programs, and projects.
•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: Int Med Rheumatology-Res Adm

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00AM - 4:30PM)

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
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 minimal supervision of basic science (biological) / clinical scientists or laboratory supervisor, processes samples and conducts both specialized and complex laboratory tests, procedures and experiments in accordance with study protocols. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree with 3 years of laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of both basic and specialized laboratory instruments and software programs.
• Advanced knowledge of standard experimental design.
• Proficient knowledge of best practice laboratory practice and principles including their application.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Insert study details and details of testing not covered by standard description.
• Strong analytic skills.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

Responsibilities:
1. Under direction of Principal Investigator (PI) and/or scientist conducts both specialized and complex research procedures and experiments.
2. Processes specimens and performs detailed manual test. The range of test types and specialization will vary based on the size and type of laboratory.
3. Analyze and interpret results for research samples such as cell lines, body fluids, such as blood, urine, and tissue samples, and records findings.
4. Operate sophisticated laboratory equipment. Use automated equipment and computerized instruments capable of performing a number of tests at the same time.
5. Follow good laboratory safety practices and comply with safety protocols. Demonstrates and trains other lab staff in proper use and operation of laboratory techniques and equipment.
6. Log data and experiment results in laboratory notebooks and discuss with researcher and team.
7. Recommend protocol and experiment modifications. May assist in protocol development.
8. Uses independent judgement in applying or adapting scientific techniques.
9. Documents results, recommend procedure/protocol revisions to address.
10. May prioritize lab assignments, delegate procedures, and train less experienced staff.
11. Develop data exhibits for publication or manuscripts including creation of graphics and other research related diagrams.
12. May conduct literature review and prepare summary for investigators as requested.

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: Int Med General MSP

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (6:30:00 AM - 6:00:00 PM)

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

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

Summary:
The Clinical Dietitian 1 functions independently and provides medical nutrition therapy for geriatric, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients. This expertise in medical nutrition therapy is utilized to provide direct patient care, contribute to the health-care team, train nutrition students and participate in research studies. In addition, this clinician interacts daily with patients, physicians, nurses and food and nutrition services staff. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Masters of Science Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
• Registered Dietitian
• Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, State of Illinois.
• Individual must have demonstrated supervisory and administrative skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Two years’ clinical experience.
• Bariatrics experience; mature candidates welcome.
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification or attainment of CDE within two years’ of employment.

Responsibilities:
NUTRITION CARE
1.All Clinical Dietitians are proficient in completing nutrition care evaluations utilizing tools appropriate for the age group, (i.e., growth charts for children), and the nutrient analysis calculated using the appropriate Recommended Dietary Allowances for all age groups.
2.Utilizes the nutrition care process and provides age-appropriate nutrition care for nutritionally complex, malnourished patients on a timely basis. Utilizes established nutrition protocols to measure the effectiveness/outcomes of the nutrition care provided
3.Monitors, evaluates, and modifies nutrition therapy through consecutive nutrition assessments. Implement changes in nutrition therapy as needed to achieve optimum nutrition status.
4.Provides enteral feedings per protocol for patients unable to consume oral intake. Closely monitors patients for life-threatening feeding complications, adjusting feedings to ensure optimal intake to improve nutrition status. Collects outcome data.
5.Order metabolic carts per protocol. Utilize cart results to develop an appropriate nutrition prescription.
6.Participates as a vital member of the multidisciplinary health care team; collaborates and coordinates nutrition care plans with health care team; serves as the nutrition expert. Contributes current nutrition information to health care team members in rounds and meetings.
7.Facilitates patient discharge with age-appropriate nutrition counseling. Participates in the evaluation and/or development of educational materials.
8.Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the nursing departments to provide coordinated, high quality care.
9.Oversees and manages the host/diet technicians' interactions with patients at nutrition risk.
FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
10.Serves as clinical preceptor by supervising and evaluating practicum experiences for dietetic interns to promote professional growth and development.
11.Develops learning objectives and implements educational activities for practicum experiences.
12.Supports student research endeavors by suggesting research questions. Attends research and other students' presentations.
13.Actively participates as a Clinical Nutrition faculty member.
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
14.Evaluates scientific literature and applies this information to clinical practice.
15.Participates in journal club.
SPECIALTY OUTPATIENT CLINICS
16.Provides complex nutrition counseling/education in the out-patient setting.
17.Monitors assigned units/clinics to assure patient satisfaction.
18.Participates as an active member of the health-care team working in these specialized areas.
19.Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement program.
PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES, AS ASSIGNED
20.Contributes to achievement of departmental goals, to include: revision of policies and procedures, standards-of-care and educational material; serves on inter-and intra-disciplinary committees, as needed.
21.Participates in the implementation of special projects and programs.
22.Demonstrates effective organizational and problem solving skills. Demonstrate adequate computer skills, (EPIC, CBORD, MS office) to communicate effectively with staff.
23.Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies.
BARIATRIC, ENDOCRINOLOGY AND GASTROENTEROLOGY RELATED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
24.Ability to travel to off-site locations.
25.Hours will vary to accommodate programs.

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.