Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Diagnostic Radiology & Nuclear Medicine

Work Type: Full Time

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page.

Cardiothoracic Radiology - Clinical Faculty

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

The Department of Diagnostic Radiology & Nuclear Medicine at Rush University Medical Center is seeking to hire a fellowship trained Cardiothoracic Radiologist at the level of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor to join our well-established department in Chicago, IL. Join a collegial group of 36 sub-specialized radiologists serving Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Rush Oak Park Hospital in Oak Park, and numerous outpatient facilities in the Chicagoland area.

Clinical duties include interpretation of adult chest radiographs, lung cancer screening CTs, and cardiothoracic CT and MRI examinations. The selected candidate will work closely with radiology residents, body imaging fellows, and medical students from Rush Medical College. In addition, the candidate will collaborate professionally and academically with professionals from thoracic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, oncology, pulmonology and critical care, cardiology and radiation oncology. There are also opportunities to participate in administration, research, hospital committees, and quality initiatives. Equipment includes 10 clinical MRI magnets, 3T research magnet, 12 CT scanners (including dual-energy CT systems), and a state-of-art photon-counting CT.

Rush offers competitive compensation package and benefits. Flexible hybrid work model options. Rush uses fully digital EMR/RIS-PACS/voice recognition dictation systems and provides a fully functional home PACS. Join our expanding radiology department performing high-end imaging studies. Live and work in the vibrant city of Chicago or beautiful surrounding suburbs.

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

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

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

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

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

Pay Range: $ 478,300 - $691,050

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.

$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!!!

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:4x10hr Shifts/week (6:30:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

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

Pay Range:$34.89 - $56.78 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 Radiation Therapist participates in the coordination of radiation treatment delivery and planning processes for Radiation Oncology patients at Rush University Medical Center. Incumbent must function confidently by supervising and overseeing daily treatment and simulation activities. Professional competency, strong interpersonal skills, leadership, initiative and good judgment in problem solving are essential to the position. Enforce compliance with all policies, standard operating procedures, and regulations related to routine operations. Maintain courteous, helpful, professional image at all times. Promote teamwork by working together with other department staff and peers. Provide positive and departmentally supportive influence to the work group. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Three years’ experience and three years college.
•Graduate of an accredited program in Radiation Therapy Technology.
•Experience working as a radiation therapist in a progressive radiation oncology department.
•Knowledge of use and care of therapeutic radiation equipment and principles of clinical radiation therapy.
•Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) as a Radiation Therapist and Continuing Education (CE).
•Specialized training, administrative or technical background: mathematics, secretarial or mechanical work experience.
•Organization and managerial skills, attention to detail, precision, accuracy, and professionalism.
•Ability to exercise discretion and judgment.
•Ability to keep patient health information confidential.
•Ability to work harmoniously with patients and staff.
•Ability to grasp sophisticated detail.
•Able to operate: calculator, computer, linear accelerator, CT Simulator, Tomotherapy Unit Software Programs: Clinical Information/Management System, and scanning software and equipment.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree or Graduate degree.
•Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
•Ability to use MOSAIQ and EPIC.
Physical Demands:
•This position may cause physical and mental fatigue from performing the work.

Responsibilities:
1. Approval of department/section budget; recommending expenditures for approval.
2. Light supervision, supervisor determines assignments, priorities and deadlines, refer questionable cases to supervisor. Overall objectives are set by supervisor; projects, priorities and deadlines are jointly developed.
3. Position regularly performs work that is the same as, or similar to, that which is performed by subordinates.
4. Utilizes radiation and other equipment in planning and administering radiation treatments to cancer patients.
5. Accurately sets treatment parameters.
6. Positions patients and applies auxiliary devices for immobilization.
7. Administers and records treatment.
8. Utilizes the simulator to plan patient treatments.
9. Interprets computerized treatment plans.
10. Enters and maintains information in the clinical information management system.
11. Performs warm-up and QA on the treatment unit.
12. Observes patients for evidence of complications and reports appropriately to the nurse or physician.
13. Obtains beam films of treatment area.
14. Calculates monitor unit settings.
15. Maintains work area according to departmental policy.
16. Assists in keeping areas stocked with supplies.
17. Adheres to universal precautions.
18. Follows all appropriate radiation protection standards.
19. Assures that room and equipment are maintained per policy.
20. Supports quality improvement and customer service activities.
21. Interacts with patients, staff, visitors and all others with an appropriate customer service orientation.
22. Attends and participates in chart rounds and other department meetings as assigned.
23. Maintains competence through attendance at mandatory and other job-related educational opportunities.
24. Run equipment checklists and set-ups, assist chief therapist in the coordination and reporting of preventive maintenance on assigned equipment, report equipment issues to chief therapist and Administrative Director, and participate/perform other tasks as assigned.
25. Interacts with both internal contacts (i.e. department staff, radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, radiation therapists, nurses) and external contacts (i.e. Rush University Medical Center staff, referring physicians, patients and their families).

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: Int Med General MSP

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

Shift: Shift 1

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

Hospitalist Faculty

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

The Hospital Medicine team at Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, located in downtown Chicago, is seeking BC/BE Internal Medicine Hospitalists for 85% days, 15% nights positions. 

*Interested applicants should include a statement of interest/cover letter with their application.

The Division of Hospital Medicine is comprised of over 70 faculty members focused on clinical excellence, education, quality improvement, patient safety and clinical research. The Division sees over 85,000 patients a year with treatment teams consisting of residents, medical students and Advanced Practice Providers. The position provides a competitive market base salary as well as teaching, administrative and leadership opportunities.

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.

Interested candidates, please send your CV and cover letter to:

Joe Dauod

Recruiter, Faculty and Provider Recruitment
Faculty_Recruitment@Rush.edu

RUSH is an equal opportunity / Affirmative Action employer

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page.

Location: Chicago, IL

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

Long-Term Acute Care Hospitalist

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution located in downtown Chicago, invites applications for the position of Hospitalist for their Long-Term Acute Care Hospital—RUSH Specialty Hospital. The new 100-bed facility will be a combined critical illness recovery and inpatient rehabilitation hospital on the Rush University Medical Center campus. The RUSH Specialty Hospital will be outfitted with the latest technology and will feature 44 critical illness recovery and 56 inpatient rehabilitation beds.

 *Interested applicants should include a statement of interest/cover letter with their application.

The Division of Hospital Medicine is comprised of over 70 faculty members focused on clinical excellence, education, quality improvement, patient safety and clinical research. The Division sees over 85,000 patients a year with treatment teams consisting of residents, medical students and Advanced Practice Providers. The position provides a competitive market base salary as well as teaching, administrative and leadership opportunities.

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.

Interested candidates, please send your CV and cover letter to:

Joe Dauod

Recruiter, Faculty and Provider Recruitment
Faculty_Recruitment@Rush.edu

RUSH is an equal opportunity / Affirmative Action employer

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page.

Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Int Med General MSP

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

Shift: Shift 3

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

Nocturnist Hospitalist Faculty

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

RUSH University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for RUSH Medical and Nursing Colleges, located in downtown Chicago, invites applications for the position of nocturnist Hospitalist. This is a full-time position that involves admissions Internal Medicine patients at night with the potential to work on some specialty services at night for a total of 152 shifts.

*Interested applicants should include a statement of interest/cover letter with their application.

The Division of Hospital Medicine is comprised of over 70 faculty members focused on clinical excellence, education, quality improvement, patient safety and clinical research. The Division sees over 85,000 patients a year with treatment teams consisting of residents, medical students and Advanced Practice Providers. The position provides a competitive market base salary as well as teaching, administrative and leadership opportunities.

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.

Interested candidates, please send your CV and cover letter to:

Joe Dauod

Recruiter, Faculty and Provider Recruitment
Faculty_Recruitment@Rush.edu

RUSH is an equal opportunity / Affirmative Action employer

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Ambulatory Clinical IT Svcs

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (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: $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 Sr IS Technical Trainer is an expert in their application areas of ownership to include Epic's billing applications and is responsible for the development and updating of training curriculum, materials, and classroom environments in addition to maintaining Rush's online training resources. The Sr IS Technical Trainer will work closely with IS Technical Trainers to ensure that they are prepared to utilize our products to deliver training to Rush users. The Sr IS Technical Trainer will also collaborate with application teams while assessing and addressing upcoming updates that impact training and ongoing tasks of Rush users.

Responsibilities:

• Create Curriculum and Materials for Training Sessions
• Prepare Technical Trainers for Facilitating and Teaching Training Sessions
• Maintain Training Environment(s)
• Create and Maintain Online Training Resources
• Manage the Rush Learning Management System
• Enroll Rush Users in Training Sessions
• Provide Application Support for Rush Staff
• Coordinate Application Training Sessions
• Facilitate and Teach Application Training Sessions
• Comply with Rush and Information Services Policies and Procedures
• Complete Other Duties as Assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Relevant Application Certification(s)
• Experience creating training curriculum and materials.
• Experience maintaining application training environments
• Proficiency with technology and commonly used programs
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Experience with Adobe Captivate
• Familiarity with adult learning theories

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: Patient Access-Pre-Visit

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

Summary:
The Financial Counselor position is responsible for securing all Transplant, Psychiatric, and rehabilitative services as outlined in the principle responsibilities. Provide excellent customer service to both our patient population and internal as well as external clients. Perform financial counseling duties to assist patients/responsible parties in identifying payment sources. 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
• Two years’ previous experience in a medial healthcare environment
• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in securing governmental and non-governmental accounts for payment.
• Working knowledge of creating and maintaining spreadsheet based reports.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Bilingual proficiency.

Responsibilities:
1. Identify/counsel potential and repeat/recurring bad debt patients to prevent the rendering of non-urgent care services. Offer payment options to patients based upon policy and procedure.
2. Identify potential charity and grant patients, assist patients with completing eligibility applications, make eligibility determinations (up to $5000 is actual or estimated charges), and notify patients of decisions.
3. Make patient payment arrangements.
4. Investigate additional payment sources.
5. Accept payments.
6. Serve as customer service resource for walk-in patients in hospital lobby/patient registration area.
7. Handle customer service phone calls (pertaining only to prospective services and in-house patients).
8. Provide price estimates to patients, physician offices and ancillary departments.
9. Complete cross training to be a Registration Specialist.
10. Complete daily and weekly volume/productivity management reporting.
11. Participate in/assist with quality management process(es).
12. 100% of accounts requiring patient payment arrangements are concluded with a payment schedule in place prior to the end of the "Bill Hold" period.
13. 90% of Customer Service phone are remedied at the time the call is received.
14. Supervisor/Manager reviews work queue of accounts and various reports.

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: 9 South Atrium-Gen Medicine

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: $34.98 - $58.77 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.

This position is eligible for the $5,000 sign on bonus!

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, IL

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: IM Pulmonary-Crit Care -Office

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

Shift: Rotating

Pulmonary Critical Care/Adult ICU Advanced Practice Provider (Per Diem)

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

Rush University Medical Center and the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine is currently recruiting for per diem Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to join the Adult ICU. This provider will join a team of both physicians and eight critical care APPs on a rotating 12-hour shift schedule that provides 24/7 care to critically ill medical patients at the Rush main campus. APPs will work autonomously and in collaboration with Rush pulmonary/critical care attending physicians and fellows and will be required to perform a number of procedures including central line placements, paracentesis and temporary hemodialysis catheter placements, among other duties.

*APRN candidates must hold acute care certification.

*Advanced Practice Provider experience in the ICU is strongly preferred.

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 University Medical Center patients within the scope of practice granted in accordance with the RUMC 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 University Medical Group Customer Service standards. Successful candidates will also meet all other state and federal regulatory practice and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

Clinical

• Completes and documents an accurate history and physical examination of patients.

• Conducts comprehensive or episodic health assessments and develops patient care plans

• Orders and interprets tests, treatments, and therapies within the scope of practice

• Prescribes medications, including controlled substances to the extent delegated including non-pharmacologic treatment modalities

• Orders, interprets, and performs laboratory and other diagnostic tests and procedures.

• Provides clear, concise, and accurate information in the electronic medical record.

• Initiate and perform consultations in accordance with Rush rules and regulations

• Make appropriate referrals to other health care professionals and/or agencies

• Provides direct patient care in assigned areas, which may be in a hospital or ambulatory setting.

Professional

• Works collaboratively with his/her collaborating/supervising physician, department, and other members of the healthcare team in an effective and comprehensive manner.

• Acts as an advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the physician assistant profession

• Participates in all required provider activities as outlined in the RUMC Medical Staff Bylaws.

• Integrates evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making

• Demonstrates competency in all medical and surgical procedures and skill considered essential in their area of practice

• Maintains board certification, state licensure, and continuing medical education as outlined by hospital, state, and federal policy.

Leadership

• Supports the organization's overall strategic plan and direction.

• Serves as a leader of the healthcare team to provide integrated delivery of patient care services

• Actively participates in ongoing and systematic quality improvement efforts, which focus on patient care delivery, and supports processes that provide optimal patient outcomes.

• Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice and improvement. Including ongoing self-assessment of core competencies and yearly goals.

• Develops and leads implementation of department goals by collaborating with department staff, students, and physicians.

• Serves as a role model and thought leader for their own profession including practice analysis and advancement to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

• Manages resources effectively thereby considering the institution and practice's fiscal responsibilities.

• Demonstrates an understanding of patient documentation, compliance, and billing best practices.

Education

• Provides relevant and comprehensive patient education to patients, families and significant others.

• Fosters growth and development of students and other healthcare professionals.

• Continuously assesses their personal capabilities and limitations, striving always to approve their medical practice.

• Use their knowledge and expertise to contribute to an improved community.

Other information:

Required Job Qualifications:

• Current State of Illinois Physician Assistant Licensure.

• Current Certification from National Certification Commission for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

• Degree from an ARC-PA (or predecessor) accredited PA Program.

• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Licensure.

• Current Nurse Practitioner Certification from a national certifying organization Graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner educational program.

• The APN's education and specialty board certification must correlate with the APP's job role, setting, responsibility and patient population.

• Master's or Doctorate degree in nursing.

• BLS certification.

• Demonstrates competency in all areas of APP practice including: medical knowledge, interpersonal and communication skills, patient care, professionalism, practice based learning and improvement, and systems based practice.

• Skill in preparing and maintaining electronic and paper medical records

• Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches in area of expertise.

• Strong work ethic, interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with collaborating physician, department, and other members of the healthcare team in an effective and comprehensive manner.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Master's degree.

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 the Director of Advanced Practice and 27 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 Healthis 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 University Medical Center is an elite medical community recognized 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 2022-2023. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 20 of the more than 4,500 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized ten Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. These accolades, along with many others that include a decade of Magnet® designation, reflect the collective efforts and commitment to excellence demonstrated by our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and medical staff. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking first among 99 academic medical centers across the country. All three Rush University System for Health hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index.

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.

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page.

Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Internal Medicine Hematology-Oncology

Work Type: Full Time 

Outpatient Hematology Lead Advanced Practice Provider

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

The Rush University Cancer Center is currently recruiting a Lead Advanced Practice Provider to join their Outpatient Hematology team. This role will be located at Rush’s downtown Chicago campus functioning on a four-day, 10-hour shift schedule. The Outpatient Hematology Lead Advanced Practice Provider will have eight direct reports to staff the outpatient clinics five days per week (days only) alongside seven faculty Hematologists.

*Minimum of three years of experience in hematology, or other cancer related specialty, required.

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 the Director of Advanced Practice and 27 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. 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 University Medical Center is an elite medical community recognized 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 2022-2023. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 20 of the more than 4,500 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized ten Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. These accolades, along with many others that include a decade of Magnet® designation, reflect the collective efforts and commitment to excellence demonstrated by our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and medical staff. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking first among 99 academic medical centers across the country. All three Rush University System for Health hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index.

Summary:

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a licensed physician assistant (PA) or certified advanced practice 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 University Medical Center patients within the scope of practice granted in accordance with the RUMC 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 University Medical Group Customer Service standards. Successful candidates will also meet all other state and federal regulatory practice and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

Clinical

• Completes and documents an accurate history and physical examination of patients.

• Conducts comprehensive or episodic health assessments and develops patient care plans

• Orders and interprets tests, treatments, and therapies within the scope of practice

• Prescribes medications, including controlled substances to the extent delegated including non-pharmacologic treatment modalities

• Orders, interprets, and performs laboratory and other diagnostic tests and procedures.

• Provides clear, concise, and accurate information in the electronic medical record.

• Initiate and perform consultations in accordance with Rush rules and regulations

• Make appropriate referrals to other health care professionals and/or agencies

• Provides direct patient care in assigned areas, which may be in a hospital or ambulatory setting.

Professional

• Works collaboratively with his/her collaborating/supervising physician, department, and other members of the healthcare team in an effective and comprehensive manner.

• Acts as an advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the physician assistant profession

• Participates in all required provider activities as outlined in the RUMC Medical Staff Bylaws.

• Integrates evidence based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making

• Demonstrates competency in all medical and surgical procedures and skill considered essential in their area of practice

• Maintains board certification, state licensure, and continuing medical education as outlined by hospital, state, and federal policy.

Leadership

• Supports the organization's overall strategic plan and direction.

• Serves as a leader of the healthcare team to provide integrated delivery of patient care services

• Actively participates in ongoing and systematic quality improvement efforts, which focus on patient care delivery, and supports processes that provide optimal patient outcomes.

• Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice and improvement. Including ongoing self-assessment of core competencies and yearly goals.

• Develops and leads implementation of department goals by collaborating with department staff, students, and physicians.

• Serves as a role model and thought leader for their own profession including practice analysis and advancement to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

• Manages resources effectively thereby considering the institution and practice's fiscal responsibilities.

• Demonstrates an understanding of patient documentation, compliance, and billing best practices.

Education

• Provides relevant and comprehensive patient education to patients, families and significant others.

• Fosters growth and development of students and other healthcare professionals.

• Continuously assesses their personal capabilities and limitations, striving always to approve their medical practice.

• Use their knowledge and expertise to contribute to an improved community.

Other information:

Required Job Qualifications:

• Current State of Illinois Physician Assistant Licensure.

• Current Certification from National Certification Commission for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

• Degree from an ARC-PA (or predecessor) accredited PA Program.

• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Licensure.

• Current Nurse Practitioner Certification from a national certifying organization Graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner educational program.

• The APN's education and specialty board certification must correlate with the APP's job role, setting, responsibility and patient population.

• Master's or Doctorate degree in nursing.

• BLS certification.

• Demonstrates competency in all areas of APP practice including: medical knowledge, interpersonal and communication skills, patient care, professionalism, practice based learning and improvement, and systems based practice.

• Skill in preparing and maintaining electronic and paper medical records

• Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches in area of expertise.

• Strong work ethic, interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with collaborating physician, department, and other members of the healthcare team in an effective and comprehensive manner.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Master's degree.

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.

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Cardiac Catheterization Lab

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 10 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 5:30:00 PM)

Come Join A Team Where We Use Great Technology To Assist In Procedures To Help Heal Our Patients!!!

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

Pay Range: $34.98 - $58.77 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 very 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.

$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!!!

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:4x10hr Shifts/week (6:30:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $34.89 - $56.78 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 Radiation Therapist participates in the coordination of radiation treatment delivery and planning processes for Radiation Oncology patients at Rush University Medical Center. Incumbent must function confidently by supervising and overseeing daily treatment and simulation activities. Professional competency, strong interpersonal skills, leadership, initiative and good judgment in problem solving are essential to the position. Enforce compliance with all policies, standard operating procedures, and regulations related to routine operations. Maintain courteous, helpful, professional image at all times. Promote teamwork by working together with other department staff and peers. Provide positive and departmentally supportive influence to the work group. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Three years’ experience and three years college.
•Graduate of an accredited program in Radiation Therapy Technology.
•Experience working as a radiation therapist in a progressive radiation oncology department.
•Knowledge of use and care of therapeutic radiation equipment and principles of clinical radiation therapy.
•Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) as a Radiation Therapist and Continuing Education (CE).
•Specialized training, administrative or technical background: mathematics, secretarial or mechanical work experience.
•Organization and managerial skills, attention to detail, precision, accuracy, and professionalism.
•Ability to exercise discretion and judgment.
•Ability to keep patient health information confidential.
•Ability to work harmoniously with patients and staff.
•Ability to grasp sophisticated detail.
•Able to operate: calculator, computer, linear accelerator, CT Simulator, Tomotherapy Unit Software Programs: Clinical Information/Management System, and scanning software and equipment.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree or Graduate degree.
•Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
•Ability to use MOSAIQ and EPIC.
Physical Demands:
•This position may cause physical and mental fatigue from performing the work.

Responsibilities:
1. Approval of department/section budget; recommending expenditures for approval.
2. Light supervision, supervisor determines assignments, priorities and deadlines, refer questionable cases to supervisor. Overall objectives are set by supervisor; projects, priorities and deadlines are jointly developed.
3. Position regularly performs work that is the same as, or similar to, that which is performed by subordinates.
4. Utilizes radiation and other equipment in planning and administering radiation treatments to cancer patients.
5. Accurately sets treatment parameters.
6. Positions patients and applies auxiliary devices for immobilization.
7. Administers and records treatment.
8. Utilizes the simulator to plan patient treatments.
9. Interprets computerized treatment plans.
10. Enters and maintains information in the clinical information management system.
11. Performs warm-up and QA on the treatment unit.
12. Observes patients for evidence of complications and reports appropriately to the nurse or physician.
13. Obtains beam films of treatment area.
14. Calculates monitor unit settings.
15. Maintains work area according to departmental policy.
16. Assists in keeping areas stocked with supplies.
17. Adheres to universal precautions.
18. Follows all appropriate radiation protection standards.
19. Assures that room and equipment are maintained per policy.
20. Supports quality improvement and customer service activities.
21. Interacts with patients, staff, visitors and all others with an appropriate customer service orientation.
22. Attends and participates in chart rounds and other department meetings as assigned.
23. Maintains competence through attendance at mandatory and other job-related educational opportunities.
24. Run equipment checklists and set-ups, assist chief therapist in the coordination and reporting of preventive maintenance on assigned equipment, report equipment issues to chief therapist and Administrative Director, and participate/perform other tasks as assigned.
25. Interacts with both internal contacts (i.e. department staff, radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, radiation therapists, nurses) and external contacts (i.e. Rush University Medical Center staff, referring physicians, patients and their families).

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.