Location: Chicago, Illinois / Remote / Hybrid

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: IT Pt Exprnce & Strat Prtnrshp

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

Shift: Shift 2

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

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

Pay Range: $46.07 - $77.40 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:

Rush University Medical Center is seeking a Lead Epic Application Analyst – MyChart to join our dynamic Digital & Information Services team. In this highly impactful role, you will serve as a technical and strategic leader for the Epic MyChart application, overseeing complex projects that enhance the digital patient experience across the Rush system. You’ll work cross-functionally with clinical, operational, and IT teams to assess needs, lead system design and optimization, and ensure seamless integration with other Epic modules.

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of patient engagement through technology. If you're an Epic-certified professional with deep experience in MyChart, project leadership, and system integration—and you're passionate about delivering innovative, user-centered healthcare solutions—apply today!

Qualified candidates exemplify the Rush mission, vision, and values and act in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

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

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 7 years of Epic application experience.
• An Associate degree and nine (9) years of Epic application experience will be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor’s.
• Epic certification(s).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize system tools to meet functionality needs of users including proficiency with information systems technology such as Microsoft Office Products.
• Experienced planning and organizing day-to-day activities, effectively managing more than one task, and meeting established deadlines.
• Experienced in leading projects, providing expert consultative guidance and direction on change initiatives, effectively dedicating time across more than one project, and meeting established deadlines.
• Experience leading meetings between business stakeholders, technical resources, and third parties for business requirements and technical solutions.
• Experienced working with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team, and interacting with all levels of the organization.
• Detail oriented, strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with technical and clinical audiences.
• Ability to troubleshoot, research, and solve technically challenging problems involving integrated systems.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Currently certified in Epic MyChart.
• Experience working in a hospital or other health care organization.

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Pharmacy

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

Shift: Shift 4

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (5:00:00 AM - 10:30:00 PM)  

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

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

Summary:
The Pharmacy Technician 1 assists licensed pharmacists in the practice of pharmacy performing duties such as preparing, filling, and labeling medications for patients in the Medical Center. As patient care assignments dictate, the technician I is responsive to the explicit need of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. When relevant, appropriate standards of practice and sensitivity to the psychosocial needs of these patient populations are exercised. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
• High school diploma/GED required.
• Currently State of Illinois Pharmacy Technician licensure required.
• Completion of an ACPE/ASHP accredited pharmacy technician training program if licensed on or after January 1, 2024.
• Listed below is the required training program/hours that need to be completed
ACPE/ASHP accredited training
•500 hours of on the job training that covers items 1-6 of Section 17.1 of the PPA
Items 1-6
1.The duties and responsibilities of the technicians and pharmacists.
2.Tasks and technical skills, policies, and procedures.
3.Compounding, packaging, labeling, and storage.
4.Pharmaceutical and medical terminology.
5.Record keeping requirements.
6.The ability to perform and apply arithmetic calculations.
•500 hours of training (work experience and didactic) outlined in section 1330.215 of the rules
• Individual must have PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) certification or ability to achieve by second license renewal.
• Ability to effectively follow directions, analyze problems, and interpret analytical data.
• Strong communication skills with an emphasis on customer service skills.
• Accountable for own actions, progress, and development.
• Employees need to be able to work extended hours due to business needs.
• This position may require up to 10% travel.
• Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the ""core"" work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and must work 37.5 hours each week to maintain full-time status.
Physical Demands:
• This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required.
• Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
• This job operates in a professional office setting: This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Responsibilities:
• Active participation in the Pharmacy Department Technician Career Ladder.
• Recognizes and identifies various classifications of medications, medication names, dosage forms, and routes of administration.
• Uses available print and online references as appropriate.
• Understands the pharmacy workflow for first doses, Pyxis refills, cart fill and batches.
• Understands the pharmacy workflow for medication returns and medication disposal.
• Responsible for the accurate interpretation of EPIC pharmacy labels.
• Interpretation and understanding of medical abbreviations.
• Identification and differentiation of different types of medication orders (Scheduled, PRN, Once, STAT, NOW).
• Appropriately labels all medication dosage forms including auxiliary labels for expiration and storage as required.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely filling and delivery of patient-specific medications and Pyxis restocks.
• Ability to troubleshoot Pyxis equipment (i.e.: failed drawers, inventory, outdates).
• Ability to utilize technology in the pharmacy including, but not limited to Carousels, DoseEdge, Pharmacy Ideas, WASP, MILT, and RxVerify as needed for assigned duties.
• Responsible for the preparation of non-sterile compounding and packaging.
• Accurately draws up oral syringes and compound oral suspensions.
• Recognizes the regulations for repackaging medications and complies with all required labeling and documentation procedures for non-sterile compounding and packaging.
• Responsible for answering phones, assisting caller with missing medication requests, and any other technical duties as assigned.
• Responsible for utilization of Epic for technical requests (i.e.: missing medications, Pyxis out of stock, and responding to in-basket messages).
• Responsible for inventory, storage, and supply maintenance of assigned areas.
• Responsible for exchanging emergency carts and completion of required documentation.
• Responsible for knowing the laws and regulations related to controlled substances.
• Maintains cleanliness of all equipment and work areas.
• Knowledge of departmental and Medical Center safety practices.
• Awareness of departmental quality assurance processes.
• Actively participates in various departmental committees and educational activities as assigned.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.
• Interacts professionally and appropriately with other healthcare professionals and RUMC employees.
• Demonstrates ability to coach/train other technicians and pharmacy students.
• Demonstrates communication, professional knowledge and technical skill, continuous learning and exhibits a passion for the Rush Mission, Vision and Values according to the Department of Pharmacy Technician Career Ladder expectations.

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: HR Partners

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

Shift: Shift 1

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

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

Pay Range: $55.16 - $89.78 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:
This position provides Human Resources services, implements Human Resources programs, and administers Human Resources policies in a specific client area. The role supports the HR Director, and functions as a partner to a client's management team and staff, develops an in-depth knowledge of the client's operations, and contributes to the short and long term goals and objectives of the organization, often by collaborating with the Human Resources Centers of Excellence.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field.
•Eight years of HR Generalist or Business Partner experience, or an equivalent combination of experiences in one or more Center of Expertise, such as Employee Relations, Talent Management, Recruitment, or Compensation, Benefits, and HRIS.
•Five years or more of people management experience.
•Demonstrated experience managing relationships and priorities in a highly matrixed environment
•Prior change management experience.
•Strong, written and verbal communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills.
•Proficient in MS PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
•Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality, and exercise independent judgment.
•Highly organized to effectively plan, track, evaluate and follow up on multiple priorities for multiple people.
•Sense of urgency around customer service to model behavior to others.
•Viewed by others as approachable, dependable and a self-starter.
•Ability to quickly grasp the essence of an issue or problem, and a curiosity to uncover facts.
•Excellent organizational and analytical skills
•Sound business ethics and judgment, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information
•Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization as required
•Team player with the ability to multi-task and work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•PHR, SPHR Master’s degree
•Prior experience working in healthcare or academia.

Responsibilities:
Leadership
•Supports the Sr. Director, HR Business Partner and AVP, Talent Management in driving, delivering and executing successfully on the HR Partner, Talent Management and overall HR Team strategic priorities.
•Leads a team to develop, oversee, manage, and help ensure delivery of Human Resources services and programs.
•Directs team with respect to activities including but not limited to strategic guidance, employee relations consulting, talent management initiatives, organizational development initiatives, compensation,, change management, conflict management,, DEI initiatives, and overall client consulting
•Manages, coaches, and develops HR team members.
•Maintains consistent in person presence at key HR, client, and other COE meetings to provide relevant HR guidance and support.
Communication & Change Management
•Communicates effectively with a range of stakeholders, including presenting data and insights in a clear and concise manner.
•Provides strategic guidance to effectively manage change initiatives, including communicating change, addressing resistance, and ensuring successful implementation.
•Able to present work to all levels within the organization in a clear, concise, and effective manner.
Partnership & Collaboration
•Establishes relationships with all levels of the organization, including Senior Leaders and act as a primary point of contact to provide counsel and consultation services to achieve business objectives.
•Translate organizational needs into plans of action to achieve organizational goals and strategies.
•Collaborates with Centers of Expertise (Employee Relations, Compensation, Benefits, HRIS, Recruitment, Learning & Development, and Employee Experience) and oversees project work connected to the client to ensure cohesive delivery of HR programs and services to the client.
•Suggest and lead innovative and holistic HR practices to address critical business challenges.
•Advocate for HR solutions within Talent Management and HR leadership as well as the assigned client area of support.
•Serve as a collaborative problem-solving partner to both the business and HR.
•Partner and trusted advisor to client leadership on complex organizational challenges.
•Work closely with department leadership and employees to foster higher engagement and improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention of key employees.
Strategy
•Create and implement development, engagement, and retention strategies designed to enable the business to meet its goals.
•Identify and address talent and organizational-related opportunities and challenges, ensuring our departments have the right talent and capabilities to achieve their objectives.
•Drive Talent Management programs throughout client group for optimal adoption and impact.
Employee Relations & Performance Management
•Manage and oversee the team’s response to employee complaints and investigatory matters including but not limited to hotline complaint investigation initiation, compliance issues, background record hits, and general HR consults.
•Support managers and employees in identifying, diagnosing, and addressing performance challenges.
•Manages the active response to the HR Pager ensuring coverage and on time response of self and team during assigned timeframe.
•Act as a trusted advisor to team, employees, and managers, offering support and guidance on HR-related matters and creating a safe space to come for support and guidance.
•Maintains current knowledge and application of relevant laws, regulations to help support client and overall organizational compliance.
Data & Analytics
•Understands the big picture using qualitative and quantitative data to guide daily work.
•Identifies trends using both qualitative and quantitative data and the telling of a story to help drive improvements.
•Navigates ambiguity and makes sound decisions based on data.
•Review and analyze key people and business metrics including data on retention and employee experience in order to recommend improvements.
Project Management
•Initiates and/or owns departmental projects or special events as needs arise, coordinating HR team members, and other COE members as appropriate.
•Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced cross environment.
Other
•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 / Hybrid

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Inpatient Clinical IT Services

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

Shift: Shift 1

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

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

Pay Range: $55.75 - $93.66 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, Epic Willow is responsible for leading the Epic Willow application team within the Digital & Information Services department. This role oversees the implementation, maintenance, optimization, and support of the Epic Willow Ambulatory system, ensuring its alignment with Rush’s clinical and operational needs. The Manager will collaborate with stakeholders across the organization, providing leadership to ensure system stability, workflow optimization, and regulatory compliance. This individual exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Manages and oversees the implementation of new workflow and/or application systems within the institution. 
• Ensures delivery of products that enable business value. Responsible for assessing departmental needs in terms of workflow and technology recommendations to operational leadership for the implementation of new processes/systems or expansion of current processes/systems. 
• Assigns and coordinates resources to meet group goals. Anticipates and is proactive towards meeting customer needs. 
• Provides technical advice to operational leadership when implementing new workflows or applications. 
• Works within DIS to present consistent messaging to the customer. Participates in strategic planning and department coordination. Balances needs for support, maintenance, and administrative tasks with projects. Monitors group portfolio of projects; works with the project teams to identify and resolve risks and issues. 
• Reviews and approves Business Cases and SOW for projects. Manages support vendors and assists in contract negotiations. 
• Builds a positive and productive relationship with operational leadership and their teams. 
• Acts as liaison between operational leadership and DIS teams to ensure all systems are maintained in accordance with established policies and procedures. 
• Proactively identifies workflow or application issues and collaboratively seeks resolution. Initiates standard repeatable group processes where appropriate. 
• Sets and meets accounting unit budget(s). Mentors team members. Responsible for employee reviews and career development. Other duties as assigned.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years relevant experience required.
• In lieu of bachelor's degree 9-10 years of relevant experience and a high school diploma or equivalent is required, with experience preferably in healthcare or information services
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite: advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with all levels of staff.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential personnel and budget information.
• Resourcefulness and the ability to take initiative.
• Ability to work both independently and as a collaborative member of a department of 200+ individuals.
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to think strategically, conceive and manage projects, independently identify problems and develop solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in healthcare administration, information systems, PharmD or a related field.
• Willow Inpatient, Epic Willow Ambulatory, Pyxis or QS1
• Knowledge of additional Epic modules related to pharmacy and medication management.
• Project management certification (PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or similar).
• Experience working in an academic medical center or large health system.

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: Revenue Cycle Decision Support

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: $45.59 - $74.19 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Manager of Analytics for Revenue Cycle is responsible for overseeing the analytics and reporting functions related to the revenue cycle operations. This role will require the manager to work closely with revenue cycle leadership, finance, and clinical teams to ensure that data is accurate, timely, and actionable. The Manager of Analytics will be responsible for managing a team of analysts, ensuring that they have the tools and resources necessary to perform their jobs effectively.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, finance, analytics, IT or a related field.
•Minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare revenue cycle analytics, with a demonstrated track record of success in managing analytics teams.
•Strong Epic Revenue Cycle reporting experience; Epic certifications preferred
•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a deep understanding of data analysis methodologies and tools.
•Knowledge of healthcare billing and reimbursement processes, including understanding of coding and billing regulations.
•Experience with SQL, Tableau, Maestro, Power BI, and/or other data analysis and reporting tools.
•Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
•Experience in project management, including planning, execution, and monitoring of project timelines and deliverables.
•Management and coaching experience needed to advance team
•Growth mindset
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Physical Demands:
Competencies:
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Manager of Analytics for Healthcare Revenue Cycle position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it.

Responsibilities:
1.Lead the development and implementation of analytics solutions related to revenue cycle operations in a healthcare setting.
2.Manage a team of analysts responsible for data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development.
3.Collaborate with revenue cycle leadership, finance, and clinical teams to ensure that data is accurate, timely, and actionable.
4.Identify opportunities for performance improvement and make recommendations to revenue cycle leadership.
5.Develop and maintain reporting standards, including data quality controls and data validation protocols.
6.Manage cadence of regularly required reports/presentations ensuring they are produced timely and professionally.
7.Perform ad hoc data analysis and present findings to senior leadership.
8.Stay up-to-date on industry trends related to healthcare revenue cycle analytics and identify areas for improvement.

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Pharmacy Services- Administration

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $53.73 - $84.63 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The scope of practice of the Clinical Pharmacist Specialist covers direct and indirect patient care, education, medication safety, performance improvement, and consultation. The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist is responsible for the provision of both operational and clinical pharmacy services to a general population of patients. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
•Illinois Pharmacist License.
•Minimum of four years of Clinical Pharmacy experience OR PGY 1 residency completed within the last seven years, which includes Clinical / Specialty Pharmacy experience.
•Knowledge in intravenous admixture services, intravenous drug therapy and chemotherapy.
•Must be able to work effectively with others to provide safe and effective drug therapy.
•Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to work independently and quickly in responding to and resolving a wide range of problems.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•BLS Certification.
•ACLS Certification (or shall be obtained upon hire).
•Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties Board Certification.
•Doctor of Pharmacy degree and residency certificate.
•Experience and strong knowledge base in specialty drug therapies.

Responsibilities:
1. Responsibilities will include order verification, discharge counseling, projects, and education of other healthcare professionals
2. Evaluate and verify Epic physician's orders for therapeutic appropriateness, proper dosing, optimal dosage form, drug interactions, allergic reactions, route and rate of administration and therapeutic redundancy.
3. Clarify physicians' orders when necessary through direct and timely contact with prescriber or designated practitioner.
4. Provides patient-specific pharmacotherapy recommendations and drug information to the medical and nursing staff.
5. Participates in the pharmacy department's most current method of documenting clinical interventions.
6. Perform daily review of pharmacy reports including pharmacokinetic monitoring and other drug or patient specific reports that may be required.
7. Conducts monthly nursing unit inspections of medication storage areas as assigned.
8. Supervise pharmacy technician staff involved in the preparation and delivery of medications ensuring coordination of workflows with established delivery schedules.
9. Coordinate medication ordering, preparation, dispensing, and administration systems for the patient populations outlined above on a daily basis.
10. Implements all drug use policy and formulary decisions of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee.
11. Participates in SE (ADR and medication error) reporting programs.
12. Complete clinical and operational activities as designated by the departmental management team (e.g. pyxis inventory optimization, relevant process improvement projects, etc.).
13. Precept pharmacy students and residents (PGY1 and PGY2) as assigned in clinical and operational areas
14. Provides patient-specific pharmacotherapy recommendations and drug information to the medical and nursing staff.
15. Assess and evaluates the medical and drug literature in order to compare and contrast therapeutic regimens and uses for new or existing drug treatments.
16. Implement medication safety initiatives as determined by current departmental needs and ongoing projects.
17. Develop operational and clinical projects as determined by current departmental needs and ongoing projects.
18. Serves as a liaison with other departments for collaborative research activity.
19. Responsibility for evaluating and monitoring drug therapy relative to the total needs/problems of the ambulatory care patient in collaboration with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
20. Actively participates in professional organizations.

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: Munster, IN

Hospital: Rush's Outpatient Center in Munster, IN

Department: Bariatric Surgery - Office

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

Bariatric Weight Management Advanced Practice Provider

Rush University System for Health (RUSH)

Department of Surgery

Munster, IN

Rush University System for Health (RUSH) invites applications for the position of Medical Weight Loss Advanced Practice Provider (APP). This role will primarily practice at Rush's Outpatient Center in Munster, IN on a four-day, 10-hour schedule with no weekends, while also rotating at Rush’s main downtown Chicago location one day per week. This provider will function independently in their own clinic.

*Applicants with previous Advanced Practice Provider experience preferred but not required. Preferred candidates have an interest in medical management of obesity and lifestyle medicine and have a strong background in internal medicine or managing chronic health conditions.

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

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

Position Summary:

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

Nurse Practitioner:

• Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse

• Master of Science in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing practice with clinical specialty appropriate to position

• Current certification by American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioner (AANP)

• Maintains State of Illinois and Federal DEA license

• Must maintain Rush University Medical Center (RUMC), Rush Oak Park Hospital (ROPH), and Rush Copley Medical Center (RCMC) clinical privileges, as applicable.

• CPR, ACLS and PALS certifications.

• Excellent communicator

• Experience treating patients of all ages

• Procedural experience (simple laceration repair, I&D)

Physician Assistant:

• Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Physician Assistant/Associate

• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant/Associate Program

• Current certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

• Must maintain Rush University Medical Center (RUMC), Rush Oak Park Hospital (ROPH), and Rush Copley Medical Center (RCMC) clinical privileges, as applicable

• Excellent communicator

• Experience treating patients of all ages

• Procedural experience (simple laceration repair, I&D)

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

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

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

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

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Strategic Outreach

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

Shift: Shift 1

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

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

Pay Range: $86,195 - $140,275 per year
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Physician Liaison serves as a physician's advocate and contact between health system, community, and faculty physicians within the Rush service area. The position will lead external referring community liaison efforts, working in close concert with specific Rush strategic planning and clinical teams to promote Rush programs, services, and providers and to support growth from strategic relationships. The position includes promoting RUMC services and our physicians to health care providers, identifying strategic opportunities for advancing RUMC offsite affiliations, implementing strategies to enhance communications with physicians and other health care providers, conducting service line marketing assessments, analyzing physician and hospital needs, and participation in clinical strategic planning teams. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, public relations, communications or health care.
• A minimum of five years of experience in physician services, practice management or medical sales.
• Knowledge, skill, physical ability and mental capacity to perform tasks associated with the position.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Collect and analyze data (including physician activity, satisfaction and health care trends to assist in the development of physician outreach strategies and to provide feedback to the Rush administrators on the needs and perceptions of community physicians).
• Develop department goals and implements specific outreach, relationship building and educational plan targeted to community physician within the Rush service area.
• Be knowledgeable of trends in inpatient and outpatient volumes by service line and in issues important to leadership and the medical staff.
• Plan and conduct one on one interviews to currently referring, prospective and targeted physicians on a scheduled basis and as determined by pre-set call standards.
• Communicate specific information on department and physician driven programmatic and research activity as it relates to community physician needs.
• Consult with clinical team physicians and other leaders regularly to assist in developing practice growth goals; identify and assist in resolving practice management issues that are communicated by referring community; Identify specific services and resources the hospital can provide
• Collaborate with community CME coordinators to identify and expand Rush speaking opportunities in the community hospital settings.
• Collaborate with Rush Alumni Relations department to identify and expand relationship development.
• Integrate consultant activities to maximize managed care and other contractual relationships.
• Assist with the coordination of physician activities and services such as IS interfaces, educational meeting, and other services.
• Identify and work with Hospital leadership to resolve physician and systemic service delivery problems and recommend methods to improve and streamline services.
• Communicate and coordinate on a scheduled basis with Patient Special Services and Rush Physician Referral on community-based physician consultant activities

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

Location: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Nursing Administration

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

Shift: Shift 4

Work Schedule: 10 Hr (11:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 AM), Every other weekend

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

Pay Range: $51.26 - $81.64 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
Mission:
The mission of Rush is to provide the best health care for the individuals and diverse communities we serve through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research, and community partnerships.
General Summary:
Under the guidance and direction of the unit director, the Assistant Unit Director RN (AUD) is the clinical liaison and assistant business manager of a specific patient care unit(s). In the absence of the unit director, the Assistant Unit Director RN is the RN Unit Director designee. The Assistant Unit Director Registered Nurse implements initiatives in support of the unit vision and manages human, operational and organizational systems that support patient care. Exemplifies the ROPH mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities required:
•Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure
•Consistent proficient performance at the RN 3 level or equivalent experience
•Demonstrated progressive, proficient management and leadership skills
• Demonstrates analytical ability
•Ability to use electronic business programs and technology
•Demonstrates the ability to work in complex departmental systems or programs
•Communication skills are required in order to lead, teach and persuade others
•Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations
•Work requires 24/7 responsibility for activities of the unit.
•Work requires the ability to assume the charge nurse role
•Work requires the ability to take a full patient assignment on clinical unit
•The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimen, images or reports.
2. Skills
•BSN in nursing required; Master’s degree in nursing preferred
•National Certification required within twelve months of hire
3.Abilities
•Lifting or carrying objects 30lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, with appropriate lift devices
•Ability to walk throughout the hospital and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift
•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
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:
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
•Evidence Based Practice
•Utilizes quality monitoring data to assess the effectiveness of clinical processes
•Facilitates unit quality initiatives, research and /or evidence-based activities utilizing best current evidence.
•Champions the strategies for changing clinician and team behavior to encourage adoption of evidence-based practices.
•Provides leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of process improvement initiatives at the unit and department level.
•Relationships and Caring
•Ensures that the unit personnel establish a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting
•Participates in developing constructive and strategic partnerships with peers, professional nurses, the University, other disciplines and departments to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes
•Resolves conflict to continuously improve team relationships at the unit and department level
•Supports a climate that fosters open communication, values differing points of view and promotes shared governance
•Ensures accountability for honest and fair interactions with all constituents across disciplines
•Advocates enhancing the climate that optimizes the patient and family experience through supportive interactions and staff education.
3. Critical Thinking
•Provides structured opportunities for reflection and review of complex patient situations to develop critical thinking skills of all unit personnel
•Critically analyzes complex patient cases and effectively adapts the plan of care
4. Technical Expertise
•Develops the clinical knowledge and skill of the staff related to strategies to maintain patient safety
•Monitors and ensures compliance with the State Nurse Practice Act, State Board of Nursing Regulations, regulatory agency standards and the policies of the organization
•Uses information technology to streamline and improve processes
•Monitors and ensures nursing staff compliance with safety strategies (fall precautions, infection control, and suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk
•Collaborate with the Education Quality Coordinator to identify staff learning needs and provides education to strengthen and develop professional nurses' critical thinking skills.
5. Leadership
•Implements and monitors strategies and tactics related to the unit goals while ensuring sustainability
•Fosters the implementation of initiatives to promote a healthy work environment
•Leads innovations using principles of change and continues to reinforce change until positive outcomes are achieved
•Assumes a leadership role in analytical problem solving of both clinical and nursing related issues
•Functions as a mentor and coach to promote or enhance the development of unit staff
•Influences behaviors through collaborative practice, conflict management, negotiation and effective use of dialogue
•Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals
•Provides and invites ongoing performance feedback to peers to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes.
6. Systems
•Considers fiscal and budgetary implications in decision-making regarding practice and system modifications
•Manages staff performance through recruitment, rewards, recognition, counseling and disciplinary action
•Assumes the accountability of administrative management of the unit as delegated by the unit director
•Supports the execution of fiscal accountability

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: Inpatient Clinical IT Services

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

Shift: Shift 1

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

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

Pay Range: $41.88 - $70.36 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:

Are you a clinical applications expert ready to lead transformative healthcare technology initiatives? Rush University Medical Center is seeking a Lead Clinical Application Analyst to champion the design, configuration, and optimization of our clinical systems. In this high-impact role, you will serve as a technical and strategic leader—driving system upgrades, workflow enhancements, and cross-functional projects that directly support patient care delivery.

As a trusted partner to clinical and operational leaders, you will guide application strategy, mentor analysts, and lead complex implementations and upgrades across departments. Your deep understanding of clinical workflows and application functionality will help shape the future of healthcare at one of the nation’s top academic medical centers.

Join a mission-driven team where your expertise will empower providers, improve care, and advance innovation in health IT. The qualified candidate exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring.
• Serves as a lead resource in the evaluation, acquisition, and implementation of clinical information systems.
• Champions the redesign of clinical workflow and processes essential for the adoption of new technology.
• Trains staff in use of software and updates.
• Provides technical leadership in the knowledge of application database configuration.
• Assist Clinical staff to resolve issues or problems.
• Stay current with Clinical software upgrades, updates and any other software changes.
• Collaborates with leaders on strategic direction of clinical supported applications.
• Reviews and analyzes requests for current and new clinical systems or system enhancements.
• Completes management-approved documentation necessary for all planned database configurations, tests, implementations, upgrades, and conversions including work plans, test plans, data audit plans, and implementation schedules.
• Leads install of new software applications as necessary.
• Reviews system and process design to discover opportunities for improvement or consideration of new technologies.
• Engages departmental management and staffs in ongoing analysis of business processes with new or existing systems.
• Completes and maintains documentation on the development and execution of all reports placed in production and their subsequent revisions.
• Maintains update to date knowledge of all applicable system software, policy and procedures.
• Builds, tests, and implements computer applications and other systems that support clinical initiatives.
• Serves as a liaison between project team members and other IS resources while providing exemplary customer service and application support and development for all assigned clinical healthcare IT systems.
• Performs modification of applications as needed to meet business and clinical requirements.
• Interacts with clinical informatics to understand new business requirements and enhancement requests.
• Documents issues with resolutions and share with team members to improve team productivity.
• Take initiative and drives to bring to logical conclusion; proactive approach, including continual improvement of knowledge of supported systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and seven (7) years of clinical experience or designing, building and supporting clinical applications.
• An Associate Degree and nine (9) years of clinical experience or designing, building and supporting clinical applications will be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor’s.
• Experience defining clinical and operating requirements, and translate requirements into clear, specific, actionable system configurations, and the ability to implement those configurations.
• Ability to test and audit personally developed system configurations, in order to assure functional accuracy.
• Knowledge of systems implementation which may include analysis, specification design, and implementation.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Relationship, teamwork, and project management skills.
• Strong conceptual, process, and data analysis skills, an in-depth understanding of medical practice informatics, clinical, and operating data sets.
• PC proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word).

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

Location: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Diag Srvcs-EKG

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)

Sign-on Bonus: $5,000

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 Cardiac Stress RN 2 provides supportive nursing throughout the Diagnostic Services suite of services and draws from past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The Cardiac Stress RN 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills and utilizes evidence-based interventions. The Cardiac Stress RN 2 collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary health care team as necessary to ensure safe, efficient care while upholding the Rush ICARE values of innovation, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence.

Required Job Qualifications:
-Minimum of 9 months of experience in nursing
-Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) (with acceptance into an accredited school of nursing prior to hire). *Within 1 year from the date of hire, employee must be enrolled in a BSN program; RNs hired prior to 10/22/2020 are grandfathered in with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) in nursing, with no further need to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BAN or BSN). Chief Nursing Officer must provide approval for any RNs with ADN degree hired after 10/22/2020, based upon unit need. ADN RNs hired after 10/22/2020 must show continued enrolment towards a BSN degree with a signature of contract stipulating a BSN degree must be completed within 3 years of hire. ADN RNS are not eligible for leveling to RN3.
-At least two years of experience in a high-volume, high-acuity area such as Emergency, Critical Care, or Cardiology.
-Current state of Illinois Registered Nursing License
-Current CPR Certification
-ACLS required within 3 months of hire
-Proficiency in charge and preceptor roles.

Responsibilities:
Cardiac Stress RN position allows for Work-Life-Balance with DAY SHIFT hours, Monday through Friday, and occasional weekends. No call, and off most major holidays.

Will provide nursing support throughout all Diagnostic Services, which is comprised of CT, MRI, Echocardiography, Nuclear Medicine, and Ultrasound departments.

Position reports to Diagnostic Cardiology RN Manager and Manager of Diagnostic Imaging /Cardiology, supports the Medical Director and Cardiology Fellows in daily operation of stress lab.

Very fast-paced, dynamic environment. Prior Emergency Department, Critical Care, or Cardiology experience is beneficial.

The Cardiac Stress RN works independently as well as collaboratively with physicians, nurses, technologists, patients, and family members. Excellent communication skills are essential.

Competencies:

Physical Demands:
• Work requires the ability to walk throughout the medical center and to be standing and walking most of the designated shift.
•Work requires lifting and carrying objects 35-40 lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
•The ability to check documents for errors, use of a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.
•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.
• Ability to care for patients in the following age categories:
o Toddlers (1-3 years) depending on cluster
o Pre-Schoolers (3-5 years) depending on cluster
o School Age (5-12 years) depending on cluster
o Adolescents (12-18 years)
o Young Adults (19-45 years)
•o Middle Adults (45-60 years)
•o Older Adults (greater than 60)
•• Able to operate computers, printers, copiers, fax, and medical equipment specific to department.

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

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

Shift: Shift 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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