Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Int Med Cardiology-Res Adm
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00 AM - 3:00PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $23.12 - $36.41 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
This position works under the general direction of the Office of Research Affairs' Clinical Research Administration Division, their clinical department / division, and in partnership with the Principal Investigator (PI), Co-investigator(s), other study personnel, and sponsoring agents to ensure protocols are conducted in accordance with the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) S/he will coordinate standard clinical research studies conducted by PI(s) which may include grant-funded, industry sponsored, and investigator-initiated clinical research studies. S/he will perform a variety of routine duties involving the collection, compilation, and documentation of clinical research data. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Required Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of clinical research experience OR 5 years of clinical research experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and Good Documentation Practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current NIH and/or FDA regulations and guidelines related to clinical research.
• Ability to meet deadlines and help coordinate multiple aspects of the ongoing project.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented with high attention to accuracy.
• Ability to build rapport, navigates sensitive topics, and maintains confidentiality with a diverse pool of research participants and vendors.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate within multi-disciplinary team settings.
• Availability to work evenings, overnight and weekends if called for under the study protocols.
• Travel may be required.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Sciences or health-related discipline.
• Prior participant contact experience.
Responsibilities:
• Recruits, consents, screens, schedules, tracks and provides study updates to study participants throughout the conduct of the study.
• Collects and enters data into study case report forms and/or electronic data capture system and respond to queries in a timely manner.
• May submit or coordinate the submission of study related documents, study protocols and study protocol amendments to the IRB per policy and procedure
• Maintains accurate and complete procedural documentation including study participant and site level documentation in compliance with institutional, local, state and federal guidelines and regulations related to clinical research.
• May collect, process and ship potentially biohazardous specimens.
• Administers structured tests and questionnaires according to research study protocols. May utilize study-related technology and equipment as part of assessment procedures.
• Provide ongoing study status updates and responds to questions from PI, Administrator, Office of Research Affairs, Sponsor and Compliance throughout the conduct of the study
• Organize and participate in auditing and monitoring visits
• Gather and communicate unanticipated problems (protocol deviations, adverse events, and serious adverse events).
• Work with PI(s), sponsor, compliance, clinical staff and/or manager to identify and improve routine processes as it relates to the conduct of the research study
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: Digital & Information Services
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $63.10 - $94.02 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 Director, Digital IT Support Services is responsible for supporting the RUSH Service Desk, Field Services, User Provisioning, and NOC services. This role provides direct support and guidance for each of the operational areas within their purview. The Director will leverage customer feedback to improve Digital and Information Services’ policies and standards in support of a positive user experience.
The Director, Digital IT Support Services will provide a vision and strategy for the adoption of service management and operational best practices leveraging ITIL as a framework. The Director will foster an environment of continual service improvement and optimization.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Minimum of 15 years of technology and related management experience
•Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related technical field
•At least 10 years of experience working with cross-functional teams and staff of all levels
•Expertise in ITIL and ITSM methodologies
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Recent experience developing and driving outsourced services.
•Recent experience driving IT Operational teams.
•Experience developing a Network Operations Center
•Ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of management and technical teams to influence change and facilitate cooperation.
•Strong analytic and process skills to track and improve organizational efficiency and performance.
•Organized and detailed oriented.
•Experience developing and maintaining SLAs and KPIs.
•Experience leading a ServiceNow development team.
Physical Demands:
Competencies:
•Experience with ITIL or similar Framework
Responsibilities:
•Responsible for maintaining documented policies and standards leveraging current industry standards best practices.
•Accountable for the vision, strategy, and delivery of the RUSH Service Desk, Field Services, User Provisioning, and NOC services.
•Assist with the development and adherence process for all established operational SLAs and KPIs.
•Builds and maintains relationships with other leaders internal and external to IT to develop a clear understanding of business needs; ensures cost-effective delivery of IT services to meet those needs and can respond with agility to changing business priorities.
•Fosters a business-oriented culture and mindset driven by continual service improvement techniques.
•Works with business operations teams to ensure good coordination of IT changes without impacting business processes.
•Provides oversight for vendor and partner relationship management.
•Develops ongoing processes and procedures to maintain consistent technology inventory from procurement, delivery, and decommissioning of inventory.
•Maintains standard operating procedure accountability, quality assurance and adherence to all processes.
•Accountable for establishing best practices for communicating IT project and operational changes to each business unit.
•Work with business units to establish an escalation plan that supports both our user’s needs as well as the needs of IT fulfillment teams.
•Ability to develop dashboards and reports within ServiceNow to clearly articulate to the business how IT is performing.
•Ability to develop clear roadmaps in support of the overall operational strategy for Digital IT Operations
•Manages, mentors, and develops team members, fostering Rush ICARE Values
•Continued personal growth in relation to key job functions.
•Establish growth strategies and goals for all responsible operational staff.
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: Microbial Pathogens & Immunity
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $18.00 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
The Summer Research Fellowships are offered on a competitive basis to students enrolled at Rush University between the first and second years to work on research projects with Rush faculty in basic science, clinical research, and community service arenas. Students accepted in the program are provided a paid position to work full-time during the summer before the second year of medical school. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
•A Bachelor's Degree or higher is required
•Currently enrolled as a student at Rush Medical College is required.
•Must be in good academic standing as reported by the Office of Integrated Medical Education.
•Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail preferred.
•Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate in a professional manner.
•Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, set goals, manage complicated tasks, and work with minimal supervision.
•Demonstrate professionalism in dealing with confidential information.
•This position may require some evenings and weekends.
•Must complete all HR hiring requirements in a timely matter and a physical.
Responsibilities:
•Responsible for their approved research study overseen by a principal investigator.
•Responsible for all data collection and recording for their study.
•Maintains research records and documents relating to their study.
•May need to work with the principal investigator(s) to recruit patients for studies, including study advertisements and marketing in line with Rush policies and procedures.
•Ensure compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies.
•May need to confer with study participants to explain purpose of the study.
•Must complete and maintain all documentation and reporting of adverse events. Recommend corrective action as appropriate.
•Responsible for oral or written reports to both the study sponsor and program faculty director.
•May need to work with principal investigator on IRB, ACUC, filing and compliance.
•Coordinate the development of forms, questionnaires for the application of research techniques. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
•Perform other duties as necessary to advance research.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: RML General Microbiology
Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0. 5)
Shift: Shift 4
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (3:00PM - 11:30PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $16.20 - $24.28 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 Laboratory Technician enters patient demographic information and places laboratory test orders in the LIS. Also, is responsible for report distribution. Issues laboratory results over the telephone in a professional and courteous manner. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Required Job Qualifications:
• High School Graduate.
• Typing speed over 35 wpm.
• Previous experience in a hospital laboratory and/or as a phlebotomist is helpful.
• Employees in this job classification are qualified to perform waived testing.
• Employees' education and/or laboratory experience meet the requirements delineated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA '88).
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Knowledge of medical and laboratory terminology.
Physical Demands:
• The technician's time is divided between laboratory test order entry and working in a laboratory with frequent exposure to potentially infectious specimens.
Responsibilities:
1. Enters medical record number correctly all of the time.
2. Handles specimens properly with no specimen labeling errors per year.
3. Performs accurate computer entry of demographic information.
4. Performs accurate computer entry of laboratory test orders.
5. Notifies appropriate personnel of problems.
6. Performs multiple computer entry/inquiry functions.
7. Sorts and distributes computer generated reports.
8. Prepares specimens correctly for delivery and/or transport.
9. Operates the pneumatic tube station according to division guidelines.
10. Performs multiple computer specimen receiving functions.
11. Documents specimen receipt and resolves problems if necessary.
12. Processes specimens.
13. Uses the telephone properly and gives accurate information.
14. Reports accurate results.
15. Suggests and performs follow-up where appropriate.
16. Volunteers or willingly participates in special projects and completes them within an agreed upon time frame.
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: Revenue Cycle
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 ourRush benefits page(https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $25.20 - $39.69 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
The Administrative Assistant 3 works independently on multiple tasks simultaneously maintaining the highest level of confidentiality. The Administrative Assistant 3 must be able to focus and perform well under pressure with the ability to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines. Provides administrative duties including composition of letters and reports as well as planning, developing and completing assignments with minimal direction. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• High School Diploma.
• Five years’ administrative experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong project and time management skills.
• Proactive and resourceful.
• Customer-focused.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced software skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, scheduling/calendar software.
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and schedules.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to interact effectively and efficiently with all levels.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree.
Responsibilities:
1.Administrative Assistant work that includes typing of correspondence, work with PowerPoint presentations and computer problem solving,
2.Prepare and schedule meetings.
3.Manages and administers the daily operations, organizes work, sets priorities, meets critical deadlines and follows-up assignments with minimum direction.
4.Exercises discretion and independent judgment in daily activities and executive administrative details of a confidential nature.
5.Completes special assignments requiring collecting, organizing and analyzing data basis of significant decisions.
6.Manages multiple calendars requiring extensive attention to detail and the ability to make decisions regarding appointment priorities; organizes and schedules meetings; arranges and prepares agendas and provides background information for various complex internal and external meetings and projects as requested or necessary.
7.Prepares confidential correspondence. Prepares reports and other documents.
8.Reconciles accounts payable requests.
9.Answers administrative phone calls; receives and screens patients and visitor’s telephone calls, e-mails and faxes, providing information and resolving complaints using good judgment and the interpretation of policies and procedures.
10.Arranges travel (registration, airline, accommodations) and prepares itineraries for leadership to attend meetings; prepares and tracks reimbursement submissions.
11.Coordinates conference room reservations.
12.Serves as primary contact for monitoring, ordering, stocking office supplies and managing office equipment maintenance and repair issues as well as environmental service problems.
13.Performs other work-related duties or projects as assigned, such as facility and relocation projects.
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:Cost Accounting-Reimbursement
Work Type:Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule:8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at ourRush benefits page(https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range:$61,068 - $99,403
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 will be responsible for Reimbursement functions including on-going financial analysis, participating in the annual filings of various cost reports, audits, and other related items, Community Benefits Report, and maintaining Third Party Liability accounts. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 1-3 years of accounting and/or financial reporting experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem solving and financial analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Advanced Excel skills including V-lookups, pivot tables, and data analysis
• Demonstrates a desire to continuously improve accounting and financial reporting skills through proactive professional development efforts
• Ability to work independently and creatively
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• CPA or master’s degree
• Healthcare industry experience
• Experience with reimbursement and revenue cycle
Responsibilities:
• Participate in the monthly reimbursement close including third-party reserves, bundled payment settlements, and related journal entries
• Prepare, compile and analyze data related to Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare cost reports, governmental audits, other related items
• Work with external consultants with the filing, amendment and audit of third-party cost reports
• Assist in the preparation of workpapers for internal and external reporting including the Community Benefits Report and 990 Schedule H of IRS Form 990
• Coordinate completion of Medicare Wage Index survey, Occupational Mix survey, and other required governmental surveys
• Stay informed on Reimbursement issues impacting the organization. Assist in completing impact analysis of proposed regulations and rate changes
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of Third-party/Medicare PIP, cost report reserves, and bundled payment settlement liabilities
• Satisfy requests for ad-hoc reports from senior financial management
• 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: Oak Park, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Oak Park
Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital
Department: Endoscopy
Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0. 5)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:30:00 AM - 5:00:00 AM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $10.00 - $500.00 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
The RN staff nurse assumes primary responsibilities for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care for assigned patients. The RN plans and implements routine care and sets priorities. This role integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance as appropriate. This position serves as the flexible resource to cover for Ill calls, FMLA, vacancies and fluctuations above census. This position is the first to be cancelled, after agency, when not needed for any of the reasons identified.
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.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Associate Degree in Nursing. Must be enrolled in a must complete degree within 5 years of hire.
•Bachelor’s Degree in: Nursing
•Minimum 2 years of experience
•Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
•BSN Preferred
•Current CPR
•ACLS for ED, ICU, Tele, and PACU areas.
•Current Illinois License
•Good communication skills
•Computer skills
•Good time management and organizational skills
•Familiarity with patient care equipment
•Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts as per RT-I criteria.
•Able to be down-staffed in 4 hour increments
•Ability to transport objects, patients and equipment
•Ability to respond quickly to patient needs with a focus on customer satisfaction.
•Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick
•Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of fire or other disasters
•Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients.
•Ability to stand and walk throughput most of designated shift.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•National certification.
Addendum:
Must be proficient in competencies for patient care in each area identified in departmental cluster. Orientation will consist of 1 shift in each department to allow familiarity with department and completion of department orientation checklist. May work in additional departments if RN has completed competencies for the additional areas. Must have flexibility to work when needed and to be down-staffed when census is low or adequate staffing is available.
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:
Nurse/patient Relationship
1.Provides emotional support to patients, families and significant others
2.Insures timely response to patient needs
3.Procedures and tests are explained to patient upon admission and throughout hospitalization.
Assuring and Improving Quality Care
1.Completes and documents all required forms in the appropriate patient medical record
2.Demonstrates knowledge and participates in unit based quality improvement process
3.Demonstrates knowledge of evidence based clinical standards.
Education/Competency
1.Demonstrates knowledge of clinical unit-based and hospital-based competencies
2.Validates M.D. orders according to policies and procedures
3.Knowledge of patient population and disease entities of the patient cared for on a med-surg unit.
Nursing Process
1.As applicable, the interdisciplinary Plan of Care tool is consistently and accurately completed (i.e., problems are appropriately identified, appropriate goals
are dated, initialed and modified, problems are resolved and managed at discharge, and appropriate triggers identified).
2.All patient care orders are executed correctly and timely
3.Discharge teaching is done in a timely manner throughout the hospital stay and documented appropriately.
Leadership/Collaboration/Professional Development
1.Actively participates in the achievement of unit goals and completes all assignments in the area of unit responsibilities.
2.Completes mandatory education on shift
3.Demonstrates accountability for time and attendance.
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: Operating Room
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:30:00 AM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $57.36 - $96.37 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 job leads Rush Oak Park Hospital Acute, Ambulatory, Clinical Nurse Leaders, and Advance Practice
Nursing Services in an effort to improve the health status of patients served through effective operations of clinical and
outreach programs. The Director is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling human resources needed
for the delivery of patient care and operations of the department and in the documentation for Magnet performance
indicators.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Master's degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration or Business.
• Five years of progressive experience in healthcare operations and/or strategy with clinical nursing services
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Doctorate.
Physical Demands:
Competencies:
Addendum:
Operational Leadership
• Plans, develops, assesses, and evaluates care provided to members
• Is responsible for all clinical operations, personnel, and activities in the assigned departments.
• Coordinates the interdisciplinary approach to providing continuity of care, including utilization management,
transfer coordination, discharge planning, and obtaining all authorizations/ approvals as needed for outside
services for patients/families.
• Collaborates with support services management to develop policies and procedures that will provide greater
operational efficiency
• Plans and develops appropriate staffing for patient services and monitors compliance with appropriate paid hours
for each cost center
• Develop and implement budgets including processes to monitor operational and capital costs
• Identifies and recommends opportunities for cost savings and improving the quality of care across the continuum
• Quality & Safety
• Create and sustain Performance Improvement/ Quality initiatives.
• Manage the environment (of care) by developing, implementing and monitoring processes to reduce and control
environmental hazards and risks; preventing accidents and injuries and maintaining safe conditions for patients,
staff and visitors.
• Accountable to ensure quality and safety for patients served in the assigned Departments
• Ensures exceptional Patient Experience
People Leadership
• Manage human resources by determining qualifications, competence and performance expectations; planning, implementing and monitoring staffing plans; assuring orientation, in‐service training and continuing education of all persons under supervision and applying human resources policies/procedures.
• Provides direction to the unit leaders for the development of nursing policies, rules and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation and professional standards
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
• Creates an atmosphere of mutual trust, collaboration, acceptance, respect, responsibilities, and support
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, staff and the broader health care community. Develops measurable performance and expectations guidelines for staff
Strategic Leadership
• Supports establishing goals that align with the organization's mission and vision
• Provide effective leadership by managing, coordinating, and integrating services to ensure Rush Inpatient & Ambulatory programs are the leader in all areas of nursing care in the market.
• Manage information by identifying, implementing, and sustaining information systems and data management activities necessary to advance service.
• Actively participate in the strategic planning and on‐going development of new services/markets to ensure Rush branded programs are the leader in the market.
• Develops and collects data, and trends utilization of health care resources.
• Promotes public relations within ROPH and the community by participating in community activities and/or sharing information for increasing awareness of services provided
• Works with ROPH and RUMC executive team to ensure that the department meets or exceeds its defined objectives for improvement, growth, and expansion of services.
• To monitor community needs and provide significant input into EMS system and disaster planning.
Responsibilities:
Evidence Based Practice
• Accountable for quality outcomes which incorporates established methodology to drive process improvement.
• Leads unit and department quality initiatives, research and /or evidence based activities utilizing best current evidence.
• Develops effective 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
• 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.
• Establishes constructive and strategic partnerships with peers, professional nurses, the University, other disciplines and departments to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes.
• Uses leadership, team building, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to build partnerships within and across units and departments.
• Establishes a climate that fosters open communication, values differing points of view and promotes shared governance.
• Creates and maintains a just culture for all constituents across disciplines.
• Develops a climate that optimizes the patient and family experience through supportive interactions and staff education.
Critical Thinking
• Promotes the development of critical thinking skills of all unit personnel through appreciative inquiry.
• Critically reviews cases and events to determine the root causes and develop action plans for improvement.
• Responds to societal and technological trends, issues and new developments as they pertain to nursing and healthcare.
Technical Expertise
• Creates and promotes a culture of safety and accountability.
• 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.
• Demonstrates information literacy skills in complex decision‐making.
• Utilizes clinical information systems to promote safety, quality and cost effective care.
• Strategically plans for ongoing education to acquire new knowledge and skills.
Leadership
• Translates the nursing and corporate vision and strategic plan into measurable unit goals and sustainable programs.
• Creates and maintains a supportive and healthy work environment.
• Advances practice through the development of innovations incorporating the principles of change.
• Assumes a leadership role in analytical problem solving of both clinical and system wide issues.
• Mentors and coaches delegation and management skills along with career development.
• Creates an environment in which professional growth is an expectation.
• Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
• Provides and invites ongoing performance feedback to peers, staff and other disciplines to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes.
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:
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Rush River N. - Clinic
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (6:45:00 AM - 6:30:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Sign in Bonus:$3,000Pay Range: $19.50 - $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 Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting Physicians, Mid-Level Practitioners, and Registered Nurses with the evaluation, management, and treatment of patients in an ambulatory care setting. The Medical Assistant assumes responsibility for maintaining patient flow, the upkeep of exam and treatment rooms, and performing basic skills such as vital signs and point of care testing. In addition, the Certified Medical Assistant will administer intramuscular injections, immunizations, small volume nebulizer treatment, over-the-counter medications under the direction of a Physician. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures, including complying with all Rush University Medical Group Customer Service Standards.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•High school diploma/GED required.
•Clinical Medical Assistant Certification by AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NAHP, AAH, or NHA required (includes principles and techniques of injections and medication administration) required upon hire.
•Graduates of a Rush Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program are required to obtain Clinical Medical Assistant Certification by AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NAHP, AAH, or NHA required within six months of hire.
•Current CPR certification required upon start date.
•Computer skills.
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•Excellent customer service skills.
•Excellent organizational skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•One year clinical experience.
•Phlebotomy experience.
•Epic Ambulatory experience.
Responsibilities:
1.Coordinates and maintains organized patient flow.
2.Performs patient intake: vital signs, height and weight, reason for visit, interim history, allergies, medication lists, and other interventions as required.
3.Prepares patient for exam based on reason for visit.
4.Prepares and supports patient and assists provider with procedures.
5.Reviews appointment schedules and ensures all patient charts are available for the visit.
6.Reviews patient charts and ensures that all ancillary reports and required paperwork are available to the provider at the time of visit.
7.Performs basic lab and testing procedures according to standards.
8.Performs phlebotomy and EKGs.
9.Administers immunizations as ordered by Physician.
10.Administers RUMG approved intramuscular or subcutaneous medications after competency has been assessed, verified and documented.
11.Performs nebulizer treatments in the clinic setting after competency has been assessed, verified and documented.
12.Performs Tuberculin skin testing upon the order of the Physician.
13.Demonstrates appropriate population specific techniques with patients.
14.Documents administration of over-the-counter medications and/or other medications in Epic per policy or protocol.
15.Cleans, prepares and stocks exam rooms, treatment rooms, and workstations.
16.Calls patients regarding test results and medical instruction under the direction of a Physician.
17.Calls in medication refills under the direction of a Physician or protocol.
18.Documents patient care information in the outpatient medical record according to standards.
19.Assists with scheduling of patient tests, procedures, and follow-up appointments.
20.Assists in the care, cleaning, and sterilization of equipment and instruments.
21.Maintains the inventory of medical and linen supplies.
22.Maintains quality control for equipment.
23.Provides cross coverage to other clinical areas as assigned.
24.Participates in quality improvement projects.
25.Maintains compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards and other regulatory bodies.
26.May have Unit specific duties as needed.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: RUSH Risk & Claims Management
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: $48.45 - $83.94 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
The Office of Risk Management is responsible for claims investigation and management and overseeing loss control activities for Rush University Medical Center, Johnston R. Bowman Health Center for the Elderly, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and all personnel named as insureds under the Medical Center’s Self Insurance Trust Fund Agreement. The Office of Risk Management also works directly with the Office of Legal Affairs and outside defense counsel. The Risk Manager will identify potential liability situations, investigate and manage those potential claims, as well as lawsuits and attorney’s liens. The Risk Manager RN will participate with the loss control activities in his/her assigned areas and as needed throughout the Medical Center. Additionally, the Risk Manager RN is responsible for initial screening and evaluation of patient/family/visitor complaints and coordinating with appropriate departments, physicians and personnel for resolution. This position’s objective is to reduce unplanned or unexpected financial loss to the Medical Center through identification, evaluation and reduction of the risk of patient injury associated with medical care, as well as visitor injuries as well as to minimize loss through effective claims handling pursuant to the terms of the Medical Center’s Self Insurance Program. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Required Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) with three years of clinical nursing experience and a knowledge of the clinical care of patients.
• Experience within the health care industry and risk management.
• RN license in the state of Illinois.
• PR certification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Previous experience with summarizing and analyzing medical records.
Responsibilities:
1.Analyze coded Unusual Occurrence Reports.
2.Scrutinize attorney requests for records received by the Medical Records Department.
3.Evaluate telephone reports/correspondence from physicians, nurses, hospital personnel, patients and visitors regarding incidents to determine liability on behalf of the Medical Center.
4.Execute a detailed review of potential liability claimants’ medical records
5.Interview medical center employees having relevant knowledge of the incident (residents, nurses, other hospital personnel, attending physicians on the Medical Service Plans within the limitation identified by Illinois case law).
6.Secure evidence (broken equipment, foreign bodies, faulty catheters, etc.).
7.Indicate possibility of product liability. Report potential problems to manufacturers and FDA in accordance with the Safe Medical Device Act.
8.Formulate written investigative reports for the Office of Risk Management and the Office of Legal Affairs, detailing analysis of medical facts, including determination of whether standards of care were breached, assessment of damages, and an opinion of the potential risk/liability for the Medical Center.
9.Direct findings to the Director and General Counsel at weekly meetings with recommendations for management of potential claims.
10.Notify potential claims to the excess insurance carriers, summarizing potential liability exposures
11.Execute a detailed review and analysis of the plaintiff’s medical record.
12.Interview named defendants who are Medical Center employees and other employees having relevant knowledge of the incidents in the Summons and Complaint within the limitations identified by Illinois case law.
13.Examine medical records from other institutions.
14.Formulate a detailed report of findings for use by outside defense counsel.
15.Draft answers to interrogatories and submit materials requested in Notices to Produce and to establish a basis for actions taken by employees.
16.Search for historical documents within the Medical Center to comply with Notices to Produce and to establish a basis for actions taken by employees.
17.Verify employment status and current whereabouts of all defendants or potential defendants.
18.Set reserves on assigned cases at semiannual Bordereau meetings in conjunction with General Counsel and outside defense counsel.
19.Assist defense counsel at trial. Report trial events to the AVP of Risk Management and General Counsel daily.
20.Contribute to settlement discussions and mediation sessions by providing opinions and analysis of key factors.
21.Direct potential mediation candidates to Mediation Consultant and General Counsel. Attend mediation meetings and draft summary reports to President and Senior Vice Presidents.
22.Direct formal written status reports to various excess insurance carriers on assigned claims, including an evaluation of liability, damages, settlement value, etc.
23.Educate nursing, ancillary departments, house staff and medical staff on pertinent risk management issues.
24.Contribute articles to the Health Law Reporter regarding risk management concerns.
25.Recognize incident trends and loss control activities with concentration to specific assigned areas.
26.Participate in the Performance Improvement process.
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: 1520 W Harrison St, Chicago, Illinois 60607
Business Unit: RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center
Department: Cancer Center - Genital Urinary (GU)
Work Type: Full-Time - 40 Hours per week (1. 0 FTE)
Work Schedule: Open to 8-Hour Shifts and 10-Hour Shifts - Monday to Friday
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $34.24 - $61.25 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 Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 is a registered nurse (RN) who works with physician practices and multi-disciplinary teams to promote the effective utilization of services and coordination of care for patients within the Cancer Center service line. The Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 contributes to the assessment of patients' psychosocial, financial and clinical needs throughout the continuum of care ensuring high quality care while supporting quality metrics of the Cancer Center and Rush University Medical Center The Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 functions as a liaison between patients, physician practices, the hospital, and the community performing functions that meet the core competencies of oncology navigation; Care Coordination, Communication, Education, and Professional Role/Care as well as the domains of the Profession Practice Model; Relationships and Caring, Evidence Based Practice, Technical Expertise, Critical Thinking and Leadership. The Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 care may be focused in medical oncology, hematology, stem cell transplant, gyne-oncology, surgery, radiation oncology, cancer screening or supporting multi-disciplinary clinics. This RN exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Requirements:
•Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required
•At least one year of nursing experience.
•Earned nursing degree of baccalaureate level of education or higher.
•Oncology nursing experience preferred
•Oncology nursing certification preferred
Physical Demands:
•Ability to travel throughout the Medical Center and some roles may require travel to other sites of care.
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:
Relationships and Caring1. Establishes a caring therapeutic relationship with patients and families
utilizing effective communication while managing a defined patient
caseload.
2. Assesses patients for social determinants of health; utilizing findings to
develop a plan of care and mutual goal setting.
3. Serves as liaison for the patient, becoming an expert on the patient
and their needs throughout the trajectory of their care from
diagnosis to end of life or survivorship
4. Advocates for patient and their families to ensure timely access to treatment and equal access to health care
5. Collaborates with all members of the health care team in a positive, professional manner to ensure coordination of patient care.
6. Serves as a reference regarding clinical trials and coordinates care with
The clinical trial office
7. Provides psycho-social support and Facilitates referrals and transitions of
care ensuring effective utilization of internal and community resources
Evidence-Based Practice
1. Provides symptom managements utilizing guidelines/evidence based practice from oncology resources in collaboration with providers
2.Performs role utilizing EBP within specialty established by nationally recognized oncology nursing associations, cancer societies and networks as well as published research and quality documents.
Technical Expertise1. Responds to patient questions and needs via various technology: “My Chart,” staff messages, telephone contact, etc.
2.Coordinates/Schedules admissions, surgeries, laboratory testing, radiographic exam, and infusion.
3.Performs basic administrative tasks related to role
4.Establishes plan for venous access via assessment of peripheral veins.
5.Performs nursing procedures per policy.
6.Assists providers with procedures utilizing appropriate technique.
7.Assesses patient and family learning style to provide ongoing education regarding diagnosis, staging, treatment, side effects and self-care.
8.Provides detailed documentation in the electronic medical record to support assessment and interventions
Critical Thinking1. Reviews medical records to ensure completeness as applicable for patient
diagnosis and staging. Requests additional medical records as needed
2.Ensures new patients are scheduled for appropriate providers based upon
assessment of patient and collaborates to alter plan as needed
3.Assesses patients in person or remotely to evaluate current status and needs
4.Provides telephone triage as defined by guidelines and in collaboration with provider coordinating care with infusion room, home health, urgent care or emergency department as required
5.Recognizes changes in patient status and responds in a timely manner to optimize patient outcomes
6.Prioritizes complex patient care based upon knowledge and clinical experience.
7.Assesses patient compliance with treatment plan
Leadership1. Demonstrates accountability for professional practice, continuing education
and progress toward achievement of goals
3.Establishes and maintains expertise regarding disease, staging, current treatment options and management of adverse events.
4.Serves as a liaison between practice and referral sources
5.Participates in quality metric initiatives supporting optimal outcomes and value based metrics
6.Assists in patient identification for tumor board, coordinates tumor board and participates in patient presentation and care plan development.
7.Participates in the orientation and education of health care team members
8.Serves as key member of multi-disciplinary team supporting patient cohesiveness, efficiency, and patient focused care.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Oak Park, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Oak Park
Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital
Department: Speech Therapy
Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0. 5)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $48/hr
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 Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides safe and effective services including the evaluation and treatment of persons with speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders. The SLP evaluates, selects and applies goal directed interventions for the treatment or prevention of these impairments/functional limitations to achieve maximum Independence. The SLP has the ultimate responsibility for the provision of services including the supervision of speech language pathology support personnel. All services are provided in a manner that promotes the highest level of satisfaction in all customers. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree (or greater) in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech Language Pathology, or eligibility following completion of the Clinical Fellowship year.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Applicable assessment and treatment knowledge to provide services to various patient populations.
• Understanding of state, federal, and professional practice laws, regulations and preferred practice patterns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Flexibility and ability to manage work in a changing environment.
• 1 – 3 years of experience.
Physical Demands:
• Bending, twisting, reaching, pulling, pushing, balancing, crouching, stooping, standing, sitting, climbing, kneeling and
• Walking about >75% of the day.
• Ability to carry 10 – 25Ibs and lift 25 - 50Ibs.
Competencies:
• Technical skills required to adapt equipment, ambulate, seating, positioning, transfers.
• Analytical skills are required to evaluate patients and their response to treatment.
• Customer service and service recovery skills are required to effectively meet the needs of patients, families and members of the Interdisciplinary healthcare team on an almost constant basis.
• Excellent written, verbal and Interpersonal communication skills.
• Flexibility and ability to manage work flow in a changing environment.
• Understanding and ability to operate wheelchairs/seating and positioning, Visipitch, Loquitur, Electrolarynges, Voice Amplifier, Passey Muir Valves, Video chair, Swallowing/VFE, Traches/Vents, pocket talker, electronics, computer, telephone, printer, fax, copier.
Responsibilities:
• Delivers services consistent with the established RUSH Oak Park Hospital Mission and Philosophy.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and respects the rights and dignity of all individuals.
• Complies with current ASHA Code of Ethics and state licensure laws.
• Based on the patient’s cognitive, physical and functional status, uses safe and appropriate guarding techniques and
assistive/adaptive devices.
• Maintains knowledge of policies concerning precautions, codes, conditions, warnings and general safety procedures.
• Communicates effectively with patients and care givers at levels appropriate to their age, cognitive status and
language abilities.
• Interacts and practices in collaboration with a variety of professionals.
• Participates in patient related conferences, organizational, and professional meetings as required.
• Documents on an ongoing basis services provided, response to services, and changes in status related to the careplan.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for assigned patients and provides speech therapy evaluations,
treatments and services in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Selects, administers, and adapts the content of patient evaluations according to ASHA Standards of Practice.
• Establishes functional and measurable goals in accordance with the patient’s level of function, age, length of stay
• And discharge disposition of the person served.
• Provides patient and family teaching.
• Terminates services when maximum benefit is received, completes a comprehensive discharge plan based on age,
diagnosis, support, cultural background, physical and cognitive strengths and limitations of the person served.
• Makes appropriate and judicious use of group and /or joint treatment sessions.
• Maintains productivity level established by department policy.
• Schedules and prioritizes workload.
• Provides service as assigned based on census and patient needs.
• Identifies professional strengths, areas of refinement and assumes responsibility for professional growth.
• Participates in continuing education opportunities, department education and mandatory education.
• Participates in the fieldwork education process by establishing a supportive environment while supervising SLP
SLP students.
• Clinically assists, supervises and provides education / instruction to facilitate professional growth of SLP personnel.
• Assists with the orientation of new employees.
• Assists in performance improvement and supports developmental and quality focused initiatives.
• Contributes to the cost effectiveness of services and programs provided by the department.
• Communicates suggestions related to opportunities for improvement and maintaining positive relations with all
Customers.
• Available to work weekends and holidays
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Int Med Cardiology-Res Adm
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00 AM - 3:00PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $23.12 - $36.41 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
This position works under the general direction of the Office of Research Affairs' Clinical Research Administration Division, their clinical department / division, and in partnership with the Principal Investigator (PI), Co-investigator(s), other study personnel, and sponsoring agents to ensure protocols are conducted in accordance with the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) S/he will coordinate standard clinical research studies conducted by PI(s) which may include grant-funded, industry sponsored, and investigator-initiated clinical research studies. S/he will perform a variety of routine duties involving the collection, compilation, and documentation of clinical research data. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Required Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of clinical research experience OR 5 years of clinical research experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and Good Documentation Practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current NIH and/or FDA regulations and guidelines related to clinical research.
• Ability to meet deadlines and help coordinate multiple aspects of the ongoing project.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented with high attention to accuracy.
• Ability to build rapport, navigates sensitive topics, and maintains confidentiality with a diverse pool of research participants and vendors.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate within multi-disciplinary team settings.
• Availability to work evenings, overnight and weekends if called for under the study protocols.
• Travel may be required.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Sciences or health-related discipline.
• Prior participant contact experience.
Responsibilities:
• Recruits, consents, screens, schedules, tracks and provides study updates to study participants throughout the conduct of the study.
• Collects and enters data into study case report forms and/or electronic data capture system and respond to queries in a timely manner.
• May submit or coordinate the submission of study related documents, study protocols and study protocol amendments to the IRB per policy and procedure
• Maintains accurate and complete procedural documentation including study participant and site level documentation in compliance with institutional, local, state and federal guidelines and regulations related to clinical research.
• May collect, process and ship potentially biohazardous specimens.
• Administers structured tests and questionnaires according to research study protocols. May utilize study-related technology and equipment as part of assessment procedures.
• Provide ongoing study status updates and responds to questions from PI, Administrator, Office of Research Affairs, Sponsor and Compliance throughout the conduct of the study
• Organize and participate in auditing and monitoring visits
• Gather and communicate unanticipated problems (protocol deviations, adverse events, and serious adverse events).
• Work with PI(s), sponsor, compliance, clinical staff and/or manager to identify and improve routine processes as it relates to the conduct of the research study
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: Digital & Information Services
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $63.10 - $94.02 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 Director, Digital IT Support Services is responsible for supporting the RUSH Service Desk, Field Services, User Provisioning, and NOC services. This role provides direct support and guidance for each of the operational areas within their purview. The Director will leverage customer feedback to improve Digital and Information Services’ policies and standards in support of a positive user experience.
The Director, Digital IT Support Services will provide a vision and strategy for the adoption of service management and operational best practices leveraging ITIL as a framework. The Director will foster an environment of continual service improvement and optimization.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Minimum of 15 years of technology and related management experience
•Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related technical field
•At least 10 years of experience working with cross-functional teams and staff of all levels
•Expertise in ITIL and ITSM methodologies
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Recent experience developing and driving outsourced services.
•Recent experience driving IT Operational teams.
•Experience developing a Network Operations Center
•Ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of management and technical teams to influence change and facilitate cooperation.
•Strong analytic and process skills to track and improve organizational efficiency and performance.
•Organized and detailed oriented.
•Experience developing and maintaining SLAs and KPIs.
•Experience leading a ServiceNow development team.
Physical Demands:
Competencies:
•Experience with ITIL or similar Framework
Responsibilities:
•Responsible for maintaining documented policies and standards leveraging current industry standards best practices.
•Accountable for the vision, strategy, and delivery of the RUSH Service Desk, Field Services, User Provisioning, and NOC services.
•Assist with the development and adherence process for all established operational SLAs and KPIs.
•Builds and maintains relationships with other leaders internal and external to IT to develop a clear understanding of business needs; ensures cost-effective delivery of IT services to meet those needs and can respond with agility to changing business priorities.
•Fosters a business-oriented culture and mindset driven by continual service improvement techniques.
•Works with business operations teams to ensure good coordination of IT changes without impacting business processes.
•Provides oversight for vendor and partner relationship management.
•Develops ongoing processes and procedures to maintain consistent technology inventory from procurement, delivery, and decommissioning of inventory.
•Maintains standard operating procedure accountability, quality assurance and adherence to all processes.
•Accountable for establishing best practices for communicating IT project and operational changes to each business unit.
•Work with business units to establish an escalation plan that supports both our user’s needs as well as the needs of IT fulfillment teams.
•Ability to develop dashboards and reports within ServiceNow to clearly articulate to the business how IT is performing.
•Ability to develop clear roadmaps in support of the overall operational strategy for Digital IT Operations
•Manages, mentors, and develops team members, fostering Rush ICARE Values
•Continued personal growth in relation to key job functions.
•Establish growth strategies and goals for all responsible operational staff.
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: Microbial Pathogens & Immunity
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $18.00 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
The Summer Research Fellowships are offered on a competitive basis to students enrolled at Rush University between the first and second years to work on research projects with Rush faculty in basic science, clinical research, and community service arenas. Students accepted in the program are provided a paid position to work full-time during the summer before the second year of medical school. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
•A Bachelor's Degree or higher is required
•Currently enrolled as a student at Rush Medical College is required.
•Must be in good academic standing as reported by the Office of Integrated Medical Education.
•Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail preferred.
•Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate in a professional manner.
•Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, set goals, manage complicated tasks, and work with minimal supervision.
•Demonstrate professionalism in dealing with confidential information.
•This position may require some evenings and weekends.
•Must complete all HR hiring requirements in a timely matter and a physical.
Responsibilities:
•Responsible for their approved research study overseen by a principal investigator.
•Responsible for all data collection and recording for their study.
•Maintains research records and documents relating to their study.
•May need to work with the principal investigator(s) to recruit patients for studies, including study advertisements and marketing in line with Rush policies and procedures.
•Ensure compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies.
•May need to confer with study participants to explain purpose of the study.
•Must complete and maintain all documentation and reporting of adverse events. Recommend corrective action as appropriate.
•Responsible for oral or written reports to both the study sponsor and program faculty director.
•May need to work with principal investigator on IRB, ACUC, filing and compliance.
•Coordinate the development of forms, questionnaires for the application of research techniques. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
•Perform other duties as necessary to advance research.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: RML General Microbiology
Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0. 5)
Shift: Shift 4
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (3:00PM - 11:30PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $16.20 - $24.28 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 Laboratory Technician enters patient demographic information and places laboratory test orders in the LIS. Also, is responsible for report distribution. Issues laboratory results over the telephone in a professional and courteous manner. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Required Job Qualifications:
• High School Graduate.
• Typing speed over 35 wpm.
• Previous experience in a hospital laboratory and/or as a phlebotomist is helpful.
• Employees in this job classification are qualified to perform waived testing.
• Employees' education and/or laboratory experience meet the requirements delineated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA '88).
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Knowledge of medical and laboratory terminology.
Physical Demands:
• The technician's time is divided between laboratory test order entry and working in a laboratory with frequent exposure to potentially infectious specimens.
Responsibilities:
1. Enters medical record number correctly all of the time.
2. Handles specimens properly with no specimen labeling errors per year.
3. Performs accurate computer entry of demographic information.
4. Performs accurate computer entry of laboratory test orders.
5. Notifies appropriate personnel of problems.
6. Performs multiple computer entry/inquiry functions.
7. Sorts and distributes computer generated reports.
8. Prepares specimens correctly for delivery and/or transport.
9. Operates the pneumatic tube station according to division guidelines.
10. Performs multiple computer specimen receiving functions.
11. Documents specimen receipt and resolves problems if necessary.
12. Processes specimens.
13. Uses the telephone properly and gives accurate information.
14. Reports accurate results.
15. Suggests and performs follow-up where appropriate.
16. Volunteers or willingly participates in special projects and completes them within an agreed upon time frame.
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: Revenue Cycle
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 ourRush benefits page(https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $25.20 - $39.69 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
The Administrative Assistant 3 works independently on multiple tasks simultaneously maintaining the highest level of confidentiality. The Administrative Assistant 3 must be able to focus and perform well under pressure with the ability to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines. Provides administrative duties including composition of letters and reports as well as planning, developing and completing assignments with minimal direction. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• High School Diploma.
• Five years’ administrative experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong project and time management skills.
• Proactive and resourceful.
• Customer-focused.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced software skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, scheduling/calendar software.
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and schedules.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to interact effectively and efficiently with all levels.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree.
Responsibilities:
1.Administrative Assistant work that includes typing of correspondence, work with PowerPoint presentations and computer problem solving,
2.Prepare and schedule meetings.
3.Manages and administers the daily operations, organizes work, sets priorities, meets critical deadlines and follows-up assignments with minimum direction.
4.Exercises discretion and independent judgment in daily activities and executive administrative details of a confidential nature.
5.Completes special assignments requiring collecting, organizing and analyzing data basis of significant decisions.
6.Manages multiple calendars requiring extensive attention to detail and the ability to make decisions regarding appointment priorities; organizes and schedules meetings; arranges and prepares agendas and provides background information for various complex internal and external meetings and projects as requested or necessary.
7.Prepares confidential correspondence. Prepares reports and other documents.
8.Reconciles accounts payable requests.
9.Answers administrative phone calls; receives and screens patients and visitor’s telephone calls, e-mails and faxes, providing information and resolving complaints using good judgment and the interpretation of policies and procedures.
10.Arranges travel (registration, airline, accommodations) and prepares itineraries for leadership to attend meetings; prepares and tracks reimbursement submissions.
11.Coordinates conference room reservations.
12.Serves as primary contact for monitoring, ordering, stocking office supplies and managing office equipment maintenance and repair issues as well as environmental service problems.
13.Performs other work-related duties or projects as assigned, such as facility and relocation projects.
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:Cost Accounting-Reimbursement
Work Type:Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule:8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at ourRush benefits page(https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range:$61,068 - $99,403
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 will be responsible for Reimbursement functions including on-going financial analysis, participating in the annual filings of various cost reports, audits, and other related items, Community Benefits Report, and maintaining Third Party Liability accounts. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 1-3 years of accounting and/or financial reporting experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem solving and financial analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Advanced Excel skills including V-lookups, pivot tables, and data analysis
• Demonstrates a desire to continuously improve accounting and financial reporting skills through proactive professional development efforts
• Ability to work independently and creatively
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• CPA or master’s degree
• Healthcare industry experience
• Experience with reimbursement and revenue cycle
Responsibilities:
• Participate in the monthly reimbursement close including third-party reserves, bundled payment settlements, and related journal entries
• Prepare, compile and analyze data related to Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare cost reports, governmental audits, other related items
• Work with external consultants with the filing, amendment and audit of third-party cost reports
• Assist in the preparation of workpapers for internal and external reporting including the Community Benefits Report and 990 Schedule H of IRS Form 990
• Coordinate completion of Medicare Wage Index survey, Occupational Mix survey, and other required governmental surveys
• Stay informed on Reimbursement issues impacting the organization. Assist in completing impact analysis of proposed regulations and rate changes
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of Third-party/Medicare PIP, cost report reserves, and bundled payment settlement liabilities
• Satisfy requests for ad-hoc reports from senior financial management
• 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: Oak Park, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Oak Park
Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital
Department: Endoscopy
Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0. 5)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:30:00 AM - 5:00:00 AM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $10.00 - $500.00 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
The RN staff nurse assumes primary responsibilities for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care for assigned patients. The RN plans and implements routine care and sets priorities. This role integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance as appropriate. This position serves as the flexible resource to cover for Ill calls, FMLA, vacancies and fluctuations above census. This position is the first to be cancelled, after agency, when not needed for any of the reasons identified.
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.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Associate Degree in Nursing. Must be enrolled in a must complete degree within 5 years of hire.
•Bachelor’s Degree in: Nursing
•Minimum 2 years of experience
•Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
•BSN Preferred
•Current CPR
•ACLS for ED, ICU, Tele, and PACU areas.
•Current Illinois License
•Good communication skills
•Computer skills
•Good time management and organizational skills
•Familiarity with patient care equipment
•Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts as per RT-I criteria.
•Able to be down-staffed in 4 hour increments
•Ability to transport objects, patients and equipment
•Ability to respond quickly to patient needs with a focus on customer satisfaction.
•Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick
•Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of fire or other disasters
•Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients.
•Ability to stand and walk throughput most of designated shift.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•National certification.
Addendum:
Must be proficient in competencies for patient care in each area identified in departmental cluster. Orientation will consist of 1 shift in each department to allow familiarity with department and completion of department orientation checklist. May work in additional departments if RN has completed competencies for the additional areas. Must have flexibility to work when needed and to be down-staffed when census is low or adequate staffing is available.
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:
Nurse/patient Relationship
1.Provides emotional support to patients, families and significant others
2.Insures timely response to patient needs
3.Procedures and tests are explained to patient upon admission and throughout hospitalization.
Assuring and Improving Quality Care
1.Completes and documents all required forms in the appropriate patient medical record
2.Demonstrates knowledge and participates in unit based quality improvement process
3.Demonstrates knowledge of evidence based clinical standards.
Education/Competency
1.Demonstrates knowledge of clinical unit-based and hospital-based competencies
2.Validates M.D. orders according to policies and procedures
3.Knowledge of patient population and disease entities of the patient cared for on a med-surg unit.
Nursing Process
1.As applicable, the interdisciplinary Plan of Care tool is consistently and accurately completed (i.e., problems are appropriately identified, appropriate goals
are dated, initialed and modified, problems are resolved and managed at discharge, and appropriate triggers identified).
2.All patient care orders are executed correctly and timely
3.Discharge teaching is done in a timely manner throughout the hospital stay and documented appropriately.
Leadership/Collaboration/Professional Development
1.Actively participates in the achievement of unit goals and completes all assignments in the area of unit responsibilities.
2.Completes mandatory education on shift
3.Demonstrates accountability for time and attendance.
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: Operating Room
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:30:00 AM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $57.36 - $96.37 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 job leads Rush Oak Park Hospital Acute, Ambulatory, Clinical Nurse Leaders, and Advance Practice
Nursing Services in an effort to improve the health status of patients served through effective operations of clinical and
outreach programs. The Director is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling human resources needed
for the delivery of patient care and operations of the department and in the documentation for Magnet performance
indicators.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Master's degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration or Business.
• Five years of progressive experience in healthcare operations and/or strategy with clinical nursing services
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Doctorate.
Physical Demands:
Competencies:
Addendum:
Operational Leadership
• Plans, develops, assesses, and evaluates care provided to members
• Is responsible for all clinical operations, personnel, and activities in the assigned departments.
• Coordinates the interdisciplinary approach to providing continuity of care, including utilization management,
transfer coordination, discharge planning, and obtaining all authorizations/ approvals as needed for outside
services for patients/families.
• Collaborates with support services management to develop policies and procedures that will provide greater
operational efficiency
• Plans and develops appropriate staffing for patient services and monitors compliance with appropriate paid hours
for each cost center
• Develop and implement budgets including processes to monitor operational and capital costs
• Identifies and recommends opportunities for cost savings and improving the quality of care across the continuum
• Quality & Safety
• Create and sustain Performance Improvement/ Quality initiatives.
• Manage the environment (of care) by developing, implementing and monitoring processes to reduce and control
environmental hazards and risks; preventing accidents and injuries and maintaining safe conditions for patients,
staff and visitors.
• Accountable to ensure quality and safety for patients served in the assigned Departments
• Ensures exceptional Patient Experience
People Leadership
• Manage human resources by determining qualifications, competence and performance expectations; planning, implementing and monitoring staffing plans; assuring orientation, in‐service training and continuing education of all persons under supervision and applying human resources policies/procedures.
• Provides direction to the unit leaders for the development of nursing policies, rules and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation and professional standards
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
• Creates an atmosphere of mutual trust, collaboration, acceptance, respect, responsibilities, and support
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, staff and the broader health care community. Develops measurable performance and expectations guidelines for staff
Strategic Leadership
• Supports establishing goals that align with the organization's mission and vision
• Provide effective leadership by managing, coordinating, and integrating services to ensure Rush Inpatient & Ambulatory programs are the leader in all areas of nursing care in the market.
• Manage information by identifying, implementing, and sustaining information systems and data management activities necessary to advance service.
• Actively participate in the strategic planning and on‐going development of new services/markets to ensure Rush branded programs are the leader in the market.
• Develops and collects data, and trends utilization of health care resources.
• Promotes public relations within ROPH and the community by participating in community activities and/or sharing information for increasing awareness of services provided
• Works with ROPH and RUMC executive team to ensure that the department meets or exceeds its defined objectives for improvement, growth, and expansion of services.
• To monitor community needs and provide significant input into EMS system and disaster planning.
Responsibilities:
Evidence Based Practice
• Accountable for quality outcomes which incorporates established methodology to drive process improvement.
• Leads unit and department quality initiatives, research and /or evidence based activities utilizing best current evidence.
• Develops effective 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
• 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.
• Establishes constructive and strategic partnerships with peers, professional nurses, the University, other disciplines and departments to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes.
• Uses leadership, team building, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to build partnerships within and across units and departments.
• Establishes a climate that fosters open communication, values differing points of view and promotes shared governance.
• Creates and maintains a just culture for all constituents across disciplines.
• Develops a climate that optimizes the patient and family experience through supportive interactions and staff education.
Critical Thinking
• Promotes the development of critical thinking skills of all unit personnel through appreciative inquiry.
• Critically reviews cases and events to determine the root causes and develop action plans for improvement.
• Responds to societal and technological trends, issues and new developments as they pertain to nursing and healthcare.
Technical Expertise
• Creates and promotes a culture of safety and accountability.
• 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.
• Demonstrates information literacy skills in complex decision‐making.
• Utilizes clinical information systems to promote safety, quality and cost effective care.
• Strategically plans for ongoing education to acquire new knowledge and skills.
Leadership
• Translates the nursing and corporate vision and strategic plan into measurable unit goals and sustainable programs.
• Creates and maintains a supportive and healthy work environment.
• Advances practice through the development of innovations incorporating the principles of change.
• Assumes a leadership role in analytical problem solving of both clinical and system wide issues.
• Mentors and coaches delegation and management skills along with career development.
• Creates an environment in which professional growth is an expectation.
• Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
• Provides and invites ongoing performance feedback to peers, staff and other disciplines to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes.
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:
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Rush River N. - Clinic
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (6:45:00 AM - 6:30:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Sign in Bonus:$3,000Pay Range: $19.50 - $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 Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting Physicians, Mid-Level Practitioners, and Registered Nurses with the evaluation, management, and treatment of patients in an ambulatory care setting. The Medical Assistant assumes responsibility for maintaining patient flow, the upkeep of exam and treatment rooms, and performing basic skills such as vital signs and point of care testing. In addition, the Certified Medical Assistant will administer intramuscular injections, immunizations, small volume nebulizer treatment, over-the-counter medications under the direction of a Physician. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures, including complying with all Rush University Medical Group Customer Service Standards.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•High school diploma/GED required.
•Clinical Medical Assistant Certification by AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NAHP, AAH, or NHA required (includes principles and techniques of injections and medication administration) required upon hire.
•Graduates of a Rush Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program are required to obtain Clinical Medical Assistant Certification by AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NAHP, AAH, or NHA required within six months of hire.
•Current CPR certification required upon start date.
•Computer skills.
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•Excellent customer service skills.
•Excellent organizational skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•One year clinical experience.
•Phlebotomy experience.
•Epic Ambulatory experience.
Responsibilities:
1.Coordinates and maintains organized patient flow.
2.Performs patient intake: vital signs, height and weight, reason for visit, interim history, allergies, medication lists, and other interventions as required.
3.Prepares patient for exam based on reason for visit.
4.Prepares and supports patient and assists provider with procedures.
5.Reviews appointment schedules and ensures all patient charts are available for the visit.
6.Reviews patient charts and ensures that all ancillary reports and required paperwork are available to the provider at the time of visit.
7.Performs basic lab and testing procedures according to standards.
8.Performs phlebotomy and EKGs.
9.Administers immunizations as ordered by Physician.
10.Administers RUMG approved intramuscular or subcutaneous medications after competency has been assessed, verified and documented.
11.Performs nebulizer treatments in the clinic setting after competency has been assessed, verified and documented.
12.Performs Tuberculin skin testing upon the order of the Physician.
13.Demonstrates appropriate population specific techniques with patients.
14.Documents administration of over-the-counter medications and/or other medications in Epic per policy or protocol.
15.Cleans, prepares and stocks exam rooms, treatment rooms, and workstations.
16.Calls patients regarding test results and medical instruction under the direction of a Physician.
17.Calls in medication refills under the direction of a Physician or protocol.
18.Documents patient care information in the outpatient medical record according to standards.
19.Assists with scheduling of patient tests, procedures, and follow-up appointments.
20.Assists in the care, cleaning, and sterilization of equipment and instruments.
21.Maintains the inventory of medical and linen supplies.
22.Maintains quality control for equipment.
23.Provides cross coverage to other clinical areas as assigned.
24.Participates in quality improvement projects.
25.Maintains compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards and other regulatory bodies.
26.May have Unit specific duties as needed.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: RUSH Risk & Claims Management
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: $48.45 - $83.94 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
The Office of Risk Management is responsible for claims investigation and management and overseeing loss control activities for Rush University Medical Center, Johnston R. Bowman Health Center for the Elderly, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and all personnel named as insureds under the Medical Center’s Self Insurance Trust Fund Agreement. The Office of Risk Management also works directly with the Office of Legal Affairs and outside defense counsel. The Risk Manager will identify potential liability situations, investigate and manage those potential claims, as well as lawsuits and attorney’s liens. The Risk Manager RN will participate with the loss control activities in his/her assigned areas and as needed throughout the Medical Center. Additionally, the Risk Manager RN is responsible for initial screening and evaluation of patient/family/visitor complaints and coordinating with appropriate departments, physicians and personnel for resolution. This position’s objective is to reduce unplanned or unexpected financial loss to the Medical Center through identification, evaluation and reduction of the risk of patient injury associated with medical care, as well as visitor injuries as well as to minimize loss through effective claims handling pursuant to the terms of the Medical Center’s Self Insurance Program. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Required Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) with three years of clinical nursing experience and a knowledge of the clinical care of patients.
• Experience within the health care industry and risk management.
• RN license in the state of Illinois.
• PR certification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Previous experience with summarizing and analyzing medical records.
Responsibilities:
1.Analyze coded Unusual Occurrence Reports.
2.Scrutinize attorney requests for records received by the Medical Records Department.
3.Evaluate telephone reports/correspondence from physicians, nurses, hospital personnel, patients and visitors regarding incidents to determine liability on behalf of the Medical Center.
4.Execute a detailed review of potential liability claimants’ medical records
5.Interview medical center employees having relevant knowledge of the incident (residents, nurses, other hospital personnel, attending physicians on the Medical Service Plans within the limitation identified by Illinois case law).
6.Secure evidence (broken equipment, foreign bodies, faulty catheters, etc.).
7.Indicate possibility of product liability. Report potential problems to manufacturers and FDA in accordance with the Safe Medical Device Act.
8.Formulate written investigative reports for the Office of Risk Management and the Office of Legal Affairs, detailing analysis of medical facts, including determination of whether standards of care were breached, assessment of damages, and an opinion of the potential risk/liability for the Medical Center.
9.Direct findings to the Director and General Counsel at weekly meetings with recommendations for management of potential claims.
10.Notify potential claims to the excess insurance carriers, summarizing potential liability exposures
11.Execute a detailed review and analysis of the plaintiff’s medical record.
12.Interview named defendants who are Medical Center employees and other employees having relevant knowledge of the incidents in the Summons and Complaint within the limitations identified by Illinois case law.
13.Examine medical records from other institutions.
14.Formulate a detailed report of findings for use by outside defense counsel.
15.Draft answers to interrogatories and submit materials requested in Notices to Produce and to establish a basis for actions taken by employees.
16.Search for historical documents within the Medical Center to comply with Notices to Produce and to establish a basis for actions taken by employees.
17.Verify employment status and current whereabouts of all defendants or potential defendants.
18.Set reserves on assigned cases at semiannual Bordereau meetings in conjunction with General Counsel and outside defense counsel.
19.Assist defense counsel at trial. Report trial events to the AVP of Risk Management and General Counsel daily.
20.Contribute to settlement discussions and mediation sessions by providing opinions and analysis of key factors.
21.Direct potential mediation candidates to Mediation Consultant and General Counsel. Attend mediation meetings and draft summary reports to President and Senior Vice Presidents.
22.Direct formal written status reports to various excess insurance carriers on assigned claims, including an evaluation of liability, damages, settlement value, etc.
23.Educate nursing, ancillary departments, house staff and medical staff on pertinent risk management issues.
24.Contribute articles to the Health Law Reporter regarding risk management concerns.
25.Recognize incident trends and loss control activities with concentration to specific assigned areas.
26.Participate in the Performance Improvement process.
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: 1520 W Harrison St, Chicago, Illinois 60607
Business Unit: RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center
Department: Cancer Center - Genital Urinary (GU)
Work Type: Full-Time - 40 Hours per week (1. 0 FTE)
Work Schedule: Open to 8-Hour Shifts and 10-Hour Shifts - Monday to Friday
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $34.24 - $61.25 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 Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 is a registered nurse (RN) who works with physician practices and multi-disciplinary teams to promote the effective utilization of services and coordination of care for patients within the Cancer Center service line. The Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 contributes to the assessment of patients' psychosocial, financial and clinical needs throughout the continuum of care ensuring high quality care while supporting quality metrics of the Cancer Center and Rush University Medical Center The Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 functions as a liaison between patients, physician practices, the hospital, and the community performing functions that meet the core competencies of oncology navigation; Care Coordination, Communication, Education, and Professional Role/Care as well as the domains of the Profession Practice Model; Relationships and Caring, Evidence Based Practice, Technical Expertise, Critical Thinking and Leadership. The Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 care may be focused in medical oncology, hematology, stem cell transplant, gyne-oncology, surgery, radiation oncology, cancer screening or supporting multi-disciplinary clinics. This RN exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Requirements:
•Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required
•At least one year of nursing experience.
•Earned nursing degree of baccalaureate level of education or higher.
•Oncology nursing experience preferred
•Oncology nursing certification preferred
Physical Demands:
•Ability to travel throughout the Medical Center and some roles may require travel to other sites of care.
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:
Relationships and Caring1. Establishes a caring therapeutic relationship with patients and families
utilizing effective communication while managing a defined patient
caseload.
2. Assesses patients for social determinants of health; utilizing findings to
develop a plan of care and mutual goal setting.
3. Serves as liaison for the patient, becoming an expert on the patient
and their needs throughout the trajectory of their care from
diagnosis to end of life or survivorship
4. Advocates for patient and their families to ensure timely access to treatment and equal access to health care
5. Collaborates with all members of the health care team in a positive, professional manner to ensure coordination of patient care.
6. Serves as a reference regarding clinical trials and coordinates care with
The clinical trial office
7. Provides psycho-social support and Facilitates referrals and transitions of
care ensuring effective utilization of internal and community resources
Evidence-Based Practice
1. Provides symptom managements utilizing guidelines/evidence based practice from oncology resources in collaboration with providers
2.Performs role utilizing EBP within specialty established by nationally recognized oncology nursing associations, cancer societies and networks as well as published research and quality documents.
Technical Expertise1. Responds to patient questions and needs via various technology: “My Chart,” staff messages, telephone contact, etc.
2.Coordinates/Schedules admissions, surgeries, laboratory testing, radiographic exam, and infusion.
3.Performs basic administrative tasks related to role
4.Establishes plan for venous access via assessment of peripheral veins.
5.Performs nursing procedures per policy.
6.Assists providers with procedures utilizing appropriate technique.
7.Assesses patient and family learning style to provide ongoing education regarding diagnosis, staging, treatment, side effects and self-care.
8.Provides detailed documentation in the electronic medical record to support assessment and interventions
Critical Thinking1. Reviews medical records to ensure completeness as applicable for patient
diagnosis and staging. Requests additional medical records as needed
2.Ensures new patients are scheduled for appropriate providers based upon
assessment of patient and collaborates to alter plan as needed
3.Assesses patients in person or remotely to evaluate current status and needs
4.Provides telephone triage as defined by guidelines and in collaboration with provider coordinating care with infusion room, home health, urgent care or emergency department as required
5.Recognizes changes in patient status and responds in a timely manner to optimize patient outcomes
6.Prioritizes complex patient care based upon knowledge and clinical experience.
7.Assesses patient compliance with treatment plan
Leadership1. Demonstrates accountability for professional practice, continuing education
and progress toward achievement of goals
3.Establishes and maintains expertise regarding disease, staging, current treatment options and management of adverse events.
4.Serves as a liaison between practice and referral sources
5.Participates in quality metric initiatives supporting optimal outcomes and value based metrics
6.Assists in patient identification for tumor board, coordinates tumor board and participates in patient presentation and care plan development.
7.Participates in the orientation and education of health care team members
8.Serves as key member of multi-disciplinary team supporting patient cohesiveness, efficiency, and patient focused care.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Oak Park, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Oak Park
Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital
Department: Speech Therapy
Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0. 5)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $48/hr
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 Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides safe and effective services including the evaluation and treatment of persons with speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders. The SLP evaluates, selects and applies goal directed interventions for the treatment or prevention of these impairments/functional limitations to achieve maximum Independence. The SLP has the ultimate responsibility for the provision of services including the supervision of speech language pathology support personnel. All services are provided in a manner that promotes the highest level of satisfaction in all customers. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree (or greater) in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech Language Pathology, or eligibility following completion of the Clinical Fellowship year.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Applicable assessment and treatment knowledge to provide services to various patient populations.
• Understanding of state, federal, and professional practice laws, regulations and preferred practice patterns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Flexibility and ability to manage work in a changing environment.
• 1 – 3 years of experience.
Physical Demands:
• Bending, twisting, reaching, pulling, pushing, balancing, crouching, stooping, standing, sitting, climbing, kneeling and
• Walking about >75% of the day.
• Ability to carry 10 – 25Ibs and lift 25 - 50Ibs.
Competencies:
• Technical skills required to adapt equipment, ambulate, seating, positioning, transfers.
• Analytical skills are required to evaluate patients and their response to treatment.
• Customer service and service recovery skills are required to effectively meet the needs of patients, families and members of the Interdisciplinary healthcare team on an almost constant basis.
• Excellent written, verbal and Interpersonal communication skills.
• Flexibility and ability to manage work flow in a changing environment.
• Understanding and ability to operate wheelchairs/seating and positioning, Visipitch, Loquitur, Electrolarynges, Voice Amplifier, Passey Muir Valves, Video chair, Swallowing/VFE, Traches/Vents, pocket talker, electronics, computer, telephone, printer, fax, copier.
Responsibilities:
• Delivers services consistent with the established RUSH Oak Park Hospital Mission and Philosophy.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and respects the rights and dignity of all individuals.
• Complies with current ASHA Code of Ethics and state licensure laws.
• Based on the patient’s cognitive, physical and functional status, uses safe and appropriate guarding techniques and
assistive/adaptive devices.
• Maintains knowledge of policies concerning precautions, codes, conditions, warnings and general safety procedures.
• Communicates effectively with patients and care givers at levels appropriate to their age, cognitive status and
language abilities.
• Interacts and practices in collaboration with a variety of professionals.
• Participates in patient related conferences, organizational, and professional meetings as required.
• Documents on an ongoing basis services provided, response to services, and changes in status related to the careplan.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for assigned patients and provides speech therapy evaluations,
treatments and services in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Selects, administers, and adapts the content of patient evaluations according to ASHA Standards of Practice.
• Establishes functional and measurable goals in accordance with the patient’s level of function, age, length of stay
• And discharge disposition of the person served.
• Provides patient and family teaching.
• Terminates services when maximum benefit is received, completes a comprehensive discharge plan based on age,
diagnosis, support, cultural background, physical and cognitive strengths and limitations of the person served.
• Makes appropriate and judicious use of group and /or joint treatment sessions.
• Maintains productivity level established by department policy.
• Schedules and prioritizes workload.
• Provides service as assigned based on census and patient needs.
• Identifies professional strengths, areas of refinement and assumes responsibility for professional growth.
• Participates in continuing education opportunities, department education and mandatory education.
• Participates in the fieldwork education process by establishing a supportive environment while supervising SLP
SLP students.
• Clinically assists, supervises and provides education / instruction to facilitate professional growth of SLP personnel.
• Assists with the orientation of new employees.
• Assists in performance improvement and supports developmental and quality focused initiatives.
• Contributes to the cost effectiveness of services and programs provided by the department.
• Communicates suggestions related to opportunities for improvement and maintaining positive relations with all
Customers.
• Available to work weekends and holidays
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.
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