Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center

Department: IM HEM/ONC APP MSP

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

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

Position includes $20,000 sign-on bonus!

Inpatient Hematology Lead Advanced Practice Provider

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

The Rush University Cancer Center is currently recruiting a Lead Advanced Practice Provider to join their Inpatient Hematology team. This role will be located at Rush’s downtown Chicago campus functioning on a rotating four-day, 10-hour shift schedule. The Inpatient Hematology Lead Advanced Practice Provider will have four direct reports to staff the inpatient Hematology unit seven days per week (days only) alongside a Hematology Hospitalist and a Hematologist on the inpatient service.

*Minimum of three years of experience in hematology, or other cancer related specialty, required. APRN candidates must hold acute-care certification.

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

Rush has over 400 APPs across the enterprise that provide comprehensive patient care each day autonomously and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. With a Director of Advanced Practice and34Lead APPs across the system, Rush’s vision is to have every APP practicing at full scope and top of license. APPs at Rush are highly competent, well-respected members of the healthcare team that contribute to the excellent quality care that Rush patients receive each day. 

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

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

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

Position Summary: 

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

Position Requirements: 

Nurse Practitioner: 

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

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

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

• Maintains State of Illinois and Federal DEA license 

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

• CPR, ACLS and PALS certifications. 

• Excellent communicator 

• Experience treating patients of all ages 

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

Physician Assistant: 

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

• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant/Associate Program 

• Current certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants 

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

• Excellent communicator 

• Experience treating patients of all ages 

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

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

Pay Range: $130,840- $184,000 

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

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

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

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago (Downtown)

Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, located in downtown Chicago, invites applications for the position of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).

Rush is currently recruiting for several Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) to join their team. The CRNA will function under the medical direction of the anesthesiologist with regard to pre-anesthetic, anesthetic and post-anesthetic patient management.

We have recently revamped the pay structure for this role to be extremely competitive. Sign-on bonuses are available!

Are you a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) who is looking to work at one of the top academic medical centers in the country? If so, Rush University Medical Center is the place to enhance your career. Everything we do centers on one goal: improving patient care.

Position Highlights:

Flexible Schedule/Call:

• Shifts available are 8's, 10's, and 12's, and your schedule can be tailored to your specific needs. This benefit is highly beneficial and unique, facilitating your lifestyle away from the operating room. Additionally, our CRNAs are relieved on-time for their slated shifts and not on a "waterfall tear-off" system
• Call requirements are minimal, with no in-house call requirements. Additionally, you are paid to carry your pager whilst on-call, and you are paid a call-rate if you are called in. Call-ins occur about 10% of the time.
• As a faculty member, the CRNA will clinically educate as a preceptor for SRNAs.

SRNA Grant/Illinois Nurse Educator Loan Repayment Program:

• Rush offers all SRNAs the SRNA Grant and Service Agreement. Up to one year before starting on with Rush as an CRNA, students are eligible for a grant to help pay for the cost of their education.
• Illinois Nurse Educator Loan Repayment Program- $5,000 of loan forgiveness per year up to four years total.

Benefits:

• Rush offers competitive pay with regular reviews and performance-based raises thereafter.Rush matches 100% of the employee’s contribution to their tradition retirement savings fund, up to 6% of eligible pay deferred into the plan.457(b) plan open to eligible CRNAs - this equates to an additional sum of tax-deferred savings equivalent and in addition to the yearly limit for your 403(b).
• Programs to help to care for your health and well-being (medical, dental, vision) and plan for financial security (flexible and health savings accounts, life, disability, retirement). In addition to benefits to enhance individual growth (tuition reimbursement) and support a work/life balance (paid time off, disability).Other benefits available such as parental leave (one year required waiting period to be eligible) and disability leave benefits, which would include 100% salary continuation immediately upon birth of your child or experiencing disability (not available until the first of the month following 90 days of employment).
• $50,000 lifetime maximum for combined medical and pharmacy fertility benefits
• 208 hours per year of paid time-off are offered to full-time CRNAs in addition to our 7 recognized paid holidays. Part-time CRNAs receive pro-rated time-off based on their FTE.

Education:

• $2,000 per year for continuing medical education is available for CRNAs, as well as $1,500 every three years for maintenance of licenses and certifications in addition to one workweek off per year for seminars/professional meetings. Rush also hosts weekly grand rounds that counts for one class "A" CEU-free.

Position Responsibilities:

· Provide anesthesia for a variety of cases in both an inpatient outpatient setting.

· The CRNA will function as a faculty member and supervise SRNAs in the nurse anesthesia program.

Position Qualifications Include:

· Graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia program.

· Current IL RN/APN license.

· CPR and ACLS.

Rush University System for Health is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships. Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, the College of Health Sciences and the Graduate College. Rush University Medical Center is an elite medical community recognized for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. Our continued pursuits have earned Rush University Medical Center the distinction of being on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2022-2023. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 20 of the more than 4,500 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized ten Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. These accolades, along with many others that include a decade of Magnet® designation, reflect the collective efforts and commitment to excellence demonstrated by our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and medical staff. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking first among 99 academic medical centers across the country. All three Rush University System for Health hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index.

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

Pay Range: $250,000 - $350,000

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

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

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

CRNA

Rush Oak Park Hospital

Chicago (Oak Park), IL

Rush Oak Park Hospital, a community hospital located in the western suburbs of Chicago, and partner with Rush University Medical Center invites applications for the position of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). Rush Hospitals are nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospitals for Rush Medical and Nursing colleges.

Rush is currently recruiting for several Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) to join their team. The CRNA will function under the medical direction of the anesthesiologist with regard to pre-anesthetic, anesthetic and post-anesthetic patient management.

We have recently revamped the pay structure for this role to be extremely competitive. Sign-on bonuses are available!

Are you a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) who is looking to work at one of the top academic medical centers in the country? If so, Rush University Medical Center is the place to enhance your career. Everything we do centers on one goal: improving patient care.

Position Highlights:

Flexible Schedule/Call:

• Shifts available are 8’s and 10’s and your schedule can be tailored to your specific needs. This benefit is highly beneficial and unique, facilitating your lifestyle away from the operating room. Additionally, our CRNAs are relieved on-time for their slated shifts and not on a "waterfall tear-off" system
• Call requirements are minimal, with no in-house call requirements. Additionally, you are paid to carry your pager whilst on-call, and you are paid a call-rate if you are called in. Call-ins occur about 10% of the time.
• As a faculty member, the CRNA will clinically educate as a preceptor for SRNAs.

SRNA Grant/Illinois Nurse Educator Loan Repayment Program:

• Rush offers all SRNAs the SRNA Grant and Service Agreement. Up to one year before starting on with Rush as an CRNA, students are eligible for a grant to help pay for the cost of their education.
• Illinois Nurse Educator Loan Repayment Program- $5,000 of loan forgiveness per year up to four years total.

Benefits:

• Rush offers competitive pay with regular reviews and performance-based raises thereafter.
• Rush matches 100% of the employee’s contribution to their tradition retirement savings fund, up to 6% of eligible pay deferred into the plan.
• 457(b) plan open to eligible CRNAs - this equates to an additional sum of tax-deferred savings equivalent and in addition to the yearly limit for your 403(b).
• Programs to help to care for your health and well-being (medical, dental, vision) and plan for financial security (flexible and health savings accounts, life, disability, retirement). In addition to benefits to enhance individual growth (tuition reimbursement) and support a work/life balance (paid time off, disability).Other benefits available such as parental leave (one year required waiting period to be eligible) and disability leave benefits, which would include 100% salary continuation immediately upon birth of your child or experiencing disability (not available until the first of the month following 90 days of employment).
• $50,000 lifetime maximum for combined medical and pharmacy fertility benefits
• 208 hours per year of paid time-off are offered to full-time CRNAs in addition to our 7 recognized paid holidays. Part-time CRNAs receive pro-rated time-off based on their FTE.

Education:

• $2,000 per year for continuing medical education is available for CRNAs, as well as $1,500 every three years for maintenance of licenses and certifications in addition to one workweek off per year for seminars/professional meetings. Rush also hosts weekly grand rounds that counts for one class "A" CEU-free. Additionally, every day precepting an SRNA counts as a class "B" credit.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide anesthesia for a variety of cases in both an inpatient outpatient setting.
• The CRNA will function as a faculty member and supervise SRNAs in the nurse anesthesia program.

Position Qualifications Include:

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia program.
• Current IL RN/APN license.
• CPR and ACLS.

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

Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, the College of Health Sciences.

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

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

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

Pay Range: $250,000 - $350,000

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

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

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: 9 South Atrium-Gen Medicine

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

Shift: Shift 4

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

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

Pay Range: $35.00 - $53.55 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

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

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

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

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: 9 South Atrium-Gen Medicine

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

Shift: Shift 4

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

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

Pay Range: $34.98 - $58.77 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

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

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

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

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