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: 10 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: $43.55 - $66.88 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The RNIII is a proficient nurse possessing in-depth knowledge of patient management; can accommodate unplanned events and can respond with efficiency, flexibility and confidence. The RN 3 immediately sees the whole situation while being able to discriminate that which is most relevant; has developed advanced communication and collaboration skills along with system savvy. The RN 3 assumes a leadership role in the clinical practice area, using clinical experience to serve as a role model and coach. The RN III exemplifies the Rush Oak Park Hospital (ROPH) mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with ROPH policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
1.1-3 years of experience
2. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN)
3. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required for RNs leveling to RN3 after 10/22/2020.
4.Prior to leveling to RN3, RN must show consistent proficient performance at RN2 position or equivalent experience.
5.To maintain RN3 level, all RN3 employees must submit an RN3 maintenance portfolio every 2 years showing continued performance of RN3 requirements.
6.National certification examination within 1 year of leveling to RN3. Certification must remain active to maintain RN3 level.
7.Current state of Illinois Registered Nursing License
8.CPR
9.ACLS for ICU, Telemetry, Med/Surg (6west), Endoscopy, PACU, IR, and ED required within 3 months of hire
10.PALS for PACU and ED required within 3 months of hire
11.Proficiency in charge and preceptor roles
Preferred Job Qualifications:
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Physical Demands:
• Work requires the ability to walk throughout the medical center and to be standing and walking most of the designated shift.
•Work requires lifting and carrying objects 35-40 lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
•The ability to check documents for errors, use of a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or
reports is required.
•Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially
infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.
• Ability to care for patients in the following age categories:
o Toddlers (1-3 years) depending on cluster
o Pre-Schoolers (3-5 years) depending on cluster
o School Age (5-12 years) depending on cluster
o Adolescents (12-18 years)
o Young Adults (19-45 years)
•o Middle Adults (45-60 years)
•o Older Adults (greater than 60)
•• Able to operate computers, printers, copiers, fax, and medical equipment specific to department.
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:
Evidence Based Practice
• Ensures that staff applies current evidence based guidelines (P&P, standards of care, protocols, pathways).
• Seeks out current evidence based information and is accountable for sharing with peers.
• Participates in unit based quality initiatives to improve patient care and outcomes.
Relationships and Caring
• 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.
• Anticipates patient/ family-clinician communication breakdown and implements appropriate action to resolve.
• Serves as a role model by demonstrating advanced interpersonal communication and collaboration skills in the management of complex patient care situations.
• Resolves conflict effectively to continuously improve team relationships at the unit level.
Critical Thinking
• Utilizes advanced assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patient/family.
• Critically analyzes complex patient cases and effectively adapts the plan of care.
• Anticipates potential problems and identifies subtle changes in patient status which lead to early and effective interventions to optimize patient outcomes.
• Supports less experienced staff in management of complex patient situations.
• Provides coaching for reflection and review of complex patient situations in order to identify practical solutions.
Technical Expertise
• Models the safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care.
• Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
• Evaluates the application of safety strategies (fall precautions, infection control, suicide risk patient identification) on the unit and initiates appropriate action to minimize risk.
• Models effective, sophisticated teaching strategies for patients and families.
Leadership
• Serves as a role model whose beliefs, attitudes and actions support unit leadership and goals.
• Demonstrates proficient leadership skills at the unit level.
• Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.

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

Location: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Nursing Administration

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

Shift: Shift 3

Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 AM), Every Other Weekend

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

Pay Range: $37.50 - $57.19 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The mission of Rush is to provide the best health care for the individuals and diverse communities we serve through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research, and community partnerships.
General Summary: The New Graduate RN Resident is an RN1 (beginner level) nurse who utilizes a scientific and theoretical knowledge base along with policy and procedures, standards of care and protocols to guide practice. The New Graduate RN Resident relies on the experience, judgment and support of others while developing knowledge in practice. The New Graduate RN Resident RN exemplifies the Rush Oak Park Hospital (ROPH) mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with ROPH policies and procedures
The New Graduate RN Resident will attend the New Graduate Nurse Residency program that is a year-long program in cohort groups that is designed to ease the transition to practice. The program is guided by best current evidence and performance measures. The multifaceted learning and teaching approaches are utilized throughout the year long program. The New Graduate RN Resident will participate in the residency program while completing their unit/department orientation. The RN Resident will attend a four-hour learning session each month that are paid sessions and attendance is required.
The New Graduate RN Resident for CSO/Nursing Administration will float within all inpatient areas and some outpatient areas; Orientation is 10-14 Weeks long.
The New Graduate RN Resident for ICU will be home based in the ICU and be floated to Telemetry when needed; Orientation is 10-12 Weeks long.
The New Graduate RN Resident for ER will be home based in the Emergency Department; Orientation is 10-14 weeks long.
The New Graduate RN Resident for Surgical Services will float within the Perioperative Service Areas; Orientation is 9-12 months long.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications
•Entry Level - no previous RN experience required
•Current state of Illinois Registered Nursing License
•Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) (with acceptance into an accredited school of nursing prior to hire).
•RNs hired prior to 10/22/2020 are grandfathered in with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) in nursing, with no further need to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BAN or BSN).
•Chief Nursing Officer must provide approval for any RNs with ADN degree hired after 10/22/2020, based upon unit need. ADN RNs hired after 10/22/2020 must show continued enrolment towards a BSN degree with a signature of contract stipulating a BSN degree must be completed within 3 years of hire. ADN RNS are not eligible for leveling to RN3.
•Current CPR Certification
•ACLS within 1 year of hire for ICU, Telemetry, 6west, Endoscopy, PACU, IR, and ED
•PALS within 1 year of hire for PACU and ED
•Analytical ability
Physical Demands:
• Work requires the ability to walk throughout the medical center and to be standing and walking most of the designated shift.
• Work requires lifting and carrying objects 35-40 lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
• The ability to check documents for errors, use of a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.
• Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.
Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities:
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Evidence Based Practice
1.1 Seeks out resources to assist in the management of new patient situations.
1.2 Uses evidenced based guidelines (policies and procedures, nursing standards of care, protocols and pathways) consistently.
1.3 Supports a hospital wide innovation to achieve positive outcomes.
2. Relationships and Caring
2.1 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.
2.2 Treats patients and families with respect and a sensitivity for diverse viewpoints and cultures.
2.3 Maintains positive, professional relationships with all members of the healthcare team.
2.4 Works effectively with other professional nurses through mutual support and respect.
2.5 Demonstrates beginning collaboration skills to meet the needs of patients and families.
3. Critical Thinking
3.1 Utilizes beginning assessment skills to evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patient/family.
3.2 Uses scientific and theoretical knowledge to develop and implement the plan of care for assigned patients with support from experienced staff.
3.3 Recognizes a change in patient status and seeks appropriate resources to address concerns.
4. Technical Expertise
4.1 Uses medical devices safely and effectively in the delivery of patient care and seeks guidance when needed.
4.2 Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
4.3 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.
4.4 Applies the teaching-learning process effectively to meet the learning needs of patients and families
5. Leadership
5.1 Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals with guidance.
5.2 Supports unit goals and change initiatives.
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5.3 Demonstrates beginning delegation skills to meet the needs of patients.

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: Laboratory

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00AM - 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: $45.59 - $66.16 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
Under general direction, this position will assist with developing, monitoring, and providing leadership for the financial, regulatory, accreditation and client services policies and procedures for all of the clinical areas of the laboratory; assumes direct managerial responsibilities for the off-shift operations of the laboratories. The Laboratory Manager works closely with the Medical Director, the Administrative Director and Supervisory staff. This position provides back-up for and acts as the Administrative Director in the Administrative Director’s absence. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology
• A minimum of five years in a laboratory management role
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• MBA or MS in MLS is desirable
Physical Demands:
• Able to work in fast pace, often stressful, computerized environment.
• Able to lift 15 lbs. and perform repetitive motions.
• Works in laboratory with exposure to potentially infectious materials.
Competencies:
• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Strong Interpersonal skills with ability to work with individuals in the laboratory.

Responsibilities:
• Ensures smooth operation of the laboratory’s testing and reporting on the laboratory’s off-shifts.
• Enforces compliance with all policies, standard operating procedures, and regulations related to routine operations.
• Be available to the laboratory staff to receive information and address any matters in a timely and appropriate manner; attend and participate in laboratory meetings on a regular basis.
• Provide assistance to the Client Services area; work closely with the staff to ensure efficient service to clients.
• Work closely with the Medical Director, Administrative Director and Lead staff in developing, updating and monitoring the achievement of goals and objectives for the Laboratory.
• Appraises employee performance and conducts performance review.
• Assists with the maintenance of all policy and procedure manuals, ensuring updates as needed.
• Compiles documentation for submission for laboratory accreditation.
• Assists with guidance and oversight to ensure consistency across the laboratory in hiring practices, compensation, promotions and disciplinary actions.
• Perform other reasonable and appropriate duties and responsibilities as assigned by+I723 the Medical Director and Administrative Director.

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

Location: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Nursing Administration

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

Shift: Shift 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:
Job Summary:
The Director of Patient Care Services provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for inpatient patient care services, nursing administration, nursing supervisors, inpatient patient experience, and nursing practice in areas led by non-nursing leaders. The Director of Patient Care Services reports directly to the chief nursing officer and is accountable for advancing high-quality, safe, patient-centered care; strengthening nursing operations and professional practice; leading human capital and resource planning; and driving performance in quality, regulatory, and Magnet-related outcomes. This role partners closely with Unit Directors and executive leaders to translate organizational priorities into measurable results and serves in rotation as the Administrator on Call for the organization.
Scope: Directs inpatient patient care services and nursing operations across multiple departments, including medical-surgical, telemetry, intensive care, patient experience, staffing office, and throughput functions. Leads a multi-level leadership team and serves as a strategic liaison across the organization, with full accountability for clinical, operational, and financial performance, nursing practice standards, and Magnet program outcomes. Oversees multiple inpatient departments, including medical-surgical, telemetry, intensive care, patient experience, and nursing operations. Leads a multi-level leadership team, including Unit Directors, Managers, and Supervisors.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications
Education
•Master’s degree in nursing required.
•Current RN license in Illinois required.
•Current CPR and ACLS certification required.
•Specialty certification required within one year of hire.
Experience
•Minimum of five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in healthcare operations, strategy, and clinical nursing services.
•Demonstrated success leading teams, improving outcomes, and managing complex inpatient operations.
•Experience with budget management, labor oversight, regulatory readiness, and interdisciplinary operations preferred.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Doctoral degree in Nursing or related healthcare field preferred.
•Progressive nursing leadership experience in acute care or inpatient operations preferred.
•Experience with Magnet designation, regulatory survey readiness, and accreditation standards preferred.
•Demonstrated experience with budget management, labor productivity, and multi-department operational oversight preferred.
•Experience leading managers or directors, workforce development initiatives, and succession planning preferred.
•Emergency preparedness, incident command training, and process improvement experience preferred.
Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities
1.Evidence-Based Practice
•Designs, implements, and evaluates process improvement strategies that strengthen quality, safety, reliability, and nursing excellence.
•Leads quality, research, and evidence-based practice initiatives across assigned departments using current best evidence to improve patient care and operational outcomes.
•Directs and is accountable for strategies that drive clinician and team adoption of evidence-based practice
•Uses data, utilization trends, and outcome measures to assess performance, identify opportunities, and drive sustainable improvement.
•Accountable for achieving quality and safety outcomes through evidence-based practice initiatives
2. Relationships and Caring
•Creates an environment that fosters therapeutic, respectful relationships with patients and families through effective communication, shared decision-making, and recognition of individual needs and goals.
•Builds partnerships with nursing leaders, physicians, interprofessional teams, academic partners, support departments, and the broader healthcare community to achieve exceptional outcomes.
•Establishes a culture of open communication, psychological safety, shared governance, trust, and accountability that values diverse perspectives and supports engagement.
•Promotes and maintains a just culture across disciplines, supporting collaboration, transparency, learning, and continuous improvement.
•Drives strategies that enhance the patient and family experience through compassionate care, service excellence, staff development, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
•Establishes and leads interdisciplinary partnerships to achieve clinical, operational, and service outcomes
3. Critical Thinking
•Accountable for the development of critical thinking skills of all unit personnel through appreciative inquiry.
• Promotes critical thinking, sound judgment, and inquiry-based problem-solving among leaders and staff to strengthen clinical and operational decision-making.
•Reviews clinical events, operational issues, and adverse outcomes to identify root causes, mitigate risk, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
•Anticipates and responds to emerging trends, innovations, and external forces affecting nursing practice, healthcare delivery, and patient outcomes.
•Applies analytical problem-solving to complex clinical, operational, and system-level issues, translating findings into effective action plans and measurable results.
•Leads analysis of clinical performance and adverse events to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
4. Technical Expertise
•Promotes a culture of safety, accountability, and operational discipline across assigned areas
•Articulates standards and monitors compliance with the State Nurse Practice Act, Board of Nursing Regulations, The Joint Commission standards, IDPH requirements, CMS Conditions of Participation, Magnet principles and standards, and organizational policies, translating requirements into consistent operational practice.
• Leverages clinical information systems, data management practices, and relevant technologies to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost-effective care delivery.
•Directs clinical operations, staffing models, and resource utilization to align labor, workflow, and patient care needs across assigned departments.
•Maintains accountability for department operating and capital budgets through financial planning, budget development, variance management, productivity monitoring, and identification of opportunities to improve fiscal performance, operational efficiency, and care delivery.
•Accountable for departmental budgets, productivity, and resource allocation.
•Maintains accountability for FTEs, labor performance, and staffing efficiency across assigned departments, ensuring alignment of workforce resources with patient volume, acuity, quality expectations, and budget targets.
•Manages the environment of care by implementing and monitoring processes that reduce hazards, prevent injuries, and maintain safe conditions for patients, staff, and visitors.
•Utilizes data and clinical systems (e.g., EPIC) to drive quality, safety, and performance improvement
5. Leadership
•Translates the nursing and organizational strategy into measurable goals, focused priorities, and sustainable programs for assigned departments.
•Creates and maintains a healthy, inclusive, and high-performing work environment that supports engagement, retention, and professional accountability.
•Advances equity, inclusion, and professional nursing practice by fostering an inclusive workplace culture, supporting workforce development, and promoting shared governance and the nursing practice model across assigned departments.
• Coaches and develops Unit Directors and other leaders in management, delegation, decision-making, and career advancement while strengthening leadership bench strength and succession planning.
•Exercises decision-making authority for assigned departments related to patient care operations, staffing, resource allocation, performance management, policy implementation, and escalation of clinical and operational issues, consistent with organizational goals and delegated authority.
•Has direct accountability for hiring and selection, performance evaluations, coaching and corrective action, and talent development and retention for assigned leaders and staff.
•Provides direction in the development of care delivery models, policies, and procedures to ensure alignment with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards.
•Leads strategic planning, service development, and organizational growth initiatives in partnership with executive leadership and interdisciplinary teams.5.7 Promotes professional growth, accountability, performance feedback, and continuous improvement across leaders and staff.
•Accountable for ongoing survey readiness, accreditation preparedness, and corrective action follow-through to maintain compliance and operational excellence.
•Accountable for achieving key outcomes and success metrics related to HCAHPS and patient experience, employee engagement, turnover and vacancy, labor productivity, falls, pressure injuries, CAUTI/CLABSI prevention, regulatory readiness, budget variance, overtime management, and overall financial stewardship.
•Serves as a member of the organization's emergency management team and maintains training and readiness to function as an incident commander in support of organizational emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.
•Must be available for off-shift, weekend, holiday, and emergency response coverage as required.
•Serves in rotation as the Administrator on Call and represents the organization through strong executive presence, community engagement, and leadership during operational emergencies.
•Leads a multi-level leadership team, including Unit Directors, Nurse Managers, and Supervisors
•Accountable for departmental budgets, productivity, and financial performance
•Oversees multiple clinical departments with responsibility for operational, clinical, and financial outcomes
•Drives system-wide initiatives to improve clinical and operational performance

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 4

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 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: $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 Surgical Technologist II assists in patient care and surgical services under the supervision of a registered nurse. The primary responsibility of this person is to carry out the function of the scrub role during surgical procedures. Exemplifies The Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications:
• Graduate of accredited ORT Program.
• One or more years of clinical experience OR current certification by the association of surgical technologist.
• Analytic ability.
• Effective written and oral communication skills utilizing repeat back strategies for patient safety and teaching.
• Must be able to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
• Flexibility with schedule to accommodate staffing needs
• Organizational skills for timely processes.
• Ability to document using electronic medical record systems, to check documents for errors and use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data

Responsibilities:
• Applies the correct principles of aseptic technique.
• Establishes and protects the integrity of the sterile field and back table at all times.
• Recognizes breaks in technique by self and others. Takes corrective action and reports events to RN in room.
• Handles/secures instruments, cords, and draping materials utilizing aseptic technique.
• Applies the correct techniques of disinfection and antisepsis.
• Prepares instrumentation and equipment for decontamination per established protocol.
• Demonstrates advanced operating room technical skills.
• Participates in routine cases with minimal direction using the guidelines of the preference cards. Demonstrates competency in scrubbing all assigned surgical procedures.
• Prioritizes scrub activities based upon the type of surgical procedure and the needs of the surgical team members.
• Active participation in time out process.
• Correctly pulls and prepares sutures/other specified supplies per Operating Room Information System preference cards.
• Updates cards as needed.
• Obtains and safely assembles necessary equipment specific to the surgical procedure, surgeon preference and individual patient needs.
• Assists in opening sterile supplies.
• Applies knowledge of anatomy and physiology to individualize set up for surgical procedures.
• Self-directed in coordinating scrub activities for complex surgical procedures.
• Cares for and handles surgical instruments/equipment according to Operating Room protocols.
• Demonstrates manual dexterity in handling instruments and equipment.
• Assumes responsibility for proper functioning of equipment and maintenance of equipment in the room as delegated by the RN.
• Identifies specialty Instruments by type, function, and name.
• Accounts for sponges, needles, instruments, and other miscellaneous counted items according to Operating Room policies and procedures.
• Notifies the surgical team of any sponge, needle, instrument or miscellaneous count that is incorrect.
• Uses repeat back communications and key words for safety concerns.
• Maintains an orderly sterile field, Mayo stand and back table throughout the surgical procedure.
• Demonstrates knowledge of progressive steps in multiple surgical procedures
• Anticipates the needs of the surgical team.
• Communicates variation in surgical procedure to RN.
• Anticipates emergent circumstances and communicates the information to the RN.
• Dons personal protective equipment according to policy and procedure.
• Disposes of biohazard waste appropriately.
• Actively participates in maintaining each patient's dignity and safety at all times.
• Works collaboratively with all members of the health care team to assure that (1) each patient's privacy is protected and (2) every patient record is considered strictly confidential.
• Assists In transferring the patient to and from the OR table to the transport cart.
• Functions In an efficient manner at all times.
• Opens and utilizes supplies and equipment judiciously
• Restocks rooms according to the established par stock lists. Updates par stock lists in conjunction with RN team members.
• Demonstrates consideration and cooperation within the operating room.
• Consistently exhibits professional interactions with managers, co-workers, physicians and all other operating room personnel.
• Demonstrates flexibility by accepting routine and non-routine assignments.
• Offers ideas for clinical/system improvements to the charge nurse or unit director.
• Participates, actively, in unit/area meetings.
• Notifies the schedule board coordinator or designee when assignments are completed and when leaving the operating room during work hours.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making at all times.
Assists nursing personnel by carrying out additional duties as delegated.
• Supports the Rush Oak Park Mission.
• Continually improves personal skills to ensure the highest quality patient care, education of patients, staff and students, research and community service.
• Treats patients, visitors, and staff in a caring manner with respect, dignity and abides by nursing shared governance code of conduct.
• Exhibits the spirit of team in working with other ROPH staff.
• Demonstrates a willingness to accept positive and negative feedback and change behavior as indicated.
• Utilizes the resources of the hospital in a responsible manner to accomplish daily work.
• Carries out the components of performance necessary for successful ROPH employees.
• Arrives on time, as scheduled and prepared to begin work.
• Attends training and educational programs identified by ROPH as necessary for this position, completed prior to the deadlines.
• Provides age appropriate care, as necessary.
• Maintains a safe and orderly work environment

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: Food and Nutrition Services

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

Shift: Shift 4

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 PM - 3:30:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $16.48 - $23.28 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:
Responsibilities includes patient facing food service on assigned units, cashier duties, food handling, dish room and sanitation. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Will train on the job.
•Interpersonal skills with the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail necessary.
•Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
•Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
•Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients, families and associates of the organization.
•Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
•Basic computer skills.
•Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, or oral form.
•Ability to deal with problems and offer solution
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Previous food service experience
•High school graduate or G.E.D.
Physical Demands:
•Ability to work in a fast pace environment.
•Ability to bend, kneel, lift up to 25#, if necessary.

Responsibilities:
•Takes patients menu selections prior to each meal, complies with dietary restrictions on special modified diets in accordance with food allergies and
sensitivities, cultural, ethnic and religious preferences, when patient inquires or needs additional selections.
•Communicates and practices patient safety goals and patient confidentiality.
•Utilizes equipment in performing job functions according to department’s safety procedures.
•Assists in daily cleaning operations as needed to include dish room duties to ensure all necessary service ware is available for next meals service.
•Required to participate and attends departmental meetings and staff development programs.
•Exhibits pleasant and cheerful demeanor and maintains a helpful attitude towards employees, physicians, patients, and visitors.
•Maintains sanitation standards of the department including disposal of waste in the proper manner, sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning food service
equipment.
•Merchandises, portions and serves food and meals as directed to patients, customers and guests.
•Operates cash register and collects money for food sold in retail services.
•Maintains records, logs and reports as assigned.
•Attends departmental and hospital wide in-services as assigned.
•Adheres to departmental, hospital and regulatory agency standards.
•Assigned duties may change frequently based on the needs of the operation.
•Orders, receives, assembles, and prepares, portions, serves, transports and stores food and food service supplies in accordance with protocol. Performs
cashier, sanitation and trash removal functions 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: Central Transportation

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

Shift: Shift 2

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (2:30:00 PM - 11:00:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $16.20 - $21.77 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:
Under the director of the Manager of Medical Imaging/Cardiology and with general supervision of the lead techs, transports patients to and from all areas of the hospital Will assists in transporting equipment, specimens and minor clerical duties as needed in a manner that exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Job Requirements:
Must obtain CPR certification within the first 90 days of hire.
Customer Service, Customer focus, and courteous bedside manner.
Excellent communications skills to work with patients, physicians and other hospital personnel.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•High school graduate or G.E.D.
Abilities:
Physical ability to help lift 50 lbs. and greater. Ability to push and pull patients and transportation equipment up and down inclines. Have the stamina to spend 90% of the workday on their feet. The ability to read and have basic computer skills necessary to utilize the hospital EMR to perform job duties.
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:
1.Transports patients, and patient care equipment to designated areas throughout the hospital.
2.Use EPIC Transport module to accept and record job assignments.
3.Observes policies and procedures pertaining to safe bed operations, 02 equipment, stretchers, wheelchairs, lift devices and other patient care equipment.
4.Observes hospital policies regarding Isolation precautions and required PPE policies.
5.Ability to transport and treat patients with respect for their privacy and modesty.
6.Transfers patients to and from wheelchairs, bed and diagnostic equipment using safe and ergonomic maneuvers.
7.Physically move patients on an doff transport equipment. Assist the patient care units/department staff with transferring patients to and from beds to wheelchairs/stretchers.
8.Maintains a safe, secure and healthy work environment in accordance with the hospital policies and complying with the governing regulations.
9.Demonstrates behaviors necessary for age specific care and knowledge of decision-making process for all ages of population(s) served.
10.Obtains appropriate equipment to accomplish task with minimal disruption.
11.Deliver wheelchairs and stretchers that need repair to the designated area.
12.Ability to cope with and manage change.
13.Performs duties in accordance with HIPPA policies
14.Train new Transport techs on all aspects of the jobs: i.e. equipment, Patient tracking via phone, recording job assignments, body mechanics, elevator etiquette, etc.
15.To maintain self in appearance and attitude in a professional manner.
16.To function under pressure when interacting with patients, co-workers, etc. under difficult situations.
17.Transports blood products, surgical specimens, and/or other various supplies as needed throughout the hospital.
18.Alert Security Department when unusual occurrences are observed.
19.Performs related 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:  520 S Maple Ave, Oak Park, Illinois 60304 

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Work Type: Full Time- 40 Hours per week (Total FTE 1. 0)8

Shift: 11:00pm to 7:30am

Work Schedule: 8-hour Shifts - Weekends Included

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

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

Summary:
Under the direction of a professional nurse, the Patient Care Technician 2 (PCT 2) coordinates and leads the team to assist patients with activities of daily living, transfer and mobility skills, skin, bowel and bladder programs, and maintains a clean, safe environment for the patient.

Other information:
•High School plus specialized training
•Minimum of 1 Year experience in the hospital setting unless hired prior to 9/16/2024. Those employees will be grandfathered.
•Prior formal clinical training. This may include CMA, CNA, PCT, EMT, corpsman, paramedic, and nursing or medical student experience.
•Current CPR
•Good communication skills
•Computer skills
•Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
•Ability to lead others with appropriate time management and organizational skills
•Superuser for all patient care equipment
•Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts to accommodate staffing
•Good time management and organizational skills
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Prior clinical experience in an acute care setting.
Physical Demands:
• Ability to transport objects, patients and equipment
•Ability to respond quickly to patient needs.
•Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions wile 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 walk and stand throughout most of designated shift.
•Ability to lift items weighing 10-50 pounds, above 50 pounds utilizes appropriate lift equipment.
•Ability to carry items weighing 10-25 pounds (11-33% of time); 25 to 75 pounds (1-10% of time).

Responsibilities:
•Properly apply safety devices.
•Assures that patients are set up and ready for meals and assists with feeding as appropriate.
•Performs accuchecks 30 minutes before meals or as directed by the RN and reports and documents blood sugar levels to the RN.
•Inform RN immediately of any change in patient’s condition.
•Maintains a therapeutic relationship to provide optimal customer-focused care.
•Communicates effectively with patients at levels appropriate to age and cognitive status, showing sensitivity to cultural diversity.
•Interacts effectively with peers and other hospital staff to foster positive working relationships.
•Computer documentation is accurate, timely and at point-of-care when possible.
•Notify charge nurse whenever leaving the unit.
•Assists patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living promoting maximal independence.
•Accurately calculates and documents calorie count, intake and output and patients’ weights.
•Assists patients with transfers and mobility activities observing appropriate techniques, precautions and assistive devices.
•Assists patients with bladder and bowel elimination programs and collection of laboratory specimens.
•Enhance patient satisfaction by hourly rounding and prevention of call light needs. Improves response to call lights when they occur.
•Work collaboratively with other members of the health care team to insure high levels of patient care.
•Follow CDC guidelines for hand washing and be aware of and follow isolation precautions.
•Need to always be on the floor during shift report unless directed by the Charge RN.
•Work as a team with your nurse to ensure that the patient feels safe and well cared for while with us in the hospital.
• Documents accurately, timely, and at point-of-care when possible

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: Emergency Department

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

Shift: Shift 2

Work Schedule: 10 Hr (11:00:00 AM - 9:00:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $48.07 - $74.39 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 Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) is an expert nurse and role model who achieves expected outcomes, demonstrates leadership, and serves as a resource in the management of clinically complex patients. The CNL works with the healthcare team to coordinate care for all patients within the defined microsystem and functions to provide holistic patient centered care using the nursing process and evidence based practices. The CNL is responsible for determining the appropriateness of admissions and continued patient stay, assisting the Care Management team in the development of the plan of care, ensuring that the plan is implemented in a timely basis, and identifying the expected length of stay (ELOS). The CNL contributes to the healthcare team’s effectiveness by identifying barriers to effective and efficient utilization of resources and evaluating patients’ psychosocial and/or financial and clinical needs throughout the continuum of care. The CNL also functions as a nexus of internal and external communication between patients, physician practices, the hospital, and other community providers, and actively participates in and initiates efforts to enhance patient flow and decrease length of stay while increasing patient satisfaction and reducing readmissions. The CNL evaluates, monitors, and improves the quality of nursing care, promotes quality patient care by participating in performance improvement activities, and coordinates and participates in the provision of education and/or nursing quality improvement. The CNL evaluates monitors, manages and improves the quality of nursing care through planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational activities to promote high standards of nursing practice throughout the Division of Nursing. The CNL assignment will be by unit and may require responsibility on other units. The CNL functions over half of the time in direct patient care through these activities on the assigned unit. The CNL assists in organizational initiatives as relates to ongoing upkeep of specialty designations, regulatory requirements and community collaboratives. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree in: Nursing from an accredited school of nursing is required (must, at a minimum, be enrolled in a Master’s Program with proof of graduation date within 9 months of employment).
• BLS
• At least 1 year experience
• National certification.
• ACLS
• PALS in ED or continuously assigned to areas with a scope of service that involves patients under the age of 13.
• Incident Command Training
• Case Management Educational Programs as dictated by organization
• Clinical Nurse Leader- ICU: At least 1 year of ICU RN experience, and ACLS
• Clinical Nurse Leader-ED: At least 1 year of ED RN experience, ACLS, and PALS required.
*Clinical Nurse Leader‐Perioperative Services: At least 1 year of RN experience within a perioperative services
departments (OR, SDS, PACU, Pre-op, or Endo), ACLS required.
• Clinical expertise, ability to practice at an advanced level
• Ability to teach and motivate staff
• Ability to act flexibly as new developments arise and priorities change
• Ability to take initiative and develop role
• Mentoring and group facilitation skills
• Must possess level of interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively across the multidisciplinary team
• Knowledgeable on evidence based practice
• Basic computer skills
• Can demonstrate recent clinical practice
• Ability to utilize various data monitoring outcomes through tools such as Excel.
• Ability to disseminate outcomes and knowledge through the use of PowerPoint and writing abilities.
• Ability to meet deadlines both at unit and organizational level.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Clinical Nurse Leader certification preferred, but not required.
• CCRN.

Responsibilities:
Relationships and Caring
• Create respectful interactions that are therapeutic and trusting through supporting patient’s rights to make decisions about care and treatment and through remaining cognizant of cultural differences when communicating.
Foster collaborative relationship with interdisciplinary team and colleagues through rounding with other members of the interdisciplinary team to discuss patient progress and by conducting interdisciplinary team meetings to provide mechanism for all clinical disciplines to collaborate, plan, implement, and assess the plan of care.
• Interact with the patient/family upon admission and throughout the hospital stay to discuss the plan of care and coordination of services based on clinical needs and available resources.
• Support of educational environment through patient and family education regarding available options for care through the continuum, creation and coordination of the development of patient educational pathways and patient education materials, and by providing formal and informal educational opportunities on the unit to improve clinical skills of all staff.
• Nurture professional relationships both internal and external to unit and organization with professional organizations, regulatory bodies, Boards of Nursing, colleges of nursing and other key stakeholders through participation in continuing education for self and for the development of colleagues and future generations.
• Seek opportunities within the nursing team to act as coach, mentor, and support to staff of all disciplines and students through utilizing the most current tools to access information, ensuring appropriate assessments of learner needs.
• Work collaboratively with physicians on concurrent denial appeals.
• Coordinate direct communication between the physician and the payors medical director as required.
• Assist Clinical Social Worker and Emergency Department staff to identify the appropriate level of care for the patient by utilizing approved criteria and identify clinical resources to achieve optimal patient outcomes and appropriate reimbursement for ROPH (e.g. Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) inpatient psychiatric placement, ROPH observation, or ROPH acute inpatient).
• Cultivate and maintain a collaborative relationship with community agencies offering services to discharged patients. Maintain and promote the Rush System for Health ICARE Values as customer service is performed.
Leadership
• Lead activities that evaluate current practice and stimulate change through the dissemination and implementation of latest evidence-based practice to nursing staff and colleagues, writing or revising unit-based or organizational procedures and/or protocols to reflect the latest evidence, implementation of research findings determining costs and client benefits, and through assuming a leadership role in facilitating division-wide innovations in the development, revision and implementation of clinical protocols which transition patient across the continuum of care.
• Mentor other nurses and students regarding nursing practice and career development through providing formal and informal educational opportunities on the unit to improve clinical skills, recommending specific programming to build clinical skill sets, and through effective communication to support staff progress towards identified goals.
• Manage patient services beyond the clinical unit through negotiation of health care resources on behalf of the patient, and through working with team members, other leaders, and physicians to develop and trend performance improvement indicators based on national standards and best practices.
• Evaluate, plan, and have ownership of nursing care for a group of patients for a period of time through outcome management by reviewing consultation notes and/or speaking directly with consultants to discuss patient care and though assessment of patients’ response to treatment and care.
• Communicate and advocate for additional resources when necessary through the maintaining of communication with the Care Management team, Managers and Physicians to ensure appropriate utilization of resources.
• Meet patient care needs through the troubleshooting of complex problems in patient care and by ensuring patient/family preparation for care across the continuum
Provide consultation to physicians and providers to expedite the process of clinical decision-making, diagnostic testing, and treatment.
• Implement and engage in care coordination of specific activities, conferences, strategies, and interventions to move the patient through the continuum of care.
• Establish and maintain a system to identify barriers to efficient and effective care.
Collect and analyze data for presentation to the Utilization Review/Performance Improvement Committee as well as other meetings as applicable.
• Review all direct admissions and transfers from other facilities for appropriate level of care placement, utilizing approved criteria.
• Serve on ROPH Division of Nursing and Professional Nursing Staff process improvement committees as designated.
• Serve and as a role model to nursing staff by demonstrating skilled interpersonal communication while involved in programs at ROPH.
• Oversee and create nursing education programs, utilize the ROPH nursing learner needs assessment to identify gaps in knowledge of nursing staff and deliver education to meet them.
• Collaborate and plan with colleges of nursing to provide progressive educational experience for all levels of nursing students at ROPH.
• Lead initiatives and meet deadlines relative to maintenance of Joint Commission accreditation, ANCC Magnet
• Designation and other specialty designations or certifications within the organization.
• Support and facilitate planning for ROPH based faculty and instructors as well as meaningful student experiences throughout the organization.
Evidenced Based Practice
• Employ nurses science to patient care and environment through utilization of information technology to obtain evidence-based practices and the latest research to provide current best practice information to care providers on the unit.
• Base strategies on successful interventions for given patient population, substantiates procedures, standards, and protocols by research or best practice by exemplars, contribute to body of evidence for best practice by questioning interventions and studying alternatives, and provides a structure for evaluation of evidence and dissemination of best practice through the dissemination and implementation of latest evidence-based practice to nursing staff and colleagues and the writing and/or revising of unit-based procedures, protocols to reflect latest evidence.
• Coordinate and lead formal and informal educational programs based on nursing evidence for staff and students.
• Initiate and/or participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of Care and Standards of Practice.
• Lead activities that evaluate current practice and stimulate changes in nursing practice.
• Use the results of quality monitoring data and other evidence-based content to plan and conduct annual competency verification activities that assure compliance with RUMC, ROPH, The Joint Commission, Illinois Department of Public
• Health, and professional association standards.
• Complete continued stay reviews utilizing standardized criteria to justify continued inpatient stay.
• Maintain expertise with utilization review guidelines and regulation and educates interdisciplinary team members where appropriate.
• Coordinate discharge planning and social service functions, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws governing hospitals and in context of current prevailing reporting structures such as IHA and HCAHPS and their associated benchmarks and expectations.
• Utilize best practice and current scientific literature reviews to pursue care coordination, discharge planning, transitions management.
• Pursue regular and frequent education for department and other key groups within ROPH related to case management, utilization review and care coordination.
Create and maintain programs for education that reflect best current practices for nurses, other disciplines and students.
• Maintain standardized organizational as well as unit specialty population specific elements of the CNL role, seeking to update it with any new evidence relative to this job description.
Technical Expertise
• Use technology to deliver effective patient care through the utilization of information technology to obtain evidence-based practices and the latest research.
• Translate purpose of equipment and medical devices for patient and families, coordinate the medication administration process, and coordinate the plan of care through the continuum through the coordination of care of multiple disciplines actively involved in patient care.
• Review specific patient cases to determine compliance with standards for nursing practice and reports findings to unit managers, unit advisory committee, and appropriate NPGO standing committees.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate programs at the division-wide and the department level.
Identify educational needs of nursing staff and interdisciplinary team in order to develop, implement, and evaluate continued education programs, product in-services, and other staff development activities.
• Coordinate the necessary tools, information, resources, and personnel for special programs and projects.
• Serve and lead as an expert in quality improvement processes, tools and methodologies
• Document all clinical reviews in the Electronic Medical Record and include criteria justification.
• Evaluation and documentation of outcomes achieved and identified internal and external barriers.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the UR requirements of each payor within the patient population, perform level of care appropriateness reviews and document review activities in the electronic medical record as indicated.
• Document patient assessments and subsequent discharge plans, continuum of care coordination activities, and associated, individualized action plans in the electronic medical record.
Critical Thinking
• Synthesize information and use reasoned clinical judgment which understand science, assures patient safety, advocates for patient and family, revises plan of care when needed through providing centralized care and the coordination of a caseload of patients at the microsystem level and through the overseeing of the management of patient care through assessment of patient population daily.
• Inquire and ask clarifying questions through communication between caregivers in a timely, continuous, and complete manner.
• Identify issues through interpretation of quality data and assists in the coordination of quality improvement activities for assigned departments as negotiated with the Unit Directors.
• Mentor staff and students in the development and application of critical thinking in order to manage complex patients, care for changing patient conditions, and understand quality improvement data/activities.
• Educate nursing staff in the understanding and interpretation of quality improvement data, activities, and quality tools.
• Communicate and facilitate understanding among patient and others on the clinical team through the facilitation of direct care when appropriate and through the facilitation of full team discussions including patient and family.
• Review new admissions and perform utilization review, discharge planning, outlier case review, psychosocial needs assessment and/or care management.
• Actively screen all patients for being high risk readmitters and create individualized plans of care, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team on strategies to promote their health in the outpatient setting, rather than through a readmission.
• Identify variances related to length of stay and the discharge planning process and develop individualized plans to resolve barriers.
• Conduct follow-up of care of treatment delays, results reporting and actions outcomes in the electronic medical record.
• Appropriately identify, refer and collaborate on cases with the Physician Advisor that do not meet criteria for admission or continued stay, utilizing approved criteria to support timely progression of patients along the healthcare continuum.

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: Laboratory

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

Shift: Shift 3

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (11:00PM - 7:30AM)

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

Pay Range: $32.00 - $46.44 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 Laboratory Scientist 2 is responsible for performing all assigned laboratory testing and reporting for the testing area. This position requires teamwork to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to clients and patients. Demonstrates proficiency in identifying and resolving process issues that affect the laboratory's ability to perform laboratory testing. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Must adhere to the Rush code of Conduct and Rush ICARE values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, executing these values with compassion

Other information:
•Bachelor's degree in laboratory science, biological science, chemistry, or education/work experience meeting the qualifications of high complexity testing personnel as defined by CLIA 42 CFR 493 1489.Additionally, must have certification, and a minimum of 24 contiguous months of high- complexity clinical laboratory experience required. In lieu of a Bachelors, then an Associate’s degree and/or education/work experience meeting the qualifications of high complexity testing personnel as defined by CLIA 42 CFR 493 1489 must be provided; and with MLT or other certification; and 7 contiguous years of high-complexity clinical laboratory
•Acceptable credentials (can vary depending on the laboratory section):
oMedical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) via the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
oMedical Technologist (MT) via the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
oBlood Bank (BB) via the ASCP
oChemistry (C) via the ASCP
oCytogenetics (CG) via the ASCP
oCytotechnologist (CT) via the ASCP
oHematology (H) via the ASCP
oMicrobiology (M) via the ASCP
oMolecular Biology (MB) via the ASCP
oSpeciality in Cytometry (SCUM) via ASCP
oTechnologist in HLA (CHT) via ACHI
oMedical Laboratory Technician (MLT) via AACC or ASCP with a minimum of 5 contiguous year's high complexity clinical laboratory experience.
•Employees in this job classification are qualified to perform moderate and high complexity testing. Employees' education and/or laboratory experience meet the requirements delineated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1996.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•NA
Physical Demands:
•Able to work in fast pace, often stressful, computerized environment. Able to lift 20 lbs and perform repetitive motions. Works in laboratory with exposure to potentially infectious and hazardous materials.

Responsibilities:
• Demonstrates proficiency in all duties as defined in the role of Medical Technologist I.
•Demonstrates proficiency in identifying and resolving process issues that affect the laboratory's ability to perform laboratory testing.
•Acts as a resource for identifying and solving quality control issues and escalating these when appropriate.
•Demonstrates troubleshooting proficiency and therefore rarely needs to seek additional help.
•Required to prepare and present a minimum of 15 minutes of continuing education within the department.
•Required to identify and participate in process improvement projects.
•Utilizes required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined by the lab area. Labels and processes specimens properly. Performs all laboratory procedures efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision once trained. All testing must be done following Rush-approved Policies and Procedures. Acts as a technical resource for the testing area.
•Performs required quality control (QC) procedures and preventative maintenance, including corrective action and documentation, for all procedures and instrumentation. Recognizes QC problems or discrepancies and attempts to determine the cause of the problem. Notifies the appropriate supervisor or designee regarding QC problems or discrepancies according to the established procedure. Acts as a resource for identifying and solving quality control issues and escalating these when appropriate.
•Performs basic and advanced troubleshooting of equipment and processes with minimal assistance, documents action and notifies appropriate personnel, for example, supervisors, of problems all the time. Demonstrates troubleshooting proficiency and therefore rarely needs to seek additional help.
•Keeps work area neat, clean, organized, and well-stocked at all times. Disinfect area at the beginning and end of each shift.
•Accepts no inappropriate specimens. Notifies the appropriate person of specimens that must be drawn or collected again and documents the notification.
•Utilizes time effectively and seeks out additional job duties when shift tasks are complete. Completes work without incurring overtime. Assists fellow workers in finishing shift tasks. Adheres to the defined allotted time for breaks and lunch.
•Required to obtain and document 12 hours of laboratory continuing education per year. Required to prepare and present a minimum of 15 minutes of continuing education within the department.
•Accepts and/or volunteers for method evaluations and new procedure development or other special projects and completes them within an agreed-upon time frame. Participates in procedure implementation and training of new staff and students.
•Required to perform the duties of the tech-in-charge for specified periods. Oversees operations according to departmental guidelines. Understands when to defer issues to appropriate personnel, for example, a supervisor or director, and does so.
•Reviews lab results as required and takes appropriate action before verification and release. Recognizes and calls critical results within defined time frames. Reviews paper-generated results and transcribes them accurately into the Lab Information System.

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

Location: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Laboratory

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

Shift: Shift 2

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (2:00PM - 10:30PM)

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

Pay Range: $17.63 - $24.91 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 is responsible for supporting laboratory operations by accepting, preparing, and processing specimens; maintaining laboratory equipment; and ensuring accurate data entry and specimen tracking.

Other information:
•A high school diploma or equivalent PLUS two years of documented work experience using formal, standard laboratory procedures OR
•An Associate Degree from an accredited intuition any of the following areas:
Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Medical Laboratory Science or Clinical Laboratory Science.
•This position requires teamwork to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to clients and patients.
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:
•Performs multiple computer entry, inquiry, and receiving functions. Performs transcription of laboratory orders and registration activities when needed. Demonstrates good communication and customer service skills on the phone and in person. Calls critical results, documents to whom and that a “read back” was performed and within the expected time frame.
•Accessions and processes specimens according to the appropriate procedure prepare specimens accordingly for transport or delivery. Recognizes and resolves any specimen and equipment problems.
•Utilizes required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined by the lab area. Labels and processes specimens properly. Performs all laboratory procedures efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision once trained. All testing must be done following Rush-approved Policies and Procedures.
•Performs required preventative maintenance, including corrective action and documentation, for all procedures and instrumentation.
•Performs basic troubleshooting of equipment and processes with minimal assistance, documents
action and notifies appropriate personnel, for example, supervisors, of problems all the time. Able to recognize when additional help is needed and seek out that help.
•Disinfects the area at the beginning and end of each shift; Accepts no inappropriate specimens. Notifies the appropriate person of specimens that must be drawn or collected again and documents the notification.
•Delivers specimens to RUSH laboratory locations, and/or loads specimens on instrumentation; Additional job duties will be defined by the laboratory's specific bench or assignment competencies.

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 4

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

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

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
1.Minimum of 9 months of experience in nursing
2.Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) .
3.Within 1 year from the date of hire, employee must be enrolled in a BSN program.
4.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).
5.Chief Nursing Officer must provide approval for any RNs with ADN degree hired after 10/22/2020, based upon unit need. ADN RNs hired after 10/22/2020 must show continued enrolment towards a BSN degree with a signature of contract stipulating a BSN degree must be completed within 3 years of hire. ADN RNS are not eligible for leveling to RN3.
6. Prior to leveling to RN2, RN must show consistent proficient performance at RN1 position or equivalent experience.
7. Current state of Illinois Registered Nursing License
8. CPR
9. ACLS for ICU, Telemetry, Med/Surg (6west), Endoscopy, PACU, IR, and ED required within 3 months of hire
10. PALS PACU and ED required within 3 months of hire
11. Proficiency in charge and preceptor roles.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Physical Demands:
• Work requires the ability to walk throughout the medical center and to be standing and walking most of the designated shift.
•Work requires lifting and carrying objects 35-40 lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
•The ability to check documents for errors, use of a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.
•Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.
• Ability to care for patients in the following age categories:
o Toddlers (1-3 years) depending on cluster
o Pre-Schoolers (3-5 years) depending on cluster
o School Age (5-12 years) depending on cluster
o Adolescents (12-18 years)
o Young Adults (19-45 years)
•o Middle Adults (45-60 years)
•o Older Adults (greater than 60)
•• Able to operate computers, printers, copiers, fax, and medical equipment specific to department.
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:
Evidence Based Practice
• Utilizes system wide resources to support decision making and action.
• Recognizes patterns/groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to address.
• Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.
Relationships and Caring
• 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.
• Collaborates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients and families.
Critical Thinking
• Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patient/families.
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
• Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively.
Technical Expertise
• Demonstrates consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care.
• Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
• Assesses patient safety needs consistently and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, and suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk.
• Individualizes teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
Leadership
• Demonstrates the ability to provide education to staff and students on the unit.
• Demonstrates beginning leadership skills related to patient care.
• Delegates effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.

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