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    • Physical Therapist PD

      18566
      United States, IL, Chicago
      Rush University Medical Center
      May 29, 2025

      Location: Chicago, Illinois

      Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

      Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

      Department: Physical Therapy- Acute

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

      Shift: Shift 1

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

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

      Pay Range: $48.00 per hour
      Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

      Summary:
      The physical therapist provides evidence-based direct and indirect physical therapy services to all patients referred to the department, promoting excellence with the delivery of care. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

      Other information:
      Required Job Qualifications:
      • Basic computer skills.
      • Clinical Practice
      • Meets all state regulatory requirements
      Preferred Job Qualifications:
      • Graduate of CAPTE accredited physical therapy program.
      • Maintains Illinois License, with supporting minimum of 20CEUs /year.

      Responsibilities:
      1. Executes a thorough patient evaluation, obtaining and interpreting data necessary to support a physical therapy diagnosis.
      2. Provides an evidenced base plan of care for treatment, including functional goals and methods to achieve said goals.
      3. Adapts treatment environment, tools, equipment, and activities according to the needs of the individual.
      4. Monitors the individual's response to treatment interventions and modifies treatment and plan as indicated.
      5. Terminates patient services when maximum benefit or goals have been achieved
      6. Monitors own performance and identify supervisory needs.
      7. Maintains treatment area, equipment, and supply inventory as required.
      8. Documents completely per Epic standards using point of care method.
      9. Following standards established for each clinical area.
      10. Demonstrates effective teaching and communication skills, especially as related for patient and family education.
      11. Demonstrates ability to use Epic for timely and accurate patient billing.
      12. Strives to meet all benchmarking standards for hours worked/units billed.
      13. Participates in all quality improvement projects.
      14. Identifies and pursues own professional growth and development.
      15. Participates in available professional and community activities.
      16. Supports and demonstrates a team approach with other disciplines.
      17. Functions according to the APTA guidelines, the Illinois Physical Therapy Practice Act and standards of the profession.

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

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    • Diagnostic Svc Tech

      18809
      United States, IL, Chicago
      Rush University Medical Center
      May 28, 2025

      Location: Chicago, Illinois

      Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

      Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

      Department: Diagnostic Imaging Prep

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

      Shift: Rotating between 1st and 2nd shift

      Work Schedule: 8 Hr (6:00 AM - 11:00 PM)

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

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

      Summary:
      This role will provide care and oversight of the broad patient population seen across the Diagnostic Services areas. This role will support the efficient operation of the department by transporting and/or directing patient flow and by ensuring patients are properly prepped and readied for their exam. This role also performs ECGs for the ED and inpatient population. As a Diagnostic Services Technologist, understands and integrates into the delivery of patient care in regards to their growth and development process. The position actively supports the Hospital’s and Department’s Continuous Quality Improvement and customer service goals, individually and as an effective team member. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

      Other information:
      Required Job Qualifications:
      -Formal Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA) training and certification is required.
      -Excellent written and verbal communication skills and good typing skills.
      -Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
      -Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills and be able to maintain a high degree of professionalism while working in a high-volume, high-stress environment.
      -Should have experience with computerized office systems, medical records documentation, patient confidentiality regulations, and medical terminology.
      -High school diploma or equivalent.
      -Bilingual (English-Spanish) a plus.
      -Competency in IV starts.
      Preferred Job Qualifications:
      -Some Anatomy / Physiology understanding preferred.
      Physical Demands:
      -Position requires frequent bending, stooping, lifting, assisting patients onto x-ray table, pushing carts, gurneys, wheelchairs, large radiographic equipment and accessory equipment.
      -Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted
      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:
      -Provides basic care needs of the patients while in Diagnostic Services Department in support of the Nurse or Technologist.
      -Escort patients, as needed, to and from various modalities in a manner that supports efficient utilization of departmental resources.
      -Performs and processes ECGs and application of Cardiac Monitors.
      -Performs Point of Care (POC) tests and documents results in EPIC.
      -Has general knowledge of the equipment that may accompany patients to 3 Tower.
      -Has knowledge of and ability to prep patients for diagnostic exams and procedures.
      -Performs IV starts and/or phlebotomy as determined by MD protocol using the technique defined by RUMC policy and under the direction of the Radiologist/Cardiologist supervising the diagnostic exam.
      -Performs Visual Field exams on inpatient population.
      -Obtain baseline vitals, document them in EPIC and notify the appropriate (tech/nurse)
      -Responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly environment and for the wellbeing and safety of the patients under their care as well as that of family members and/or visitors within the Diagnostic Services area.
      -Report any incidents, accidents, or inconveniences involving patients to the Tech/Nurse on duty as well as the Department and be prepared to file a full and detailed incident report as needed.
      -Monitor patients for contrast reaction, distress and hypoglycemia; notify Radiologist with any concerns.

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

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    • Clinical Resource Coordinator Specialty Pharmacy

      18597
      United States, IL, Chicago
      Rush University Medical Center
      May 28, 2025

      Location: Chicago, Illinois

      Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

      Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

      Department: Specialty Drug Solutions

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

      Shift: Shift 1

      Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

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

      Pay Range: $20.19 - $31.80 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 resource coordinator (CRC) applies a collaborative approach in working with physicians, patients, case managers, community providers, payers and internal/external agencies to provide case management support services related to effective utilization of services and transition planning for adult, geriatric, neonate, pediatric and adolescent patients. CRC activities and processes include patient interviews, screenings, referrals, follow-up calls, discharge planning, payer certification, denial avoidance and customer satisfaction. CRC services may be coordinated centrally through department or assigned by unit, physician practice or service line. Responsibilities for specific liaison roles may vary depending upon assignment. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

      Other information:
      Required Job Qualifications:
      • Valid State of Illinois Pharmacy Technician license required
      • High School diploma and minimum 2 years’ experience required.
      •Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with hospital -related service functions such as: patient interviews, discharge planning/social service basic assessment and referral processes, community resources, finance and payer communication processes and information systems.
      •Maintains CE hours required to retain CPhT certification. Obtain certification within 1 year of starting if not certified prior to starting.

      Responsibilities:
      •Manages caseload, serves as resource, sets priorities and completes assigned tasks.
      •Facilitates collaboration with specialty pharmacy team/department to prioritize tasks, ensuring department support needs are met.
      •Models ICARE values and actively supports teamwork, customer service and employee engagement. Flexes schedule to meet department needs.
      •Facilitates effective, efficient communication and problem solving with internal and external customers. Uses clinical software to document activities, track performance outcomes and produce performance reports.
      •Provides training and orientation, creates reference materials and shares expertise with others.
      •Seeks continuing education opportunities, completes required in-services and maintains professional growth by attending various department, institutional and external meetings, seminars and workshops.
      •Applies performance improvement strategies to promote continuous process improvement.
      •Identifies opportunities and collaborates with specialty pharmacy team/department to implement solutions. May serve on department or hospital-wide committees as needed.
      •Collaborates with team, department, unit staff, and/or physician practice to ensure expectations are met.
      •Performs activities in support of patient flow that may include patient placement activities
      •Ability to assume other related responsibilities 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.

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    • Oncology Infusion RN 2 - RUSH Cancer Center at Lisle - Full-Time

      18433
      United States, IL, Chicago
      Rush Oak Park
      May 28, 2025

      Location: 2455 Corporate W Dr, Lisle, Illinois 60532

      Business Unit: RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center at Rush Lisle

      Department: Infusion Services

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

      Work Schedule: Four 10-Hour Shifts per week - Monday to Friday

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

      Pay Range: $40.75 - $72.94 per hour

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

      Summary:
      The Oncology Infusion RN 2 identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The Oncology Infusion RN 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills and utilizes evidence-based interventions. The Oncology Infusion RN 2 continues to collaborate with other members of the health 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:
      • 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.

      • 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.
      • Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure.
      • Maintain current BLS certification. ACLS strongly recommended.
      • Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification OR commitments to obtain within 6 months of hire date.
      •Minimum one year of nursing experience required.
      • 1 year Oncology experience preferred.
      Emergency or critical care experience preferred.
      • Epic and Beacon experience
      • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required in order to lead and teach.
      •Analytical and possesses ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
      • The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports.
      Preferred Job Qualifications:
      • Ambulatory oncology experience.
      • Ambulatory and infusion experience.
      •National certification preferred.

      Physical Demands:
      • Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
      • Work requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
      • 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:
      Job Responsibilities:
      Evidence Based Interventions
      • Participates in the collection of data to support unit based quality initiatives, research and evidence based activities.
      • 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/families.

      Critical Thinking
      • Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and 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.
      • Continue to contribute to a positive patient outcome by providing expert assistance with critical procedures for patients.
      • Administer medications, treatments and provide extensive patient/family education.
      • Provide guidance and support and direct workflow of clinical staff.

      Department Specific Job Responsibilities:
      •Coordinate and provide sensitive medical and primary nursing care for patients with hematological-oncological diagnoses.
      •Provide infusion support that may include chemotherapy, immunotherapy blood products and supportive medications.
      •Provides urgent symptom management support to the patient requiring escalation of care.

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

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    • Director Digital IT Support Services

      18052
      United States, IL, Chicago
      Rush University Medical Center
      May 22, 2025

      Location: Chicago, Illinois

      Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

      Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

      Department: Digital & Information Services

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

      Shift: Shift 1

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

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

      Pay Range: $63.10 - $94.02 per hour
      Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

      Summary:
      The Director, Digital IT Support Services is responsible for supporting the RUSH Service Desk, Field Services, User Provisioning, and NOC services. This role provides direct support and guidance for each of the operational areas within their purview. The Director will leverage customer feedback to improve Digital and Information Services’ policies and standards in support of a positive user experience.
      The Director, Digital IT Support Services will provide a vision and strategy for the adoption of service management and operational best practices leveraging ITIL as a framework. The Director will foster an environment of continual service improvement and optimization.

      Other information:
      Required Job Qualifications:
      •Minimum of 15 years of technology and related management experience
      •Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related technical field
      •At least 10 years of experience working with cross-functional teams and staff of all levels
      •Expertise in ITIL and ITSM methodologies
      Preferred Job Qualifications:
      •Recent experience developing and driving outsourced services.
      •Recent experience driving IT Operational teams.
      •Experience developing a Network Operations Center
      •Ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of management and technical teams to influence change and facilitate cooperation.
      •Strong analytic and process skills to track and improve organizational efficiency and performance.
      •Organized and detailed oriented.
      •Experience developing and maintaining SLAs and KPIs.
      •Experience leading a ServiceNow development team.
      Physical Demands:
      Competencies:
      •Experience with ITIL or similar Framework

      Responsibilities:
      •Responsible for maintaining documented policies and standards leveraging current industry standards best practices.
      •Accountable for the vision, strategy, and delivery of the RUSH Service Desk, Field Services, User Provisioning, and NOC services.
      •Assist with the development and adherence process for all established operational SLAs and KPIs.
      •Builds and maintains relationships with other leaders internal and external to IT to develop a clear understanding of business needs; ensures cost-effective delivery of IT services to meet those needs and can respond with agility to changing business priorities.
      •Fosters a business-oriented culture and mindset driven by continual service improvement techniques.
      •Works with business operations teams to ensure good coordination of IT changes without impacting business processes.
      •Provides oversight for vendor and partner relationship management.
      •Develops ongoing processes and procedures to maintain consistent technology inventory from procurement, delivery, and decommissioning of inventory.
      •Maintains standard operating procedure accountability, quality assurance and adherence to all processes.
      •Accountable for establishing best practices for communicating IT project and operational changes to each business unit.
      •Work with business units to establish an escalation plan that supports both our user’s needs as well as the needs of IT fulfillment teams.
      •Ability to develop dashboards and reports within ServiceNow to clearly articulate to the business how IT is performing.
      •Ability to develop clear roadmaps in support of the overall operational strategy for Digital IT Operations
      •Manages, mentors, and develops team members, fostering Rush ICARE Values
      •Continued personal growth in relation to key job functions.
      •Establish growth strategies and goals for all responsible operational staff.

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

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    • Student Summer Researcher

      18470
      United States, IL, Chicago
      Rush University Medical Center
      May 22, 2025

      Location: Chicago, Illinois

      Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

      Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

      Department: Microbial Pathogens & Immunity

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

      Shift: Shift 1

      Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

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

      Pay Range: $18.00 per hour
      Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

      Summary:
      The Summer Research Fellowships are offered on a competitive basis to students enrolled at Rush University between the first and second years to work on research projects with Rush faculty in basic science, clinical research, and community service arenas. Students accepted in the program are provided a paid position to work full-time during the summer before the second year of medical school. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

      Other information:
      •A Bachelor's Degree or higher is required
      •Currently enrolled as a student at Rush Medical College is required.
      •Must be in good academic standing as reported by the Office of Integrated Medical Education.
      •Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail preferred.
      •Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate in a professional manner.
      •Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, set goals, manage complicated tasks, and work with minimal supervision.
      •Demonstrate professionalism in dealing with confidential information.
      •This position may require some evenings and weekends.
      •Must complete all HR hiring requirements in a timely matter and a physical.

      Responsibilities:
      •Responsible for their approved research study overseen by a principal investigator.
      •Responsible for all data collection and recording for their study.
      •Maintains research records and documents relating to their study.
      •May need to work with the principal investigator(s) to recruit patients for studies, including study advertisements and marketing in line with Rush policies and procedures.
      •Ensure compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies.
      •May need to confer with study participants to explain purpose of the study.
      •Must complete and maintain all documentation and reporting of adverse events. Recommend corrective action as appropriate.
      •Responsible for oral or written reports to both the study sponsor and program faculty director.
      •May need to work with principal investigator on IRB, ACUC, filing and compliance.
      •Coordinate the development of forms, questionnaires for the application of research techniques. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
      •Perform other duties as necessary to advance research.

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

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    • Registered Nurse PD

      17855
      United States, IL, Oak Park
      Rush Oak Park Hospital
      May 22, 2025

      Location: Oak Park, Illinois

      Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

      Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

      Department: Endoscopy

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

      Shift: Shift 1

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

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

      Pay Range: $10.00 - $500.00 per hour
      Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

      Summary:
      The RN staff nurse assumes primary responsibilities for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care for assigned patients. The RN plans and implements routine care and sets priorities. This role integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance as appropriate. This position serves as the flexible resource to cover for Ill calls, FMLA, vacancies and fluctuations above census. This position is the first to be cancelled, after agency, when not needed for any of the reasons identified.
      The mission of Rush is to provide the best health care for the individuals and diverse communities we serve through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research, and community partnerships.

      Other information:
      Required Job Qualifications:
      •Associate Degree in Nursing. Must be enrolled in a must complete degree within 5 years of hire.
      •Bachelor’s Degree in: Nursing
      •Minimum 2 years of experience
      •Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
      •BSN Preferred
      •Current CPR
      •ACLS for ED, ICU, Tele, and PACU areas.
      •Current Illinois License
      •Good communication skills
      •Computer skills
      •Good time management and organizational skills
      •Familiarity with patient care equipment
      •Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts as per RT-I criteria.
      •Able to be down-staffed in 4 hour increments
      •Ability to transport objects, patients and equipment
      •Ability to respond quickly to patient needs with a focus on customer satisfaction.
      •Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick
      •Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of fire or other disasters
      •Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients.
      •Ability to stand and walk throughput most of designated shift.
      Preferred Job Qualifications:
      •National certification.
      Addendum:
      Must be proficient in competencies for patient care in each area identified in departmental cluster. Orientation will consist of 1 shift in each department to allow familiarity with department and completion of department orientation checklist. May work in additional departments if RN has completed competencies for the additional areas. Must have flexibility to work when needed and to be down-staffed when census is low or adequate staffing is available.
      Disclaimer:
      The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

      Responsibilities:
      Nurse/patient Relationship
      1.Provides emotional support to patients, families and significant others
      2.Insures timely response to patient needs
      3.Procedures and tests are explained to patient upon admission and throughout hospitalization.
      Assuring and Improving Quality Care
      1.Completes and documents all required forms in the appropriate patient medical record
      2.Demonstrates knowledge and participates in unit based quality improvement process
      3.Demonstrates knowledge of evidence based clinical standards.
      Education/Competency
      1.Demonstrates knowledge of clinical unit-based and hospital-based competencies
      2.Validates M.D. orders according to policies and procedures
      3.Knowledge of patient population and disease entities of the patient cared for on a med-surg unit.
      Nursing Process
      1.As applicable, the interdisciplinary Plan of Care tool is consistently and accurately completed (i.e., problems are appropriately identified, appropriate goals
      are dated, initialed and modified, problems are resolved and managed at discharge, and appropriate triggers identified).
      2.All patient care orders are executed correctly and timely
      3.Discharge teaching is done in a timely manner throughout the hospital stay and documented appropriately.
      Leadership/Collaboration/Professional Development
      1.Actively participates in the achievement of unit goals and completes all assignments in the area of unit responsibilities.
      2.Completes mandatory education on shift
      3.Demonstrates accountability for time and attendance.

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

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    • Medical Assistant - River North Multispecialty

      15430
      United States, IL, Chicago
      Rush University Medical Center
      May 22, 2025

      Location: Chicago, Illinois

      Business Unit:

      Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

      Department: Rush River N. - Clinic

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

      Shift: Shift 1

      Work Schedule: 8 Hr (6:45:00 AM - 6:30:00 PM)

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

      Sign in Bonus:$3,000

      Pay Range: $19.50 - $29.73 per hour
      Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

      Summary:
      The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting Physicians, Mid-Level Practitioners, and Registered Nurses with the evaluation, management, and treatment of patients in an ambulatory care setting. The Medical Assistant assumes responsibility for maintaining patient flow, the upkeep of exam and treatment rooms, and performing basic skills such as vital signs and point of care testing. In addition, the Certified Medical Assistant will administer intramuscular injections, immunizations, small volume nebulizer treatment, over-the-counter medications under the direction of a Physician. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures, including complying with all Rush University Medical Group Customer Service Standards.

      Other information:
      Required Job Qualifications:
      •High school diploma/GED required.
      •Clinical Medical Assistant Certification by AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NAHP, AAH, or NHA required (includes principles and techniques of injections and medication administration) required upon hire.
      •Graduates of a Rush Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program are required to obtain Clinical Medical Assistant Certification by AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NAHP, AAH, or NHA required within six months of hire.
      •Current CPR certification required upon start date.
      •Computer skills.
      •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
      •Excellent customer service skills.
      •Excellent organizational skills.
      Preferred Job Qualifications:
      •One year clinical experience.
      •Phlebotomy experience.
      •Epic Ambulatory experience.

      Responsibilities:
      1.Coordinates and maintains organized patient flow.
      2.Performs patient intake: vital signs, height and weight, reason for visit, interim history, allergies, medication lists, and other interventions as required.
      3.Prepares patient for exam based on reason for visit.
      4.Prepares and supports patient and assists provider with procedures.
      5.Reviews appointment schedules and ensures all patient charts are available for the visit.
      6.Reviews patient charts and ensures that all ancillary reports and required paperwork are available to the provider at the time of visit.
      7.Performs basic lab and testing procedures according to standards.
      8.Performs phlebotomy and EKGs.
      9.Administers immunizations as ordered by Physician.
      10.Administers RUMG approved intramuscular or subcutaneous medications after competency has been assessed, verified and documented.
      11.Performs nebulizer treatments in the clinic setting after competency has been assessed, verified and documented.
      12.Performs Tuberculin skin testing upon the order of the Physician.
      13.Demonstrates appropriate population specific techniques with patients.
      14.Documents administration of over-the-counter medications and/or other medications in Epic per policy or protocol.
      15.Cleans, prepares and stocks exam rooms, treatment rooms, and workstations.
      16.Calls patients regarding test results and medical instruction under the direction of a Physician.
      17.Calls in medication refills under the direction of a Physician or protocol.
      18.Documents patient care information in the outpatient medical record according to standards.
      19.Assists with scheduling of patient tests, procedures, and follow-up appointments.
      20.Assists in the care, cleaning, and sterilization of equipment and instruments.
      21.Maintains the inventory of medical and linen supplies.
      22.Maintains quality control for equipment.
      23.Provides cross coverage to other clinical areas as assigned.
      24.Participates in quality improvement projects.
      25.Maintains compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards and other regulatory bodies.
      26.May have Unit specific duties as needed.

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

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    • Clinical Risk Mgr RN

      18586
      United States, IL, Chicago
      Rush University Medical Center
      May 22, 2025

      Location: Chicago, Illinois

      Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

      Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

      Department: RUSH Risk & Claims Management

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

      Shift: Shift 1

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

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

      Pay Range: $48.45 - $83.94 per hour
      Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

      Summary:
      The Office of Risk Management is responsible for claims investigation and management and overseeing loss control activities for Rush University Medical Center, Johnston R. Bowman Health Center for the Elderly, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and all personnel named as insureds under the Medical Center’s Self Insurance Trust Fund Agreement. The Office of Risk Management also works directly with the Office of Legal Affairs and outside defense counsel. The Risk Manager will identify potential liability situations, investigate and manage those potential claims, as well as lawsuits and attorney’s liens. The Risk Manager RN will participate with the loss control activities in his/her assigned areas and as needed throughout the Medical Center. Additionally, the Risk Manager RN is responsible for initial screening and evaluation of patient/family/visitor complaints and coordinating with appropriate departments, physicians and personnel for resolution. This position’s objective is to reduce unplanned or unexpected financial loss to the Medical Center through identification, evaluation and reduction of the risk of patient injury associated with medical care, as well as visitor injuries as well as to minimize loss through effective claims handling pursuant to the terms of the Medical Center’s Self Insurance Program. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

      Required Job Qualifications:
      • Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) with three years of clinical nursing experience and a knowledge of the clinical care of patients.
      • Experience within the health care industry and risk management.
      • RN license in the state of Illinois.
      • PR certification.
      • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
      Preferred Job Qualifications:
      • Previous experience with summarizing and analyzing medical records.

      Responsibilities:
      1.Analyze coded Unusual Occurrence Reports.
      2.Scrutinize attorney requests for records received by the Medical Records Department.
      3.Evaluate telephone reports/correspondence from physicians, nurses, hospital personnel, patients and visitors regarding incidents to determine liability on behalf of the Medical Center.
      4.Execute a detailed review of potential liability claimants’ medical records
      5.Interview medical center employees having relevant knowledge of the incident (residents, nurses, other hospital personnel, attending physicians on the Medical Service Plans within the limitation identified by Illinois case law).
      6.Secure evidence (broken equipment, foreign bodies, faulty catheters, etc.).
      7.Indicate possibility of product liability. Report potential problems to manufacturers and FDA in accordance with the Safe Medical Device Act.
      8.Formulate written investigative reports for the Office of Risk Management and the Office of Legal Affairs, detailing analysis of medical facts, including determination of whether standards of care were breached, assessment of damages, and an opinion of the potential risk/liability for the Medical Center.
      9.Direct findings to the Director and General Counsel at weekly meetings with recommendations for management of potential claims.
      10.Notify potential claims to the excess insurance carriers, summarizing potential liability exposures
      11.Execute a detailed review and analysis of the plaintiff’s medical record.
      12.Interview named defendants who are Medical Center employees and other employees having relevant knowledge of the incidents in the Summons and Complaint within the limitations identified by Illinois case law.
      13.Examine medical records from other institutions.
      14.Formulate a detailed report of findings for use by outside defense counsel.
      15.Draft answers to interrogatories and submit materials requested in Notices to Produce and to establish a basis for actions taken by employees.
      16.Search for historical documents within the Medical Center to comply with Notices to Produce and to establish a basis for actions taken by employees.
      17.Verify employment status and current whereabouts of all defendants or potential defendants.
      18.Set reserves on assigned cases at semiannual Bordereau meetings in conjunction with General Counsel and outside defense counsel.
      19.Assist defense counsel at trial. Report trial events to the AVP of Risk Management and General Counsel daily.
      20.Contribute to settlement discussions and mediation sessions by providing opinions and analysis of key factors.
      21.Direct potential mediation candidates to Mediation Consultant and General Counsel. Attend mediation meetings and draft summary reports to President and Senior Vice Presidents.
      22.Direct formal written status reports to various excess insurance carriers on assigned claims, including an evaluation of liability, damages, settlement value, etc.
      23.Educate nursing, ancillary departments, house staff and medical staff on pertinent risk management issues.
      24.Contribute articles to the Health Law Reporter regarding risk management concerns.
      25.Recognize incident trends and loss control activities with concentration to specific assigned areas.
      26.Participate in the Performance Improvement process.

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

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    • Speech Pathologist PD

      17604
      United States, IL, Oak Park
      Rush Oak Park Hospital
      May 21, 2025

      Location: Oak Park, Illinois

      Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

      Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

      Department: Speech Therapy

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

      Shift: Shift 1

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

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

      Pay Range: $48/hr
      Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

      Summary:
      The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides safe and effective services including the evaluation and treatment of persons with speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders. The SLP evaluates, selects and applies goal directed interventions for the treatment or prevention of these impairments/functional limitations to achieve maximum Independence. The SLP has the ultimate responsibility for the provision of services including the supervision of speech language pathology support personnel. All services are provided in a manner that promotes the highest level of satisfaction in all customers. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

      Other information:
      Required Job Qualifications:
      • Master’s Degree (or greater) in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
      • Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech Language Pathology, or eligibility following completion of the Clinical Fellowship year.
      Preferred Job Qualifications:
      • Applicable assessment and treatment knowledge to provide services to various patient populations.
      • Understanding of state, federal, and professional practice laws, regulations and preferred practice patterns.
      • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Flexibility and ability to manage work in a changing environment.
      • 1 – 3 years of experience.
      Physical Demands:
      • Bending, twisting, reaching, pulling, pushing, balancing, crouching, stooping, standing, sitting, climbing, kneeling and
      • Walking about >75% of the day.
      • Ability to carry 10 – 25Ibs and lift 25 - 50Ibs.
      Competencies:
      • Technical skills required to adapt equipment, ambulate, seating, positioning, transfers.
      • Analytical skills are required to evaluate patients and their response to treatment.
      • Customer service and service recovery skills are required to effectively meet the needs of patients, families and members of the Interdisciplinary healthcare team on an almost constant basis.
      • Excellent written, verbal and Interpersonal communication skills.
      • Flexibility and ability to manage work flow in a changing environment.
      • Understanding and ability to operate wheelchairs/seating and positioning, Visipitch, Loquitur, Electrolarynges, Voice Amplifier, Passey Muir Valves, Video chair, Swallowing/VFE, Traches/Vents, pocket talker, electronics, computer, telephone, printer, fax, copier.

      Responsibilities:
      • Delivers services consistent with the established RUSH Oak Park Hospital Mission and Philosophy.
      • Maintains patient confidentiality and respects the rights and dignity of all individuals.
      • Complies with current ASHA Code of Ethics and state licensure laws.
      • Based on the patient’s cognitive, physical and functional status, uses safe and appropriate guarding techniques and
      assistive/adaptive devices.
      • Maintains knowledge of policies concerning precautions, codes, conditions, warnings and general safety procedures.
      • Communicates effectively with patients and care givers at levels appropriate to their age, cognitive status and
      language abilities.
      • Interacts and practices in collaboration with a variety of professionals.
      • Participates in patient related conferences, organizational, and professional meetings as required.
      • Documents on an ongoing basis services provided, response to services, and changes in status related to the careplan.
      • Assumes responsibility and accountability for assigned patients and provides speech therapy evaluations,
      treatments and services in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
      • Selects, administers, and adapts the content of patient evaluations according to ASHA Standards of Practice.
      • Establishes functional and measurable goals in accordance with the patient’s level of function, age, length of stay
      • And discharge disposition of the person served.
      • Provides patient and family teaching.
      • Terminates services when maximum benefit is received, completes a comprehensive discharge plan based on age,
      diagnosis, support, cultural background, physical and cognitive strengths and limitations of the person served.
      • Makes appropriate and judicious use of group and /or joint treatment sessions.
      • Maintains productivity level established by department policy.
      • Schedules and prioritizes workload.
      • Provides service as assigned based on census and patient needs.
      • Identifies professional strengths, areas of refinement and assumes responsibility for professional growth.
      • Participates in continuing education opportunities, department education and mandatory education.
      • Participates in the fieldwork education process by establishing a supportive environment while supervising SLP
      SLP students.
      • Clinically assists, supervises and provides education / instruction to facilitate professional growth of SLP personnel.
      • Assists with the orientation of new employees.
      • Assists in performance improvement and supports developmental and quality focused initiatives.
      • Contributes to the cost effectiveness of services and programs provided by the department.
      • Communicates suggestions related to opportunities for improvement and maintaining positive relations with all
      Customers.
      • Available to work weekends and holidays

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

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    • Data Engineer

      15533
      United States, IL, Chicago
      Rush University Medical Center
      January 27, 2025
      Location: Chicago, Illinois

      Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

      Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

      Department: Academic Computing

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

      Shift: Shift 1

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

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

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

      Summary:
      The Data Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing data pipelines for cloud projects. This position will require working with complex data sources and transforming it into something useful for analysts. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

      Other information:
      •Bachelor's Degree.
      •5 years of experience.
      •Strong background in cloud computing, software engineering and data processing.
      •Data management experience.
      •Experience in ETL Tools such as Pentaho, Talend, Informatica, Azure Data Factory, Apache Kafka and Apache Camel.
      •Experience designing and implementing analysis solutions on Hadoop-based platforms such as Cloudera Hadoop, or Hortonworks Data Platform or Spark based platforms such as Databricks.
      •Proficient in RDBMS such as Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, MySQL etc.
      •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
      •Strong verbal and written communication skills.
      •Proficient programming skills in Python, SQL NoSQL, and Spark.
      •Ability to manage multiple projects essential.
      •Ability to work independently or in groups.
      •Ability to prioritize time.
      •Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
      Preferred Job Qualifications:
      Experience, education, licensure(s), specialized certification(s).
      Cloud Certifications in AWS, Azure or GCP.
      Physical Demands:
      Competencies:

      Responsibilities:

      •Responsible for design, development and maintenance of data pipelines to enable data analysis and reporting.
      •Builds, evolves and scales out infrastructure to ingest, process and extract meaning out data.
      •Write complex SQL queries or python code to support analytics needs.
      •Manage projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision
      •Work with structured and unstructured data from a variety of data stores, such as data lakes, relational database management systems, and/or data warehouses.
      •Combines, optimizes, and manages multiple big data sources.
      •Builds data infrastructure and determines proper data formats to ensure data is ready for use.

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

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    • Breastfeeding Peer Counselor | NICU

      18665
      United States, IL, Chicago
      Rush University Medical Center
      May 20, 2025

      Location: Chicago, Illinois

      Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

      Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

      Department: Neonatal ICU-NICU

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

      Shift: Shift 1

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

      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 - $25.96 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 direct supervision of the Project Manager, Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program (Manager), the Director for Clinical Research and Lactation (Director), and the Unit Director (as appropriate) the Certified Breastfeeding Peer Counselor will provide basic lactation information and services to mothers whose infants are cared for in the NICU at RUMC, and women in the high-risk antepartum setting. The Breastfeeding Peer Counselor I will promptly document in all appropriate areas of infant and maternal record as well as in staff communication logs after each interaction or completed task. The Breastfeeding Peer Counselor I will also make home visits to selected mothers following discharge of the infant from the NICU. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

      Other information:
      Required Job Qualifications:
      • Certification as a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor through La Leche League or other approved agency.
      • Ability to communicate effectively with women and families from a variety of ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
      • Ability to work collaboratively with Rush NICU physicians, nurses, social workers, fellow breastfeeding peer counselors, and other healthcare providers.
      • Ability to work efficiently and complete assignments independently and with excellent attention to detail.
      • Ability to meet the lactation coverage needs of the NICU.
      Preferred Job Qualifications:
      • Mother of infant(s) cared for in the Rush Special Care Nursery

      Responsibilities:
      1.Demonstrates entry level lactation skills.
      2.Contacts each new mother whose infant is admitted to NICU within 24 hours and outlines primary features of the Rush Mothers’ Milk Club® Program.
      3.Meets in person with each mother within 24 hours after delivery and explains evidence for providing mothers’ milk to infants in the NICU; outlines key components of the Rush Mothers’ Milk Club® Program.
      4.Provides a copy and thoroughly reviews the Welcome to the Rush Mothers’ Milk Club® brochure contents and describes her own photos/story and role as a peer counselor.
      5.Maintains an active presence in the NICU to reach out to mothers and staff to provide ongoing lactation support and assistance.
      6.Continually circulates through all areas of the NICU during each shift to provide regular contact with pumping or breastfeeding mothers; responds quickly when paged or contacted to provide lactation assistance, support, or information.
      7.Present in NICU throughout shift to offer and assist and educate families and staff regarding all lactation or breastfeeding concerns.
      8.Assists with maintaining safety and management of expressed human milk to be fed in the NICU.
      9.Reviews breast pump use, principles of milk synthesis and removal, and collection and storage.
      10.Provides an in-person breast pump assessment on the day of delivery to ensure that each mother is using the breast pump and pieces properly, understands use of collection equipment, milk expression schedule, and My Mom Pumps for Me!® milk volume diaries.
      11.Assists each mother in obtaining evidence-based breast pump for in-home use, either through rental, Medicaid pump program, or purchase, providing personalized insurance letter as needed. Ensures that each mother is encouraged to use the hospital grade breast pump during all NICU visits, emphasizing the ease of pumping at the infant's bedside.
      12.Monitors maternal milk volume and communicates information regarding availability of colostrum, mature milk, and of overflow milk stored in off-unit deep freezers with the health care team.
      13.Initiates and completes a Coming to Volume® Record (CTVR) for each mother with an infant in the NICU daily for the first two weeks; assesses milk volume with each mother on a weekly basis thereafter.
      14.Quickly intervenes with low volume results providing repeat thorough pump assessment; develops plan to increase milk volume, overcome lactation problems, and maintain adequate milk supply including providing information regarding appropriate options for obtaining and using galactogogues. Provides daily/frequent communication with mother using galactogogue.
      15.Explains, demonstrates, and provides specific tearsheet with instructions regarding the safe storage, handling, collecting, labeling, and transport of her milk (via insulated bag) and the importance of proper hand washing and cleansing/sterilization of milk collection equipment.
      16.Demonstrates use of maternal milk labels (including My Mom Pumps for me! ®, AKA), to ensure that milk is properly identified for each infant.
      17.Explains the difference among: colostrum, fresh, frozen, and hind and fore milk; instructs and assists with variations in milk collection when needed.
      18.Participates in data collection and entry for research projects in the NICU.
      19.Participates in the collection and entry of data for NICU studies as instructed; appropriate research projects as directed.
      20.Participates in weekly Mothers' Milk Club® meetings.
      21.Personally invites each mother to the weekly Mothers' Milk Club® luncheon; offers and reviews requirements to utilize Mothers’ Milk Club® taxi.
      22.Attends, participates in, and assists with weekly meetings and appropriately shares personal experiences with current mothers.
      23.Participates in the management of the Women and Children's Nursing breast pump rental program.
      24.Identifies women who qualify for subsidized breast pump rental through the Women and Children's Nursing pump rental program.
      25.Assists in all aspects of pump and scale rental including: rental documentation, rental cleaning and labeling, and bi-weekly contacting of women who are renting equipment; assist with rental returns and accepting of payments as requested.
      26.Assists in identifying potential future breastfeeding peer counselors and introduces breastfeeding peer counselor training opportunities to current or recent families.
      27.Identifies current or parents of a recently discharged NICU infant as ideal candidates for a future breastfeeding peer counselor role.
      28.Discusses requirements and educational opportunities with parents considering becoming a breastfeeding peer counselor.
      29.Representative for the Rush Mothers’ Milk Club® with local, regional, and national organizations that prioritize lactation, breastfeeding, and the use of human milk.
      30.Attends meetings of the state and city breastfeeding task forces, African American Breastfeeding Alliance, La Leche League, Chicago Area Breastfeeding Task Force, and other breastfeeding advocacy groups.
      31.Represents the Rush Mothers’ Milk Club as an attendee for local, regional, national, and international meetings and events.
      32.Introduces the topic of breastfeeding and the Rush Mothers' Milk Club® program to women who are hospitalized in the antenatal unit, L&D, PICU, peds, and adult units throughout the hospital as appropriate.
      33.Consults charge nurse to identify inpatient women for whom high risk or premature delivery is possible.
      34.Provides in person visit and introductory information regarding the Rush Mothers' Milk Club®, shares written materials, personal experience, and answers mothers' questions.
      35.Invites ambulatory mothers to attend the weekly Mothers' Milk Club® luncheons; visits these women at least twice weekly until their infants are born.
      36.Participates in NICU team communication and discharge planning process to facilitate meeting maternal breastfeeding goal both during and after the NICU hospitalization.
      37.Attends daily huddle and weekly discharge planning rounds. Participates in the breastfeeding management plan.
      38.Provides continuation of lactation resources to families after discharge including referral to community lactation support, option to return for an outpatient visit, or to receive a personal home visit using the Mothers’ Milk Club® taxi.
      39.Provides home visit after infant’s NICU discharge as needed; develops feeding plan with mother to transition toward her breastfeeding goal with frequent in person or phone follow-up contacts.
      40.Competent participant in NICU human donor milk program.
      41.When designated, wears pager and immediately responds to requests to receive human donor milk delivery from human milk bank delivery company.
      42.Refers to infant feeding orders and actively communicates on a daily basis with each bedside RN regarding meeting the needs of each NICU infant designated to receive human donor milk.
      43.Participates in donor milk preparation including: receipt, storage, transportation, thawing, measuring (utilizing sterile technique), and delivery of prepared donor milk feeding to appropriate location in NICU.
      44.Frequently rounds unit to ensure infant’s own mothers’ milk is utilized whenever available, that human donor milk is being properly stored and conserved, and communicates all concerns regarding human donor milk usage in the NICU to appropriate medical team member in a timely manner.
      45.Attends staff meetings and stays updated and knowledgeable regarding all aspects of human donor milk.
      46.Assists in human milk management program for NICU infants.
      47.Documents and maintains an updated record of all milk that is stored in the industrial milk freezers.
      48.Provides daily thorough milk check each morning to all milk stored in the NICU including: observing individual milk storage containers to check for label quality and legibility; checking each NICU freezer, refrigerators, and bins for accuracy; ensuring that all necessary milk labels and clean milk storage bins are well stocked in each NICU room and available to staff as needed.
      49.Moves stored milk between the NICU freezers and refrigerators and the off-site industrial freezers based on staff request and available space; updates infant record so that staff are aware of milk storage status.
      50.Weekly: cleans, dries, and safely stores deep freezer bins informing discharged families of the amount and expiration status of milk stored in our industrial deep freezers; facilitates pick up or provides information and assistance with donation to human milk if mother desires to donate her milk.

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

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    Physical Therapist PD

    18566
    United States, IL, Chicago
    Rush University Medical Center
    May 29, 2025

    Location: Chicago, Illinois

    Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

    Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

    Department: Physical Therapy- Acute

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

    Shift: Shift 1

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

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

    Pay Range: $48.00 per hour
    Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

    Summary:
    The physical therapist provides evidence-based direct and indirect physical therapy services to all patients referred to the department, promoting excellence with the delivery of care. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

    Other information:
    Required Job Qualifications:
    • Basic computer skills.
    • Clinical Practice
    • Meets all state regulatory requirements
    Preferred Job Qualifications:
    • Graduate of CAPTE accredited physical therapy program.
    • Maintains Illinois License, with supporting minimum of 20CEUs /year.

    Responsibilities:
    1. Executes a thorough patient evaluation, obtaining and interpreting data necessary to support a physical therapy diagnosis.
    2. Provides an evidenced base plan of care for treatment, including functional goals and methods to achieve said goals.
    3. Adapts treatment environment, tools, equipment, and activities according to the needs of the individual.
    4. Monitors the individual's response to treatment interventions and modifies treatment and plan as indicated.
    5. Terminates patient services when maximum benefit or goals have been achieved
    6. Monitors own performance and identify supervisory needs.
    7. Maintains treatment area, equipment, and supply inventory as required.
    8. Documents completely per Epic standards using point of care method.
    9. Following standards established for each clinical area.
    10. Demonstrates effective teaching and communication skills, especially as related for patient and family education.
    11. Demonstrates ability to use Epic for timely and accurate patient billing.
    12. Strives to meet all benchmarking standards for hours worked/units billed.
    13. Participates in all quality improvement projects.
    14. Identifies and pursues own professional growth and development.
    15. Participates in available professional and community activities.
    16. Supports and demonstrates a team approach with other disciplines.
    17. Functions according to the APTA guidelines, the Illinois Physical Therapy Practice Act and standards of the profession.

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

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    Diagnostic Svc Tech

    18809
    United States, IL, Chicago
    Rush University Medical Center
    May 28, 2025

    Location: Chicago, Illinois

    Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

    Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

    Department: Diagnostic Imaging Prep

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

    Shift: Rotating between 1st and 2nd shift

    Work Schedule: 8 Hr (6:00 AM - 11:00 PM)

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

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

    Summary:
    This role will provide care and oversight of the broad patient population seen across the Diagnostic Services areas. This role will support the efficient operation of the department by transporting and/or directing patient flow and by ensuring patients are properly prepped and readied for their exam. This role also performs ECGs for the ED and inpatient population. As a Diagnostic Services Technologist, understands and integrates into the delivery of patient care in regards to their growth and development process. The position actively supports the Hospital’s and Department’s Continuous Quality Improvement and customer service goals, individually and as an effective team member. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

    Other information:
    Required Job Qualifications:
    -Formal Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA) training and certification is required.
    -Excellent written and verbal communication skills and good typing skills.
    -Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
    -Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills and be able to maintain a high degree of professionalism while working in a high-volume, high-stress environment.
    -Should have experience with computerized office systems, medical records documentation, patient confidentiality regulations, and medical terminology.
    -High school diploma or equivalent.
    -Bilingual (English-Spanish) a plus.
    -Competency in IV starts.
    Preferred Job Qualifications:
    -Some Anatomy / Physiology understanding preferred.
    Physical Demands:
    -Position requires frequent bending, stooping, lifting, assisting patients onto x-ray table, pushing carts, gurneys, wheelchairs, large radiographic equipment and accessory equipment.
    -Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted
    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:
    -Provides basic care needs of the patients while in Diagnostic Services Department in support of the Nurse or Technologist.
    -Escort patients, as needed, to and from various modalities in a manner that supports efficient utilization of departmental resources.
    -Performs and processes ECGs and application of Cardiac Monitors.
    -Performs Point of Care (POC) tests and documents results in EPIC.
    -Has general knowledge of the equipment that may accompany patients to 3 Tower.
    -Has knowledge of and ability to prep patients for diagnostic exams and procedures.
    -Performs IV starts and/or phlebotomy as determined by MD protocol using the technique defined by RUMC policy and under the direction of the Radiologist/Cardiologist supervising the diagnostic exam.
    -Performs Visual Field exams on inpatient population.
    -Obtain baseline vitals, document them in EPIC and notify the appropriate (tech/nurse)
    -Responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly environment and for the wellbeing and safety of the patients under their care as well as that of family members and/or visitors within the Diagnostic Services area.
    -Report any incidents, accidents, or inconveniences involving patients to the Tech/Nurse on duty as well as the Department and be prepared to file a full and detailed incident report as needed.
    -Monitor patients for contrast reaction, distress and hypoglycemia; notify Radiologist with any concerns.

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

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    Clinical Resource Coordinator Specialty Pharmacy

    18597
    United States, IL, Chicago
    Rush University Medical Center
    May 28, 2025

    Location: Chicago, Illinois

    Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

    Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

    Department: Specialty Drug Solutions

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

    Shift: Shift 1

    Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

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

    Pay Range: $20.19 - $31.80 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 resource coordinator (CRC) applies a collaborative approach in working with physicians, patients, case managers, community providers, payers and internal/external agencies to provide case management support services related to effective utilization of services and transition planning for adult, geriatric, neonate, pediatric and adolescent patients. CRC activities and processes include patient interviews, screenings, referrals, follow-up calls, discharge planning, payer certification, denial avoidance and customer satisfaction. CRC services may be coordinated centrally through department or assigned by unit, physician practice or service line. Responsibilities for specific liaison roles may vary depending upon assignment. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

    Other information:
    Required Job Qualifications:
    • Valid State of Illinois Pharmacy Technician license required
    • High School diploma and minimum 2 years’ experience required.
    •Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with hospital -related service functions such as: patient interviews, discharge planning/social service basic assessment and referral processes, community resources, finance and payer communication processes and information systems.
    •Maintains CE hours required to retain CPhT certification. Obtain certification within 1 year of starting if not certified prior to starting.

    Responsibilities:
    •Manages caseload, serves as resource, sets priorities and completes assigned tasks.
    •Facilitates collaboration with specialty pharmacy team/department to prioritize tasks, ensuring department support needs are met.
    •Models ICARE values and actively supports teamwork, customer service and employee engagement. Flexes schedule to meet department needs.
    •Facilitates effective, efficient communication and problem solving with internal and external customers. Uses clinical software to document activities, track performance outcomes and produce performance reports.
    •Provides training and orientation, creates reference materials and shares expertise with others.
    •Seeks continuing education opportunities, completes required in-services and maintains professional growth by attending various department, institutional and external meetings, seminars and workshops.
    •Applies performance improvement strategies to promote continuous process improvement.
    •Identifies opportunities and collaborates with specialty pharmacy team/department to implement solutions. May serve on department or hospital-wide committees as needed.
    •Collaborates with team, department, unit staff, and/or physician practice to ensure expectations are met.
    •Performs activities in support of patient flow that may include patient placement activities
    •Ability to assume other related responsibilities as assigned

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    Oncology Infusion RN 2 - RUSH Cancer Center at Lisle - Full-Time

    18433
    United States, IL, Chicago
    Rush Oak Park
    May 28, 2025

    Location: 2455 Corporate W Dr, Lisle, Illinois 60532

    Business Unit: RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center at Rush Lisle

    Department: Infusion Services

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

    Work Schedule: Four 10-Hour Shifts per week - Monday to Friday

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

    Pay Range: $40.75 - $72.94 per hour

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

    Summary:
    The Oncology Infusion RN 2 identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The Oncology Infusion RN 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills and utilizes evidence-based interventions. The Oncology Infusion RN 2 continues to collaborate with other members of the health 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:
    • 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.

    • 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.
    • Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure.
    • Maintain current BLS certification. ACLS strongly recommended.
    • Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification OR commitments to obtain within 6 months of hire date.
    •Minimum one year of nursing experience required.
    • 1 year Oncology experience preferred.
    Emergency or critical care experience preferred.
    • Epic and Beacon experience
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required in order to lead and teach.
    •Analytical and possesses ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
    • The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports.
    Preferred Job Qualifications:
    • Ambulatory oncology experience.
    • Ambulatory and infusion experience.
    •National certification preferred.

    Physical Demands:
    • Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
    • Work requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
    • 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:
    Job Responsibilities:
    Evidence Based Interventions
    • Participates in the collection of data to support unit based quality initiatives, research and evidence based activities.
    • 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/families.

    Critical Thinking
    • Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and 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.
    • Continue to contribute to a positive patient outcome by providing expert assistance with critical procedures for patients.
    • Administer medications, treatments and provide extensive patient/family education.
    • Provide guidance and support and direct workflow of clinical staff.

    Department Specific Job Responsibilities:
    •Coordinate and provide sensitive medical and primary nursing care for patients with hematological-oncological diagnoses.
    •Provide infusion support that may include chemotherapy, immunotherapy blood products and supportive medications.
    •Provides urgent symptom management support to the patient requiring escalation of care.

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

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    Director Digital IT Support Services

    18052
    United States, IL, Chicago
    Rush University Medical Center
    May 22, 2025

    Location: Chicago, Illinois

    Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

    Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

    Department: Digital & Information Services

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

    Shift: Shift 1

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

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

    Pay Range: $63.10 - $94.02 per hour
    Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

    Summary:
    The Director, Digital IT Support Services is responsible for supporting the RUSH Service Desk, Field Services, User Provisioning, and NOC services. This role provides direct support and guidance for each of the operational areas within their purview. The Director will leverage customer feedback to improve Digital and Information Services’ policies and standards in support of a positive user experience.
    The Director, Digital IT Support Services will provide a vision and strategy for the adoption of service management and operational best practices leveraging ITIL as a framework. The Director will foster an environment of continual service improvement and optimization.

    Other information:
    Required Job Qualifications:
    •Minimum of 15 years of technology and related management experience
    •Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related technical field
    •At least 10 years of experience working with cross-functional teams and staff of all levels
    •Expertise in ITIL and ITSM methodologies
    Preferred Job Qualifications:
    •Recent experience developing and driving outsourced services.
    •Recent experience driving IT Operational teams.
    •Experience developing a Network Operations Center
    •Ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of management and technical teams to influence change and facilitate cooperation.
    •Strong analytic and process skills to track and improve organizational efficiency and performance.
    •Organized and detailed oriented.
    •Experience developing and maintaining SLAs and KPIs.
    •Experience leading a ServiceNow development team.
    Physical Demands:
    Competencies:
    •Experience with ITIL or similar Framework

    Responsibilities:
    •Responsible for maintaining documented policies and standards leveraging current industry standards best practices.
    •Accountable for the vision, strategy, and delivery of the RUSH Service Desk, Field Services, User Provisioning, and NOC services.
    •Assist with the development and adherence process for all established operational SLAs and KPIs.
    •Builds and maintains relationships with other leaders internal and external to IT to develop a clear understanding of business needs; ensures cost-effective delivery of IT services to meet those needs and can respond with agility to changing business priorities.
    •Fosters a business-oriented culture and mindset driven by continual service improvement techniques.
    •Works with business operations teams to ensure good coordination of IT changes without impacting business processes.
    •Provides oversight for vendor and partner relationship management.
    •Develops ongoing processes and procedures to maintain consistent technology inventory from procurement, delivery, and decommissioning of inventory.
    •Maintains standard operating procedure accountability, quality assurance and adherence to all processes.
    •Accountable for establishing best practices for communicating IT project and operational changes to each business unit.
    •Work with business units to establish an escalation plan that supports both our user’s needs as well as the needs of IT fulfillment teams.
    •Ability to develop dashboards and reports within ServiceNow to clearly articulate to the business how IT is performing.
    •Ability to develop clear roadmaps in support of the overall operational strategy for Digital IT Operations
    •Manages, mentors, and develops team members, fostering Rush ICARE Values
    •Continued personal growth in relation to key job functions.
    •Establish growth strategies and goals for all responsible operational staff.

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

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    Student Summer Researcher

    18470
    United States, IL, Chicago
    Rush University Medical Center
    May 22, 2025

    Location: Chicago, Illinois

    Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

    Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

    Department: Microbial Pathogens & Immunity

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

    Shift: Shift 1

    Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

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

    Pay Range: $18.00 per hour
    Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

    Summary:
    The Summer Research Fellowships are offered on a competitive basis to students enrolled at Rush University between the first and second years to work on research projects with Rush faculty in basic science, clinical research, and community service arenas. Students accepted in the program are provided a paid position to work full-time during the summer before the second year of medical school. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

    Other information:
    •A Bachelor's Degree or higher is required
    •Currently enrolled as a student at Rush Medical College is required.
    •Must be in good academic standing as reported by the Office of Integrated Medical Education.
    •Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail preferred.
    •Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate in a professional manner.
    •Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, set goals, manage complicated tasks, and work with minimal supervision.
    •Demonstrate professionalism in dealing with confidential information.
    •This position may require some evenings and weekends.
    •Must complete all HR hiring requirements in a timely matter and a physical.

    Responsibilities:
    •Responsible for their approved research study overseen by a principal investigator.
    •Responsible for all data collection and recording for their study.
    •Maintains research records and documents relating to their study.
    •May need to work with the principal investigator(s) to recruit patients for studies, including study advertisements and marketing in line with Rush policies and procedures.
    •Ensure compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies.
    •May need to confer with study participants to explain purpose of the study.
    •Must complete and maintain all documentation and reporting of adverse events. Recommend corrective action as appropriate.
    •Responsible for oral or written reports to both the study sponsor and program faculty director.
    •May need to work with principal investigator on IRB, ACUC, filing and compliance.
    •Coordinate the development of forms, questionnaires for the application of research techniques. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
    •Perform other duties as necessary to advance research.

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

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    Registered Nurse PD

    17855
    United States, IL, Oak Park
    Rush Oak Park Hospital
    May 22, 2025

    Location: Oak Park, Illinois

    Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

    Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

    Department: Endoscopy

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

    Shift: Shift 1

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

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

    Pay Range: $10.00 - $500.00 per hour
    Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

    Summary:
    The RN staff nurse assumes primary responsibilities for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care for assigned patients. The RN plans and implements routine care and sets priorities. This role integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance as appropriate. This position serves as the flexible resource to cover for Ill calls, FMLA, vacancies and fluctuations above census. This position is the first to be cancelled, after agency, when not needed for any of the reasons identified.
    The mission of Rush is to provide the best health care for the individuals and diverse communities we serve through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research, and community partnerships.

    Other information:
    Required Job Qualifications:
    •Associate Degree in Nursing. Must be enrolled in a must complete degree within 5 years of hire.
    •Bachelor’s Degree in: Nursing
    •Minimum 2 years of experience
    •Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
    •BSN Preferred
    •Current CPR
    •ACLS for ED, ICU, Tele, and PACU areas.
    •Current Illinois License
    •Good communication skills
    •Computer skills
    •Good time management and organizational skills
    •Familiarity with patient care equipment
    •Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts as per RT-I criteria.
    •Able to be down-staffed in 4 hour increments
    •Ability to transport objects, patients and equipment
    •Ability to respond quickly to patient needs with a focus on customer satisfaction.
    •Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick
    •Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of fire or other disasters
    •Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients.
    •Ability to stand and walk throughput most of designated shift.
    Preferred Job Qualifications:
    •National certification.
    Addendum:
    Must be proficient in competencies for patient care in each area identified in departmental cluster. Orientation will consist of 1 shift in each department to allow familiarity with department and completion of department orientation checklist. May work in additional departments if RN has completed competencies for the additional areas. Must have flexibility to work when needed and to be down-staffed when census is low or adequate staffing is available.
    Disclaimer:
    The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

    Responsibilities:
    Nurse/patient Relationship
    1.Provides emotional support to patients, families and significant others
    2.Insures timely response to patient needs
    3.Procedures and tests are explained to patient upon admission and throughout hospitalization.
    Assuring and Improving Quality Care
    1.Completes and documents all required forms in the appropriate patient medical record
    2.Demonstrates knowledge and participates in unit based quality improvement process
    3.Demonstrates knowledge of evidence based clinical standards.
    Education/Competency
    1.Demonstrates knowledge of clinical unit-based and hospital-based competencies
    2.Validates M.D. orders according to policies and procedures
    3.Knowledge of patient population and disease entities of the patient cared for on a med-surg unit.
    Nursing Process
    1.As applicable, the interdisciplinary Plan of Care tool is consistently and accurately completed (i.e., problems are appropriately identified, appropriate goals
    are dated, initialed and modified, problems are resolved and managed at discharge, and appropriate triggers identified).
    2.All patient care orders are executed correctly and timely
    3.Discharge teaching is done in a timely manner throughout the hospital stay and documented appropriately.
    Leadership/Collaboration/Professional Development
    1.Actively participates in the achievement of unit goals and completes all assignments in the area of unit responsibilities.
    2.Completes mandatory education on shift
    3.Demonstrates accountability for time and attendance.

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

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    Medical Assistant - River North Multispecialty

    15430
    United States, IL, Chicago
    Rush University Medical Center
    May 22, 2025

    Location: Chicago, Illinois

    Business Unit:

    Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

    Department: Rush River N. - Clinic

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

    Shift: Shift 1

    Work Schedule: 8 Hr (6:45:00 AM - 6:30:00 PM)

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

    Sign in Bonus:$3,000

    Pay Range: $19.50 - $29.73 per hour
    Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

    Summary:
    The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting Physicians, Mid-Level Practitioners, and Registered Nurses with the evaluation, management, and treatment of patients in an ambulatory care setting. The Medical Assistant assumes responsibility for maintaining patient flow, the upkeep of exam and treatment rooms, and performing basic skills such as vital signs and point of care testing. In addition, the Certified Medical Assistant will administer intramuscular injections, immunizations, small volume nebulizer treatment, over-the-counter medications under the direction of a Physician. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures, including complying with all Rush University Medical Group Customer Service Standards.

    Other information:
    Required Job Qualifications:
    •High school diploma/GED required.
    •Clinical Medical Assistant Certification by AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NAHP, AAH, or NHA required (includes principles and techniques of injections and medication administration) required upon hire.
    •Graduates of a Rush Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program are required to obtain Clinical Medical Assistant Certification by AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NAHP, AAH, or NHA required within six months of hire.
    •Current CPR certification required upon start date.
    •Computer skills.
    •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    •Excellent customer service skills.
    •Excellent organizational skills.
    Preferred Job Qualifications:
    •One year clinical experience.
    •Phlebotomy experience.
    •Epic Ambulatory experience.

    Responsibilities:
    1.Coordinates and maintains organized patient flow.
    2.Performs patient intake: vital signs, height and weight, reason for visit, interim history, allergies, medication lists, and other interventions as required.
    3.Prepares patient for exam based on reason for visit.
    4.Prepares and supports patient and assists provider with procedures.
    5.Reviews appointment schedules and ensures all patient charts are available for the visit.
    6.Reviews patient charts and ensures that all ancillary reports and required paperwork are available to the provider at the time of visit.
    7.Performs basic lab and testing procedures according to standards.
    8.Performs phlebotomy and EKGs.
    9.Administers immunizations as ordered by Physician.
    10.Administers RUMG approved intramuscular or subcutaneous medications after competency has been assessed, verified and documented.
    11.Performs nebulizer treatments in the clinic setting after competency has been assessed, verified and documented.
    12.Performs Tuberculin skin testing upon the order of the Physician.
    13.Demonstrates appropriate population specific techniques with patients.
    14.Documents administration of over-the-counter medications and/or other medications in Epic per policy or protocol.
    15.Cleans, prepares and stocks exam rooms, treatment rooms, and workstations.
    16.Calls patients regarding test results and medical instruction under the direction of a Physician.
    17.Calls in medication refills under the direction of a Physician or protocol.
    18.Documents patient care information in the outpatient medical record according to standards.
    19.Assists with scheduling of patient tests, procedures, and follow-up appointments.
    20.Assists in the care, cleaning, and sterilization of equipment and instruments.
    21.Maintains the inventory of medical and linen supplies.
    22.Maintains quality control for equipment.
    23.Provides cross coverage to other clinical areas as assigned.
    24.Participates in quality improvement projects.
    25.Maintains compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards and other regulatory bodies.
    26.May have Unit specific duties as needed.

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

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    Clinical Risk Mgr RN

    18586
    United States, IL, Chicago
    Rush University Medical Center
    May 22, 2025

    Location: Chicago, Illinois

    Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

    Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

    Department: RUSH Risk & Claims Management

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

    Shift: Shift 1

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

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

    Pay Range: $48.45 - $83.94 per hour
    Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

    Summary:
    The Office of Risk Management is responsible for claims investigation and management and overseeing loss control activities for Rush University Medical Center, Johnston R. Bowman Health Center for the Elderly, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and all personnel named as insureds under the Medical Center’s Self Insurance Trust Fund Agreement. The Office of Risk Management also works directly with the Office of Legal Affairs and outside defense counsel. The Risk Manager will identify potential liability situations, investigate and manage those potential claims, as well as lawsuits and attorney’s liens. The Risk Manager RN will participate with the loss control activities in his/her assigned areas and as needed throughout the Medical Center. Additionally, the Risk Manager RN is responsible for initial screening and evaluation of patient/family/visitor complaints and coordinating with appropriate departments, physicians and personnel for resolution. This position’s objective is to reduce unplanned or unexpected financial loss to the Medical Center through identification, evaluation and reduction of the risk of patient injury associated with medical care, as well as visitor injuries as well as to minimize loss through effective claims handling pursuant to the terms of the Medical Center’s Self Insurance Program. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

    Required Job Qualifications:
    • Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) with three years of clinical nursing experience and a knowledge of the clinical care of patients.
    • Experience within the health care industry and risk management.
    • RN license in the state of Illinois.
    • PR certification.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    Preferred Job Qualifications:
    • Previous experience with summarizing and analyzing medical records.

    Responsibilities:
    1.Analyze coded Unusual Occurrence Reports.
    2.Scrutinize attorney requests for records received by the Medical Records Department.
    3.Evaluate telephone reports/correspondence from physicians, nurses, hospital personnel, patients and visitors regarding incidents to determine liability on behalf of the Medical Center.
    4.Execute a detailed review of potential liability claimants’ medical records
    5.Interview medical center employees having relevant knowledge of the incident (residents, nurses, other hospital personnel, attending physicians on the Medical Service Plans within the limitation identified by Illinois case law).
    6.Secure evidence (broken equipment, foreign bodies, faulty catheters, etc.).
    7.Indicate possibility of product liability. Report potential problems to manufacturers and FDA in accordance with the Safe Medical Device Act.
    8.Formulate written investigative reports for the Office of Risk Management and the Office of Legal Affairs, detailing analysis of medical facts, including determination of whether standards of care were breached, assessment of damages, and an opinion of the potential risk/liability for the Medical Center.
    9.Direct findings to the Director and General Counsel at weekly meetings with recommendations for management of potential claims.
    10.Notify potential claims to the excess insurance carriers, summarizing potential liability exposures
    11.Execute a detailed review and analysis of the plaintiff’s medical record.
    12.Interview named defendants who are Medical Center employees and other employees having relevant knowledge of the incidents in the Summons and Complaint within the limitations identified by Illinois case law.
    13.Examine medical records from other institutions.
    14.Formulate a detailed report of findings for use by outside defense counsel.
    15.Draft answers to interrogatories and submit materials requested in Notices to Produce and to establish a basis for actions taken by employees.
    16.Search for historical documents within the Medical Center to comply with Notices to Produce and to establish a basis for actions taken by employees.
    17.Verify employment status and current whereabouts of all defendants or potential defendants.
    18.Set reserves on assigned cases at semiannual Bordereau meetings in conjunction with General Counsel and outside defense counsel.
    19.Assist defense counsel at trial. Report trial events to the AVP of Risk Management and General Counsel daily.
    20.Contribute to settlement discussions and mediation sessions by providing opinions and analysis of key factors.
    21.Direct potential mediation candidates to Mediation Consultant and General Counsel. Attend mediation meetings and draft summary reports to President and Senior Vice Presidents.
    22.Direct formal written status reports to various excess insurance carriers on assigned claims, including an evaluation of liability, damages, settlement value, etc.
    23.Educate nursing, ancillary departments, house staff and medical staff on pertinent risk management issues.
    24.Contribute articles to the Health Law Reporter regarding risk management concerns.
    25.Recognize incident trends and loss control activities with concentration to specific assigned areas.
    26.Participate in the Performance Improvement process.

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

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    Speech Pathologist PD

    17604
    United States, IL, Oak Park
    Rush Oak Park Hospital
    May 21, 2025

    Location: Oak Park, Illinois

    Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

    Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

    Department: Speech Therapy

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

    Shift: Shift 1

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

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

    Pay Range: $48/hr
    Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

    Summary:
    The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides safe and effective services including the evaluation and treatment of persons with speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders. The SLP evaluates, selects and applies goal directed interventions for the treatment or prevention of these impairments/functional limitations to achieve maximum Independence. The SLP has the ultimate responsibility for the provision of services including the supervision of speech language pathology support personnel. All services are provided in a manner that promotes the highest level of satisfaction in all customers. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

    Other information:
    Required Job Qualifications:
    • Master’s Degree (or greater) in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
    • Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech Language Pathology, or eligibility following completion of the Clinical Fellowship year.
    Preferred Job Qualifications:
    • Applicable assessment and treatment knowledge to provide services to various patient populations.
    • Understanding of state, federal, and professional practice laws, regulations and preferred practice patterns.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Flexibility and ability to manage work in a changing environment.
    • 1 – 3 years of experience.
    Physical Demands:
    • Bending, twisting, reaching, pulling, pushing, balancing, crouching, stooping, standing, sitting, climbing, kneeling and
    • Walking about >75% of the day.
    • Ability to carry 10 – 25Ibs and lift 25 - 50Ibs.
    Competencies:
    • Technical skills required to adapt equipment, ambulate, seating, positioning, transfers.
    • Analytical skills are required to evaluate patients and their response to treatment.
    • Customer service and service recovery skills are required to effectively meet the needs of patients, families and members of the Interdisciplinary healthcare team on an almost constant basis.
    • Excellent written, verbal and Interpersonal communication skills.
    • Flexibility and ability to manage work flow in a changing environment.
    • Understanding and ability to operate wheelchairs/seating and positioning, Visipitch, Loquitur, Electrolarynges, Voice Amplifier, Passey Muir Valves, Video chair, Swallowing/VFE, Traches/Vents, pocket talker, electronics, computer, telephone, printer, fax, copier.

    Responsibilities:
    • Delivers services consistent with the established RUSH Oak Park Hospital Mission and Philosophy.
    • Maintains patient confidentiality and respects the rights and dignity of all individuals.
    • Complies with current ASHA Code of Ethics and state licensure laws.
    • Based on the patient’s cognitive, physical and functional status, uses safe and appropriate guarding techniques and
    assistive/adaptive devices.
    • Maintains knowledge of policies concerning precautions, codes, conditions, warnings and general safety procedures.
    • Communicates effectively with patients and care givers at levels appropriate to their age, cognitive status and
    language abilities.
    • Interacts and practices in collaboration with a variety of professionals.
    • Participates in patient related conferences, organizational, and professional meetings as required.
    • Documents on an ongoing basis services provided, response to services, and changes in status related to the careplan.
    • Assumes responsibility and accountability for assigned patients and provides speech therapy evaluations,
    treatments and services in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
    • Selects, administers, and adapts the content of patient evaluations according to ASHA Standards of Practice.
    • Establishes functional and measurable goals in accordance with the patient’s level of function, age, length of stay
    • And discharge disposition of the person served.
    • Provides patient and family teaching.
    • Terminates services when maximum benefit is received, completes a comprehensive discharge plan based on age,
    diagnosis, support, cultural background, physical and cognitive strengths and limitations of the person served.
    • Makes appropriate and judicious use of group and /or joint treatment sessions.
    • Maintains productivity level established by department policy.
    • Schedules and prioritizes workload.
    • Provides service as assigned based on census and patient needs.
    • Identifies professional strengths, areas of refinement and assumes responsibility for professional growth.
    • Participates in continuing education opportunities, department education and mandatory education.
    • Participates in the fieldwork education process by establishing a supportive environment while supervising SLP
    SLP students.
    • Clinically assists, supervises and provides education / instruction to facilitate professional growth of SLP personnel.
    • Assists with the orientation of new employees.
    • Assists in performance improvement and supports developmental and quality focused initiatives.
    • Contributes to the cost effectiveness of services and programs provided by the department.
    • Communicates suggestions related to opportunities for improvement and maintaining positive relations with all
    Customers.
    • Available to work weekends and holidays

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

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    Data Engineer

    15533
    United States, IL, Chicago
    Rush University Medical Center
    January 27, 2025
    Location: Chicago, Illinois

    Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

    Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

    Department: Academic Computing

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

    Shift: Shift 1

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

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

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

    Summary:
    The Data Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing data pipelines for cloud projects. This position will require working with complex data sources and transforming it into something useful for analysts. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

    Other information:
    •Bachelor's Degree.
    •5 years of experience.
    •Strong background in cloud computing, software engineering and data processing.
    •Data management experience.
    •Experience in ETL Tools such as Pentaho, Talend, Informatica, Azure Data Factory, Apache Kafka and Apache Camel.
    •Experience designing and implementing analysis solutions on Hadoop-based platforms such as Cloudera Hadoop, or Hortonworks Data Platform or Spark based platforms such as Databricks.
    •Proficient in RDBMS such as Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, MySQL etc.
    •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    •Strong verbal and written communication skills.
    •Proficient programming skills in Python, SQL NoSQL, and Spark.
    •Ability to manage multiple projects essential.
    •Ability to work independently or in groups.
    •Ability to prioritize time.
    •Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
    Preferred Job Qualifications:
    Experience, education, licensure(s), specialized certification(s).
    Cloud Certifications in AWS, Azure or GCP.
    Physical Demands:
    Competencies:

    Responsibilities:

    •Responsible for design, development and maintenance of data pipelines to enable data analysis and reporting.
    •Builds, evolves and scales out infrastructure to ingest, process and extract meaning out data.
    •Write complex SQL queries or python code to support analytics needs.
    •Manage projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision
    •Work with structured and unstructured data from a variety of data stores, such as data lakes, relational database management systems, and/or data warehouses.
    •Combines, optimizes, and manages multiple big data sources.
    •Builds data infrastructure and determines proper data formats to ensure data is ready for use.

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

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    Breastfeeding Peer Counselor | NICU

    18665
    United States, IL, Chicago
    Rush University Medical Center
    May 20, 2025

    Location: Chicago, Illinois

    Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

    Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

    Department: Neonatal ICU-NICU

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

    Shift: Shift 1

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

    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 - $25.96 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 direct supervision of the Project Manager, Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program (Manager), the Director for Clinical Research and Lactation (Director), and the Unit Director (as appropriate) the Certified Breastfeeding Peer Counselor will provide basic lactation information and services to mothers whose infants are cared for in the NICU at RUMC, and women in the high-risk antepartum setting. The Breastfeeding Peer Counselor I will promptly document in all appropriate areas of infant and maternal record as well as in staff communication logs after each interaction or completed task. The Breastfeeding Peer Counselor I will also make home visits to selected mothers following discharge of the infant from the NICU. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

    Other information:
    Required Job Qualifications:
    • Certification as a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor through La Leche League or other approved agency.
    • Ability to communicate effectively with women and families from a variety of ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
    • Ability to work collaboratively with Rush NICU physicians, nurses, social workers, fellow breastfeeding peer counselors, and other healthcare providers.
    • Ability to work efficiently and complete assignments independently and with excellent attention to detail.
    • Ability to meet the lactation coverage needs of the NICU.
    Preferred Job Qualifications:
    • Mother of infant(s) cared for in the Rush Special Care Nursery

    Responsibilities:
    1.Demonstrates entry level lactation skills.
    2.Contacts each new mother whose infant is admitted to NICU within 24 hours and outlines primary features of the Rush Mothers’ Milk Club® Program.
    3.Meets in person with each mother within 24 hours after delivery and explains evidence for providing mothers’ milk to infants in the NICU; outlines key components of the Rush Mothers’ Milk Club® Program.
    4.Provides a copy and thoroughly reviews the Welcome to the Rush Mothers’ Milk Club® brochure contents and describes her own photos/story and role as a peer counselor.
    5.Maintains an active presence in the NICU to reach out to mothers and staff to provide ongoing lactation support and assistance.
    6.Continually circulates through all areas of the NICU during each shift to provide regular contact with pumping or breastfeeding mothers; responds quickly when paged or contacted to provide lactation assistance, support, or information.
    7.Present in NICU throughout shift to offer and assist and educate families and staff regarding all lactation or breastfeeding concerns.
    8.Assists with maintaining safety and management of expressed human milk to be fed in the NICU.
    9.Reviews breast pump use, principles of milk synthesis and removal, and collection and storage.
    10.Provides an in-person breast pump assessment on the day of delivery to ensure that each mother is using the breast pump and pieces properly, understands use of collection equipment, milk expression schedule, and My Mom Pumps for Me!® milk volume diaries.
    11.Assists each mother in obtaining evidence-based breast pump for in-home use, either through rental, Medicaid pump program, or purchase, providing personalized insurance letter as needed. Ensures that each mother is encouraged to use the hospital grade breast pump during all NICU visits, emphasizing the ease of pumping at the infant's bedside.
    12.Monitors maternal milk volume and communicates information regarding availability of colostrum, mature milk, and of overflow milk stored in off-unit deep freezers with the health care team.
    13.Initiates and completes a Coming to Volume® Record (CTVR) for each mother with an infant in the NICU daily for the first two weeks; assesses milk volume with each mother on a weekly basis thereafter.
    14.Quickly intervenes with low volume results providing repeat thorough pump assessment; develops plan to increase milk volume, overcome lactation problems, and maintain adequate milk supply including providing information regarding appropriate options for obtaining and using galactogogues. Provides daily/frequent communication with mother using galactogogue.
    15.Explains, demonstrates, and provides specific tearsheet with instructions regarding the safe storage, handling, collecting, labeling, and transport of her milk (via insulated bag) and the importance of proper hand washing and cleansing/sterilization of milk collection equipment.
    16.Demonstrates use of maternal milk labels (including My Mom Pumps for me! ®, AKA), to ensure that milk is properly identified for each infant.
    17.Explains the difference among: colostrum, fresh, frozen, and hind and fore milk; instructs and assists with variations in milk collection when needed.
    18.Participates in data collection and entry for research projects in the NICU.
    19.Participates in the collection and entry of data for NICU studies as instructed; appropriate research projects as directed.
    20.Participates in weekly Mothers' Milk Club® meetings.
    21.Personally invites each mother to the weekly Mothers' Milk Club® luncheon; offers and reviews requirements to utilize Mothers’ Milk Club® taxi.
    22.Attends, participates in, and assists with weekly meetings and appropriately shares personal experiences with current mothers.
    23.Participates in the management of the Women and Children's Nursing breast pump rental program.
    24.Identifies women who qualify for subsidized breast pump rental through the Women and Children's Nursing pump rental program.
    25.Assists in all aspects of pump and scale rental including: rental documentation, rental cleaning and labeling, and bi-weekly contacting of women who are renting equipment; assist with rental returns and accepting of payments as requested.
    26.Assists in identifying potential future breastfeeding peer counselors and introduces breastfeeding peer counselor training opportunities to current or recent families.
    27.Identifies current or parents of a recently discharged NICU infant as ideal candidates for a future breastfeeding peer counselor role.
    28.Discusses requirements and educational opportunities with parents considering becoming a breastfeeding peer counselor.
    29.Representative for the Rush Mothers’ Milk Club® with local, regional, and national organizations that prioritize lactation, breastfeeding, and the use of human milk.
    30.Attends meetings of the state and city breastfeeding task forces, African American Breastfeeding Alliance, La Leche League, Chicago Area Breastfeeding Task Force, and other breastfeeding advocacy groups.
    31.Represents the Rush Mothers’ Milk Club as an attendee for local, regional, national, and international meetings and events.
    32.Introduces the topic of breastfeeding and the Rush Mothers' Milk Club® program to women who are hospitalized in the antenatal unit, L&D, PICU, peds, and adult units throughout the hospital as appropriate.
    33.Consults charge nurse to identify inpatient women for whom high risk or premature delivery is possible.
    34.Provides in person visit and introductory information regarding the Rush Mothers' Milk Club®, shares written materials, personal experience, and answers mothers' questions.
    35.Invites ambulatory mothers to attend the weekly Mothers' Milk Club® luncheons; visits these women at least twice weekly until their infants are born.
    36.Participates in NICU team communication and discharge planning process to facilitate meeting maternal breastfeeding goal both during and after the NICU hospitalization.
    37.Attends daily huddle and weekly discharge planning rounds. Participates in the breastfeeding management plan.
    38.Provides continuation of lactation resources to families after discharge including referral to community lactation support, option to return for an outpatient visit, or to receive a personal home visit using the Mothers’ Milk Club® taxi.
    39.Provides home visit after infant’s NICU discharge as needed; develops feeding plan with mother to transition toward her breastfeeding goal with frequent in person or phone follow-up contacts.
    40.Competent participant in NICU human donor milk program.
    41.When designated, wears pager and immediately responds to requests to receive human donor milk delivery from human milk bank delivery company.
    42.Refers to infant feeding orders and actively communicates on a daily basis with each bedside RN regarding meeting the needs of each NICU infant designated to receive human donor milk.
    43.Participates in donor milk preparation including: receipt, storage, transportation, thawing, measuring (utilizing sterile technique), and delivery of prepared donor milk feeding to appropriate location in NICU.
    44.Frequently rounds unit to ensure infant’s own mothers’ milk is utilized whenever available, that human donor milk is being properly stored and conserved, and communicates all concerns regarding human donor milk usage in the NICU to appropriate medical team member in a timely manner.
    45.Attends staff meetings and stays updated and knowledgeable regarding all aspects of human donor milk.
    46.Assists in human milk management program for NICU infants.
    47.Documents and maintains an updated record of all milk that is stored in the industrial milk freezers.
    48.Provides daily thorough milk check each morning to all milk stored in the NICU including: observing individual milk storage containers to check for label quality and legibility; checking each NICU freezer, refrigerators, and bins for accuracy; ensuring that all necessary milk labels and clean milk storage bins are well stocked in each NICU room and available to staff as needed.
    49.Moves stored milk between the NICU freezers and refrigerators and the off-site industrial freezers based on staff request and available space; updates infant record so that staff are aware of milk storage status.
    50.Weekly: cleans, dries, and safely stores deep freezer bins informing discharged families of the amount and expiration status of milk stored in our industrial deep freezers; facilitates pick up or provides information and assistance with donation to human milk if mother desires to donate her milk.

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

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