Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Microbial Pathogens & Immunity

Work Type: Full Time

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page.

Microbial, Pathogens & Immunity Research Faculty

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

Rush University Medical Center invites applications for a faculty position within the Department of Microbial Pathogens and Immunity. We seek a highly motivated individual with a strong background in host-pathogen interactions, or related fields. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain an independent, externally funded research program, contribute to the department's educational mission, and engage in collaborative research initiatives.

About the Department:

The Department of Microbial Pathogens and Immunity at Rush University Medical Center focuses on translational research in areas such as HIV immunology, neuroscience, and virology and emphasis on host-pathogen interactions. Our faculty are committed to advancing scientific knowledge and improving patient care through innovative research and education. For more information about MPI, please visit our department page.

Position Overview:

Rush University Medical Center invites applications for a faculty position within the Department of Microbial Pathogens and Immunity. We seek a highly motivated individual with a strong background in host-pathogen interactions, or related fields. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain an independent, externally funded research program, contribute to the department's educational mission, and engage in collaborative research initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and sustain an independent research program in microbial pathogens and immunity.
• Secure and manage external funding to support research activities.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific conferences.
• Teach and mentor students, residents, and fellows in the department.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.
• Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to advance the institution's research objectives.

Qualifications:

• PhD, MD, or equivalent degree in microbiology, immunology, or a related discipline.
• Postdoctoral experience with a strong record of research accomplishments.
• Demonstrated ability to secure extramural funding.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

To Apply, please submit the following:

1. Cover letter detailing research interests and career goals.

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Contact information for three professional references

We look forward to your application and the possibility of you joining our dynamic team at Rush University Medical Center.

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

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

Rush is an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. We are committed to fostering and sustaining a climate and culture wherein all staff, faculty, patients, and students thrive. Our continued pursuits have earned Rush University Medical Center the distinction of being on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2024-2025. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 50 of the more than 5,000 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized eleven Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking second among 99 academic medical centers across the country.

All three Rush hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index. Additionally, Rush has been named as one of the nation’s "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for past six consecutive years. Our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and staff are the heartbeat of our health system’s ongoing success. We know how important it is to recruit and retain exceptional staff and faculty to execute our mission.

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

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

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: 8A-Antepartum-Postpartum

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

Shift: Shift 1

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

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

Pay Range: $44.45 - $77.01 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 Consulting Specialist is a nurse with expertise within a specialized area of nursing practice responsible for working with challenging circumstances stemming from complex illness and diverse individual, cultural, and family needs. The role provides care or supports staff in care delivery for populations requiring uniquely skilled interventions that are consistent with best practices, policies, strategic goals and RUSHICARE values. The Clinical Consulting Specialist role is a member of the nursing leadership team and demonstrates advanced knowledge and skills in education, organizational management and forging partnerships. Gaining cooperative efforts to promote a safe work environment through problem solving and making recommendations to remove barriers to appropriate care giving are also key performance areas. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure
•National certification
•Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing preferred - This job may also include advanced practice nurses certified as clinical nurse specialists or nurse practitioners (NPs) who DO NOT hold core privileges.
•Progressive experience and advanced knowledge in a specialized area of clinical nursing.
•Maintains current BLS certification.
•Critical thinking and high level analytical ability.
•Ability to interpret complex organizational systems.
•Demonstrate high level skills in leadership, communication, collaboration, mentoring, and change as evidenced by portfolio, recommendation letters, references, interview, and demonstration.
•Computer skills using various applications: Internet, e-mail, word programs and databases.
•Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.
•The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimen, images or reports
•Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
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.
Competencies:
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:
Plans the delivery of nursing care for patients and families in coordination with the healthcare team.
•Provides expert consultation in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluates care plans for patients with complex health needs.
•Develops plans for safety needs throughout organization.
•Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team using the nursing process to integrate the nursing perspective into a comprehensive plan of care for the patient/family.
•Partners with others to identify and remove barriers that affect patient outcomes and facilitate solutions at a patient, unit or system level.
•Promotes continuity of care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team utilizing knowledge of the range of treatments available.
•Selects and evaluates educational resources for patients, families, or groups appropriate to developmental level, health literacy level, learning needs, personal preferences, and readiness to learn.
•Selects and promotes optimal, cost effective resource utilization and interventions.
Nursing Practice
•Provides formal and informal education for nurses, students, and other professionals.
•Provides consultation on the latest evidence supporting cost-effective, safe nursing and clinical practices
•Collaborates to create a Standard of Practice using evidence based information to achieve outcomes for indicators that are nurse-sensitive.
•Mentors nurse colleagues in using evidence-based practice principals and to develop critical thinking and clinical judgment.
•Creates an environment that stimulates continuous self-learning, reflective practice, and sense of ownership.
•Provides education on complex clinical issues to clients
•Participates in committees to promote professional nursing practice or improve outcomes.
•Collaborates with other departments to develop and/or review orientation, clinical competency, and additional clinical education programs.
•Participates, as appropriate, in research and/or studies and quality projects conducted by nurses and multidisciplinary teams
Organization/Systems Leadership
•Partners with hospital departments and individuals to design, implement and evaluate programs and initiatives aligned with the organization’s strategic plans, regulatory agency requirements, guidelines, and standards of care.
•Uses effective strategies for changing clinician behavior to encourage adoption of evidence-based practices and innovations in care delivery.
•Contributes to development of policies, procedures, protocols in area of expertise
Interpersonal & communication skills
•Demonstrates advanced interpersonal and communication skills that establish and maintain professional relationships with coworkers, and each member of the healthcare team.
•Employs conflict management and negotiation skills to promote a safe and healthy work environment.
•Builds a practice environment in which respect, communication, and collaboration contribute to safe, quality outcomes.
•Applies ethical principles to resolving concerns in patient care, staff interventions, and organizational initiatives.
Professionalism
•Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
•Advances nursing practice by participation in professional organizations, publications, and dissemination.
•Advocates for the ethical principles in safeguarding confidentiality, dignity, and safety of all

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Hematology-Oncology PBC RUMC

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 10 Hr (7:30:00 AM - 6:00:00 PM)

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

Sign-On Bonus: $3,000

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

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

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

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

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

Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Diagnostic Radiology & Nuclear Medicine

Work Type: Full Time

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page.

Cardiothoracic Radiology - Clinical Faculty

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

The Department of Diagnostic Radiology & Nuclear Medicine at Rush University Medical Center is seeking to hire a fellowship trained Cardiothoracic Radiologist at the level of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor to join our well-established department in Chicago, IL. Join a collegial group of 36 sub-specialized radiologists serving Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Rush Oak Park Hospital in Oak Park, and numerous outpatient facilities in the Chicagoland area.

Clinical duties include interpretation of adult chest radiographs, lung cancer screening CTs, and cardiothoracic CT and MRI examinations. The selected candidate will work closely with radiology residents, body imaging fellows, and medical students from Rush Medical College. In addition, the candidate will collaborate professionally and academically with professionals from thoracic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, oncology, pulmonology and critical care, cardiology and radiation oncology. There are also opportunities to participate in administration, research, hospital committees, and quality initiatives. Equipment includes 10 clinical MRI magnets, 3T research magnet, 12 CT scanners (including dual-energy CT systems), and a state-of-art photon-counting CT.

Rush offers competitive compensation package and benefits. Flexible hybrid work model options. Rush uses fully digital EMR/RIS-PACS/voice recognition dictation systems and provides a fully functional home PACS. Join our expanding radiology department performing high-end imaging studies. Live and work in the vibrant city of Chicago or beautiful surrounding suburbs.

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

Rush is an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. We are committed to fostering and sustaining a climate and culture wherein all staff, faculty, patients, and students thrive. Our continued pursuits have earned Rush University Medical Center the distinction of being on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2024-2025. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 50 of the more than 5,000 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized eleven Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking second among 99 academic medical centers across the country.

All three Rush hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index. Additionally, Rush has been named as one of the nation’s "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for past six consecutive years. Our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and staff are the heartbeat of our health system’s ongoing success. We know how important it is to recruit and retain exceptional staff and faculty to execute our mission.

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

Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, knowledge and skills; relevant experience and training; education, certifications, and licensure; primary work location; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. Additional compensation may include sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay Range: $ 478,300 - $691,050

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

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

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

$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!!!

Location:Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit:Rush Medical Center

Hospital:Rush University Medical Center

Department:Radiology Theraputic

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

Shift:Shift 1

Work Schedule:4x10hr Shifts/week (6:30:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

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

Pay Range:$34.89 - $56.78 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Radiation Therapist participates in the coordination of radiation treatment delivery and planning processes for Radiation Oncology patients at Rush University Medical Center. Incumbent must function confidently by supervising and overseeing daily treatment and simulation activities. Professional competency, strong interpersonal skills, leadership, initiative and good judgment in problem solving are essential to the position. Enforce compliance with all policies, standard operating procedures, and regulations related to routine operations. Maintain courteous, helpful, professional image at all times. Promote teamwork by working together with other department staff and peers. Provide positive and departmentally supportive influence to the work group. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Three years’ experience and three years college.
•Graduate of an accredited program in Radiation Therapy Technology.
•Experience working as a radiation therapist in a progressive radiation oncology department.
•Knowledge of use and care of therapeutic radiation equipment and principles of clinical radiation therapy.
•Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) as a Radiation Therapist and Continuing Education (CE).
•Specialized training, administrative or technical background: mathematics, secretarial or mechanical work experience.
•Organization and managerial skills, attention to detail, precision, accuracy, and professionalism.
•Ability to exercise discretion and judgment.
•Ability to keep patient health information confidential.
•Ability to work harmoniously with patients and staff.
•Ability to grasp sophisticated detail.
•Able to operate: calculator, computer, linear accelerator, CT Simulator, Tomotherapy Unit Software Programs: Clinical Information/Management System, and scanning software and equipment.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree or Graduate degree.
•Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
•Ability to use MOSAIQ and EPIC.
Physical Demands:
•This position may cause physical and mental fatigue from performing the work.

Responsibilities:
1. Approval of department/section budget; recommending expenditures for approval.
2. Light supervision, supervisor determines assignments, priorities and deadlines, refer questionable cases to supervisor. Overall objectives are set by supervisor; projects, priorities and deadlines are jointly developed.
3. Position regularly performs work that is the same as, or similar to, that which is performed by subordinates.
4. Utilizes radiation and other equipment in planning and administering radiation treatments to cancer patients.
5. Accurately sets treatment parameters.
6. Positions patients and applies auxiliary devices for immobilization.
7. Administers and records treatment.
8. Utilizes the simulator to plan patient treatments.
9. Interprets computerized treatment plans.
10. Enters and maintains information in the clinical information management system.
11. Performs warm-up and QA on the treatment unit.
12. Observes patients for evidence of complications and reports appropriately to the nurse or physician.
13. Obtains beam films of treatment area.
14. Calculates monitor unit settings.
15. Maintains work area according to departmental policy.
16. Assists in keeping areas stocked with supplies.
17. Adheres to universal precautions.
18. Follows all appropriate radiation protection standards.
19. Assures that room and equipment are maintained per policy.
20. Supports quality improvement and customer service activities.
21. Interacts with patients, staff, visitors and all others with an appropriate customer service orientation.
22. Attends and participates in chart rounds and other department meetings as assigned.
23. Maintains competence through attendance at mandatory and other job-related educational opportunities.
24. Run equipment checklists and set-ups, assist chief therapist in the coordination and reporting of preventive maintenance on assigned equipment, report equipment issues to chief therapist and Administrative Director, and participate/perform other tasks as assigned.
25. Interacts with both internal contacts (i.e. department staff, radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, radiation therapists, nurses) and external contacts (i.e. Rush University Medical Center staff, referring physicians, patients and their families).

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

Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Int Med General MSP

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)

Hospitalist Faculty

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

The Hospital Medicine team at Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, located in downtown Chicago, is seeking BC/BE Internal Medicine Hospitalists for 85% days, 15% nights positions. 

*Interested applicants should include a statement of interest/cover letter with their application.

The Division of Hospital Medicine is comprised of over 70 faculty members focused on clinical excellence, education, quality improvement, patient safety and clinical research. The Division sees over 85,000 patients a year with treatment teams consisting of residents, medical students and Advanced Practice Providers. The position provides a competitive market base salary as well as teaching, administrative and leadership opportunities.

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

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

RUSH is an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. We’re proud to have received Vizient’s Quality and Accountability Study, ranking second among 99 academic medical centers across the country. All three RUSH hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index. Our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and staff are the heartbeat of our health system’s ongoing success. We know how important it is to recruit and retain exceptional staff and faculty to execute our mission.

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

Interested candidates, please send your CV and cover letter to:

Joe Dauod

Recruiter, Faculty and Provider Recruitment
Faculty_Recruitment@Rush.edu

RUSH is an equal opportunity / Affirmative Action employer

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page.

Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Int Med General MSP

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)

Long-Term Acute Care Hospitalist

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution located in downtown Chicago, invites applications for the position of Hospitalist for their Long-Term Acute Care Hospital—RUSH Specialty Hospital. The new 100-bed facility will be a combined critical illness recovery and inpatient rehabilitation hospital on the Rush University Medical Center campus. The RUSH Specialty Hospital will be outfitted with the latest technology and will feature 44 critical illness recovery and 56 inpatient rehabilitation beds.

 *Interested applicants should include a statement of interest/cover letter with their application.

The Division of Hospital Medicine is comprised of over 70 faculty members focused on clinical excellence, education, quality improvement, patient safety and clinical research. The Division sees over 85,000 patients a year with treatment teams consisting of residents, medical students and Advanced Practice Providers. The position provides a competitive market base salary as well as teaching, administrative and leadership opportunities.

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

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

RUSH is an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. We’re proud to have received Vizient’s Quality and Accountability Study, ranking second among 99 academic medical centers across the country. All three RUSH hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index. Our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and staff are the heartbeat of our health system’s ongoing success. We know how important it is to recruit and retain exceptional staff and faculty to execute our mission.

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

Interested candidates, please send your CV and cover letter to:

Joe Dauod

Recruiter, Faculty and Provider Recruitment
Faculty_Recruitment@Rush.edu

RUSH is an equal opportunity / Affirmative Action employer

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page.

Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Int Med General MSP

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

Shift: Shift 3

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

Nocturnist Hospitalist Faculty

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

RUSH University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for RUSH Medical and Nursing Colleges, located in downtown Chicago, invites applications for the position of nocturnist Hospitalist. This is a full-time position that involves admissions Internal Medicine patients at night with the potential to work on some specialty services at night for a total of 152 shifts.

*Interested applicants should include a statement of interest/cover letter with their application.

The Division of Hospital Medicine is comprised of over 70 faculty members focused on clinical excellence, education, quality improvement, patient safety and clinical research. The Division sees over 85,000 patients a year with treatment teams consisting of residents, medical students and Advanced Practice Providers. The position provides a competitive market base salary as well as teaching, administrative and leadership opportunities.

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

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

RUSH is an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. We’re proud to have received Vizient’s Quality and Accountability Study, ranking second among 99 academic medical centers across the country. All three RUSH hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index. Our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and staff are the heartbeat of our health system’s ongoing success. We know how important it is to recruit and retain exceptional staff and faculty to execute our mission.

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

Interested candidates, please send your CV and cover letter to:

Joe Dauod

Recruiter, Faculty and Provider Recruitment
Faculty_Recruitment@Rush.edu

RUSH is an equal opportunity / Affirmative Action employer

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Ambulatory Clinical IT Svcs

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

Shift: Shift 1

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

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

Pay Range: $34.61 - $58.14 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 Sr IS Technical Trainer is an expert in their application areas of ownership to include Epic's billing applications and is responsible for the development and updating of training curriculum, materials, and classroom environments in addition to maintaining Rush's online training resources. The Sr IS Technical Trainer will work closely with IS Technical Trainers to ensure that they are prepared to utilize our products to deliver training to Rush users. The Sr IS Technical Trainer will also collaborate with application teams while assessing and addressing upcoming updates that impact training and ongoing tasks of Rush users.

Responsibilities:

• Create Curriculum and Materials for Training Sessions
• Prepare Technical Trainers for Facilitating and Teaching Training Sessions
• Maintain Training Environment(s)
• Create and Maintain Online Training Resources
• Manage the Rush Learning Management System
• Enroll Rush Users in Training Sessions
• Provide Application Support for Rush Staff
• Coordinate Application Training Sessions
• Facilitate and Teach Application Training Sessions
• Comply with Rush and Information Services Policies and Procedures
• Complete Other Duties as Assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Relevant Application Certification(s)
• Experience creating training curriculum and materials.
• Experience maintaining application training environments
• Proficiency with technology and commonly used programs
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Experience with Adobe Captivate
• Familiarity with adult learning theories

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Patient Access-Pre-Visit

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

Shift: Shift 1

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

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

Pay Range: $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:
The Financial Counselor position is responsible for securing all Transplant, Psychiatric, and rehabilitative services as outlined in the principle responsibilities. Provide excellent customer service to both our patient population and internal as well as external clients. Perform financial counseling duties to assist patients/responsible parties in identifying payment sources. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Two years’ previous experience in a medial healthcare environment
• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in securing governmental and non-governmental accounts for payment.
• Working knowledge of creating and maintaining spreadsheet based reports.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Bilingual proficiency.

Responsibilities:
1. Identify/counsel potential and repeat/recurring bad debt patients to prevent the rendering of non-urgent care services. Offer payment options to patients based upon policy and procedure.
2. Identify potential charity and grant patients, assist patients with completing eligibility applications, make eligibility determinations (up to $5000 is actual or estimated charges), and notify patients of decisions.
3. Make patient payment arrangements.
4. Investigate additional payment sources.
5. Accept payments.
6. Serve as customer service resource for walk-in patients in hospital lobby/patient registration area.
7. Handle customer service phone calls (pertaining only to prospective services and in-house patients).
8. Provide price estimates to patients, physician offices and ancillary departments.
9. Complete cross training to be a Registration Specialist.
10. Complete daily and weekly volume/productivity management reporting.
11. Participate in/assist with quality management process(es).
12. 100% of accounts requiring patient payment arrangements are concluded with a payment schedule in place prior to the end of the "Bill Hold" period.
13. 90% of Customer Service phone are remedied at the time the call is received.
14. Supervisor/Manager reviews work queue of accounts and various reports.

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

Location: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Telemetry

Work Type: Part Time (Total FTE between 0. 5 and 0. 89)

Shift: Shift 2

Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 AM)

Sign-On Bonus: $2,500

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

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

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

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

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

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: 9 South Atrium-Gen Medicine

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

Shift: Shift 3

Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 AM)

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

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

This position is eligible for the $5,000 sign on bonus!

Summary:

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

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

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

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