Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: IT Operations

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: $55.75 - $83.07 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:
We are seeking a dynamic Enterprise End User Technology Manager to join our Digital & Information Services team. Reporting to the Director of End User Experience, this highly visible leader will oversee endpoint services and virtual desktop environments while guiding a team of engineers dedicated to delivering a seamless, high-quality computing experience across the enterprise. 

This role blends strategic leadership with operational excellence. The Enterprise End User Technology Manager will drive performance, reliability, and innovation across Windows, Mac, and virtual environments—ensuring our workforce has the secure, efficient, and modern tools they need to provide exceptional service and care. From large-scale deployments and automation initiatives to vendor management and KPI-driven performance optimization, this leader will play a critical role in shaping the end-user experience. 

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, forward-thinking IT leader with deep desktop engineering expertise, strong project management skills, and a passion for continuous improvement. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy mentoring high-performing technical teams, and are motivated by delivering measurable impact at enterprise scale, we invite you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and guidance to the end-user technology engineers, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture.
• Oversee the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of endpoint hardware, software, and operating systems across Windows OS and Mac OS, and virtual environments.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive reporting and dashboards to track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to end-user technology.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute technology deployments, ensuring minimal disruption to end users and adherence to project timelines.
• Identify and create opportunities for continuous improvement, such as automation and optimization, to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in end-user technology processes.
• Oversee the management of customer experience, ensuring timely and effective resolution of issues and maintaining high levels of user satisfaction.
• Identify support trends and recurring issues, driving continuous improvement through root cause analysis and problem management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address areas for improvement in end-user technology and processes.
• Manage vendor relationships, including negotiating contracts, monitoring performance, and ensuring that vendors meet the organization's standards and requirements.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in end-user technology management and apply this knowledge to enhance the organization's technology environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related discipline is preferred.
• Prior IT management experience is required, including leading and mentoring technical teams.
• 8 years of experience in Desktop Engineering or a related IT discipline, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide projects; including project and resource planning, change management, risk and issue management.
• Proven experience supporting a large environment comprised of Windows OSX and Mac OSX, and Virtual Desktop environments.
• Expertise in system deployment, imaging, patching automation, and leveraging platforms such as SCCM, JAMF, or Intune.
• Proficient supporting an Epic environment including print management solutions, single-sign on technologies.
• Experience implementing, deploying, and supporting Mobile Device Application and Management tools and infrastructure.
• Project Management certification or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of ITIL, KPIs, and SLAs
• Prior experience utilizing IT Ticketing systems to track, prioritize, and resolve incidents.
• Highly organized and the ability to deal effectively with competing priorities and demands.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to engage with staff at all levels.
• Collaborative approach and strong relationship building skills.

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: Physical Therapy - CHS

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: 

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:
Provides leadership and administrative oversight for an academic department within the College of Health Sciences. The Chairperson facilitates and supports the academic, clinical, and research activities of the department’s program(s), ensuring alignment with the College’s mission and strategic goals. Serves as a representative of the department within the institution and external professional communities. Supports the Rush mission, vision, values, and practitioner-teacher model. Provides direction in faculty development, curriculum oversight, research advancement, and operational excellence.

Other information:
Required Qualifications
•Earned doctorate and associated credentials in a field appropriate to providing academic leadership for the department.
•Demonstrated abilities in teaching, research and scholarship, student advisement, committee service, management, and administration.
•Active in professional associations: demonstrated leadership role in organizations or societies external to Rush University related to the profession.
•Knowledge of clinical practice and management in an academic medical institution, experience in practice (preferred).
•A minimum of 8 years of experience in the relevant professional field, including at least 5 years in a full-time academic role with teaching responsibilities.
•State of Illinois license required or application in process

Responsibilities:

Job Standards:

1)Supports the mission, vision, goals and strategic objectives of the college, university and medical center.
2)Provides leadership for the development and implementation of the vision, mission and strategic plan of the department’s educational programs and patient care services.
3)Ensures the quality of the educational program(s) offered within the department as demonstrated by program outcomes and rankings (where available).
4)Ensures the quality of clinical and support activities provided by the department, as applicable.
5)Develops and maintains an effective research program within the department.
6)Maintains financial integrity of the department.
7)Supports professional, community and continuing education service activities within the department.
8)Provides faculty and staff development and a positive and productive work environment.
9)Promotes diversity within the department, college, university and medical center.
Program Administration:
Department Operations:
1)Reports to the Dean, College of Health Sciences for all academic department activities.
2)Establishes goals and objectives for all department functions.
3)Responsible for the organization of the department and for the execution of the Medical Center, University, and College policies insofar as they affect the department.
4)Accountable for the professional activities of each department member as such activities relate to the department.
5)Fosters intradepartmental communication through regular faculty meetings and frequent consultation with the faculty of the department.
6)Fosters extra-departmental communication throughout Rush on issues involving the department.
7)Assures compliance with institutional, state, federal, and professional agency regulations and accrediting agency standards.
8)Ensures compliance with the Rules of Governance of Rush University and the Policies and Procedures of the College of Health Sciences by all members of the department faculty.
9)Participates in and develops community service in the department.
10)Promotes philanthropic development.
11)Responsible for all programmatic data (i.e. accreditation data, student records, internal reporting).
12)Responsible for establishing a culture of collegiality and collaboration within the department and across the colleges.
13)Assumes other duties related to chairperson role as assigned by the Dean of the College of Health Sciences.
Faculty/Staff
1)Assures that there are the appropriate number of faculty/staff necessary to accomplish the defined goals and objectives of the department and meet accreditation requirements.
2)Establishes the optimal mix of faculty activities in the areas of education, research and administration in a manner that allows for accomplishment of department goals and objectives and recognizes the various specialties, expertise and career objectives/promotion of each faculty member.
3)Maintains a committed faculty through a recruitment program which will promote diversity among members in the pursuit of excellence in practice, education, and research.
4)Oversees faculty and staff evaluation and development.
Budget and Finance
1)Defines and assures availability of resources (such as space, equipment, technical and clerical support) necessary to support the department.
2)Makes recommendations to the Dean annually regarding the department budget, including both operational and capital expenses, and manages the department within the approved budget.
3)Develops sources of non-operational revenues such as endowments, grants, contracts and gifts.
Educational Program
1)Provides oversight for the educational program(s) including:
a.Marketing of programs and recruitment/selection of students, in collaboration with marketing and admissions.
b.Quality standards and all educational activities include maintenance of specialized programmatic accreditation and compliance with institutional, state, federal, and professional agency regulation and accreditation standards.
c.Student advising.
2)Leads and provides oversight for development and evaluation of curricula in conjunction with the college/university curriculum committees.
3)Actively participates in the department’s teaching program.
4)Ensures that appropriate clinical affiliate sites are established and maintained for students.
Research Programs
1)Supports the college agenda for allied research partnerships with clinical operations.
2)Reviews all grant applications and research proposals emanating from the department with respect to appropriateness of purpose.
3)Promotes evidence-based practice and research and the generation and dissemination of new knowledge in the field.

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: RML Specimen Acquisition

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (4:00AM - 12:30PM)

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

Pay Range: $18.50 - $21.69 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Phlebotomist obtains blood specimens from patients by the invasive procedure of venipuncture. Once proficient in adult and geriatric venipuncture and with additional training, the phlebotomist performs skin puncture on neonates, skin puncture or venipuncture on children and adolescents. The phlebotomist is a liaison between the physician and Rush Medical Laboratories. The phlebotomist (Laboratory Liaison Technician) is responsible for collecting specimens for routine, timed and STAT collections. The phlebotomist interacts and communicates with physicians, nurses, laboratory personnel and other members of the health care team. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• High School graduate.
• National Phlebotomy Association or equivalent certification.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Two years of phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting.
Physical Demands:
• Works throughout the Medical Center's patient care areas and laboratories.
• Frequent exposure to potentially infectious diseases and body fluids.
• Work requires bending, standing and walking for the majority of the workday.

Responsibilities:
•Suggests and develops new ideas and approaches in the workplace. Exhibits adaptability and willingness to change.
•Creates constructive relationships to achieve mutually positive clinical, or service outcomes with peers, management, customers, and other RUMC departments.
•Responds promptly to pages.
•Volunteers to help others complete work when time permits.
•Reports back to the laboratory for further assignment when assigned work is complete.
•Verifies patient identification according to Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) all of the time. Identifies and labels specimens according to SOP all of the time.
•Collects specimens according to laboratory requirements. Acquires specimens using proper phlebotomy technique.8. Has a positive effect on others including the ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships. Inspires good will, cooperation, trust, and mutual respect among a wide range of people.
•Acts as a resource person to others for technical questions.
•Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the technical tasks (for example, obtaining timed collections when due, using appropriate site for specimen collection, understands order of draw for specimen collections, and proper scheduling/ordering of various specimen collections).
•Attends and documents the division's required hours of continuing education.
•Helps train students and new employees. Completes training checklists within established deadlines.
•Organization and Prioritization of Work15. Collects timed specimens within 30 minutes of scheduled time. Sends specimens via pneumatic tube to laboratory within 45 minutes of collection for routine collections; within 10 minutes for timed collections. Checks soiled utility rooms for specimens at the end of each sweep.
•Keeps work area, phlebotomy cart, and personal appearance, neat, clean, and organized.
•Stocks supplies at the appropriate level and does not overstock supplies. Replenishes supplies at the end of the shift.
•Notifies appropriate personnel (supervisor, physician, and nurse) of problems or unusual situations encountered, for example, missed collections and patient unavailability, promptly. Attempts to resolve problems thoroughly before reporting to a supervisor.
•Performs LIS order entry correctly. Double checks orders in computer versus requisition to avoid mistakes and order omissions.
•Performs specimen accessioning and specimen processing. Advises physicians and nurses on how to order and schedule specimen collections in Clinical Provider Order Entry (CPOE).
•Documents on the clipboard (NCC) and collection set labels for missed or delayed draws with rare exception.
•Collections, Cancels and reschedules laboratory orders via communication with ordering physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or nurse. Cancels and documents the same in LIS. Clears collection pending report at the end of shift.
•Participates willingly when asked to participate in special projects or events, for example health screenings and medical student phlebotomy training classes. Gathers data or examples of orders or specimen collections for recurrent problems, for example order modification process for CPOE/EPIC orders.
•Acts as "tech-in- charge for specified periods of time. Oversee operations according to departmental guidelines. Understands when to defer issues to appropriate personnel, for example a supervisor or director, and does so.

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

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology 

Division Chief – Cardiology

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL 

Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized academic medical center and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, invites applications for the position of Division Chief of Cardiology in the Department of Internal Medicine. This is an exceptional leadership opportunity at a world-class institution located in the heart of downtown Chicago.

We seek a visionary and collaborative leader to build upon a strong foundation and drive the next phase of clinical, academic, and research excellence. The Division Chief will provide academic and faculty leadership for the Division of Cardiology to foster excellence in education, research, and professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic, innovative, and operational leadership for the Division of Cardiology within the Department of Internal Medicine and the Heart and Vascular Service Line (in partnership with the Heart and Vascular Service Line Co-Director).
• Oversee and ensure excellence in clinical performance, quality, and patient outcomes (in partnership with the Heart and Vascular Service Line Co-Director).
• Foster a culture of academic excellence, research achievement, and community engagement
• Mentor and support the professional development of faculty, trainees, and medical students
• Partner with institutional leaders to advance academic and research missions across the system

Qualifications:

• Board certified in Cardiology, with an MD, DO, MD/PhD, DO/PhD, or equivalent.
• Academic credentials meriting appointment as Professor.
• Proven record of collaborative leadership and commitment to excellence in clinical care, research, and education.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop faculty, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and mentorship within an academic health system.

About the Division:

Rush offers comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for virtually every type of adult heart condition. Services include general and preventive cardiology, women’s heart care, advanced cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, interventional and noninvasive cardiology, electrophysiology, and heart failure management. Specialized programs include cardio-oncology, cardiometabolic and cardio-rheumatology clinics, adult congenital heart disease, and nutrition-based cardiac care. Patients also benefit from access to leading-edge diagnostics and participation in clinical research evaluating new treatments, devices, and procedures.

Why Rush?

Rush is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation, known for its leadership in patient care, medical education, research, and health equity. With a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, Rush offers outstanding resources and institutional support for leaders committed to driving excellence in academic medicine.

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 the 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, as well as additional compensation such as sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Total Compensation Pay Range: $560,000 - $850,000

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

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: Community & Mental Health CON

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:$40.00 - $70.00 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:
Clinical faculty in the Rush University College of Nursing work under the guidance and direction of the course director and the department Associate Chairperson or Chairperson. The educational activities of the clinical faculty member are course-specific. This is an unranked, part-time faculty position. Faculty members function in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Rush University Medical Center and the College of Nursing.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• A professional nurse with a minimum of a master's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
• Specialization at the graduate level specific to the clinical area where the clinical faculty member will teach may be required.
• Current RN licensure in the state of Illinois.
• Excellent clinical and communication skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Teaching experience.

Responsibilities:
1.Directs the learning of students in clinical, classroom, and online courses.
2.Plans student assignments as necessary.
3.Evaluates student performance consistent with the course objectives and evaluation criteria.
4.Attends meetings deemed necessary to facilitate the educational program(s) and course objectives.
5.Is knowledgeable about the objectives of the education program and the specific course(s) being taught.
6.Maintains required competencies as determined by Rush University Medical Center and the College of Nursing.
7.Clinical faculty members are appointed by the department Chairperson.
8.Appointments are renewed annually.
9.Compensation is negotiated quarterly based on course assignments.
10.Performance is reviewed regularly by the course director and department Associate Chairperson or Chairperson.

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: HR Partners

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: $55.16 - $89.78 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:
This position provides Human Resources services, implements Human Resources programs, and administers Human Resources policies in a specific client area. The role supports the HR Director, and functions as a partner to a client's management team and staff, develops an in-depth knowledge of the client's operations, and contributes to the short and long term goals and objectives of the organization, often by collaborating with the Human Resources Centers of Excellence.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
5 years of HR Business Partner experience
Demonstrated experience managing relationships and priorities in a highly matrixed environment
Prior change management experience.
Strong, written and verbal communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills.
Proficient in MS PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality, and exercise independent judgment.
Highly organized to effectively plan, track, evaluate and follow up on multiple priorities for multiple people.
Sense of urgency around customer service to model behavior to others.
Viewed by others as approachable, dependable and a self-starter.
Ability to quickly grasp the essence of an issue or problem, and a curiosity to uncover facts.
Excellent organizational and analytical skills
Sound business ethics and judgment, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization as required
Team player with the ability to multi-task and work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Master’s degree preferred
2 years of Leadership experience preferred.
•PHR, SPHR Master’s degree
•Prior experience working in healthcare or academia.

Responsibilities:

Leadership
•Supports the Sr. Director, HR Business Partner and AVP, Talent Management in driving, delivering and executing successfully on the HR Partner, Talent Management and overall HR Team strategic priorities.
•Leads a team to develop, oversee, manage, and help ensure delivery of Human Resources services and programs.
•Directs team with respect to activities including but not limited to strategic guidance, employee relations consulting, talent management initiatives, organizational development initiatives, compensation,, change management, conflict management,, DEI initiatives, and overall client consulting
•Manages, coaches, and develops HR team members.
•Maintains consistent in person presence at key HR, client, and other COE meetings to provide relevant HR guidance and support.
Communication & Change Management
•Communicates effectively with a range of stakeholders, including presenting data and insights in a clear and concise manner.
•Provides strategic guidance to effectively manage change initiatives, including communicating change, addressing resistance, and ensuring successful implementation.
•Able to present work to all levels within the organization in a clear, concise, and effective manner.
Partnership & Collaboration
•Establishes relationships with all levels of the organization, including Senior Leaders and act as a primary point of contact to provide counsel and consultation services to achieve business objectives.
•Translate organizational needs into plans of action to achieve organizational goals and strategies.
•Collaborates with Centers of Expertise (Employee Relations, Compensation, Benefits, HRIS, Recruitment, Learning & Development, and Employee Experience) and oversees project work connected to the client to ensure cohesive delivery of HR programs and services to the client.
•Suggest and lead innovative and holistic HR practices to address critical business challenges.
•Advocate for HR solutions within Talent Management and HR leadership as well as the assigned client area of support.
•Serve as a collaborative problem-solving partner to both the business and HR.
•Partner and trusted advisor to client leadership on complex organizational challenges.
•Work closely with department leadership and employees to foster higher engagement and improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention of key employees.
Strategy
•Create and implement development, engagement, and retention strategies designed to enable the business to meet its goals.
•Identify and address talent and organizational-related opportunities and challenges, ensuring our departments have the right talent and capabilities to achieve their objectives.
•Drive Talent Management programs throughout client group for optimal adoption and impact.
Employee Relations & Performance Management
•Manage and oversee the team’s response to employee complaints and investigatory matters including but not limited to hotline complaint investigation initiation, compliance issues, background record hits, and general HR consults.
•Support managers and employees in identifying, diagnosing, and addressing performance challenges.
•Manages the active response to the HR Pager ensuring coverage and on time response of self and team during assigned timeframe.
•Act as a trusted advisor to team, employees, and managers, offering support and guidance on HR-related matters and creating a safe space to come for support and guidance.
•Maintains current knowledge and application of relevant laws, regulations to help support client and overall organizational compliance.
Data & Analytics
•Understands the big picture using qualitative and quantitative data to guide daily work.
•Identifies trends using both qualitative and quantitative data and the telling of a story to help drive improvements.
•Navigates ambiguity and makes sound decisions based on data.
•Review and analyze key people and business metrics including data on retention and employee experience in order to recommend improvements.
Project Management
•Initiates and/or owns departmental projects or special events as needs arise, coordinating HR team members, and other COE members as appropriate.
•Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced cross environment.

Other

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: Oak Park Retail Pharmacy

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

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: $49.53 - $78.02 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 Pharmacist is responsible for assuring the effective and efficient provision of pharmaceutical care services. Perform all duties necessary to provide for the effective daily operation of departmental services and programs. The Pharmacist is proactively involved in safe, rational and cost-effective therapeutic decision making. In the course of performing his/her duties, the Pharmacist is responsible for the activities of pharmacy residents, students and supportive personnel as assigned in all practice areas. The Pharmacist reports directly to the immediate supervisor of the assigned practice area. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy and/or PharmD.
•Licensed or eligible for licensure in Illinois.
•Effective verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
•Strong work ethic with demonstrated leadership activities or potential for developing leadership behavior.
•Must be able to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including within the Department of Pharmacy.
•Continually support and participate in the development of the Pharmacy Department’s goals and objectives. Candidates must be comfortable with change that is associated with these efforts
•Demonstrates leadership in performance of expected responsibilities.
•Maintains currency in the professional and clinical literature of the profession.
•Maintains competency in unique aspects of drug therapy for the patients care is provided for. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of clinical monitoring activities.
•Demonstrates the ability to use standard texts, online drug information resources and other sources of information and apply it to general patient care questions.
•Effectively and respectfully communicates with patients, pharmacists, nurses and physicians. Represents the face of the Department of Pharmacy in a professional manner during every interaction with our customers.
•Maintains working knowledge of medical center and departmental policies and procedures, including safety issues, inventory control and distribution, and infection control.
•Participates in educational seminars presented by residents in the Department.
•Required to attend medical center and/or departmental inservice or continuing education programs.
•Completes required age/disease state specific competencies. Completes medical center required annual competencies or educational programming.
•Assists in the training of new employees, support personnel, residents, and students. Precepts pharmacy students on hospital and/or clinical rotations, consistent with academic credentials and clinical experience.
•Takes responsibility for personal and professional growth within assigned position in the Department of Pharmacy.
•Maintains active Illinois licensing status to practice.
•Encouraged to pursue board certification (BPS).
•Ensures compliance with accreditation standards and with federal, state and local regulations.
•Maintains Rush ICARE values (innovation, collaboration, accountability, respect and excellence). Works cooperatively with others to use appropriate systems strengths, knowledge and cooperation to improve performance.
•Responds to the department’s Disaster Plan as prescribed by medical center policy.
•Reviews policies and procedures when requested.
•Belongs to local/state/national professional pharmacy organizations; attends meetings.
•Active participation in professional organizations is encouraged.
•Participates on other projects as assigned or as pertains to the pharmacy area.

Responsibilities:
1. Evaluates physicians’ orders for therapeutic appropriateness, proper dosing, drug interactions, allergic reactions, route, labs, contraindications and rate of administration and therapeutic redundancies.
2. Verifies orders in Epic in a timely manner and if necessary, clarifies orders through direct and timely contact with prescriber or designated practitioner.
3. Workflow may include evaluation and/or Epic order entry of cytotoxic drug therapy orders. The order evaluation may be performed on new orders or as a profile review of a target patient population.
4. A profile review would include (but not be limited to) a focus on: high risk medication review for appropriateness in dose, indication and duration of treatment; reduction of unnecessary medications; drug-drug or drug-food interaction evaluation; changes in renal and/or hepatic function that would impact medication dosing; use of trigger medications that would reflect an adverse event such as a adverse drug reaction or medication error.
5. Provides patient-specific pharmacotherapy recommendations and drug information to the medical and nursing staff. Provides general and/or patient specific drug information as required to other health professionals. When appropriate, makes recommendations for cost-effective alternatives to medication orders. In-services to nursing units as needed, to communicate changes in Rush formulary or other specific drug use issues.
6. Performs medication admission and allergy histories and discharge counseling per the Pharmacy Department’s direction (may include all patients, those receiving high risk medications or another identified subset of patients).
7. Appropriately documents in Epic all interventions, checking of patient’s own medication, vancomycin/aminoglycoside consultation, patient education (i.e. warfarin teaching) and any communication related to admission medication histories or discharge counseling.
8. Performs daily review of pharmacy reports: IV to PO, CrCl report, pharmacokinetic monitoring and any other drug or patient-focused report that may be required.
10. Implements all drug use policy and formulary decisions of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. Oversees therapeutic substitutions as appropriate.
11. Participates in Unusual Occurrence, UO (ADR and medication error) reporting program.
12. Provides clear and specific handoff communications to next provider of care whenever necessary. This may be the next pharmacist on shift, or other healthcare professionals, such as when patients are being discharged.
13. Identify medication safety issues and takes steps to make corrections, or brings system change suggestions to the attention of the appropriate personnel.
14. Participate in quality assurance projects, drug utilization evaluations and formulary monograph development as assigned.
15. Rotation from a unit-based position through the central pharmacy will be expected to happen on rotation with other clinical staff pharmacists. This will include the checking of pyxis, patient specific medication supplies, IV and TPN production
16. Provides general supervision for technical support in their assigned operational area. Monitors and coordinates workflow with established delivery schedules.

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: RUSH Supply Chain RUMC Staff

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (6:00:00 AM - 2:30:00 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:
Join a fast-paced healthcare environment where your technical skills and analytical mindset directly support patient care. As an Inventory Control Analyst, you will leverage strong computer proficiency and data analysis skills to manage and optimize supply levels across multiple clinical locations. You’ll track usage trends, maintain inventory systems, support replenishment activities, and collaborate with clinical and operational teams to ensure the right supplies are available at the right time. 

After a  training period, this role offers a high level of autonomy and ownership. You will independently support multiple sites, make data-driven decisions, and play a key role in improving inventory processes across the organization. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys working with systems and spreadsheets, and values both independence and cross-functional collaboration. If you’re detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and motivated to make measurable operational improvements within a mission-driven organization, we encourage you to apply. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Work alongside acute, non-acute, and lab clinicians to design and implement a Kanban inventory management model.
• Responsible for replenishing assigned Kanban locations.
• Responsible for maintaining and updating assigned Kanban locations as it relates to conversions, new item additions, and/or the removal of product.
• Use supply forecasting methods to help understand location demand.
• Collect and analyze monthly usage to help determine trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Create standard work that can be used as a baseline for department training and continuous improvement activities.
• Perform routine audits to ensure standard work is being followed8. Create purchase orders (i.e., racking, bins, label holders, etc.) using ERP-Infor/Lawson.
• Work closely with the operations, clinical, and procurement teams to identify item standardization opportunities.

Required Job Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have valid IL driver's license.
• At least one year work experience in a related healthcare or service industry field.
• Ability to plan daily personal time management and long-term strategies through fiscal budget year activities.
• Ability to analyze, compose and articulate business opportunities and recommend best proactive outcomes for location Inventory.
• Prior experience with data inquiry, data entry and P.C. operations.
• Requires sound math and inquisitive skills resolving system and inventory related issues.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Associates Degree.

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: Bone Marrow Transplant

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 10 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 5:30:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $37.50 - $62.21 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 Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 is a registered nurse (RN) who works collaboratively with physician practices and multi-disciplinary teams as to promote the effective utilization of services and coordination of care for patients within the Section of Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy within the Cancer Center service line. The BMT Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 assesses patients' psychosocial, financial, and clinical needs throughout the continuum of care ensuring high quality care while supporting quality metrics of the BMT Program, Cancer Center, and Rush University Medical Center. The BMT Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 functions as a liaison between patients, physician practices, the hospital, and the community performing functions that meet the core competencies of oncology navigation; Care Coordination, Communication, Education, and Professional Role/Care as well as the domains of the Profession Practice Model; Relationships and Caring, Evidence Based Practice, Technical Expertise, Critical Thinking and Leadership. The focus of this position is coordination of patient care from the initial bone marrow transplant referral to the transplant. In this role, the RN interacts with patients, families, and a wide variety of personnel both within and outside the institution. The RN must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to take initiative, problem solve, and function collaboratively or autonomously when needed. This RN exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Requirements:
•Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required
•At least one year of nursing experience.
•Earned nursing degree of baccalaureate level of education or higher.
•Oncology nursing experience preferred
•Oncology nursing certification preferred
Physical Demands:
•Ability to travel throughout the Medical Center and some roles may require travel to other sites of care.
Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities:
Relationships and Caring1. Establishes a caring therapeutic relationship with patients and families
utilizing effective communication while managing a defined patient
caseload.

2. Assesses patients for social determinants of health; utilizing findings to
develop a plan of care and mutual goal setting.
3. Serves as liaison for the patient, becoming an expert on the patient
and their needs throughout the trajectory of their care from
diagnosis to end of life or survivorship
4. Advocates for patient and their families to ensure timely access to treatment and equal access to health care

5. Collaborates with all members of the health care team in a positive, professional manner to ensure coordination of patient care.
6. Serves as a reference regarding clinical trials and coordinates care with
The clinical trial office

7. Provides psycho-social support and facilitates referrals and transitions of
care ensuring effective utilization of internal and community resources

Evidence-Based Practice
1. Provides symptom managements utilizing guidelines/evidence based practice from oncology resources in collaboration with providers
2.Performs role utilizing EBP within specialty established by nationally recognized oncology nursing associations, cancer societies and networks as well as published research and quality documents.
Technical Expertise1. Responds to patient questions and needs via various technology: “My Chart,” staff messages, telephone contact, etc.
2.Coordinates/Schedules admissions, surgeries, laboratory testing, radiographic exam, and infusion for patients and donors.
3.Evaluates pre-transplant testing for patients and donors, noting discrepancies between test results and stem cell transplant eligibility criteria. Addresses test results with physicians
4.Performs related and unrelated donor search/evaluation.
5.Interacts with National Marrow Donor Program to initiate donor searches, confirmatory typing, scheduling of donation etc.
6.Completes necessary transplant forms to ensure compliance with National Marrow Donor Program.
7.Provides continual communication with the Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Medical Director, Physicians, and Advance Practice Providers to ensure comprehensive management of patient care.
8.Interacts with Reimbursement Specialists to ensure timely financial review and approval.
9.Ensures compliance with RUMC Bone Marrow Transplant policies.
10.Ensures compliance with the Foundation of Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT).
11.Performs basic administrative tasks related to role
12.Establishes plan for venous access via assessment of peripheral veins.
13.Performs nursing procedures per policy.
14.Assists providers with procedures utilizing appropriate technique.
15.Assesses patient and family learning style to provide ongoing education regarding diagnosis, staging, treatment, side effects and self-care.
16.Provides detailed documentation in the electronic medical record to support assessment and interventions
Critical Thinking1. Reviews medical records to ensure completeness as applicable for patient
diagnosis and staging. Requests additional medical records as needed
2.Ensures new patients are scheduled for appropriate providers based upon
assessment of patient and collaborates to alter plan as needed
3.Assesses patients in person or remotely to evaluate current status and needs
4.Provides telephone triage as defined by guidelines and in collaboration with provider coordinating care with infusion room, home health, urgent care or emergency department as required
5.Recognizes changes in patient status and responds in a timely manner to optimize patient outcomes
6.Prioritizes complex patient care based upon knowledge and clinical experience.
7.Assesses patient compliance with treatment plan
Leadership1. Demonstrates accountability for professional practice, continuing education
and progress toward achievement of goals
3.Establishes and maintains expertise regarding disease, staging, current treatment options, donor/recipient HLA typing and eligibility, and management of adverse events for patients and donors.
4.Serves as a liaison between practice and referral sources
5.Participates in quality metric initiatives supporting optimal outcomes, value based metrics, and FACT requirements.
6.Assists in patient identification for tumor board, coordinates weekly BMT multidisciplinary meeting, and participates in patient presentation and care plan development.
7.Participates in the orientation and education of health care team members
8.Serves as key member of multi-disciplinary team supporting patient cohesiveness, efficiency, and patient focused care.

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: 104073525 HR Strategy and Analytics

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: $55.16 - $89.78 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:
This position is responsible for providing practical organizational change management solutions for changes driven by one or more functions within Human Resources. The HR Change Manager is responsible for change management assessment, strategy development, planning, and templates and supports relevant functional or operational leader in gaining leadership engagement, communications planning, and training solutions. The HR Change Manager develops and enhances supporting methodologies and tool sets based on healthcare and consulting best practices, and approaches each Human Resources initiative from a system lens. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
•Bachelor’s degree in related discipline (e.g., Human Resources Operations, Business Management, Psychology, Communications, Organizational Behavior, Organization Development or similar fields)
•5 years of experience providing change management solutions in support of large scale process/technology projects and/or other transformational initiatives.
•Must have experience in developing work plans, project scopes, pricing estimates, and presentations to assist in selling work to clients.
•Experience in change management areas such as communications, training and support, leadership engagement or change network management.
•Strong project management methodology background, including schedule, scope, issue and risk management experience.
Additional Job Information:
•Hours outside normal business hours may be occasionally required to meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities:
•Advises HR functional leaders in the end-to-end process of rolling out a change in their policy, process, or procedure that will impact the organization.
•Helps identify and document organizational impacts of Human Resources initiatives and planning strategies, leading to successful adoption of change.
•Assesses organizational and departmental cultures, capabilities, and alignment to effectively tailor HR change management approaches.
•Supports and enables HR functional leaders to develop and enact change management strategies by supporting functional/operational leaders with:
oDeveloping comprehensive organizational change management strategies and plans
oIdentifying change risks and developing mitigation strategies
oLeading the development and execution of communication strategies and plans
oWorking with Learning & Development to analyze learning needs, develop training approaches and curricula, and support the development of in-person, virtual, and on-demand training programs
oConducting train-the-trainer sessions and classroom-based training sessions
oAssessing the effectiveness of communication and training
oAssessing organization readiness for change and developing interventions to improve alignment
oManaging functional area budgeting and invoicing as necessary
oDeveloping goals for change management, along with effective approaches for sustaining measuring effectiveness and goal achievement following implementation
•Leads change impact and stakeholder analysis and develops change management approaches and strategies tailored to clients’ organizations and change goals.
•Identifies issues and risks related to organizational change and develops mitigation plans.
•Leads efforts to execute change management recommendations across areas such as vision/value definition and measurement, change communication, leadership engagement, organization alignment, and change sustainment.
•Ensures the readiness of the client organization(s) for a variety of HR changes.

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 Oak Park Hospital 

Department: Community Health Worker Hub

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

Shift: Shift 2nd Including some weekends  

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (1:00:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $21.00 - $23.00 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 Community Health Worker (CHW) is responsible for operationalizing Rush’s social determinant of health and chronic disease strategy within the community. The CHW will be a liaison to community members and patients as well as community partners, and conduct health and/or social determinant screenings, provide telephonic and in-person navigation services and self-management support in the community and in the Rush clinical settings such as primary care and/or the emergency department as needed. The CHW will also assist with different community initiatives such as health programming or other health promotion efforts as needed.
Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Qualities we are seeking include Cultural humility, ability to build trustful relationships with clients, nonjudgmental and empathetic listener; shows compassion and respect. Shows acceptance of people and their life journey. Demonstrates passion and commitment. Understands strengths and challenges of their community and which strategies will work best.

This is a patient facing role covering the inpatient hospital side and emergency room.

Works with Food is Medicine Program and refer patients to the Food is Medicine Department. 

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•A high school graduate or GED.
•1-2 years of experience of working in community settings as a community health worker or navigator is desirable.
•The ability to work independently and solve problems along with strong multi-tasking, organization, communication, and expertise with information systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
•Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with care management-related service functions such as: patient interviews, discharge planning/social service basic assessment and referral processes, community resources.
•Must be comfortable working in a variety of settings, with people’s different living situations, and across all levels of socio-economic status.
•Experience in diverse community settings preferred in particular Chicago’s West Side
•Excellent written and verbal communication and interviewing skills.

•Applicant must live in the Chicagoland area, have their own transportation with proof of current auto insurance, be able to navigate the Chicagoland area, and be available to work evenings and weekends.

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication 

Preferred Job Qualifications:

•Experience in community service through volunteering, internships, committee service, community networks, etc.

•Commitment to teamwork, collaborative approach and customer service focus preferred.

•Experience working in and/or with communities of color

•Bilingual/bicultural including Spanish, Polish, and Mandarin speaking ability desired but not required

Responsibilities:
1.Provide health education and information in order to assist clients in achieving health goals by discussing behavioral risk factors, recommended lifestyle changes, and ways to reduce barriers to treatment adherence.
2.Create tailored strategies for addressing community health concerns by assisting clients to overcome obstacles to care.
3.Build individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, counseling, social support and advocacy.
4.Address barriers that inhibit clients’ access to health care and information.
5.Provide direct services (e.g., measuring/monitoring blood pressure, providing health screenings) in a variety of settings.
6.Conduct screenings (including Rush’s social determinants of health screener and health risk assessments), one-on-one visits, groups sessions and phone calls within various community settings.
7.Provide navigation services to patients, including scheduling appointments for primary and specialty care follow-up
8.Assist patients and community members with public benefits enrollment and redetermination, including SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and other programs
9.Conduct verification of insurance plans and assist out-of-network patients with connecting to care at an appropriate clinic
10.Provide social support to clients as needed.
11.Motivate and praise clients for even small accomplishments and assist them to develop strategies to overcome barriers in order to achieve their behavior change goals.
12.Communicate with interprofessional providers via Epic and in-person huddles
13.Mediate between participants and healthcare and social service systems or community resources (e.g., management of healthcare utilization) to improve the quality and cultural competency of service delivery.
14.Advocate for individuals and communities to ensure clients receive the care they need in localized accessible settings.
15.Refer clients to community resources and follow up using various platforms (e.g., Unite Us).
16.Manage a caseload of patients and community members from a variety of sources, including but not limited to COVID-positive patients, Emergency Department (ED) patients, school-based health center student families, Cancer Center patients, and referrals from Rush providers in a range of care settings.
17.Monitor a daily list of discharged patients and referral work queue for outreach and follow-up.
18.Attend community events and health fairs to complete social needs screenings, resource coordination, and information sharing about Rush and community programs and services
19.Performs other duties as assigned.

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: RML General Microbiology

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

Shift: Shift 1

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

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

Pay Range: $38.02 - $55.18 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:
Supervises the technical operations of the laboratory, including resource and personnel management. This position is responsible for performing all assigned laboratory testing and reporting for the testing area. This position requires teamwork to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to clients and patients. Demonstrates proficiency in identifying and resolving process issues that affect the laboratory's ability to perform laboratory testing. Serves as an expert within the assigned field of responsibility. Instructs students, residents, new employees, and their direct reports. Evaluates their performance within established deadlines. Participates in presenting case studies or in-services. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Must adhere to the Rush code of Conduct and Rush ICARE values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, executing these values with compassion.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•CLIA QUALIFICATION FOR TESTING
•Education: Bachelor of Science or Arts degree in relevant science required
•A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in the specific laboratory discipline the role oversees is required. Certain laboratory specialties may necessitate more stringent certification criteria. In addition, candidates must demonstrate a proven track record of leading projects, implementing programs, and serving as a subject matter expert within a laboratory setting.
•Certification from nationally recognized certifying agency required. Eligibility as determined by ASCP and/or AMT requirements. Some laboratory disciplines may require more stringent certification criteria.
•Acceptable credentials (can vary depending on the laboratory section):
oMedical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) via the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
oMedical Technologist (MT) via the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
oBlood Bank (BB) via the ASCP
oChemistry (C) via the ASCP
oCytogenetics (CG) via the ASCP
oCytotechnologist (CT) via the ASCP
oHematology (H) via the ASCP
oMicrobiology (M) via the ASCP
oMolecular Biology (MB) via the ASCP
oTechnologist in HLA (CHT) or Specialist in HLA (CHS) via ACHI
oHistotechnologist (HTL) via the ASCP
•Communicates well, both orally and in writing. Determines what information is important and what should be communicated, how, to whom, and when. Practices Emotional Intelligence when communicating with others. Able to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathically. Demonstrates the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Master of Science degree in relevant discipline preferred
Physical Demands:
•Able to work in fast pace, often stressful, computerized environment. Able to lift 20 pounds and perform repetitive motions. Works in laboratory with exposure to potentially infectious and hazardous materials.

Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
Job Components
• Fulfills all the job components for testing personnel whom they will supervisor; These may be an MLS, MLT, CT, HT, HTL, or other role(s), laboratory areas aligning to the credentials listed below.
Policy Compliance
• Understands and enforces departmental and institutional policies and practices.
•Writes, reviews, and updates departmental policies and procedures as mandated by accrediting or regulatory standards.
Workflow monitoring
•Monitors, regulates, and adjusts workflows to ensure needed tasks are completed on time.
•Demonstrates ability to recognize quality control values and respond appropriately to outliers, be a technical resource person, recognize instrument/ assay problems, and maintain technical proficiency.
•Responds to clinician inquiries timely, thoroughly, and respectfully.
Process Improvement
•Recognizes situations that require process improvement.
• Proficient in the use of process improvement tools (e.g. Fishbone diagrams, Root Cause Analysis, Failure Mode Effect Analysis).
•Responds to Safety Events and complaints in a timely manner. Investigates and determines if the event is a person or system issue.
•Applies Just Culture algorithms when the event is determined to be a person issue. Encourages staff to identify areas for process improvement and submit Safety Events to document unsafe situations.
Financial and Administrative – will be responsible for any combination of the following;
•Monitors expenses and assists in the investigation of budget variance reports.
•Provides input on the capital and operational budgets; gathers and analyzes data to produce needed information.
•Writes reports and memos.
•Prepares and conducts staff meetings.
•Orders and maintains appropriate inventory of supplies.
•Writes and conducts employee evaluations at least twice a year; more frequently if needed.
•Prepares staff schedules to minimize the use of over-time and staff burnout.
•Oversees validation and implementation of new equipment.
•Conducts employee discipline with managerial oversight.
•Participates in the development of Employee Engagement initiatives.
•Implements Employee Engagement initiatives.
•Conducts employment interviews and participates in the selection of new employees.
•Ensures the work area is maintained in a safe and uncluttered environment.
•Serves as a backup for the manager in their absence.
•Maintains inspection readiness.

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.