nursing assistant

Northwestern Medicine

<div>Company Description 
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better? 
Job Description 
The Patient Care Technician reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization&rsquo;s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Patient Care Technician&rsquo;s primary function is to assist and support the Professional Registered Nurse in all aspects of direct and indirect patient care activities. The Patient Care Technician functions as a member of the unit staff under the direction and supervision of the professional Registered Nurse.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions and How They Are Accomplished 
 
List in this section a series of brief statements (5-8) describing the essential functions of the job, and how they are accomplished. These statements should describe the fundamental job duties for which this position is accountable.
The following examples of work serve only as illustrations of the various types of work performed, but are not all inclusive.<ul><li>
Direct Patient Care Activities
<ul><li>Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge process.</li><li>
Takes and records temperature, pulse, respirations, weight for adults and/or neonates, height, and blood pressure.</li><li>
Measures and records intake and output including output from drains.</li><li>
Applies cardiac monitor/oximetry.</li><li>
Obtains EKG.</li><li>
Adheres to the infant security protocol (accurate assessment of band placement).</li><li>
Performs normal newborn hearing screening.</li><li>
Obtains capillary blood glucose for adults and/or neonates.</li><li>
Performs phlebotomy.</li><li>
Applies Fetal Monitor equipment on pregnant patients.</li><li>
Discontinues heplocks and foley catheters. Administers enemas.</li><li>
Collects specimens (urine, stool, blood and sputum) on adults and/or neonates. Makes rounds of patients and anticipates their needs and observes newborns in the nursery.</li><li>
Responds to patient call lights in a timely manner, especially emergency lights.</li><li>
Distributes fresh drinking water and nourishments to patients. Prepares patients for meals; assists or feeds patients as necessary. Feeds normal newborns as assigned.</li><li>
Provides morning care, bed baths and evening care according to established Nursing Care Procedures. Provides peri-care to appropriate patients.</li><li>
Provides newborn care to the infant including bath, dressing, obtaining foot prints, assistance with feeding (bottle and breast), glucose checks.</li><li>
Makes occupied and unoccupied beds.</li><li>
Ambulates patients and instructs on walker, cane and crutch walking as appropriate for assigned unit.</li><li>
Assists with pre-and post-operative care; positions patients as ordered; applies special equipment for safety; lifts and turns patients with proper and safe body mechanics and available resources.</li><li>
Applies comfort and safety measures (side rails and call lights).</li><li>
Sets up oxygen and suction equipment and other respiratory equipment for adults and/or neonates.</li><li>
Applies dressings to Stage I and Stage II skin breakdown.</li><li>
Prepares patient room for MD or RN assessment, evaluation, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Assists with procedures in the normal newborn nursery as directed.</li><li>
Transports patients, equipment and/or supplies during urgent and emergent situations and to front door on discharge.</li><li>
Responds to emergency situations, secures assistance and initiates basic life support.</li><li>
Reports observations and documents appropriately. Promptly notifies RN of any change in patient condition.</li><li>
Performs post-mortem care and transports bodies to the morgue when necessary.</li><li>
Assumes responsibility for the care of patient&rsquo;s prosthetic devices, hearing aides, dentures, eye glasses, etc.</li><li>
Follows established policies, procedures and standards of care in all areas of practice.</li></ul></li><li>
Indirect Patient Care</li><li><ul><li>
Maintains a safe and clean environment. Duties may include: maintaining temperature logs on, defrosting, and cleaning refrigerator, straightening linen, cleaning utility rooms, cleaning IV poles, cleaning scale, cleaning and returning equipment to SPD, replacing and disposing of soiled linen bags.</li><li>
Performs duties delegated by the RN to facilitate patient care and the efficient operations of the assigned patient care unit.</li><li>
Collects and inventories patient belongings on admission, transfer and discharge.</li><li>
Completes charges using appropriate documentation.</li><li>
Orders supplies on-line or appropriate requisitions and stocks in appropriate location.</li><li>
Obtains necessary equipment and supplies to facilitate patient care.</li><li>
Assures room readiness for incoming patients.</li><li>
Checks designated equipment for proper functioning.</li><li>
Counts instruments and sterile trays sent and received from SEP as appropriate for assigned unit.</li><li>
Stocks and removes linen from patient rooms.</li><li>
Sets up and breaks down delivery table.</li><li>
Participates in staff meetings.</li><li>
Demonstrates cost effective approach to patient care in terms of equipment, supplies and other resource use.</li><li>
Participates in quality improvement activities.</li><li>
Participates in daily/weekly/monthly QC&rsquo;s.</li><li>
Participates in orientation of new staff.</li><li>
Performs related duties as assigned.</li><li>
Uses established communication channels to resolve work related problems.</li><li>
Understands and consistently demonstrates principles of &ldquo;Patient&rsquo;s First&rdquo; philosophy.</li><li>
Carries out assigned tasks and activities on a shift basis, as delegated by the RN.</li><li>
Assumes responsibility for meeting mandatory requirements.</li></ul></li><li>
Additional Functions 
 
List any job duties currently being performed that are not essential functions.
As requested/necessary based on unit needs.</li></ul> 
Qualifications 
Required:<ul><li>
CNA Certification or currently enrolled in SON who has successfully completed basic clinical rotations.</li><li>
CPR recognition by the American Heart Association (BLS for Healthcare Providers).</li><li>
Minimum of 90% correct on annual mandatory Health and Safety Training quizzes.</li><li>
Unit based recognition for Capillary Blood Glucose Monitoring.</li><li>
High school diploma required. One year of college or nursing education or equivalent experience preferred.</li><li>
Previous experience in a health care setting preferred with a demonstrated ability to relate to patients, family, nursing and medical staff.</li></ul>
Preferred:<ul><li>
Associates or Bachelor&rsquo;s degree.</li></ul> 

Additional Information<div></div> 
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.</div>

Patient Care Tech-Stem Cell Oncology 16P Casual Nights

Shirley Ryan Ability Lab

<div>Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you&rsquo;ll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You&rsquo;ll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none &mdash; one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion. You&rsquo;ll play a role in something that&rsquo;s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes &mdash; as we Advance Human Ability, together.
Job Description Summary
The Patient Care Technician provides basic daily care to patients and support of significant others. Performs various service duties and routine technical tasks such as assisting patients with basic hygiene and daily living activities. Maintains patient care areas in a clean and orderly condition. Provides nursing care, which is appropriate for the age and development of the patient. 
The Patient Care Technician consistently demonstrates support of the SRAlab statement of Mission and Philosophy by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute. 
The Patient Care Technician demonstrates SRAlab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and SRAlab Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.
Job Description
The Patient Care Technician<ul><li>
Performs various activities in the treatment and care of patients, including routine hygiene care., ingestion of food and fluids, elimination of body wastes, mobilization, and dressing/undressing.</li><li>
Performs and records routine technical tasks as authorized, such as collecting routine specimens, taking vital signs, collecting and recording intake and output and blood glucose, giving suppositories, performing intermittent catheterization, measuring bladder volume, hanging gastric feedings, and escorting patients.</li><li>
Collects and reports pertinent physiological, psychological, and functional data based on patient plan of care or patient need.</li><li>
Orients the patient and family to the environment, therapeutic activities, and potential safety hazards and prevention strategies as identified by the registered nurse.</li><li>
Incorporates factors related to safety into delivery of patient care as directed by the registered nurse.</li><li>
Implements interventions consistent with the plan of care as directed by a registered nurse.</li><li>
Observes patients and reports reactions or changes in patient condition to registered nurse.</li><li>
Assists in transferring patients and patient care equipment to other specified areas.</li><li>
Documents functional care, procedures, and other quantitative values in nursing database.</li><li>
Assists in monitoring supply needs to ensure adequate inventory at bedside.</li><li>
Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of SRAlab.</li></ul> 
Reporting Relationships 
Reports directly to the Nurse Manager or designee. 
Reports indirectly to registered nurse involved with care of patients. 
 
Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities Required 
High school diploma or equivalent required. 
CNA Certification or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program required. 
Work requires successful completion of the Patient Care Technician orientation. 
Demonstrates competency in applying the principles of the growth and development of infant, child, adolescent, young adult, middle-aged adult and geriatric patients. 
Communicates effectively using timely verbal, non-verbal and written communication. 
Proactively takes ownership for serving the customer, team, and organization for achieving goals and for resolving problems. 
Willingly adapts to changing work demands and work environment. 
Demonstrates critical thinking skills and makes sound judgments to monitor and respond to patient needs or changes in condition. 
Anticipates assesses and addresses the needs of patients, internal and external customers to positively influence the patient/customer experience (directly or indirectly). 
Ability to transfer and position patients, consistent with lifting up to 35 lbs. 
 
Working Conditions 
Normal patient care environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature. 
Exposure to moderately adverse working conditions in performing certain patient care activities. 
Occasional exposure to infectious diseases when working with patients. 
 
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. 
Pay and Benefits*: 
Pay Range:
$16.60 - $27.45 
Benefits:
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits<ul><li> 
Benefits and benefits&rsquo; eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role.</li></ul> 
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer 
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by law. 
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Affirmative Action Employer as required by law.</div>

Patient Care Technician - Stroke Unit, Full-Time, Nights

Healogics

<div>The rewards at Healogics are immense, starting with the important work we do to change patients&rsquo; lives. We also understand that meaningful work is hard work, and we are committed to supporting and compensating our employees for the tremendous service they provide.<div><div><div><div><div><div><div> 
Think you are a great fit? Learn more about this role here:</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
Healogics is the largest provider of advanced wound care services in the United States, treating more than 300,000 chronic wound patients annually across over 600 sites. With an aging society, obesity and diabetes on the rise, and an uptick in surgical procedures, the number of patients with non-healing wounds that would benefit from expert care is dramatically increasing. As a result, the company is working to provide our differentiated, quality outcomes to as many patients that would benefit through our out-patient clinic partnerships. 
 
Reporting to the Program Director, the Hyperbaric Technician administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Provider. This position is responsible for the safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related support systems, as well as for the safe delivery of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to the hyperbaric patient.
 
 
All Healogics employees must perform their job responsibilities according to all Healogics policies, Hospital policies, as well as to accrediting organizations, federal and state regulation, and to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, as applicable.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Prepares, educates and orients patients about the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. This includes lifting or transferring patients per local policy, getting them ready for treatment administration and answering their questions.</li><li>
Administers the hyperbaric oxygen therapy as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Provider to the patient. This includes monitoring and controlling the performance of the hyperbaric chamber equipment, as well as monitoring the patient(s)&rsquo;responses during the session and making proper adjustments to ensure the patient&rsquo;s safety and the safe and effective use of the equipment.</li><li>
Makes appropriate data entries for daily hyperbaric treatments and wound care clinic visits and keeps complete and accurate patient records as they pertain to treatment documentation, to include photo uploading.
</li><li>Operates and maintains the hyperbaric chamber and other hyperbaric support oxygen systems as required</li><li>
Assist in vein clinic as assigned after Healogics Vein Clinic training completed</li><li>
Participates in the safety program activities such as assisting with safety drills</li><li>
If CMA or LPN, may function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics policy</li><li>
Performs other duties as required.</li></ul>
Required Education, Experience and Credentials:
<ul><li>High School Diploma or GED (General Education Development)</li><li>
Current healthcare professional certification or license as applicable in state of practice -to maintain throughout the duration of employment in this role. This applies to:<ul><li>
Respiratory Therapist (RRT)</li><li>
Military: Corpsman or Medical Services Specialist</li><li>
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic</li><li>
Registered Nurse (RN) , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)</li><li>
Certified Hyperbaric Specialist (CHS)</li><li>
Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse (CHRN)</li><li>
Certified or Registered Medical Assistant (CMA or RMA)</li><li>
Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT)</li><li>
Certified or Licensed Nursing Assistant (CNA or LNA)</li><li>
Certified Hyperbaric Wound Specialist (CHWS)</li><li>
Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant (PT or PTA)</li><li>
Or completion of Hyperbaric Training from US Department of Defense (DOD):<ul><li>
e.g. US Navy, Army or Coast Guard Diver (1st Class, 2nd Class or Master designation)</li><li>
or US Air Force Aerospace Physiology Specialist</li></ul></li></ul></li><li>
Exception: For Ohio, current Ohio license either as Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Respiratory Therapist or Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) as approved by National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT)</li><li>
Pre or post hire completion of Introductory Hyperbaric Training Course, as approved by the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology, Department of Defense, American College of Hyperbaric Medicine or Undersea &amp; Hyperbaric Medical Society.</li><li>
Minimum of Two (2) or more years&rsquo; experience in healthcare preferred</li><li>
Prior experience in wound or critical care preferred</li></ul>
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
<ul><li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification - to be maintained throughout the duration of employment in this position</li><li>
Initial and ongoing work-related competencies</li><li>
Hyperbaric equipment and systems troubleshooting skills</li><li>
Attention to detail</li><li>
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment</li><li>
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills</li><li>
Basic math skills</li><li>
Organization and time-management skills</li><li>
Problem-solving skills</li><li>
Customer service and follow-up skills</li><li>
Ability to stay calm and relax patients</li><li>
Working knowledge of software applications for wound management preferred</li><li>
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite skills (Outlook, Excel, Word)</li></ul>
Physical Demands:
<ul><li>Being in a stationary position for extended periods of time (4 hours or more)</li><li>
Keying frequently on a computer for 4 hours or more</li><li>
Moving about</li><li>
Detecting sounds by ear</li><li>
Lifting/moving items up to 75 pounds with equipment assistance</li><li>
Pushing/pulling</li><li>
Bending/stooping</li><li>
Communicating</li><li>
Close, distance and peripheral vision</li><li>
Reaching/grasping/touching with hands</li></ul>
Work Environment:
<ul><li>Primarily indoors environment</li><li>
Patient care environment</li><li>
Exposure to Hazards (blood borne pathogens, toxic chemicals, flammable explosive gases, etc)</li><li>
Exposure to mechanical equipment</li><li>
Proximity to moving objects</li><li>
Electrical current</li></ul>
The hourly rate for this position generally ranges between $27.47-$34.28 Per Hour
This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications: education, experience, geography as well as operational needs and other considerations permitted by law.
If you are a current employee, to submit a job application, you need to apply as an internal candidate in Workday via the &ldquo;Jobs Hub&rdquo;.</div>

Hyperbaric Oxygen Technician (HBO Tech)

UChicago Medicine

<div>Join a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine (UCMC) , as our next Chief Nursing Informatics Officer (CNIO) and Executive Director responsible for leading the nursing informatics program.
We are seeking a driven leader as our next Chief Nursing Informatics Officer and Executive Director to be an innovative technology partner providing expertise and decision making for all nursing informatics aspects across the UChicago Medicine enterprise. The position has a dual-reporting relationship to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) &amp; Chief Information Officer (CIO). The CNIO will work collaboratively with the Executive Director &ndash; Clinical Applications and the Chief Medical Information Officers (CMIOs) to help establish the strategy and implementation of nursing informatics to support the clinical enterprise.
With a strong focus on both the patient and provider experience, the CNIO will help lead the expansion and optimization of nursing informatics to improve processes, efficiency, quality and safety. The CNIO will help establish enterprise nursing informatics, collaborate across the clinical enterprise, including our nurse teaching and training programs, as well as research within UCMC. The CNIO will play a critical role in leading nursing informatics within the Epic EHR.
Who you are:
A visionary, ethical, transformational Nursing and IT leader with a passion for applying innovative technologies and who possesses the following:
<ul><li>Master&rsquo;s degree in Nursing Informatics or related Nursing/ Healthcare field.
</li><li>Post Graduate Informatics certification strongly preferred.
</li><li>15+ years of experience from an academic medical center environment with a minimum of 5 years progressive leadership and oversight of clinical informatics &amp; nursing infrastructure.
</li><li>Significant Epic experience with a notable record of accomplishments from an Epic environment.
</li><li>Current RN license, or eligible for licensure in the state of Illinois.
</li><li>Knowledge of processes such as software development lifecycle, Agile, Lean and Six Sigma highly preferred.
</li><li>Demonstrated superior listening, written and verbal communication skills, with a strong executive presence.
</li><li>Able to serve as a catalyst for change, a &ldquo;change agent&rdquo;, who can catapult our organization by speaking to users in terms they can understand, digest, and to which they can adequately respond.
</li><li>Solid reputation as an individual who can provide sound leadership and build effective teams to maximize organizational success. 
</li></ul>What you&rsquo;ll gain as the Chief Nursing Informatics Officer and Executive Director:
<ul><li>The opportunity to become a change agent at the forefront of medicine and modernize UChicago Medicine&rsquo;s IT infrastructure by identifying opportunities for automation, standardization, and innovation.
</li><li>The ability to direct the application of technology in strategic initiatives. These activities are highly visible and critical to the ongoing relevance of UChicago Medicine as a leader in healthcare discovery and delivery.
</li><li>Visibility as the face of technology infrastructure for UChicago Medicine, managing key internal and external relationships. The scope of authority of this position involves the entire health system with affiliates and joint venture partners.
</li><li>Positioned to be a visible and transformative leader, capable of directing innovative informatics projects and driving cultural change across the enterprise.
</li><li>Foster efforts to positively impact the organization&rsquo;s visibility, image, and relationship with its surrounding community. 
</li></ul>What you&rsquo;ll do as the Chief Nursing Informatics Officer and Executive Director:
<ul><li>Serve as the strategic liaison within Information Technology (IT) representing the nursing community and patient care team needs.
</li><li>Create a communications strategy and cross-organizational vision for nursing and clinical informatics in concert with the overall nursing communication strategy.
</li><li>Understand the impact of regulatory changes with the ability to interpret and evangelize informatics impact for internal and external constituents.
</li><li>Develop nursing and clinical informatics strategies related to technology procurement, implementation, maintenance and optimization.
</li><li>Combine knowledge of patient care, informatics concepts and change management to effectively address the information and knowledge needs of healthcare professionals and patients to promote safe, effective and efficient use of IT in clinical settings.
</li><li>Develop clinical informatics nursing system strategies in collaboration with other senior nursing/clinical, medical informatics and operational leaders to support quality patient care and professional practice.
</li><li>Design, develop and implement appropriate service delivery in collaboration with nursing and technology leadership in defining, delivering and improving services for the enterprise and its customers.
</li><li>Incorporate nursing research and evidence-based nursing knowledge into nursing informatics practice.
</li><li>Collaborate with nurse leaders in planning and implementing program expansion and growth, including new business ventures, construction, and projects.
</li><li>Promote advancement of clinical and business intelligence systems capable of reporting variables to evaluate patient outcomes and to support research and operational improvement across the continuum of care.
</li><li>Participate in development of operating and capital budgets for nursing technology, making recommendations regarding software, training, and equipment costs, as well as ongoing utilization and maintenance.
</li>Apply strong interpersonal communication skills to maintain open channels of discussion and partnership among staff members, other health care professionals and hospital departments. 
<li>
</li></ul>Leadership at UChicago Medicine:
E4 Leadership (Equity, Engage, Evolve, Excel) is a patient centered management system that empowers teams to improve on a daily basis. This is done through daily readiness huddles, real time process monitoring, performance review huddles and structured problem solving. E4 Leadership is an evolving system where leaders work together to cultivate a culture of equity and continuous improvement that enables:
<ul><li>Each person to realize their full potential for contribution
</li><li>The organization to achieve high performance outcomes
</li><li>System-wide integration, coordination, and seamless execution
</li>Clear focus on exceptional, equitable patient care and experiences 
<li>
</li></ul>As part of the leadership team, this position will be instrumental in reinforcing and sustaining UChicago Medicine&rsquo;s E4 Leadership Culture.</div>

Chief Nursing Informatics Officer & Executive Director

Rush University Medical Center

<div>Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: RUSH Virtual Nursing Care
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $63.10 - $94.02 per hour
 
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush&rsquo;s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
 
Job Summary
 
The Director of Virtual Nursing Care is a visionary nursing leader responsible for the strategic design, implementation, and operational oversight of the Rush system&rsquo;s virtual care programs. This includes virtual nursing, virtual observation, and the identification and development of expanded virtual care use cases that address evolving clinical, operational, and workforce challenges. This role will also facilitate the integration of enhanced technologies to streamline care processes.
 
This role serves as the Rush system nursing leader for virtual care innovation, partnering with nursing leadership, clinical informatics, information technology, interdisciplinary clinical teams, and operational stakeholders to build a sustainable, scalable virtual care infrastructure. The Director will leverage technology and evidence-based practice to enhance patient safety, improve clinical outcomes, enhance patient and clinician experience, optimize nursing workflows, and support workforce resilience. 
 
<div>Other information:
 
Qualifications
 
<ul><li>Registered Nurse licensed in Illinois.
</li><li>BSN is required.
</li><li>Relevant master&rsquo;s degree e.g., MSN, MHA, or MBA required
</li><li>National certification e.g., NEA-BC, NE-BC, RN-BC in a specialty-relevant area required within one year of hire or promotion.
</li><li>Minimum 8 years of progressive nursing leadership experience in a hospital or health system setting
</li><li>Experience managing cross-functional teams, large-scale change initiatives, and multi-stakeholder projects
</li><li>Preferred credentials include an earned Doctorate degree in nursing 
</li></ul> 
</div><div>Responsibilities:
 
Job Responsibilities
 
Strategic Leadership &amp; Program Development
 
<ul><li>Develop and execute the strategic vision and multi-year roadmap for virtual care services and digital enablement across the Rush system, aligning with system goals for quality, equity, safety, patient experience, and financial stewardship.
</li><li>Lead the design, launch, and continuous improvement of virtual nursing programs
</li><li>Identify, evaluate, and champion expanded virtual care use cases, including but not limited to virtual rounding, tele-triage, remote patient monitoring, virtual specialty consults, virtual mentoring/precepting, and ambulatory virtual nursing models.
</li><li>Serve as the internal subject matter expert and thought leader on virtual care innovation, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.
</li><li>Oversee the virtual observation program, ensuring evidence-based protocols for patient safety monitoring, fall prevention, behavioral health observation, and elopement risk mitigation.
</li></ul> 
Operational Management
 
<ul><li>Direct day-to-day operations of all virtual care programs, including staffing models, scheduling, workflow design, and performance management.
</li><li>Develop and manage the virtual care program budget, including capital and operational expenditures, vendor contracts, capacity management, and ROI analysis.
</li><li>Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and clinical outcome metrics to evaluate program effectiveness utilizing well-established methods for improvement, including but not limited to implementation science, PDSA, DMAIC, etc.; produce regular reports for senior leadership.
</li><li>Create and maintain evidence-based policies, procedures, standard work, and clinical protocols governing virtual care delivery and technology enhancement.
</li><li>Ensure regulatory compliance across all virtual care operations, including CMS Conditions of Participation, Joint Commission standards, IDPH requirements, and applicable Illinois telehealth regulations.
</li></ul> 
Innovation &amp; Technology Integration
 
<ul><li>Partner with organizational leadership, IT, clinical informatics, and vendor partners to evaluate, select, implement, and optimize virtual care technology platforms (video, AI-enabled clinical decision support, remote monitoring devices, EHR integration).
</li><li>Drive the adoption of AI-enhanced tools and predictive analytics within nursing and virtual care workflows to support early intervention, clinical documentation, and proactive patient care.
</li><li>Lead pilot programs and proof-of-concept initiatives for emerging technology and virtual care applications; develop business cases and scalability plans for successful pilots.
</li><li>Stay current on healthcare technology trends, attending industry educational offerings, and engaging with peer networks to bring forward-thinking solutions to the organization.
</li></ul> 
Collaboration &amp; Workforce Development
 
<ul><li>Collaborate with CNOs, nursing leaders, educators, bedside nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to integrate virtual care into existing care delivery models and unit-level workflows.
</li><li>Establishes and governs system-wide standards for virtual nursing care models and technology integration, ensuring a balance between system consistency and local customization.
</li><li>Support the recruitment, onboarding, development, and retention of a high-performing virtual care team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and professional growth.
</li><li>Partner with the Professional Nursing Practice (PNP) team to design and deliver training and competency programs for virtual care staff, bedside nursing teams, and interdisciplinary partners on virtual care workflows and technology.
</li><li>Serve as a change management leader, building organizational buy-in and clinician engagement for virtual care adoption across departments and service lines.
</li><li>Champion virtual care as a strategy for workforce resilience, including career pathway development for nurses transitioning to virtual roles and support for nurse retention and well-being.
</li></ul> 
Quality, Patient Safety &amp; Outcomes
 
<ul><li>Ensure all virtual care programs uphold the highest standards of patient safety, clinical quality, and patient-centered care.
</li><li>Lead quality improvement initiatives within virtual care, utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, or other performance improvement methodologies.
</li><li>Analyze clinical outcomes data and use findings to drive evidence-based program enhancements, adjusting program characteristics to uphold high reliability principles, quality, and safety.
</li><li>Maintain readiness for regulatory surveys and accreditation activities related to virtual care services. 
</li></ul></div>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.</div>

Director Virtual Nursing and Tech Integration

ALIYA Healthcare

<div>Staffing Director
ALIYA Healthcare is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Staffing Director to join our team at one of our facilities. As Staffing Director, you will play a critical role in leading our staffing strategy, ensuring seamless operations, and delivering exceptional patient care. If you share our commitment to putting people first, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Develop and implement effective staffing strategies to ensure optimal patient care, employee satisfaction, and fiscal responsibility</li><li>
Collaborate with department managers to identify staffing needs and develop plans to address gaps</li><li>
Manage staffing budgets, forecasts, and reports to ensure efficient allocation of resources</li><li>
Conduct regular assessments of staffing performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions</li><li>
Foster strong relationships with nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective communication and coordination</li><li>
Develop and maintain policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards</li><li>
Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching and feedback to direct reports</li><li>
Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and satisfaction
Benefits<ul><li>
Medical Insurance</li></ul><ul><li>
Dental Insurance</li></ul><ul><li>
Vision Insurance</li></ul><ul><li>
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)</li></ul><ul><li>
Life Insurance</li></ul><ul><li>
Critical Illness Insurance</li></ul><ul><li>
Short-Term Disability Insurance</li></ul><ul><li>
Accident Insurance</li></ul><ul><li>
Hospital Indemnity Insurance</li></ul><ul><li>
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan</li></ul><ul><li>
On-Demand Pay Option</li></ul><ul><li>
Paid Time Off (PTO)</li></ul><ul><li>
Tuition Reimbursement Program</li></ul>
Qualifications<ul><li>
2+ years of staffing or scheduling experience in a skilled nursing, long-term care, or healthcare setting required</li><li>
Prior leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred</li><li>
Strong understanding of healthcare staffing patterns, scheduling systems, and labor management</li><li>
Experience managing staffing budgets, agency usage, and overtime control preferred</li><li>
Knowledge of state and federal staffing regulations within skilled nursing/healthcare environments</li><li>
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work collaboratively with facility leadership and nursing staff</li><li>
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond quickly to staffing needs and call-offs</li><li>
High school diploma or equivalent required; healthcare administration or related background a plus</li></ul></li></ul></div>

Staffing Director

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

<div>Description:

Job Title: Clinical Coordinator
Job Description
Summary
The Clinical Coordinator acts as a liaison between their assigned physician and patients/families, staff, primary care physicians and other specialists, attorneys, vendors etc. This role ensures that physician schedules are in accordance with their protocols/needs and that the schedule provides for a smooth/effective delivery of patient care; coordinates incoming physician-related phone calls; and, as requested, assists the physician in the coordination of personal responsibilities in an effort to ensure that the professional requirements of the physician&rsquo;s workday are met.
Responsibilities
Physician Liaison Activities<ul><li>
Responds to incoming phone calls and determines the best method for resolution of caller&rsquo;s needs through the identification of the most appropriate respondent (i.e. physician, physician assistant, clinical/nursing staff, etc). Channels requests appropriately in an effort to ensure resolution</li><li>
Secures charts related to diagnostic tests, physical/occupational therapy reports, etc. and discusses issues with physicians. Relates physician information back to patient/requestor. Completes chart notes, as appropriate</li></ul>
Appointment Scheduling<ul><li>
Registers and assists in scheduling of appointments for new/established patients</li><li>
Arranges for legal depositions, ensuring that all patient records are available prior to the deposition</li></ul>
Correspondence/Clerical Functions<ul><li>
Responsible for chart preparation prior to clinic hours; ensures that the chart is in order and complete with all documentation needed by the physician. If test results, dictation or other documentation is needed, this role will call to obtain it before clinic hours</li><li>
Sends prescriptions for therapies, return to work notes, gym notes etc., as requested</li><li>
Composes and types non-patient visit letters/correspondence for the physician</li><li>
Opens and distributes physician/department mail</li><li>
Provides workers&rsquo; compensation carriers with updated status on patients</li><li>
Completes, handicap parking permits, jury duty requests, school/physical education excuse notes, disability forms, etc.</li><li>
Prepares physicians on call schedules and coordinates physician schedule changes</li><li>
As necessary, secures appropriate releases and copies, medical information for patient pick-up. Works closely with copy service and monitors reports to ensure timely mailing of all requests for records</li><li>
Maintains an orderly file on physician credentials and CME credits</li></ul>
Other Functions as assigned, including but not limited to<ul><li>
Works on special projects</li><li>
Secures insurance pre-certifications as requested (i.e. MRI&rsquo;s PT, Synvisc, injections, surgery etc.)</li><li>
Handles payments received for depositions, record subpoenas, etc., by completion of appropriate forms for the Revenue Cycle department and notation of receipt of payments in the chart</li><li>
Maintain a clean and safe work environment</li><li>
Other duties as assigned</li></ul>
Requirements:

Requirements
Education<ul><li>
High school diploma or equivalent is required</li></ul>
Certifications/Licensure<ul><li>
Valid Illinois Driver&rsquo;s License</li></ul>
Experience<ul><li>
Not applicable</li></ul>
Technical Skills<ul><li>
Able to type 40 wpm with good spelling ability</li><li>
Computer literate and knowledgeable in business software/equipment</li><li>
Knowledgeable in basic medical terminology</li></ul>
Soft Skills<ul><li>
Able to communicate (verbal and written) in the English language</li><li>
Excellent phone and people skills</li><li>
Capable of keeping up in a &ldquo;fast-paced&rdquo; work environment</li></ul>
Physical Requirements<ul><li>
Stand or sit for extended periods of time</li><li>
Work is primarily indoors.</li><li>
Extended periods of sitting in the same position may be required</li><li>
Ability to hear telephonic communication and speak the English language is required</li><li>
Position requires repetitive hand movement as necessary for computer data entry work</li><li>
May require occasional outdoor travel via automobile</li></ul>
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Duties and responsibilities, experience, qualifications, skills, supervisory relationship, physical/mental demands, and environmental/ working conditions may change as needs evolve.
Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week): medical, dental, vision, life and AD&amp;D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off.
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment.</div>

Clinical Coordinator

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