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The Supply Chain Department at University of Chicago Medicine has an exciting and challenging 12-week internship program opportunity that provides valuable exposure to the various areas within Supply Chain.   Job Summary Reporting to the Supply Chain Department, the internship will provide an opportunity for the Intern to experience the fundamentals of the operations of the department assigned at UChicago Medical Center.   - Under immediate direction the assignments include working primary project within a specific functional area of supply chain, including Performance & Analytics, Operations & Logistics, and Strategic Sourcing - Assists supply chain management with various special projects, reports, communications, analyses, processes, participate in group meetings, research, administrative processes, and customer service - You will utilize your supply chain knowledge and be challenged to maximize your learning agility as you contribute to the team in developing innovative solutions *(Each department may have specific duties for the job in their area and are responsible for communicating them to the Student Intern).   Required Qualifications:  - Minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 - MUST have previously supply chain experience or be actively enrolled in a Supply Chain Management degree program - MUST be available to commute into the UCM Chicago office in a hybrid environment – Hyde Park & Harvey Campus - Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) - Strategic thinking and problem solving skills - Ability to work both independently and as part of a team - Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills - Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines - Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing - Ability to grasp/understand technical concepts and applications   Position Details: - Job Type/FTE: Full-Time Temporary (12 week program - 05/2024 - 08/2024) (1.0FTE) - Shift: 8:00AM-5:00PM (hours may vary a little - during day shift) Monday-Friday  - Location: Hybrid/ onsite 3-5x per week. Location could be Hyde Park (UChicago Medicine Main Campus) or Harvey (Ingalls Memorial Hospital) - Unit/Department: Supply Chain - CBA Code: Non-Union   Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Join UChicago Medicine Care Network, as a Medical Assistant at our Calumet City clinic. In this role you will partner with the rest of the clinical team to provide patients the highest quality of care.   In this role, a Medical Assistant is an employee who performs a wide variety of patient care services under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice nurse (APN) or physician. Such services can involve therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures.   Responsibilities include: - Triage, conduct vitals - Experience administering vaccinations and immunizations - Complete paperwork and forms - Check schedules and organize patient flow - Accompany patients to exam/procedure room - Assist patients as needed  - Prepare room for exam - Collect patient history - Perform screenings per provider guidelines - Assist physicians/nurses with various procedures - Chart; relay instructions to patients/families - Answer calls - Send/receive patient medical records - Obtain lab/X-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc - Complete forms/requisitions as needed - Schedule appointments - Insurance coverage verification - Manage and update charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately - Prescription Refills - Ordering, sorting, storing supplies - Restock exam/procedure room   Required Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent - Must have a current certificate of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training - Experience working in a community health setting - Position requires completion of a certified/registered program for medical assistants that are recognized by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA) - Minimum of one year of recent experience working in a medical office/facility Preferred Qualifications - Considerable skill in communicating verbally, determining priorities, and in organizing work; ability to maintain an organized, alphabetized filing system - General working knowledge of PC: Excel, Microsoft Word for Windows, and EPIC - Computerized appointment scheduling experience - Ability to handle stress in a fast-paced environment - Considerable skill in handling sensitive public contacts with discretion, tact and courtesy when dealing with patients, coworkers and physicians - Physical ability to perform stocking, lifting and transporting supplies and instruments Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE) - Shift: Day - Unit/Department: Primary Care - CBA Code: Non-Union   Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, UChicago Medicine, as a Quality Program Manager.   Clinical Effectiveness (CE) supports clinically focused improvement endeavors to understand, improve and sustain high-value, patient-centered care across the community. Under the direction and in support of CE, Quality Performance Improvement (QPI) and Quality Assessment and Accountability (QAA) advance organizational priorities aligned with strategic and annual operating plans, CE Priority Scorecard Measures, and quality goals. In partnership with clinical and operational leaders, QPI and QAA team members implement sustainable improvements to ensure UChicago Medicine practices evidence-based care with high reliability, transform health care by testing new ways to deliver evidence-based care, and solve the challenging problems in healthcare through innovations.   QPI and QAA team members skillfully apply methods and tools within the core competencies of quality improvement and process improvement, project management, and group facilitation to achieve project aims aligned with organizational goals. Team members work effectively with diverse roles across the system to identify inefficiencies, develop solutions, and lead improvement initiatives across the system.    Essential Job Functions:  - Assist in the strategic planning, development and maintenance of cascading quality plans tied to long term quality goals - Partners with the quality physician lead to formulate long term strategic plan as well as annual goals, targets and plans - Oversees the prioritization and portfolio of quality projects in partnership with the QPI director and area quality leaders - Demonstrates ownership and provides updates at committee level meetings, influencing the success of program objectives - Identify, coordinate, and manage several related projects to advance the strategic goals of the program - Measure the value and impact of the program and take accountability for meeting program goals - Provide regular updates to sponsors on program progress, milestones, and barriers - Guides and coordinates communication strategies that impact program stakeholders and accounts for project interdependencies - Oversees the planning, design, implementation, and completion of the project as identified by the supervisor and project sponsor - Execute the project plan and provides daily support for moving the project forward on large strategic initiatives. Collaborates and oversees the project management of projects within the program - Identifies and communicates alignment and impact of project plans on related projects within the team’s portfolio and across the organization - Proactively anticipates project risks and establishes contingency plans for project success - Identifies project needs with project sponsor and supervisor and facilitates the project initiation process - Expertly facilitates the use of standard QI and PI tools - Designs a comprehensive approach to meet projective objectives that makes appropriate use traditional QI and PI tools. Applies novel methods to enable project success - Provides mentorship and guidance to UCM staff on use of QI tools/approaches. Teaches QI to healthcare professionals - Navigates and facilitates the distinction between quality improvement and research, and the potential intersections, providing coaching and guidance on proposals and grant submissions - Provides operational oversight of team members and contributes to the design of department processes that facilitates professional growth and advances core competencies across the team - Formally mentors project coordinators and project managers by providing coaching on project strategy and professional development opportunities - Responsible for the work products of mentees and team members supporting projects that aligned with program(s) - Develop and carry out the strategy for the facilitation of large, complex, multidisciplinary meetings and design sessions - Develops coherent, actionable summaries from the input of many stakeholders generated during meetings and design sessions - Facilitates decision making to achieve consensus on plans and next steps with stakeholder buy-in - Expertly navigate relationships and problem solving during meetings with front line staff, hospital leadership and C-suite - Employs advanced facilitation strategies consistently maintaining presence, engagement, and control in order to develop effective teams - Collaborate with data teams within UCM to ensure data and analytics needs of assigned projects are satisfied and garner the most effective clinical monitors and insight to drive improvement, while allowing for efficient analytics processes - Identify data collection and analysis needs as appropriate when relevant data does not exist electronically, design efficient data collection and analysis plans to meet those needs - Collaborate data teams within UCM on measure development, analysis, and report generation processes - Utilize available benchmarking data and tools (e.g. PHIS, HDI) to identify and prioritize opportunities within a portfolio or program Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in a Health Care, Engineering, or Performance Improvement field or equivalent - Possess a minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in a healthcare, performance improvement, project management, or other advanced position - Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of staff, including physicians and administrative staff - Experience facilitating groups with many different stakeholders - Ability to elicit cooperation and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external leaders - Knowledge of performance improvement techniques and methodologies - Ability to lead complex, interrelated portfolio of projects, using program management tools and techniques - Ability to set strategic vision for portfolio/ program and is accountable for all quality-related operations and goals in the focus area to have a major impact on clinical operations and outcomes in that area - Ability to manage, interpret, and present data - Self-motivated: given appropriate direction for goals, must be able to work autonomously in a sometimes ambiguous and changing environment Preferred Qualifications: - Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Care Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, or another health care-related field - Possess a minimum of 5-7 years’ Performance Improvement experience in Hospital, or large Health System - Experience with clinical terminology Position Details:  - Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE) - Shift: Days – 8 hour shift - Unit/Department: Office of the CMO - CBA Code: Non-Union  Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Join UChicago Medicine Care Network, as a Medical Assistant at our Flossmoor clinic. In this role you will partner with the rest of the clinical team to provide patients the highest quality of care.   Up to $1,500 Sign On Bonus Available!   In this role, a Medical Assistant is an employee who performs a wide variety of patient care services under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice nurse (APN) or physician. Such services can involve therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures.   Responsibilities include: - Triage, conduct vitals - Experience administering vaccinations and immunizations - Complete paperwork and forms - Check schedules and organize patient flow - Accompany patients to exam/procedure room - Assist patients as needed  - Prepare room for exam - Collect patient history - Perform screenings per provider guidelines - Assist physicians/nurses with various procedures - Chart; relay instructions to patients/families - Answer calls - Send/receive patient medical records - Obtain lab/X-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc - Complete forms/requisitions as needed - Schedule appointments - Insurance coverage verification - Manage and update charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately - Prescription Refills - Ordering, sorting, storing supplies - Restock exam/procedure room   Required Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent - Must have a current certificate of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training - Experience working in a community health setting - Position requires completion of a certified/registered program for medical assistants that are recognized by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA) - Minimum of one year of recent experience working in a medical office/facility Preferred Qualifications - Considerable skill in communicating verbally, determining priorities, and in organizing work; ability to maintain an organized, alphabetized filing system - General working knowledge of PC: Excel, Microsoft Word for Windows, and EPIC - Computerized appointment scheduling experience - Ability to handle stress in a fast-paced environment - Considerable skill in handling sensitive public contacts with discretion, tact and courtesy when dealing with patients, coworkers and physicians - Physical ability to perform stocking, lifting and transporting supplies and instruments Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE) - Rotating Shift- Day - Unit/Department: Primary Care - CBA Code: Non-Union   Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Join UChicago Medicine Care Network, as a Medical Assistant at our Flossmoor clinic. In this role you will partner with the rest of the clinical team to provide patients the highest quality of care.   Up to $1,500 Sign On Bonus Available!   In this role, a Medical Assistant is an employee who performs a wide variety of patient care services under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice nurse (APN) or physician. Such services can involve therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures.   Responsibilities include: - Triage, conduct vitals - Experience administering vaccinations and immunizations - Complete paperwork and forms - Check schedules and organize patient flow - Accompany patients to exam/procedure room - Assist patients as needed  - Prepare room for exam - Collect patient history - Perform screenings per provider guidelines - Assist physicians/nurses with various procedures - Chart; relay instructions to patients/families - Answer calls - Send/receive patient medical records - Obtain lab/X-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc - Complete forms/requisitions as needed - Schedule appointments - Insurance coverage verification - Manage and update charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately - Prescription Refills - Ordering, sorting, storing supplies - Restock exam/procedure room   Required Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent - Must have a current certificate of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training - Experience working in a community health setting - Position requires completion of a certified/registered program for medical assistants that are recognized by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA) - Minimum of one year of recent experience working in a medical office/facility Preferred Qualifications - Considerable skill in communicating verbally, determining priorities, and in organizing work; ability to maintain an organized, alphabetized filing system - General working knowledge of PC: Excel, Microsoft Word for Windows, and EPIC - Computerized appointment scheduling experience - Ability to handle stress in a fast-paced environment - Considerable skill in handling sensitive public contacts with discretion, tact and courtesy when dealing with patients, coworkers and physicians - Physical ability to perform stocking, lifting and transporting supplies and instruments Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE) - Rotating Shift- Day  - Unit/Department: Primary Care - CBA Code: Non-Union   Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, UChicago Medicine, as a Data Scientist. This is a remote, work from home opportunity and you may be based outside of the greater Chicagoland area.    Job Summary   The Data Scientist will leverage statistical analysis, predictive and prescriptive modeling, and advanced visualizations to assist organizational leadership with operations, change monitoring, strategic planning and program development. The Data Scientist will work directly with internal constituents by providing analytics consultation to help guide decisions that maximize clinical effectiveness, enhance quality of care, and minimize waste and variability within the UCM health system.  The Data scientist will also help define, in business terms, the data and analytics approaches for capitalizing on key opportunities as an integral member of Clinical Effectiveness and the UChicago analytics community.    Essential Job Functions - Support stakeholder projects or ad hoc analysis by processing data, preforming statistical analysis, and developing predictive/prescription models - Working with internal stakeholders to identify healthcare related business problems for which analytics solutions will drive significant value - Collaborate with organizational leaders to make analytics a core differentiator - Train and mentor others - Assist data warehouse teams in creating technology stack for deploying data science solutions - Other duties as assigned    Required Qualifications - PhD in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, or Bioinformatics (Masters or BA with industry experience also considered) - Must have extensive experience with R, SAS, or Python for development of statistical and machine learning models - Must have experience with SQL - Ability to process, cleanse, and verify the integrity of data used for analysis - Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences - Excellent collaboration skills and willingness to teach others statistical and ML methodologies - Understanding of healthcare data preferred Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full-time - Shift: Day - Unit/Department: Data Science & Analytics - CBA Code: Non-Union Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as an Adult Inpatient Case Manager at our main medical campus. In this role you will partner with the rest of the clinical team to provide patients the highest quality of care. Our Care Coordination team delivers the highest quality of care while ensuring continuation of care for our patients is a seamless process.   The Case Manager (CM), a registered nurse with clinical expertise in a given area, plans and monitors consistent patient care delivery. Utilizing a clinical pathway or plan of care, the CM collaborates with the patient, family, the care team, and the multidisciplinary team members to assure safe, cost effective, timely and efficient care. The CM has the responsibility to evaluate the appropriateness of care and facilitate mid-course care changes, in conjunction with the patient care team and multi-disciplinary team members. Additionally the CM will be able to support, teach and act as a resource for all members of the health care team.   The Case Manager is a member of the leadership team charged with developing and maintaining patient care standards. They will coordinate and oversee the patient's care primarily during the inpatient phase of treatment.  The Case Manager will collaborate with other members of the care team and multidisciplinary team as dictated by patient need and appropriate utilization of resources.   Essential Job Functions: - Clinical – - Plans, monitors, and coordinates patient care using the plan of care or clinical pathway. - Identifies patient and family needs for consultation with other multidisciplinary specialists and assures needs are met. - Plans and conducts or participates in patient care conferences. - Assesses patient discharge needs. Assures completion of all discharge related functions on a timely basis. - Provides consultation to staff nurses in evaluating current patient status and plan for care. - Assures that comprehensive information necessary for the documentation of the patient's hospital course is available to all care team members. Documents in the patient record as appropriate. - Leadership – - Evaluates the appropriateness of care in collaboration with the care team and the multi-disciplinary team. Provides direction to others in achieving any necessary changes. - Collaborates with all hospital departments and other disciplines to streamline services and effectively monitor utilization of resources. Prepares written reports and oral presentations of aggregated variances and cost effectiveness as requested. - Complies with standards and regulations of licensure, regulatory and accrediting agencies. - Education/Research/CQI – - Participates in all Continuous Quality Improvement processes: assists in determining issues to be examined, participates in data collection and analysis. - Assists in initiating and implementing necessary changes in patient centered care delivery through the sharing of research, current trends, and authority as an expert practitioner. - Promotes utilization of research findings by making appropriate recommendations for change in policies, procedures, and practice. - Professional Development – - Assumes responsibility for maintaining own competency and continuing education in area of specialization and in professional practice. - Participates in educational offerings. - Disseminates professional contributions in lectures, seminars and publications. - Performs other duties as assigned.   Required Qualifications:  - A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an NLN accredited school of nursing - A current Illinois Registered Nurse license - 3 or more years of Nursing experience - Required Education: Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN degree or higher preferred. Associate Degree Nurses are required to enroll in a BSN program within six (6) to nine (9) months of hire, and make progress toward and complete their BSN degree within 30 months. ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement towards a BSN degree from an accredited program. Preferred Qualifications:  - 1 or more years of leadership experience - Prior experience in Case Management   Position Details: BID PERIOD 7/21/23-7/31/23 - Job Type- Full-time - Shift: 8am-5pm - Unit/Department: Care Coordination - CBA Code: NNU National Nurses United

Join a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine Care Network, as a Receptionist at our Flossmoor-Nuerology clinic.    The Receptionist, UCM Care Network, performs day-to-day administrative and general office duties including but not limited to scheduling appointments, answering telephones, and maintaining records and accounts.     Essential Job Functions - Answer and screens telephone calls in a courteous manner and record messages for physicians and other personnel. - Schedule patient appointments and procedures according to established policies and procedures. - Obtain accurate information from patients, ensure all registration forms are complete and collect patient and insurance payments. - Copy patient information and forward to requesting party after receiving appropriate consent to release medical records. - Welcomes and greets patients and visitors, assisting and directing appropriately while maintaining patient confidentiality. - Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned, including respecting/promoting patient rights, responding appropriately to emergency codes, sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor. Required Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent - Minimum of two years’ experience in a medical office or hospital setting - Familiarity with database entry and applications - Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team environment - Considerable skill in communicating verbally, in determining priorities and in organizing work - General working knowledge of PC Preferred Qualifications - Associate or Bachelor’s degree - Computerized appointment scheduling experience Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full Time (0.9 FTE) - Shift: Day  - Unit/Department: Urgent Care - CBA Code: Non-Union Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Sr. Quality Project Manager.   Clinical Effectiveness (CE) supports clinically-focused improvement endeavors to understand, improve and sustain high-value, patient-centered care across the community. Under the direction and in support of CE, Quality Performance Improvement (QPI) and Quality Assessment and Accountability (QAA) advance organizational priorities aligned with strategic and annual operating plans, CE Priority Scorecard Measures, and quality goals. In partnership with clinical and operational leaders, QPI and QAA team members implement sustainable improvements to ensure UChicago Medicine practices evidence-based care with high reliability, transform health care by testing new ways to deliver evidence-based care, and solve the challenging problems in healthcare through new innovations.   QPI and QAA team members skillfully apply methods and tools within the core competencies of quality improvement and process improvement, project management, and group facilitation to achieve project aims aligned with organizational goals. Team members work effectively with diverse roles across the system to identify inefficiencies, develop solutions, and lead improvement initiatives across the system.     Essential Job Functions: - Program/Portfolio Management - Manage a group of related projects and serve as a point of contact in the organization and on the team for assigned projects - Facilitate the planning and development of quality plans for a related group of projects tied to annual quality goals - Project Management - Oversees the planning, design, implementation, and completion of small to medium projects with support from supervisor - Executes project plan and provides daily support for moving the project forward on large strategic initiatives with support from supervisor - Identifies and communicates alignment and impact of project plans on related projects within the QAA portfolio and across the organization - Identifies and manages project risks. - Quality improvement and Process Design Expertise - Facilitates the use of standard QI and PI tools - Provides mentorship and guidance to team members on use of QI tools/approaches - Navigates and facilitates the distinction between quality improvement and research, and the potential intersections - Represents the team and offers quality improvement expertise in committee meetings as needed. - Group Facilitation - Develop and carry out the strategy for the facilitation of multidisciplinary meetings and design sessions - Develops coherent, actionable summaries from the input of many stakeholders generated during meetings and design sessions - Facilitates decision making to achieve consensus on plans and next steps with stakeholder buy-in - Expertly navigate relationships and problem solving during meetings with front line staff, hospital leadership. - Analytics/Data-Driven Approach - Collaborate with data teams within UCM to ensure data and analytics needs of assigned projects are satisfied and garner the most effective clinical monitors and insight to drive improvement, while allowing for efficient analytics processes - Identify data collection and analysis needs as appropriate when relevant data does not exist electronically, design efficient data collection and analysis plans to meet those needs - Collaborate data teams within UCM on measure development, analysis, and report generation processes - Utilize available data and reports to identify potential trends, root causes Required Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in a Health Care, Engineering, or Performance Improvement field or equivalent - Possess a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a healthcare, performance improvement, project management, or other advanced position - Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of staff, including physicians and administrative staff - Experience facilitating groups with many different stakeholder - Ability to elicit cooperation and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external leaders - Knowledge of performance improvement techniques and methodologies - Ability to independently coordinate projects among many functional units; applying project management experience and knowledge of project management tools and techniques - Ability to plan, lead and execute large scale projects with major impacts on clinical operations and outcomes - Ability to manage, interpret, and present data - Self-motivated: given appropriate direction for goals, must be able to work autonomously in a sometimes ambiguous and changing environment Preferred Qualifications: - Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Care Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, or another health care-related field - Possess a minimum of 2-3 years’ Performance Improvement experience in a Hospital, or large Health System - Experience with clinical terminology Position Details - Job Type/FTE: 1.00FTE - Shift: Days - Unit/Department: Office of the CMO - CBA Code: Non-Union Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Quality Project Manager.   Clinical Effectiveness (CE) supports clinically-focused improvement endeavors to understand, improve and sustain high-value, patient-centered care across the community. Under the direction and in support of CE, Quality Performance Improvement (QPI) and Quality Assessment and Accountability (QAA) advance organizational priorities aligned with strategic and annual operating plans, CE Priority Scorecard Measures, and quality goals. In partnership with clinical and operational leaders, QPI and QAA team members implement sustainable improvements to ensure UChicago Medicine practices evidence-based care with high reliability, transform health care by testing new ways to deliver evidence-based care, and solve the challenging problems in healthcare through new innovations.   QPI and QAA team members skillfully apply methods and tools within the core competencies of quality improvement and process improvement, project management, and group facilitation to achieve project aims aligned with organizational goals. Team members work effectively with diverse roles across the system to identify inefficiencies, develop solutions, and lead improvement initiatives across the system.     Essential Job Functions: - Project Management - Oversees the planning, design, implementation, and completion of small to medium projects with support from supervisor - Executes project plan and provides daily support for moving the project forward on large strategic initiatives with support from supervisor - Quality improvement and Process Design Expertise - Uses PDSA framework to guide projects - In partnership with team members, facilitates the use of standard QI and PI tools - Identifies areas where there is a need to distinguish between quality improvement and research, and the potential intersections - Group Facilitation - Collaborate with clinical leads and team members to develop meeting agendas - Accurately capture and document key discussions, decisions, and action items - Lead and facilitate project meetings, employing basic facilitation skills (e.g. encouraging participation, using process checks) - Analytics/Data-Driven Approach - Collaborate with data teams within UCM to ensure data and analytics needs of assigned projects are satisfied and garner the most effective clinical monitors and insight to drive improvement, while allowing for efficient analytics processes - Identify data collection and analysis needs as appropriate when relevant data does not exist electronically Required Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in a Health Care, Engineering, or Performance Improvement field or equivalent - Possess a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a healthcare, performance improvement, project management, or other advanced position - Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of staff, including physicians and administrative staff - Experience facilitating groups with many different stakeholders - Ability to elicit cooperation and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external leaders - Knowledge of performance improvement techniques and methodologies - Ability to independently coordinate projects among many functional units; applying project management experience and knowledge of project management tools and techniques - Ability to plan, lead and execute large scale projects with major impacts on clinical operations and outcomes - Ability to manage, interpret, and present data - Self-motivated: given appropriate direction for goals, must be able to work autonomously in a sometimes ambiguous and changing environment Preferred Qualifications: - Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Care Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, or another health care-related field - Possess a minimum of 1-2 years’ Performance Improvement experience in a Hospital, or large Health System - Experience with clinical terminology Position Details - Job Type/FTE: 1.00FTE - Shift: Days - Unit/Department: Office of the CMO - CBA Code: Non-Union Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, University of Chicago Medicine, in a thought-driven role as Nurse Manager of our Pediatric Clinic. Our employees deliver world-class care in an environment where opinions are respected, decision-making is rewarded, and teamwork is the order of the day. Our staff is encouraged to achieve their career goals, which in turn benefits all of our patients and the University of Chicago Medicine as a whole.   In this role, the Nurse Manager oversees day-to-operations, including scheduling, planning, organizing, and directing all activities related to patient centered care in the unit, and handles an array of administrative duties, including recruitment and hiring; supervision; purchasing; inventory; facility, safety and equipment management. Responsible for preparing for and participating in various inspections, including the JCAHO accreditation process.    Sign-On Bonus Eligible!   Essential Job Functions: - Participates in the recruitment and selection of unit staff. Identifies recruitment needs and necessary staffing levels - Determines staffing needs in consultation with physician director and assures proper scheduling and utilization of services in maintaining quality patient care - Assists staff members in identification of learning needs and promotes staff participation in professional and institutional activities. Participates in and promotes educational opportunities for staff. Encourages staff participation in designing and attending in-service classes - Assesses patient acuity and plans appropriate assignments to meet patient needs for both inpatients and outpatients - Evaluates staff performance on a formal and informal basis. Completes annual performance evaluations and forwards to appropriate individuals. Provides recommendations for merit increases - Ensures that appropriate staff attend mandatory educational programs and in-services per JCAHO regulations - Assists in testing and evaluating new equipment, procedures and programs - Participates in periodic review of sectional activities needs assessment and development and prioritization of goals and objectives. Assists in the development and review of policies, procedures, and standards - Confers with physicians and supervisors concerning the care and treatment of individual patients. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care on a daily basis - Makes regular inspections to ascertain state of maintenance of the environment, including equipment, and takes required corrective action - Provides orientation and training of staff members in carrying out physicians' orders, seeing to the needs of patients, and developing approved nursing practices - Collaborates with medical director on quality assurance issues. Collaborates with medical director in collecting data for staff meetings, research, reports and evaluation - Promotes safety of patients and personnel by compliance with institution and regulatory agency standards and policies. Defines and organizes quality improvement initiatives - Assists in providing patient care and obtaining necessary documentation for a wide variety of research protocols - Participates in budget development, making recommendations regarding staffing, equipment, and supply issues - Monitors expenditures throughout the year, and takes required corrective action. Promotes cost containment programs - Demonstrates a cost-conscious attitude toward time and resource usage - Measures clinical staff performance and applies coaching/corrective action as needed - Oversees JCAHO regulations within the clinic(s) and procedural area setting - Leads process improvement initiatives within the clinic setting focusing on workflow efficiency and throughput   Required Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited academic body - Licensed Registered Nurse with a valid, unrestricted Illinois State license - Must have a minimum of five years' experience working in a clinical setting as a Registered Nurse - Experience in a nursing leadership role    Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working in an ambulatory setting - Familiarity with Epic and other UCH Information Systems  - Pediatric experience   Position Details: - Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE) - Shift: Days – 8 hour shift - Unit/Department: Pediatric - CBA Code: Non-Union Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Join UChicago Medicine, as a Surgical Technologist II in DCAM at Hyde Park!    As a Surgical Technologist II, you will be involved in process improvement or quality initiatives related to, but outside of, DCAM. You will assist the nursing and medical staff in providing care to patients undergoing surgical intervention and performance of surgical scrub technologist duties; collaborates with nursing and other disciplines, when necessary, to revise the plan of care to meet the changing needs of the patient. Has constant contact with the Operating Room staff, physicians, clerical staff, anesthesia staff and materials management.   *$5,000 Sign-on Bonus Available*   Essential Job Functions - Independently performs surgical scrub role on the operative field and is able to scrub in all services, adult and pediatric. - Applies knowledge related to emergency and trauma situations and surgical procedures in the operating room. - Demonstrates infection control practices by utilizing proper aseptic technique while dealing with blood/body fluid. - Correctly uses all sterilizers and high level disinfectors related to surgical procedures; documents appropriately and maintains competencies, as required. - In conjunction with Specialty Manager, Charge Nurse and Central Sterile Processing,demonstrates organizational skills in case preparation, case cart picking and accurate room set-up for instrument and tray contents in scheduled cases. Sets up instruments, supplies and equipment according to surgeon’s preference cards, policies and procedures and standards of care. - Operates and troubleshoots video systems as needed. Works in collaboration with Administrative Coordinators, Specialty Managers, Clinical Engineering, and In-House Vendors to maintain video systems. - Provides cost-effective care by proper use of equipment and instruments. Demonstrates appropriate utilization of supplies based on assessed needs, standard of care and surgeon’s preference cards. - Demonstrates knowledge of immediate and long term outcomes of surgical activities including, but not limited to: sponge, needle and instrument count, aseptic technique, proper handling of specimens, proper labeling and handling of medications on sterile field and care of electrosurgical active electrodes and implants. - In collaboration with Perioperative Educators and Managers, develops, organizes, and delivers continuing education topics and/or courses for operating room technologist colleagues and Central Sterile Processing staff. - Assists in performing care of the surgical patient, including: - Helps team to prepare room,helps open packs, supplies, and instrument sets,helps position patient, monitors sterile field, opens sterile supplies onto sterile field before procedure, performs counts, handles specimen(s), assists with emergency situations, and assures quality measures are met, such as Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) core measures. - In collaboration with Circulating RN, Specialty Manager and Charge Nurse, determines individual patient/surgeon needs and adjusts instrumentation and supplies according to those needs. - Inventories and restocks supplies in individual OR suites and Specialty Service carts. - Responsible for reviewing and updating preference cards in collaboration with the specialty team. - In collaboration with Specialty Manager and Central Sterile Processing management team, acts as a liaison to Central Sterile Processing (CSP) in the maintenance of specialty instrumentation necessary to enhance the delivery of quality patient care for assigned service. - Communicates with oncoming shift any pertinent information regarding patients or unit activities. - Acts as a resource person to patients, visitors, physicians and other staff. - Communicates to Scheduling Board Manager, Anesthesia Coordinator, Charge Nurse, Perioperative management team accurate and timely information regarding patient status and OR schedule. - Consistently demonstrates leadership abilities in support of UCMC’s goals, including excellence in safety, quality and the patient experience.   Required Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent - Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program - Minimum (1-3) years of Operating Room experience required   Preferred Qualifications - Interpersonal skills necessary to facilitate communication - Basic knowledge and ability to perform surgical technologist skills, analytical skills necessary to interpret and communicate data relevant to direct patient care to RN and MD - Ability to function as a member of the surgical team, carrying out the instructions of surgeons and of the Circulating RN with speed, accuracy, and concentration - Able to prioritize daily activities - Able to recognize and intervene in life threatening situations - Able to maintain composure under stressful circumstances - Demonstrates higher level critical thinking and problem solving skills, thinks on an organizational level - Demonstrates a competent, courteous and professional manner with coworkers, physicians, visitors, patients and others - Maintaining confidentiality in execution of all duties, and superior knowledge and expert practice in the scrub role in advanced surgical procedures - Exhibits a high level of collaboration with peers in making decisions related to surgical patient care. Demonstrates critical thinking skills in relation to anticipating the perioperative needs of the patient and surgeon - Able to perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks - Able to wear lead aprons (ranging in weight from 10-25 pounds) for prolonged periods of time for protection from exposure to radiation - Able to fulfill on-call responsibilities, being alert and ready to work in emergency situations   Surgical Technologist II Licenses/Certifications - CST certification required   Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full Time (0.9 FTE) - Shift: Days - 7a to 530p - Unit/Department: DCAM - CBA Code: Non-Union    In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 36 hours per week.  We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the Evenings shift, from approximately 7a to 530p. We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100% at the Hyde Park campus.     Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

We’re hiring for a Patient Service Coordinator at the University of Chicago Medicine in Hyde Park, Illinois on our OR Adminstration Unit!   The Patient Service Coordinator (PSC), under the director of the Administrative Manager and Supervisor, will be responsible for providing high volume customer service and clerical support to coordinate and facilitate patient care within the units. The PSC will be responsible for coordinating perioperative services appointments. The position requires the ability to interact with patients, their families, physicians and other healthcare team members within the unit.     Required Qualifications - High School diploma or equivalent required - At least one year of general office experience, preferably in a medical/clinical setting - Good written and verbal communication, organizational and customer service skills - Ability to multitask effectively, uses discretion and good judgment, and maintains patient confidentiality - Must be able to independently and professionally interact with customers, internal and external to the Hospitals - Proficiency in MS Office Suite, ability to learn and utilize applicable software Preferred Qualifications - Associate Business courses preferred - Medical terminology preferred Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE) - Shift: Rotate - Unit: OR Administration - CBA Code: 743 Clerical Union Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Join UChicago Medicine, as an Assistant Patient Care Manager in our Hematology/Oncology Unit. The University of Chicago Medicine is designated as a Level 1 Adult Trauma Center, meaning the hospital is prepared to handle the most seriously injured trauma patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week.      Job Summary The Assistant Patient Care Manager (APCM) will be responsible and accountable for over-seeing the operations and patient flow of a designated Care Center on her/his respective shift. Duties include completing daily or shift specific quality audits and Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) boards, facilitate daily huddles with staff, and directing delivery of quality, patient-centered care in a financially responsible manner.  This is in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Patient Care Manager (PCM).  In the absence of the PCM, the APCM assumes responsibility for the unit.  APCM supports PCM with 24/7 coverage of the unit.   Essential Job Functions: - Assists & collaborates with the PCMs in supporting changes, new and existing programs with staff input and feedback. - Assist in development of goals that are consistent with department goals and Hospitals’ mission. - Assists & collaborates in utilizing appropriate resources and departments to facilitate operations.  - Active participation in committee work and task force assignments on as needed bases. - Identifies issues, presents strategies and acts as a change agent to resolve patient care issues. Required Qualifications - Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing. - Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher. - Minimum of two years nursing experience. - Minimum of one year clinical experience in the area they are applying. - Charge nurse experience with demonstrated leadership skills required and/or equivalent experience. - Experience working at an academic medical center and in a unionized environment preferred. Preferred Qualifications - Master’s degree preferred. - Specialty certifications preferred. - Experience working at an academic medical center and in a unionized environment preferred. Position Details - Full-time, 1.0 FTE - Shift: Evening - Unit/Department: 10W Hema-Oncology - Non-Union

We’re hiring for a Patient Service Coordinator at the University of Chicago Medicine in Hyde Park, Illinois on our Hematology Oncology Unit!   The Patient Service Coordinator (PSC), under the director of the Administrative Manager and Supervisor, will be responsible for providing high volume customer service and clerical support to coordinate and facilitate patient care within the units. The PSC will be responsible for coordinating perioperative services appointments. The position requires the ability to interact with patients, their families, physicians and other healthcare team members within the unit.     Required Qualifications - High School diploma or equivalent required - At least one year of general office experience, preferably in a medical/clinical setting - Good written and verbal communication, organizational and customer service skills - Ability to multitask effectively, uses discretion and good judgment, and maintains patient confidentiality - Must be able to independently and professionally interact with customers, internal and external to the Hospitals - Proficiency in MS Office Suite, ability to learn and utilize applicable software Preferred Qualifications - Associate Business courses preferred - Medical terminology preferred Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Part Time (0.7 FTE) - Shift: Evening - Unit: 10W Hematology Oncology - CBA Code: 743 Clerical Union Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Join UChicago Medicine as an Instructional Design and Technology Specialist.   This is a primarily remote-based position supporting a hospital-based violence intervention program (HVIP) which serves victims and survivors of community/intentional violence. Candidate must be willing and able to be on-site to work with VRP leadership to create or edit curriculum content as requested. This is a specialist coordinator level position centered on instructional and service delivery design. This is a salaried grant funded position.   Essential Job Duties:   - Organizing the training materials and adapting the material for dissemination for the pilot and non-pilot HVIP trainees. - Coordinating our internal HVIP Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) committee to begin preparation, planning, and delivery of the training. - Administering software to create a user-friendly manual and presentation materials. - Create and maintain service delivery content to support training across programs and institutions. - Design and implement instructional programs centered on digestible yet comprehensive and interactive content. - May be asked to manage various timelines related to content creation and delivery. - Attending on-boarding of new staff and on-going training as requested to create and enhance VRP training materials. - Develop content in various formats, including but not limited to, online (eLearning and recordings) instructor-led courses (in-person, remote or hybrid), workflow procedures and reference guides for administrative and direct service staff. - Meaningfully collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure content is accurate and thorough. - Stay abreast of current technology for content delivery. - Review and edit VRP policies and workflows periodically and as needed. - Support execution of special projects as needed. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required with at least ONE year of relevant experience with online learning systems—including participant enrollment, auditing, and curriculum implementation. Master’s degree is preferred with one year experience of with education/training development and implementation. Highly Desired Qualifications and Experience: - Must have 2-3 years of experience in related roles; internship/volunteer experience will be considered. - Passion for and dedication to working in a multidisciplinary environment. - Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (excel, PowerPoint) and communications technology (email, zoom, teams, etc.); - Significant experience in developing professional-level presentations and content decks using current platforms PowerPoint Prezi) - Proactive learner that is comfortable working across teams - Exceptional writing skills and the ability to successfully express ideas clearly and concisely - Comfortability with changing work tasks due to the dynamic nature of the environment - Able to work independently with minimal supervision most of the time. - Strong interpersonal skills - Exceptional attention to detail; exceptional organizational skills, punctuality, and record of reliability  - Ability to maintain strong collaborative relationships within the department and across programs. - Welcomes constructive feedback related to projects and tasks. - Extensive experience designing clear, engaging learning experiences for a diverse audience.Strong remote and in-person facilitation skills Strong design instincts and ability to create effective and impactful presentation decks that others can easily use to facilitate.Familiarity with trauma-responsive care principles.

Join UChicago Medicine, as a Staff Nurse on the Stem Cell Transplant Unit.     The University of Chicago Medicine is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, meaning the hospital meets rigorous standards for state of the art cancer care as well as leadership in innovative, multi-disciplinary research.  In addition, the Oncology program is currently QOPI and FACT certified.   A staff nurse is a registered professional nurse who manages patient centered care that is outcome directed. The Professional Practice Standards provide the foundation for the nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care provided. The staff nurse assumes accountability for all patient care personally provided and that provided by those directly under his/her supervision.   The 10East Oncology Unit is a stem cell transplant unit that has a dedicated, insightful and compassionate team able to care for complex patients with an array of cancer diagnoses.  Our team is committed to providing high quality care in collaboration with our physician and multi-disciplinary partners to treat and educate patients and families. Educational opportunities exist to expand the knowledge of the team on advanced research, treatments and therapy.   On 10 East we provide: - Excellent frontline team dynamics - Acute cancer population - Fast paced environment Required Qualifications - Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing. - Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN degree or higher preferred. - Associate Degree Nurses are required to enroll in a BSN program within six (6) to nine (9) months of hire, and make progress toward and complete their BSN degree within 30 months. ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement towards a BSN degree from an accredited program. - Current Illinois RN license - BLS   Preferred Qualifications - 1-year nursing experience - ACLS - Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher - Specialty National Certification - Oncology background Position Details - Job Type: Full-time  - Shift: Days - Unit/Department: 10 East Oncology/Stem Cell Transplant - CBA Code: NNU

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Public Safety Officer (PSO), in the Security Department.   Under the general supervision of the Public Safety Supervisor, the Public Safety Officer will work to maintain a secure and safe environment for faculty, staff, patients, visitors and property. Duties will include communication functions of the Public Safety Department, rotation and receipt of all emergency and non-emergency incoming calls to the dispatch center, solicits descriptive information to determine the nature and urgency of the request and the location and scope of the incident.   Essential Job Functions - Supervises the work of the public safety coordinators by assigning work, observing and reviewing performance (both through the performance review process and through counseling as required). - Recommends discipline of Public Safety Coordinators through the chain of command, participates in hiring Public Safety Coordinators; assigns work to Public Safety Coordinators, including overtime as necessary. - Evaluates Public Safety Coordinators, including evaluation of the quality and quantity of their work performance and scheduling of daily assignments. - Performs the communications dispatch function for UC Medicine Public Safety. - Monitors the closed circuit television cameras. - Assigns Incident Report numbers to Public Safety personnel from Continuum Incident Report System. - Monitors UCM Public Safety and University Police radio traffic and communicates with UCPD dispatch during any emergencies or incidents within the Med-Center that requires UCPD assistance. - Monitor the UC Medicine alarm systems and Submits reports when required. - Directs and coordinate the Public Safety response to calls for service and alarms. - Maintain radio contract with Public Safety personnel to insure their safety. Public Safety Officer (PSO) Required Qualifications - High school diploma or GED - At least 21 years of age - Three to five years of experience in security or law enforcement required  - Ability to complete IAHSS Certification Training Program within 90 days of employment - Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC), as defined in the Private Detective, - Valid Driver's License   Completion of the following Training/Certifications provided by UCM within the first 180 days of employment:   - Illinois 20-Hour Unarmed Security Officer Certificate - Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Verbal Intervention Training/Certification - International Association of Health Safety and Security (IAHSS) Basic Certification - International Association of Health Safety and Security (IAHSS) Advanced Certification - CPR/AED Certification - Defensive Tactics - Handcuffing Certification - Use of Restraints   Preferred Qualifications - College preferred - At least one year in health care    Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0) ; 8-hour shifts - Shift: Nights - Unit/Department: Security Department - CBA Code: Non-Union

Join UChicago Medicine as a Nursing Support Assistant in our Hospital Medicine Unit!   With the leadership of the Manager and the Clinical Supervisor, the Nursing Support Assistant (CNA) performs assigned supportive work in connection with the delivery of patient care, including functional tasks and skills.   The University of Chicago Medicine is designated as a Level 1 Adult Trauma Center, meaning the hospital is prepared to handle the most seriously injured trauma patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This unit is a high acuity, fast-paced hematology oncology unit, which is looking for a NSA with attention to detail, effective communication, and ability to multi-task. Prefers 6 months of nursing assistant experience, but willing to hire new graduates from an accredited NSA program. Unit offers self-scheduling, opportunities to work with multi-disciplinary teams, and a friendly culture.   Job Summary Performs activities which support the daily functions and operations of a patient care unit and the healthcare team. Provides constant observation and documentation of activity of assigned patient. Works under the direction of the Registered Nurse in the assigned area.   Essential Job Functions - Provides basic patient care activities including vital signs, enemas and basic tests such as glucoscan, hemacult and multistix - Assists patients with activities of daily living, as appropriate/assigned, using proper aseptic, isolation, and infection control techniques in performance of duties - Assists patients with personal hygiene, ambulation and nourishment/fluids - Completes procedures as assigned, such as collecting patient specimens and weighing patients. - Assists with discharge and transfer preparation of patients - Assists in the maintenance of the patient environment: makes patient beds, tidies patient room, and prepares patient room for admission and transfer - Assists with the maintenance of supplies/equipment and the environment. - Communicates and accurately documents activities onto the proper records or logs - Initiates CPR and calls a Dr. Cart - Performs receptionist duties for assigned area as requested Required Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent - Must be listed on the IDPH Health Care Worker Registry (HCWR) as an Illinois CNA OR a nursing student who has passed the written competency exam and is listed on the HCWR. - CPR/BLS Certification  - Ability to read and write, perform simple mathematical calculations, follow oral and written instructions, perform variety of tasks without direct supervision and perform duties requiring continuous physical effort - Ability to effectively communicate verbally and/or in written form - Ability to work in partnership with management and staff - Occasional lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs. - Moderate to extreme physical effort such as walking, standing, performing CPR, and lifting materials, equipment, objects and/or patients may be required - Vision, hearing, and sense of touch must be adequate to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as reading small print, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate oral communication - Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs  Position Details - Job Type/FTE:  Full Time (0.90 FTE) - Shift: Nights, 7pm-7am - Unit/Department: 3SW Hospital Medicine - CBA Code: 743 Union   Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Join UChicago Medicine as a Nursing Support Assistant in our Transplant Unit!    With the leadership of the Manager and the Clinical Supervisor, the Nursing Support Assistant (CNA) performs assigned supportive work in connection with the delivery of patient care, including functional tasks and skills.     The University of Chicago Medicine is designated as a Level 1 Adult Trauma Center, meaning the hospital is prepared to handle the most seriously injured trauma patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This unit is a high acuity, fast-paced transplant unit, which is looking for a NSA with attention to detail, effective communication, and ability to multi-task. Prefers 6 months of nursing assistant experience, but willing to hire new graduates from an accredited NSA program. Unit offers self-scheduling, opportunities to work with multi-disciplinary teams, and a friendly culture.      Job Summary  Performs activities which support the daily functions and operations of a patient care unit and the healthcare team. Provides constant observation and documentation of activity of assigned patient. Works under the direction of the Registered Nurse in the assigned area.     Essential Job Functions  - Provides basic patient care activities including vital signs, enemas and basic tests such as glucoscan, hemacult and multistix  - Assists patients with activities of daily living, as appropriate/assigned, using proper aseptic, isolation, and infection control techniques in performance of duties  - Assists patients with personal hygiene, ambulation and nourishment/fluids  - Completes procedures as assigned, such as collecting patient specimens and weighing patients.  - Assists with discharge and transfer preparation of patients  - Assists in the maintenance of the patient environment: makes patient beds, tidies patient room, and prepares patient room for admission and transfer  - Assists with the maintenance of supplies/equipment and the environment.  - Communicates and accurately documents activities onto the proper records or logs  - Initiates CPR and calls a Dr. Cart  - Performs receptionist duties for assigned area as requested  Required Qualifications  - High school diploma or equivalent  - Must be listed on the IDPH Health Care Worker Registry (HCWR) as an Illinois CNA OR a nursing student who has passed the written competency exam and is listed on the HCWR.  - CPR/BLS Certification   - Ability to read and write, perform simple mathematical calculations, follow oral and written instructions, perform variety of tasks without direct supervision and perform duties requiring continuous physical effort  - Ability to effectively communicate verbally and/or in written form  - Ability to work in partnership with management and staff  - Occasional lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs.  - Moderate to extreme physical effort such as walking, standing, performing CPR, and lifting materials, equipment, objects and/or patients may be required  - Vision, hearing, and sense of touch must be adequate to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as reading small print, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate oral communication  - Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs   Position Details  - Job Type/FTE: Full Time (0.90 FTE)  - Shift: Nights,7pm-7am  - Unit/Department: 3W Transplant - CBA Code: 743 Union      Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.