Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine, Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Clinical Associate (CNA) at our Harvey, Illinois location.    In this role, you will prepare patients and assist with meals while providing direct patient care necessary to meet the personal, physical, and comfort needs of the patient.   With the leadership of the Manager and the Clinical Supervisor, performs assigned supportive work in connection with the delivery of patient care, including functional tasks and skills. Utilizes interactive processes which will exceed the expectation of patients, physicians, families, or significant others, provides high quality, cost effective care and treatment. Demonstrates necessary skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to unit specific competencies as appropriate to the age of the patients served, as delineated in the Center's Scope of Care.    Essential Job Functions - Promotes the values and mission of Ingalls Memorial Hospital. - Promotes clinical excellence and service. - Acts as a patient/family advocate. - Provide comfort measures and assistance to patient and family. - Performs hourly rounds on patients and meets needs as appropriate. - Demonstrates the necessary skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to unit specific Scope of Care. - Understands Growth and Development and responds effectively to the unique needs of specific patient populations. - With the leadership of the staff nurse, follows plan of care by completing assigned tasks related to direct patient care. - Assists with admissions by setting up patient rooms, orienting patients to rooms, obtaining height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure (in both arms when applicable), changing clothing, labeling, and storing personal care items. - Observes and follows infection control policies and procedures in accordance with infection control policy.  Required Qualifications - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Basic Life Support Certification through The American Heart Association - High school diploma or equivalent - Completed Medical Terminology Course - Past or current experience in an acute care hospital setting   Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (0.9 FTE) - Shift: Days - Unit/Department: Med/Surg - CBA Code: SEIU

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine, Ingalls Memorial Hospital as an Emergency Room (ED)Technician at our Harvey, Illinois location.     The Emergency Room Technician assists and augments the registered nursing staff in providing high quality patient care in the Emergency Room. The ERT must demonstrate the expertise and competency of all paramedic skills in accordance with Illinois State law.     Essential Job Functions - You identify issues, problems and opportunities; proactively recognize the need for improvement. You work with others to develop a sense of common purpose; understand different perspectives on issues; gathers and examines information available. You generate alternatives - Create relevant options, including financial and resource implications, for addressing problems and opportunities. You select appropriate action - Formulate clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. You commit to implementation and work with a sense of urgency and a bias for action to implement the decision. - You treat change and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; identifies the benefits and risks of change. You quickly modify behavior to deal effectively with changes; remains effective during times of ambiguity and uncertainty. You honor the need in others to ask questions; helps others overcome resistance. - You identify issues, problems and opportunities; proactively recognize the need for improvement. You work with others to develop a sense of common purpose; understand different perspectives on issues; gathers and examines information available. You generate alternatives - Create relevant options, including financial and resource implications, for addressing problems and opportunities. You select appropriate action - Formulate clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. You commit to implementation and work with a sense of urgency and a bias for action to implement the decision. Required Qualifications - High school graduate or equivalent - Maintain AHA Basic Life Support Certification - Maintain certifications/licensures, as applicable. - Ability to follow oral and written instructions and perform a variety of patient assistance without direct supervision. - Ability to interact effectively with patient, clinical staff, and the general public. - Ability to adjust work schedules and activities based on needs of department. Required Skills: - Emergency Medical Technician (Basic EMT-B); Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), and/or student nurse that is currently enrolled in an RN program and has started clinical rotations. - CPI certification required upon hire or 60 days of hire Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (.9 FTE) - Shift: Nights (7:00 p.m. -7:00 a.m.) - Unit/Department: Emergency Room   Must comply with Ingalls Memorial Hospital'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, Ingalls Memorial Hospital as an Emergency Room (ED) Technician at our Harvey, Illinois location.     The Emergency Room Technician assists and augments the registered nursing staff in providing high quality patient care in the Emergency Room. The ERT must demonstrate the expertise and competency of all paramedic skills in accordance with Illinois State law.     Essential Job Functions - You identify issues, problems and opportunities; proactively recognize the need for improvement. You work with others to develop a sense of common purpose; understand different perspectives on issues; gathers and examines information available. You generate alternatives - Create relevant options, including financial and resource implications, for addressing problems and opportunities. You select appropriate action - Formulate clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. You commit to implementation and work with a sense of urgency and a bias for action to implement the decision. - You treat change and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; identifies the benefits and risks of change. You quickly modify behavior to deal effectively with changes; remains effective during times of ambiguity and uncertainty. You honor the need in others to ask questions; helps others overcome resistance. - You identify issues, problems and opportunities; proactively recognize the need for improvement. You work with others to develop a sense of common purpose; understand different perspectives on issues; gathers and examines information available. You generate alternatives - Create relevant options, including financial and resource implications, for addressing problems and opportunities. You select appropriate action - Formulate clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. You commit to implementation and work with a sense of urgency and a bias for action to implement the decision. Required Qualifications - High school graduate or equivalent - Maintain AHA Basic Life Support Certification - Maintain certifications/licensures, as applicable. - Ability to follow oral and written instructions and perform a variety of patient assistance without direct supervision. - Ability to interact effectively with patient, clinical staff, and the general public. - Ability to adjust work schedules and activities based on needs of department. Required Skills: - Emergency Medical Technician (Basic EMT-B); Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), and/or student nurse that is currently enrolled in an RN program and has started clinical rotations. - CPI certification required upon hire or 60 days of hire Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full-time (0.9 FTE) 12-hour shifts - Shift: Days (7:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m.) - Unit/Department: Emergency Room - CBA Code: SEIU Must comply with Ingalls Memorial Hospital'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 Advanced Practice Provider for our Pre-surgical Testing clinic at Ingalls Memorial Hospital.    As an Advanced Practice Provider, you are responsible for comprehensive direct patient care management. In this role, you will utilize advanced assessment skills and knowledge of clinical therapeutics to evaluate, diagnose and manage patients in a pre-surgical testing clinic. The APP orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, therapeutic interventions and prescribes pharmacological agents as necessary. As an APP, you will maintain continuity of patient care through patient follow-up, monitoring of patient progress and modifying plan of care as necessary. The APP applies knowledge of new technology and resources demonstrating advanced or specialized expertise.    This role will be a part of a team of Advanced Practice Providers working in the pre-surgical testing space.  This role will train with our team at the Hyde Park campus.  Once competent, will be located primarily at Ingalls Memorial hospital in Harvey, IL.    Essential Job Functions - Under physician supervision, directs and coordinates care of Pre-surgical patients. The clinician will complete detailed histories and physicals collect and interpret reports from diagnostic lab tests, radiographic procedures, and clinical studies; as well as order tests, prescribe medications. - Differentiates normal and abnormal variations for all body systems. - Accurately interprets diagnostic tests. - Gathers pertinent information systematically and skillfully from all sources: history, diagnostic tests, comprehensive physical examination, and psycho-social assessments - Identifies educational needs of the patient and family and assists with teaching. - Incorporates assessment findings into a plan to direct patient care. - Accurately and appropriately performs routine diagnostic and therapeutic techniques according to established protocols and standardized procedures for advanced practice providers - Initiates referrals based on patient and family need. - Maintains formal and informal systems for information sharing, planning and problem solving  with clinic staff, physician partners and other Advanced Practice Providers - Analyzes multiple sources of data in making clinical judgments and in determining the effectiveness of a plan of care. - Participates in research projects in the practice area. - Performs other related duties and initiatives as deemed necessary in the best interests of patient care. Nurse Practitioner Job Summary: The Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice nurse responsible for comprehensive direct patient care management. The Nurse Practitioner manages a caseload of patients and exercises autonomous decision making in the assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of delegated medical treatments. The scope of practice also includes family support, teaching, staff education, consultation, and research.   Nurse Practitioner - Education and Experience Requirements: - Advanced degree (or equivalent, if license received prior to July 1, 2001) from an accredited school/college of nursing required. - Ability to obtain Illinois advanced practice nurse (APN) license by start date required. - Current license as a Registered Nurse required. - AANC certification as an Acute Care, Adult-Gerontology or Family Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant Job Summary: The Physician Assistant is qualified by academic and clinical education to provide healthcare and patient services that may include educational, research, clinical nursing specialist support and administrative activities under the direction and supervision of the Director/leadership. The PA has acquired the knowledge, skills and judgment necessary to assist the physician through organized instruction and supervised practice. This licensed health professional will take patient histories, conduct examinations, diagnose illnesses, post discharge patient evaluation and order and interpret laboratory tests. The PA exercises autonomy in medical decision-making and provides a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services.   Physician Assistant - Education and Experience Requirements: - Education: Completion of an accredited (physician assistant) educational program required. - Licensure: Certification in ACLS and by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and current and/or eligibility for:  State of Illinois licensure / registration required  Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full-Time, 1.0 FTE - Shift: weekdays M-F.  Possibility for 4 day work weeks once established - Unit/Department: Pre-surgical Testing - CBA Code: Non-Union     

Join the hospital trusted by Chicago’s Southland, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, in this role as a Urgent Aid Tech with Family Care Center Calumet City   In this role as an Urgent Aid Tech you are under the direction of the physician, manager, charge nurse or nurse, and performs assigned supportive work in conjunction with the delivery of patient care according to policy.   With the leadership of the Assistant Patient Care Manager (APCM), Manager (PCM), and Director of Urgent Aid, the Technician demonstrates necessary training, skills and knowledge to provide for patients according to unit specific competencies. Technicians assist in the delivery patient care including, quick triage, vital signs, respiratory therapy modalities, insertion/removal of peripheral IV catheters, venipuncture and other specimen collection, laboratory testing, instrument QCs and calibrations. Insertion of urinary catheters, application/removal of non-invasive cardio respiratory monitors, EKG monitoring, basic wound care, assist with provider exams including pelvic exams, and extremity splinting/immobilization.  Contributes to exceeding the expectation of patients, providers, and guests by providing high quality, cost effective care and treatment in a professional and compassionate manner. Participate in regulatory survey readiness   Required Qualifications - Graduation from EMT- B/EMT- P training and completed state exam successfully or - Licensed Practical Nurse with recent acute, critical care or ED/UA experience or - Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistants program with certification and recent acute, critical care or ED/UA experience or - Graduate of an accredited Certified Nursing Assistant program with certification and recent acute, critical care or ED/UA experience or - 3-5 years recent commensurate experience; pre-hospital, ED, urgent aid, or critical care experience providing direct patient care. - 6 months’ recent full-time employment involving direct patient care in an acute or pre-hospital setting. - Phlebotomy experience (preferred) - EKG experience (preferred) Preferred Qualification(s)  - Current ACLS & PALS certification Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full Time 12 hour - Shift: Nights - Unit/Department: Calumet City Family Care Center - CBA Code: Non Union

Join the hospital trusted by Chicago’s Southland, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, in this role as a Physical Therapist Assistant at our Harvey location.   The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)  examines, test and work to alleviate mechanical, physiological or developmental impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or other health and movement related conditions. Physical Therapy Assistants assess the ongoing effects of the interventions and communicate regularly with physical therapists to adjust the plan of care as needed.   The PTA knows, follows and actively supports the philosophy, mission and vision of Ingalls Memorial Hospital. Adheres to all hospital policies, procedures and standard of care.  Observes and adheres to all corporate compliance requirements and communicates issues as they arise to the appropriate parties as identified in the Corporate Compliance Plan.   Perks and benefits of working at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial: - Interdisciplinary and collaborative environment - Internal and external continuing education, including access to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s internal education platform - Paid continuing education days - Conference attendance support - Health, dental, vision plans - Company paid Short term disability - Retirement packages  Required Qualifications - Graduate of an accredited program with minimum Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s or Doctorate preferred. - Licensed, or eligible, in the state of Illinois with Notification of eligibility for examination. - Basic Life Support Certification Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full Time - Shift: Rotate - Unit/Department: Therapy - Harvey

Bring Your Passion to the Forefront:Home Care Medical Social Worker/ Hospice Bereavement Coordinator     Join the hospital trusted by Chicago’s Southland, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, in this role as a Medical Social Worker/ Hospice Bereavement Coordinator in Home Care.    The Medical Social Worker/Hospice Bereavement Coordinator is responsible for providing medical social worker services to patients and families to resolve, social, emotional and/or financial problems which impeded the effective treatment and recovery of a patient’s medical condition. The medical social worker will also be responsible for planning, implementing, and maintaining a bereavement program to meet the needs of families/caregivers following the death of a hospice patient. These services will be provided in compliance with all TJC and IDPH standards of acceptable practice and must be in adherence to all agency policies.   Job Responsibilities:   - Interviews/assesses patient and/or family regarding social, financial, and environment factors. - Obtains necessary medical, nursing and other insights from appropriate personnel to assist in determining the meeting patient needs. - Communications to other home health or hospice team members any social, emotional and/or environment problems which may affect the patient’s response to treatment. - Informs patient and/or family of community agencies and resources available to assist with patient’s needs. Make referrals and forwards necessary medical and social information to those resources, as required, to ensure continuity of care. - Provides short-term counseling and bereavement support to the patient and/or family, and refers patient to an appropriate counseling agency when indicated. - Assesses patient’s overall potential for rehab or hospice services; participates in the development of the total plan of care for the patient. - Develops a treatment plan with measurable goals based on evaluation results, prognosis, patient, and family and/or caregiver needs. - Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other health care team members. - Adjusts goals and treatment plan as necessary to meet patient’s changing needs. - Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient’s condition. All records will be submitted in accordance with Agency policy. - Identifies patient needs for other home health or hospice services and refers as necessary. - Communicates effectively with team members, staff, other health care professionals, patient, family and caregiver to achieve optimum care for patient, facilitate team interaction and positively represent the Agency. - Attends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by the Agency to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care of plan. - Participates in discharge planning which may include educating patient, family, and/or caregiver, providing a home program, and recommending appropriate follow-up care.    - Coordinates the assessment and delivery of grief counseling needs and services (one-to-one, groups, and on-going follow-up) to ensure that timely and appropriate services are provided to family/caregivers. - Provides direct bereavement counseling to patient/families/caregivers. - Assures spiritual assessment of patients/families/caregivers in the hospice program and that appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner. - Committed to one hundred percent (100%) patient and customer satisfaction by always exhibiting a courteous and helpful manner during interactions with others, including patients, families, visitors, physician, students, and co-workers.Other duties as assigned.   Required Qualifications:  - Requires a current Illinois license as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work. - Minimum of two year's experience as a Social Worker in home care required. - Must have excellent verbal and written communication and organization skills. - Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and current automobile insurance and has availability of personal and dependable mode(s) of transportation to conduct home visits. Position Details  - Job Type/FTE: 1.0 FTE (Full-Time) - Shift: 8 hours/day (Day-shift)  - Unit/Department: Ingalls Home Care - CBA Code: Non-Union     “UChicago Medicine Home Care nurses and certified nursing assistants are employees of Ingalls Home Care. These nurses and certified nursing assistants are not employees or agents of The University of Chicago Medical Center, The University of Chicago, or The Ingalls Memorial Hospital.”

Join the hospital trusted by Chicago’s Southland, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, in this role as a Physical Therapist at our Harvey location.   In this role as an Physical Therapist you will examine, evaluate, test and work to alleviate mechanical, physiological or developmental impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or other health and movement related conditions; classifying these disorders, determining a rehabilitation prognosis and plan of therapeutic intervention and assessing the ongoing effects of the interventions.   The Physical Therapist involves the patient/client and appropriate others in the planning, implementation, and assessment of the plan of care. The physical therapist, in consultation with appropriate disciplines, plans for discharge of the patient/client taking into consideration achievement of anticipated goals and expected outcomes, and provides for appropriate follow-up referral. Knows, follows and actively supports the philosophy, mission and vision of Ingalls Memorial Hospital. Adheres to all hospital policies, procedures and standard of care. Observes and adheres to all corporate compliance requirements and communicates issues as they arise to the appropriate parties as identified in the Corporate Compliance Plan.     Required Qualifications - Graduate of an accredited program with minimum Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s or Doctorate preferred. - Licensed, or eligible, in the state of Illinois with Notification of eligibility for examination. - Basic Life Support Certification Position Details - Job Type/FTE:  Full Time - Shift: Days - Unit/Department: Therapy - CBA Code: Non 

Sign on Bonus up to $15,000!   Join the hospital trusted by Chicago’s Southland, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, in this role as a Registered Nurse (RN) with the Med/Surg department.   With the leadership of the Manager, the Registered Nurse functions as an interactive resource in clinical nursing and professional practice.    The Registered Nurse is responsible for the coordinating of and performing direct nursing care for patients, utilizing concepts of the nursing process, serves as resource, preceptor, mentor, and leader for physicians, professional peers and other fellow employees, and provides participative supervision to the Patient Care Team Members in collaboration with the Patient Manager.   Essential Job Functions - Collaborates closely with physicians to assess, design, coordinate, implement, and evaluate the patients’ plan of care and the patients’ outcomes.  - Demonstrates the necessary skills and knowledge to provide complex nursing skills and delegates tasks to other Care Team members according to unit specific competencies as appropriate to the age of the patients served as delineated in the Patient Care Centers Scope of Care.  - Responsible for and monitors the quality of patient care and patient satisfaction.  - Accurately and independently pursues professional development opportunities.  - Assumes responsibility to assure the daily operations of the Patient Care Center are effectively and efficiently maintained.  - Works within the accepted service standards and supports the Vision of Ingalls Hospital. - Works in partnership with other patient care team members and pro-actively identifies and provides for individual patient, family, and physicians needs exceeding their expectations, and employing appropriate customer relations. - Knows, follows and actively supports the philosophy, mission and Vision of Ingalls Hospital.  - Adheres to all hospital policies, procedures and standards of care.  - Observes and adheres to all corporate compliance requirements and communicates issues as they arise to the appropriate parties as identified in the Corporate Compliance Plan.   Required Qualifications - Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with an Associate's degree in Nursing or higher - Must hold a current RN Licensure State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation or valid temporary permit to practice nursing in the State of Illinois - Must hold a current Basic Life Support certification (Healthcare Provider Recognition   Preferred Qualifications - A Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing - Acute care or related experience providing nursing care to patients within at least the last five years.   Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full-time (0.9) ; 12-hour shifts - Shift: Days - Unit/Department: Med/Surg - CBA Code: NNU

Join UChicago Medicine Home Care in this role as a Lymphedema CertifiedPhysicalTherapist   The Physical Therapist is contracted or employed through the Agency is responsible for providing physical therapy services in compliance with all TJC and IDPH standards of acceptable practice, and must be in adherence with all agency policies     Essential Job Functions - Evaluates patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, range of motion, strength, balance, bed mobility, transfers, ambulation, etc.) - Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to safety. - Identifies equipment needs for patient. - Assesses patient’s overall potential for rehab. Participates in the development of the total plan of care for the patient. - Develops goals and treatment plan based on evaluation results, prognosis, patient, family, and/or caregiver goals. - Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other health care team members. - Teaches new skills or retrains patient in once familiar mobility activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Agency policy. - Trains patient in the use of prosthetic devices. - Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient’s condition. Submits all records in accordance with Agency policy. - Identifies patient needs for other home health services and refers as necessary. - Communicates effectively with team members, staff, other health professionals, patient, family, and/or caregiver to achieve optimum care for patient, facilitate team interaction and positively represent the Agency. - Attends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Agency policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient plan of car - Instructs patient’s family/caregiver and other Agency health care personnel in assisting with the patient’s treatment regime when indicated. - Participates in discharge planning which may include educating patient, family, and/or caregiver, providing a home exercise program, and recommending appropriate follow-up care. - Commits to one hundred percent (100%) patient and customer satisfaction by always exhibiting a courteous and helpful manner during interactions with others, including patients, families, visitors, physicians, students, and co-workers.   Required Qualifications - Current state of Illinois physical therapy license - Current CPR is required. - Two years of clinical experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred. - One year of home health care experience preferred. - Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist. - Possesses and maintains a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance and has the availability of personal and dependable mode(s) of transportation to conduct home visits. - Lymphedema Certification Position Details - Job Type/FTE: 0.10/ Registry  - Shift: Days - Unit/Department: UChicago Medicine Home Care  - CBA Code: Non  “UChicago Medicine Home Care nurses and certified nursing assistants are employees of Ingalls Home Care. These nurses and certified nursing assistants are not employees or agents of The University of Chicago Medical Center, The University of Chicago, or The Ingalls Memorial Hospital.”   Must comply with Ingalls Memorial Hospital'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 the hospital trusted by Chicago’s Southland, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, in this role as a Speech Language Pathologist at our Harvey location.   In this role as an Speech Language Pathologist you will serve individuals, families, and groups from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Services are provided based on applying the best available research evidence, using expert clinical judgments, and considering clients' individual preferences and values. Speech-language pathologists address typical and atypical communication and swallowing including speech sound production, resonance, voice, fluency, language (comprehension and expression), cognition, and feeding and swallowing.  Services are provided to individuals from birth throughout the lifespan.Knows, follows and actively supports the philosophy, mission and vision of Ingalls Memorial Hospital. Adheres to all hospital, policies, procedures and standard of care.  Observes and adheres to all corporate compliance requirements and communicates issues as they arise to the appropriate parties as identified in the Corporate Compliance Plan.   The Speech Language Pathologist is consistent with the American Speech and Hearing Association  Scope of Practice, the overall objective of speech-language pathology services is to optimize individuals' ability to communicate and swallow, thereby improving quality of life.Speech-language pathologists work to improve quality of life by reducing impairments of body functions and structures, activity limitations, participation restrictions, and barriers created by contextual factors such as environmental and personal issues.     Essential Job Functions:   - Provides direct/indirect supervision for patient-related activities and appropriate delegation of tasks to Rehabilitation Aides and nursing staff. - Functions as Clinical Instructor for Speech Pathology Students as per department protocol.     Required Qualifications/skills - Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an Accredited Program, American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA), Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) or Clinical Fellow (CF) with eligibility, Illinois State Licensure (or eligibility) - Specific practice areas may require advanced certification or previous experience to address patient care needs. - Basic Life Support Certification. - Basic computer proficiency.  - Effective verbal and written communication including ability to communicate with other cultures or those with language or cognitive impairments.  - Foreign graduates shall submit certification of passage of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), and the Test of Spoken English, (TSE).   Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Registry - Shift: Days - Unit/Department: Therapy - CBA Code: Non 

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine, Ingalls Memorial Hospital as an OB Care Technician at our Harvey, Illinois location.     Under the leadership of the Director/Manager of Patient Care Services and direction of the Registered Nurse(s), participates in the intra-operative care of a patient in the LDRP/OR suites specifically, but not limited to, patients undergoing C-Sections and PPTLs.  Also assists the Labor nurses by setting up for deliveries, coaching during deliveries, caring of patients post-delivery and assisting obstetrician as needed during delivery.  Is the phlebotomist on the obstetrical unit, performing blood specimen collection on all patients, labor and delivered as well as newborn.  Also performs the infant hearing tests on newborns in accordance with Illinois law.   Essential Job Functions   - Anticipates the needs of obstetricians surgeons, passing instruments and providing sterile items in an efficient manner. (The majority of time is spent standing.) The OBT is primarily responsible for maintaining the sterile field, being constantly vigilant that all members of the team adhere to aseptic technique. - OBTs act as assistants by holding retractors, instruments, suctions and cuts sutures as directed by the surgeon. - Removes all delivery equipment after delivery of infant, assuring all equipment room is cleaned and processed according to Infection Control Guidelines. - Assists RN during the post-delivery care of patients and newborn by providing clean environment, assisting patients ambulating after delivery, instructing on perineal care, assisting patients with breast-feeding, and performing initial newborn bath using skill with regard to hypothermal regulation. - Contributes information regarding patient condition, needs and goals and information that may assist with discharge planning. - Performs physician-ordered venipuncture (blood draws) for blood specimen collection in patients, under the work direction of the RN. Required Qualifications - High school graduate or equivalent - Basic Life Support Certification through The American Heart Association - Successfully completed medical terminology course and phlebotomy program. Completion of phlebotomy program must be completed before 6 months of hired date. - Successfully completed OB Scrub program - CNA or Medical Assistant required.  Preferred Qualifications - Successful completion of an accredited phlebotomy program or certification by ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) - NCCLS (This is the legal name used to stand for National Committee Clinical Laboratory Standards) - NPA (National Phlebotomy Association) - ASCLS (American Society for Clinical Laboratory scientists) - NCA (National Certifying Agency)         - Surgical Scrub Experience Preferred   Position Details - Job Type/FTE: RGS - Shift: Rotate - Unit/Department: Obstetrics - CBA Code:SEIU   Must comply with Ingalls Memorial Hospital'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 the hospital trusted by Chicago’s Southland, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, in this role as a Patient Care Manager (PCM) within our Surgical department.    The Patient Care Manager (PCM) knows, follows, and actively supports the philosophy, mission and vision of Ingalls Memorial Hospital: to provide superior health care in a compassionate manner, ever mindful of each patient’s dignity and individuality.   As such, our PCM will adhere to all hospital, policies, procedures, and standards of care and observe all corporate compliance requirements. They will communicate issues as they arise to the appropriate parties as identified in the Corporate Compliance Plan.   Who you are:   A progressive nursing leader with an ability to maintain an environment characterized by trust, acceptance, recognition, and respect. - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required, Master’s degree preferred - Current RN Licensure with the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation required - At least five years of experience in practice with three years of supervisory experience preferred - Interpersonal skills necessary to work productively with all levels of hospital personnel and to facilitate the activities of a group of employees - Possesses an understanding of fiscal accountability and the monitoring/compliance with fiscal objectives - Obtains certification/competencies relevant as determined by the department What you’ll do as the Patient Care Manager: - Prepares and administers departmental/unit operating and capital budgets in collaboration with the Director/Vice President of Operations to ensure sufficient funds and personnel to accomplish departmental/unit objectives within approved financial guidelines. - Maintain fiscal/budget initiatives within designated areas of responsibility including expense management and revenue enhancement. - Strong patient advocate. - Actively supports the vision, philosophy, mission, goals, and objectives of the hospital. - Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies and procedures as pertains to areas of responsibility. - Monitor operational systems to ensure optimal efficiency. - Responsible for managing, developing, hiring, disciplinary actions including termination, performance evaluations, retention, employee relations, compensation, coaching, counseling, and interviewing of management and staff within departments.

Join a world-class academic healthcare system, Ingall Memorial Hospital, as a Histology Technologist in the Pathology Lab. In this role as a Histology Technologist, you will be accountable to maintain and promote trust, recognition and respect for the laboratory and hospital by positively interacting with physicians, patients and staff.    *Sign On Bonus Available*   Job Summary  Under the direction of the Pathologists and Pathology Supervisor and/or Lead, the Histology Technologist is expected to function with minimal supervision; receives and properly processes specimens for the Pathologists in a timely manner; maintains slide files and records; assists the Pathologist with frozen sections/tissue x-ray/diagnosis; functions in a limited capacity in cytology preparation; meets productivity standards and participates in performance improvement initiatives. Their professional practice supports the hospital vision. They are accountable to maintain and promote trust, recognition and respect for the laboratory and hospital by positively interacting with physicians, patients and staff.   Essential Job Functions  - Helps to ensure stains and supplies are used efficiently and unnecessary waste is minimized - Communicates with immediate supervisor regularly and keeps him or her informed of problems, complaints, performance issues, supply/quality problems, concerns, workflow. - Assists in the orientation of new employees to the histology department. - Immediately notifies pathologist/designated person of error or any potential problem. - Demonstrates knowledge/judgment concerning histology procedures and ability to establish priorities and organize effectively - Prepares immediate stain on FNA specimens for pathologists when needed - Demonstrates knowledge/judgment concerning histology procedures and ability to establish priorities and organize effectively. - Performs manual and automated special stains and immuno-histochemical stains as appropriate. - Capable of performing special rapid/manual staining procedures; i.e,. bone marrow and rapid keratin. - Operates and maintains equipment in Histology and insures proper functioning of equipment, promptly notifies Department Supervisor of an instrument or reagent malfunction. - Maintains competency in all areas of department related to histology, specimen packaging and shipping, hazardous materials, and laboratory information systems. - Adheres to OSHA/CLIA/HIPAA/DNV/CAP/TJC and other accrediting guidelines. - Other duties as needed. Required Qualifications  - Associate degree or higher from an accredited college/university. - Successful completion of a 12 month accredited histotechnology program or equivalent. - American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) certification in histotechnology or certification from another recognized licensing agency. New graduates must obtain certification within 6 months of their start date. Preferred Qualifications  - Ability to remain in a fixed sitting position for long periods of time in an environment that involves inhaling xylene and other fumes. - A high degree of manual dexterity. - Computer operating skills.   Position Details  - Job Type/FTE: Part Time (.5 FTE) - Shift: Days + Rotating Weekends - Unit/Department: Lab Pathology - CBA Code:  Non-Union Must comply with Ingalls Memorial Hospital'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 us at the forefront, Ingalls Memorial Hospital,  as an Advanced Pharmacy Technician in the Inpatient Pharmacy.  In this role as a AdvancedPharmacy Technician you will all duties of a pharmacy technician. Those duties may involve controlled substances, sterile and hazardous training, new staff orientation and training and any other duties set forth by the manager. These duties are performed in compliance with the departmental policies and procedures providing optimal pharmaceutical care to the patients at IMH. Assumes responsibility and accountability for the provision of safe, accurate, and timely medication distribution and reliable pharmaceutical care to a variety of patient populations.   Essential Job Functions: - Ensures appropriate and sufficient drug inventories in Pyxis as well as code trays, medication kits. Responsible for new staff orientation and training. Assist the manager with any operational projects as needed. - Answers phone calls in a courteous manner according to policy. Triages phone communication appropriately and according to policy.  Performs monthly nursing unit inspections, maintains work load records if required and collects quality assurance data.  Performs other patient and/or drug related duties within the legal scope of their licensure, as assigned by the pharmacist and/or the supervisor. - Facilitates drug deliveries, and appropriate compounding of sterile, non-sterile and hazardous drugs for all IMH Pharmacies; responsible for orientating and training staff in sterile compounding and hazardous compounding. - Supports all pharmacy operations and distributive systems as needed to provide optimal pharmacy care to patients.  Leads the process to effectively maintain the pharmacy distributive systems, operational projects, and technician responsibilities. Maintains pharmacy distributive systems and operations, including all equipment and technology.  Actively review automation, equipment, and technology within responsible areas for appropriate work performance, accuracy, and reliability.   - Assists other pharmacy technicians as needed.  Assists in training new employees in their area of work.  Mentors new employees as requested, and assists pharmacists in entering physician orders into the computer system as needed. Advanced Pharmacy Technician Requirements: - High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required.  - Bachelors or other advanced degree preferred. - Valid Illinois pharmacy technician license.  - Certified Pharmacy Technician License (National Certification)  - Successful completion of HR entrance examination.  - Experience and training as defined by one of the of the following qualifications: Minimum of at least 3 years’ experience as an inpatient hospital pharmacy technician OR Graduation from an ASHP accredited Pharmacy Technician Program, with at least 2 years of experience as an inpatient hospital pharmacy technician OR Minimum of at least one year experience as an inpatient hospital pharmacy technician at Ingalls Memorial Hospital, with above average scores on all UCMC employee evaluations, and no disciplinary actions in the last 12 months (except time & attendance) - Knowledge and proficiency with hospital operations and pharmacy practices and procedures, medications and medical supplies, hospital practice and healthcare regulatory requirements, and record keeping. - Computer entry skills and excellent communication skills, ability to work independently with attention to detail, perform mathematical computations, and overseeing the work of others, and interact effectively with others. Position Details  - Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (1.0 FTE) - Shift: Evening – 8 hour shift - Unit/Department: - Inpatient Pharmacy - CBA Code: Non-Union In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 40 hours per week.  We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the evening shift, and will not be scheduled for on-call shifts.  We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100% at the Harvey campus.  The days of the week that you are scheduled will be Monday-Friday with no weekends.    Must comply with Ingalls Memorial Hospital'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 a world-class academic healthcare system, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, as an RNEducator in the Patient Care Services Education department.    Job SummaryWith the leadership of the Director/Manager, Patient Care Services, and in collaboration with the Clinical Supervisor and the Medical Staff, the RN Educator of Patient Care Services will partner with nurses at all levels and across the system to improve performance and clinical quality outcomes.  The RN Educator assesses learning needs of nursing staff; plans, develops, and implements programs to meet identified learning needs; conducts systematic studies and benchmarking activities; evaluates the effectiveness of educational activities; utilizes interactive processes in providing educational services which will contribute to exceeding the expectations of patients, physicians, families/significant others, and third party payers in the provision of high quality, cost-effective nursing services. Essential Job Functions  - Plans, implements, and evaluates educational activities based on identified learning needs. - Develops an annual nursing education plan. - Responsible for meeting staff education requirements of regulatory agencies and participation in orientation programs and the extern program. - Participates in establishing and implementing policies, procedures, standards, and processes. - Works directly with all nursing clinical areas on monitoring and tracking data, action planning, projects, quality outcomes and quality improvement. - Engages with nurses at all levels to change/modify nursing practice related to nursing-sensitive indicators, core measures, and meaningful use to improve patient outcomes. - Facilitates data collection in accordance with established protocols and guidelines to ensure accuracy for data submission. - Reviews and analyzes reports designed to monitor ongoing performance, identifies and reviews non-compliant cases and follows up with appropriate nursing leader to proactively drive compliance. - Uses data to drive outcomes and improvements. Generates and uses scorecards, graphs, and reports to communicate performance for designated units. - Participates in Quality and Performance Improvement projects, as assigned. Actively engages in nursing focused Quality meetings and Shared Governance. - Participates on committees and patient safety and accreditation/regulatory compliance activities, as assigned. - Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications - BSN required; MSN preferred - Illinois RN License  - 3 – 5 years recent clinical experience required - Excellent organizational skills, computer skills, and interpersonal skills required. - Experience with data analysis, interpretation, and presentation required. Preferred Qualifications  - National Nursing Board Certification preferred - Experience with quality process improvement, and/or Lean methodology preferred - Experience with Critical Care preferred Position Details - Job Type/FTE: 1.00  - Shift: Days (10 hours)  - Unit/Department:Patient Care Services Education - CBA Code: Non-Union 

  Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine, Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Monitor Technician at our Harvey, Illinois location.  In this role, you will ensure that patients are maintained on continuous telemetry.   Under the leadership of the Manager/Supervisor of Patient Care Services provides technical/clerical support to assist in the delivery of quality care to patients. This involves technical/clerical duties which will facilitate the Patient Care Center operations including routine management of the telemetry room functions and documentation, interpretation of rhythm strips, ensure proper management and maintenance of telemetry equipment, ensure quality patient care through diligent maintenance of continuous telemetry as required by physician order or patient need, and prompt staff notification of dysrhythmias.    Essential Job Functions - Maintains responsibility for monitor count. - Alerts RN of any change in patient rhythm. - Maintains constant observation of all monitors for any rhythm changes and responds as appropriate. - Reviews alarm settings every shift for each patient. - Documents on monitor screen location of patients offline. - Maintains census for each shift with patient name, room number, rhythm, rate, assigned RN. Required Qualifications - High school graduate or equivalent - Basic Life Support Certification through The American Heart Association - Read and write and perform simple arithmetic calculations - Successfully completed training which includes basic rhythm strip interpretation   Preferred Qualifications - Previous monitor technician or paramedic training   Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Part-time (0.6) - Shift: Nights - Unit/Department: Cardiac Telemetry Monitor Room - CBA Code: SEIU

  Join Ingalls Memorial Hospital's Same Day Surgery team as a Clinical Manager, Ambulatory Surgery for our campus in Tinley Park, IL! Because we specialize in outpatient surgery, our center has been equipped with comfort in mind and     our technology is state-of-the-art. Our services include Cosmetic Surgery, ENT, GI, General Surgery, Opthalmology, Oral & Maxillofacial, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Podiatry, Women's Health, & Urology. We are members of the           Ambulatory Surgery Centers Association and received our accreditation from the Joint Commission of Health Care Facilities.    The Clinical Manager is a nursing and patient care leader who provides guidance and direction to the surgery center's clinical staff, and is responsible for assuring that nursing care is provided in accordance with the Center's policies and   procedures, established standards of nursing care and practice, and as defined by the State of Illinois.  Under supervision of the Director, responsible for all phases of patient care; day-to-day clinical operations of the Center, including coordination of patient care, budget management, troubleshooting of problem areas and the supervision of a   professional team which includes nurses, surgical assistants and other staff as appropriate; supports the vision and mission of UChicago Medicine Ingalls Ambulatory Surgery Center. The position will have a wide range of access to protected   health information ("phi") and understands the importance of confidentiality regarding all patient information pursuant to HIPPA policies and procedures. Overall job responsibility will consist of leadership and supervision and some clinical duties   when necessary.   Who you are:   A progressive nursing leader with an ability to maintain an environment characterized by trust, acceptance, recognition, and respect. - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required, Master’s degree preferred - Current RN Licensure with the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation required - Minumum of 3 years of Perioperative experience, preferably in an ambulatory surgery setting - Knowledge of EPIC is preferred - Ability to plan and lead clinical operations as a member of a management team - CPR, ACLS and PALS certifications required

  Join the hospital trusted by Chicago’s Southland, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, in this role as a Rehabilitation Aide at our Harvey location   In this role as a Rehabilitation Aide, you are under the direction of the direction of the Therapy clinical staff and manager, providing support to the department, clinical and clerical staff. This role includes preparing treatment areas for patient care, cleaning of  equipment, basic exercise, equipment set up, faxing, maintaining department logs, ordering of equipment, and patient transporting. The therapy aide will be responsible for becoming proficient in Ingalls computer based equipment ordering software, monitoring of supply levels and anticipating department needs.   This position requires you to know, follow, and actively supports the philosophy, mission and vision of Ingalls Memorial Hospital. Adheres to all hospital policies, procedures and standard of care.  Observes and adheres to all corporate compliance requirements and communicates issues as they arise to the   appropriate parties as identified in the Corporate Compliance Plan   Essential Qualifiations:   Required Qualifications - One year of prior patient care experience preferred (i.e., Nurses Aide, Physical Therapy Technician, etc). and/or equivalent in customer service industry. - High School Diploma or equivalent. - General clerical skills, including light typing, and experience with Microsoft Office, and may be required to pass basic skills exam. - Basic Life Support Certification. Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full Time - Shift: Days - Unit/Department: Harvey-Therapy - CBA Code: SEIU

  Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine, Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Clinical Associate (CNA) at our Harvey, Illinois location.    In this role, you will prepare patients and assist with meals while providing direct patient care necessary to meet the personal, physical, and comfort needs of the patient.   With the leadership of the Manager and the Clinical Supervisor, performs assigned supportive work in connection with the delivery of patient care, including functional tasks and skills. Utilizes interactive processes which will exceed the expectation of patients, physicians, families, or significant others, and provides high-quality, cost-effective care and treatment. Demonstrates necessary skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to unit-specific competencies as appropriate to the age of the patients served, as delineated in the Center's Scope of Care.    Essential Job Functions - Promotes the values and mission of Ingalls Memorial Hospital. - Promotes clinical excellence and service. - Acts as a patient/family advocate. - Provide comfort measures and assistance to patients and families. - Performs hourly rounds on patients and meets needs as appropriate. - Demonstrates the necessary skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to unit-specific Scope of Care. - Understands Growth and Development and responds effectively to the unique needs of specific patient populations. - With the leadership of the staff nurse, follows the plan of care by completing assigned tasks related to direct patient care. - Assists with admissions by setting up patient rooms, orienting patients to rooms, obtaining height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure (in both arms when applicable), changing clothing, labeling, and storing personal care items. - Observes and follows infection control policies and procedures by infection control policy.  Required Qualifications - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Basic Life Support Certification through The American Heart Association - High school diploma or equivalent - Completed Medical Terminology Course - Past or current experience in an acute care hospital setting   Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (0.9 FTE) - Shift: Nights - Unit/Department: Cardiac Telemetry/East 6 - CBA Code: SEIU