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CRNA

Rush Oak Park Hospital

Chicago (Oak Park), IL

Rush Oak Park Hospital, a community hospital located in the western suburbs of Chicago, and partner with Rush University Medical Center invites applications for the position of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) . Rush Hospitals are nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospitals for Rush Medical and Nursing colleges.

Rush is currently recruiting for several Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) to join their team. The CRNA will function under the medical direction of the anesthesiologist with regard to pre-anesthetic, anesthetic and post-anesthetic patient management.

We have recently revamped the pay structure for this role to be extremely competitive.

Sign-on bonuses up to $30,000 for full-time.

Are you a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) who is looking to work at one of the top academic medical centers in the country? If so, Rush University Medical Center is the place to enhance your career. Everything we do centers on one goal: improving patient care.

Position Highlights:

Flexible Schedule/Call:

• Shifts available are 8's and 10's and your schedule can be tailored to your specific needs. This benefit is highly beneficial and unique, facilitating your lifestyle away from the operating room. Additionally, our CRNAs are relieved on-time for their slated shifts and not on a "waterfall tear-off" system

• Call requirements are minimal, with no in-house call requirements. Additionally, you are paid to carry your pager whilst on-call, and you are paid a call-rate if you are called in. Call-ins occur about 10% of the time.

• As a faculty member, the CRNA will clinically educate as a preceptor for SRNAs.

SRNA Grant/Illinois Nurse Educator Loan Repayment Program:

• Rush offers all SRNAs the SRNA Grant and Service Agreement. Up to one year before starting on with Rush as an CRNA, students are eligible for a grant to help pay for the cost of their education.

• Illinois Nurse Educator Loan Repayment Program- $,000 of loan forgiveness per year up to four years total.

Benefits:

• Rush offers competitive pay with regular reviews and performance-based raises thereafter.

• Rush matches 100% of the employee's contribution to their tradition retirement savings fund, up to 6% of eligible pay deferred into the plan.

• 457(b) plan open to eligible CRNAs - this equates to an additional sum of tax-deferred savings equivalent and in addition to the yearly limit for your 403(b).

• Programs to help to care for your health and well-being (medical, dental, vision) and plan for financial security (flexible and health savings accounts, life, disability, retirement). In addition to benefits to enhance individual growth (tuition reimbursement) and support a work/life balance (paid time off, disability).Other benefits available such as parental leave (one year required waiting period to be eligible) and disability leave benefits, which would include 100% salary continuation immediately upon birth of your child or experiencing disability (not available until the first of the month following 90 days of employment).

• 50,000 lifetime maximum for combined medical and pharmacy fertility benefits

• 208 hours per year of paid time-off are offered to full-time CRNAs in addition to our 7 recognized paid holidays. Part-time CRNAs receive pro-rated time-off based on their FTE.

Education:

• 2,000 per year for continuing medical education is available for CRNAs, as well as 1,500 every three years for maintenance of licenses and certifications in addition to one workweek off per year for seminars/professional meetings. Rush also hosts weekly grand rounds that counts for one class "A" CEU-free. Additionally, every day precepting an SRNA counts as a class "B" credit.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide anesthesia for a variety of cases in both an inpatient outpatient setting.

• The CRNA will function as a faculty member and supervise SRNAs in the nurse anesthesia program.

Position Qualifications Include:

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia program.

• Current IL RN/APN license.

• CPR and ACLS.

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

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

Rush is an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. Our continued pursuits have earned Rush University Medical Center the distinction of being on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2024-2025. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 50 of the more than 5,000 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized eleven Rush programs amongst the nation's best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking second among 99 academic medical centers across the country. All three Rush hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index. Our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and staff are the heartbeat of our health system's ongoing success. We know how important it is to recruit and retain exceptional staff and faculty to execute our mission.

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

Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, specialty; relevant experience and training; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Additional compensation may include premium pay rates, sign-on bonuses, and relocation allowances. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay Range: 250,000 - 350,000

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

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

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

Position CRNA - Rush Oak Park Hospital - Chicago (Oak Park)

Location US:IL:Oak Park

Req ID 5871

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Clinical Services Manager is responsible for overseeing the Older Adult Behavioral Health Program, Program to Encourage Active and Rewarding Lives (PEARLS), Caregiver Resource Center, Adult Protective Services team and provide short term emergency counseling to older adults living in Oak Park and River Forest. The Clinical Services Manager will provide clinical supervision and direct support to the teams for individual or group counseling, on-site crisis intervention, short-term (emergency) case management, and interface with other providers as warranted by client needs. The Clinical Services Manager will also coordinate presentations for staff and the community on topics of mental health, mental health screening events, and other outreach and presentations, as needed.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversee Older Adult Behavioral Health, PEARLS, Caregiver Resource Center and any additional, applicable programming. Ensures staff productivity and clinical direction of treatment.
• Oversee Adult Protective Services team and offer support on challenging abuse, neglect, exploitation, hoarding, and self-neglect cases where mental health concerns are involved.
• Understand, provide oversight, and carry out work for the programs in accordance with funding guidelines and Oak Park Township policies.
• Provide opportunities for learning, growth and motivation for the clinical services team.
• Hold a small caseload of the most complex cases and provide backup support to the team during absences or staffing shortages.
• 6. Support team in managing participant needs in an effective manner by identifying and addressing gaps in service while utilizing best clinical practices.
• Serves as clinical programs expert for the leadership team.
• Conduct orientation, training, performance evaluation, and payroll approval for assigned team.
• Attend and actively participate in weekly consultations with supervisor.
• Hold weekly, one-on-one supervision with the clinical services team members and identify opportunities for their growth, attainment of licensure, expansion of services provision, and increased levels of responsibility.
• Regularly review and recommend changes to leadership regarding program services to meet the needs of existing participants, underserved populations, and unmet needs identified in the community.
• Ensure accurate and timely billing, reporting, and documentation based on program standards.
• Provide oversight to clinical services interns.
• Earn required CEU's for ongoing licensure renewal.
• Attend required meetings, training, and events, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.

• Oversee Older Adult Behavioral Health, PEARLS, Caregiver Resource Center and any additional, applicable programming. Ensures staff productivity and clinical direction of treatment.
• Oversee Adult Protective Services team and offer support on challenging abuse, neglect, exploitation, hoarding, and self-neglect cases where mental health concerns are involved.
• Understand, provide oversight, and carry out work for the programs in accordance with funding guidelines and Oak Park Township policies.
• Provide opportunities for learning, growth and motivation for the clinical services team.
• Hold a small caseload of the most complex cases and provide backup support to the team during absences or staffing shortages.

• Serves as clinical programs expert for the leadership team.
• Conduct orientation, training, performance evaluation, and payroll approval for assigned team.
• Attend and actively participate in weekly consultations with supervisor.
• Hold weekly, one-on-one supervision with the clinical services team members and identify opportunities for their growth, attainment of licensure, expansion of services provision, and increased levels of responsibility.
• Regularly review and recommend changes to leadership regarding program services to meet the needs of existing participants, underserved populations, and unmet needs identified in the community.
• Ensure accurate and timely billing, reporting, and documentation based on program standards.
• Provide oversight to clinical services interns.
• Earn required CEU's for ongoing licensure renewal.
• Attend required meetings, training, and events, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.

• MSW, MA, or MS in Counseling Psychology, Gerontology, Clinical Psychology or related field required and Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Two to three years post-Masters clinical experience in the provision of therapeutic services to older adults preferred.
• Bi-lingual - Spanish preferred
• Clinical supervision provided to team members, others.
• Program operations, reporting and quality assurance in compliance with funding guidelines.
• Illinois Department on Aging Certifications for Care Coordination and/or Adult Protective Services preferred

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker

• Advanced knowledge and experience in treatment theories, clinical practice, and adherence to the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics
• Need for self-awareness about transference and counter transference and how to use these to improve treatment
• Data/word processing applications- Microsoft Office Suite, data tracking, electronic records management
• Planning for outreach based on needs of the community to ensure meeting funding and program requirements

• Listening and speaking effectively to participants from diverse ethnic, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Leading constructive conversations, presenting to staff and community groups, and answering questions appropriately
• Motivating a team, providing support and leadership
• Patiently working with older adults who may have limitations in hearing, eyesight, mobility, or cognition as well as needing behavioral and mental health support

• Manage programs and oversee staff and interns handling clinically complex cases
• Maintain confidentiality
• Follow mandated reporting laws for the State of Illinois
• Manage emotions and mediate conflicts effectively
• Adapt to changing needs of department as they arise
• Maintain effective professional relationships with participants, staff, vendors, elected officials and other community members

• Sit, keyboard, read, write, hear, and speak for extended periods of time
• Lift up to 30 pounds

This leadership position is the central office resource for community personnel related to clinical operations in both Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living. In addition, this position will develop, facilitate, implement, and maintain clinical, regulatory, and financial standards in the healthcare setting for the assigned region. In addition, this position will assist in developing tools to measure performance against the standards, assessing and monitoring performance, and intervening with a plan and/or resources to improve performance to meet or exceed established standards. This position fosters a culture of delivering high-quality resident care, operational efficiency, staff development, and regulatory compliance. This position will collaborate and form strong partnerships with the central office team and community leadership in various aspects of healthcare operations.

• Implementing and maintaining clinical policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and quality assurance programs.
• Collaborate with the Associate Vice President of Healthcare Regulation, Compliance, and Quality in the development, review, and implementation of regulatory, compliance, and quality programs.
• Reviewing and assisting in the development of guidelines to adhere to regulatory directives.
• Monitoring, auditing, and validating practices, identifying problems, and working with healthcare personnel to develop and implement plans to correct inconsistencies and revise standardized practices.
• Ensuring that all required documentation, including care/service plans and assessments, are completed in a timely manner, and that assessments/service plans are compliant with federal and state regulations.
• Providing oversight of resident care and adherence to the facility's customer service philosophy.

• Developing and implementing clinical programs and initiatives to improve patient care and outcomes.
• Monitoring staffing levels and PPD performance, as compared to benchmarks within the healthcare setting, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Monitoring and driving key performance indicators (KPIs): occupancy, staffing, clinical outcomes, financial performance, and resident satisfaction.

• Working with other departments, healthcare providers, and stakeholders to enhance patient care and streamline operations.
• Supporting SNF and AL sales and outreach goals, in collaboration with outside marketing support.
• Collaborating with other central office leaders, such as dining and facilities management, to ensure smooth community operations between departments.

• Managing clinical budgets, resources, and supplies effectively.
• Optimizing reimbursement processes, including Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care, and ensuring compliance with reimbursement and regulatory guidelines.

• Guide, mentor, and be involved with clinical staff, including hiring, orientation, performance evaluations, and professional development.
• Participating in the interview process for healthcare leaders and other nursing leadership positions as needed.
• Providing oversight and onsite community support when key leadership is absent for extended periods. This includes working, with potential travel, in the capacity of interim nursing leadership when necessary for extended periods.
• Collaborate with and assist communities in facilitating the orientation and onboarding of healthcare leaders new to the Covenant Living Communities and Services system.

• Investigating suspected abuse allegations and resident injuries.
• Reporting occurrences and root cause analysis is completed in a timely manner.
• Assisting in coordinating action plans to minimize liability and risks because of compliance surveys. Assisting with plans of correction as needed.
• Co-authoring employee performance improvement documents for healthcare workers, as needed.

• Identify and coordinate the need for clinical consultants to assist community leadership in accomplishing plans.

• In partnership with community leadership and central office staff, review survey reports, community plans of correction before submission, and collaborate on any IDR possibilities.

• Preferred Degree: A bachelor's degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or a related field is often required.
• Current State Licensure as a Registered Nurse in one or more states within your region is required; RN licensure in all areas of regional assignment is preferred. ANCC certification preferred. RAC-CT certification preferred. Infection Control certification preferred.
• Extensive clinical experience (5+ years) and leadership experience (5+ years) within a healthcare setting.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate clinical staff.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement clinical programs and initiatives.
• Experience with training plan curricula is a plus.

• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Regular, predictable attendance is required.
• Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office/community setting.
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate various equipment based on department and weather conditions.
• Engaging in repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and fingers - typing and/or writing.
• Clarity of Vision: For near visual acuity Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers.
• For Far visual acuity, Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. This is not just the ability to see a person or object, but the ability to recognize features as well.
• For peripheral vision, observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.

$128,200.00 - $85,950.00 per year

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is 128,200.00 - 185,950.00 per year. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes: Medical, dental and vision insurance; Employer paid group term life and disability; Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays; 403(b) with a 3% employer match; Fitness center use at most facilities. Various voluntary benefits: Life, AD&D Tuition assistance and scholarships; Employee assistance program; Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program; Pet Insurance.

Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.

This leadership position is the central office resource for community personnel related to clinical operations in both Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living. In addition, this position will develop, facilitate, implement, and maintain clinical, regulatory, and financial standards in the healthcare setting for the assigned region. In addition, this position will assist in developing tools to measure performance against the standards, assessing and monitoring performance, and intervening with a plan and/or resources to improve performance to meet or exceed established standards. This position fosters a culture of delivering high-quality resident care, operational efficiency, staff development, and regulatory compliance. This position will collaborate and form strong partnerships with the central office team and community leadership in various aspects of healthcare operations.

1. Ensuring Quality and Compliance:

• Implementing and maintaining clinical policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and quality assurance programs.
• Collaborating with the Associate Vice President of Healthcare Regulation, Compliance, and Quality in the development, review, and implementation of regulatory, compliance, and quality programs.
• Reviewing and assisting in the development of guidelines to adhere to regulatory directives.
• Monitoring, auditing, and validating practices, identifying problems, and working with healthcare personnel to develop and implement plans to correct inconsistencies and revise standardized practices.
• Ensuring that all required documentation, including care/service plans and assessments, are completed in a timely manner, and that assessments/service plans are compliant with federal and state regulations.
• Providing oversight of resident care and adherence to the facility's customer service philosophy.

2. Strategic Planning:

• Developing and implementing clinical programs and initiatives to improve patient care and outcomes.
• Monitoring staffing levels and PPD performance, as compared to benchmarks within the healthcare setting, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Monitoring and driving key performance indicators (KPIs): occupancy, staffing, clinical outcomes, financial performance, and resident satisfaction.

3. Collaboration and Communication:

• Working with other departments, healthcare providers, and stakeholders to enhance patient care and streamline operations.
• Supporting SNF and AL sales and outreach goals, in collaboration with outside marketing support.
• Collaborating with other central office leaders, such as dining and facilities management, to ensure smooth community operations between departments.

4. Resource Management:

• Managing clinical budgets, resources, and supplies effectively.
• Optimizing reimbursement processes, including Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care, and ensuring compliance with reimbursement and regulatory guidelines.

5. Clinical Staff Oversight:

• Guide, mentor, and be involved with clinical staff, including hiring, orientation, performance evaluations, and professional development.
• Participating in the interview process for healthcare leaders and other nursing leadership positions as needed.
• Providing oversight and onsite community support when key leadership is absent for extended periods. This includes working, with potential travel, in the capacity of interim nursing leadership when necessary for extended periods.
• Collaborate with and assist communities in facilitating the orientation and onboarding of healthcare leaders new to the Covenant Living Communities and Services system.

6. Partnering with community leaders and central office team members on allegations and performance improvement cases:

• Investigating suspected abuse allegations and resident injuries
• Reporting occurrences and root cause analysis is completed in a timely manner.
• Assisting in coordinating action plans to minimize liability and risks because of compliance surveys. Assisting with plans of correction as needed.
• Co-authoring employee performance improvement documents for healthcare workers, as needed.

7. Acting as the central office resource for all healthcare aspects of training and learning curricula. Identify and coordinate the need for clinical consultants to assist community leadership in accomplishing plans.

8. Supporting communities as necessary before, during, and following annual licensure surveys for skilled and assisted living. In partnership with community leadership and central office staff, review survey reports, community plans of correction before submission, and collaborate on any IDR possibilities.

9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Degree: A bachelor's degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or a related field is often required.

Certificate(s): Current State Licensure as a Registered Nurse in one or more states within your region is required; RN licensure in all areas of regional assignment is preferred. ANCC certification preferred. RAC-CT certification preferred. Infection Control certification preferred.

Experience: Extensive clinical experience (5+ years) and leadership experience (5+ years) within a healthcare setting. Proven ability to manage and motivate clinical staff. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement clinical programs and initiatives. Experience with training plan curricula is a plus.

• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Regular, predictable attendance is required.
• Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office/community setting.
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate various equipment based on department and weather conditions.
• Engaging in repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and fingers - typing and/or writing.
• Clarity of Vision
• For near visual acuity Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers.
• For Far visual acuity, Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. This is not just the ability to see a person or object, but the ability to recognize features as well.
• For peripheral vision, observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.

$128,200.00 - $85,950.00 per year

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is 128,200.00 - 185,950.00 per year. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Various voluntary benefits:
• Life, AD&D
• Tuition assistance and scholarships
• Employee assistance program
• Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
• Pet Insurance

Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Ensuring Quality and Compliance:

• Implementing and maintaining clinical policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and quality assurance programs.

• Collaborate with the Associate Vice President of Healthcare Regulation, Compliance, and Quality in the development, review, and implementation of regulatory, compliance, and quality programs.

• Reviewing and assisting in the development of guidelines to adhere to regulatory directives.

• Monitoring, auditing, and validating practices, identifying problems, and working with healthcare personnel to develop and implement plans to correct inconsistencies and revise standardized practices.

• Ensuring that all required documentation, including care/service plans and assessments, are completed in a timely manner, and that assessments/service plans are compliant with federal and state regulations.

• Providing oversight of resident care and adherence to the facility's customer service philosophy.

2. Strategic Planning:

• Developing and implementing clinical programs and initiatives to improve patient care and outcomes.

• Monitoring staffing levels and PPD performance, as compared to benchmarks within the healthcare setting, with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Monitoring and driving key performance indicators (KPIs): occupancy, staffing, clinical outcomes, financial performance, and resident satisfaction.

3. Collaboration and Communication:

• Working with other departments, healthcare providers, and stakeholders to enhance patient care and streamline operations.

• Supporting SNF and AL sales and outreach goals, in collaboration with outside marketing support.

• Collaborating with other central office leaders, such as dining and facilities management, to ensure smooth community operations between departments.

4. Resource Management:

• Managing clinical budgets, resources, and supplies effectively.

  Optimizing reimbursement processes, including Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care, and ensuring compliance with reimbursement and regulatory guidelines.

5. Clinical Staff Oversight:

• Guide, mentor, and be involved with clinical staff, including hiring, orientation, performance evaluations, and professional development.

• Participating in the interview process for healthcare leaders and other nursing leadership positions as needed.

• Providing oversight and onsite community support when key leadership is absent for extended periods. This includes working, with potential travel, in the capacity of interim nursing leadership when necessary for extended periods.

• Collaborate with and assist communities in facilitating the orientation and onboarding of healthcare leaders new to the Covenant Living Communities and Services system.

6. Partnering with community leaders and central office team members on allegations and performance improvement cases:

• Investigating suspected abuse allegations and resident injuries

  Reporting occurrences and root cause analysis is completed in a timely manner.

• Assisting in coordinating action plans to minimize liability and risks because of compliance surveys. Assisting with plans of correction as needed.

• Co-authoring employee performance improvement documents for healthcare workers, as needed.

7. Acting as the central office resource for all healthcare aspects of training and learning curricula. Identify and coordinate the need for clinical consultants to assist community leadership in accomplishing plans.

8. Supporting communities as necessary before, during, and following annual licensure surveys for skilled and assisted living. In partnership with community leadership and central office staff, review survey reports, community plans of correction before submission, and collaborate on any IDR possibilities.

9. Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

Preferred Degree : A bachelor's degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or a related field is often required.

Certificate(s):

Current State Licensure as a Registered Nurse in one or more states within your region is required; RN licensure in all areas of regional assignment is preferred. ANCC certification preferred. RAC-CT certification preferred. Infection Control certification preferred.

Experience:

• Extensive clinical experience (5+ years) and leadership experience (5+ years) within a healthcare setting.

• Proven ability to manage and motivate clinical staff.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement clinical programs and initiatives.

• Experience with training plan curricula is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Regular, predictable attendance is required.

• Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office/community setting.

• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.

• Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to operate various equipment based on department and weather conditions.

• Engaging in repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and fingers - typing and/or writing.

• Clarity of Vision

  • For near visual acuity Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers.

  • For Far visual acuity, Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. This is not just the ability to see a person or object, but the ability to recognize features as well.

  • For peripheral vision, observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a

  • given point.

Compensation Pay Range:

Reasonable Pay Estimate

For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Various voluntary benefits:
  • Life, AD&D
  • Tuition assistance and scholarships
  • Employee assistance program
  • Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
  • Pet Insurance

For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit or

Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Homeare equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.

Medical Director, Central Clinical Services Chicago, IL What We Strive For At Strive Health, we’re driven by a purpose: transforming the broken kidney care system. Through early identification, engagement, and comprehensive coordinated care, we significantly improve outcomes for people with kidney disease, reducing emergency dialysis and inpatient utilization. Our high-touch care model integrates with local providers and uses predictive data to identify and support at-risk patients along their entire care journey. We embrace diversity, celebrate successes, and support each other, making Strive the destination for top talent in healthcare. Join us in making a real difference. Hybrid-Remote Flexibility – Work from home while fulfilling in-person needs at the office, clinic, or patient home visits. Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance programs, employer-paid and voluntary life and disability insurance, plus health and flexible spending accounts. Financial & Retirement Support – Competitive compensation with a performance-based discretionary bonus program, 401k with employer match, and financial wellness resources. Time Off & Leave – Paid holidays, flexible vacation time, sick time , and paid bi rthgiving , bonding, sabbatical, and living donor leave s . Wellness & Growth – Family forming s ervices through Maven Maternity at no cost and physical wellness perks , mental health support, and an annual professional development stipend. What You'll Do As a clinical leader and transitional care management subject matter expert, the Medical Director, Central Clinical Services will provide clinical oversight and strategic direction for Strive's transitional care management (TCM), intensive care management (ICM), and utilization management (UM) functions. The Medical Director will ensure high-quality, cost-effective care delivery aligned with value-based care principles to patients in their most vulnerable states across the entire disease spectrum from CKD to ESRD, with the goal of optimizing outcomes and patient experience. This role will develop policies consistent with care management best practices and NCQA guidelines while driving Strive Health's mission of delivering exceptional kidney care. This role reports to the Chief Clinical Officer. The Day to Day Leads design, implementation, and ongoing effectiveness of TCM, ICM, and UM clinical programs in partnership with operations SVP of central clinical services and VP of care management in a dyad relationship. Partners with Strive Regional Medical Directors and Specialty Medical Directors to ensure seamless transition of patients between central clinical to market clinical teams. Leads clinically focused rounds, reviews complex clinical cases, facilitates problem-solving, and advocates for patient-level issues while providing daily feedback to individual clinicians on appropriate clinical management. Acts as direct manager for Strive TCM NPs and serves on central corporate clinical committees, such as quality, compliance, or the Clinical Steering Committee as needed. Develops educational content on care management best practices for patients transitioning from acute care settings and participates in onboarding of new hires. Engages in various stages of the business development lifecycle, from initial pitches to creation of clinical workflows during implementation phase. Provides consultation to product, tech, and operations teams as a subject matter expert with strong acumen for translating clinical program effectiveness to quantifiable clinical and financial ROI, including impact on total cost of care. Minimum Qualifications 6+ years experience working in cardiology and kidney care management, including experience with CHF, CKD, and ESKD populations. Current state-specific licensure required Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license required, or eligible to obtain within 90 days of hire. Current BLS or CPR Certification required. Board Certified Nephrologist or Internal Medicine provider. Efficient and reliable transportation, including an active driver’s license, allowing for the ability to travel across an assigned region to meet patient needs. Locations may include offices, clinics, and patient homes. Provides in-person patient care which may include standing, sitting, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting. Internet Connectivity - Min Speeds: 3.8Mbps/3.0Mbps (up/down): Latency Preferred Qualifications Ability to innovatively think through and propose solutions for complex clinical challenges faced by patients with CHF, CKD, and ESKD. Willingness to "get into the weeds" with individual clinicians and cases daily to ensure consistency and quality of interventions. Strong interpersonal and networking skills with effective approach to partnering with key operational and clinical stakeholders across regions. Excellent communication, relationship development, results orientation, team building and decision-making abilities. Demonstrated ability to excel in smaller entrepreneurial organizations with commitment to Strive Health's values and passion for advancing kidney care. Annual Base Salary Range: $218,000 - $350,000 Strive Health is an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace. At this time Strive Health is unable to provide work visa sponsorship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please apply even if you feel you do not meet all the qualifications. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to We do not accept unsolicited resumes from outside recruiters/placement agencies. Strive Health will not pay fees associated with resumes presented through unsolicited means. #LI-Hybrid Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Strive Health? 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Medical Director, Central Clinical Services Chicago, IL What We Strive For At Strive Health, we're driven by a purpose: transforming the broken kidney care system. Through early identification, engagement, and comprehensive coordinated care, we significantly improve outcomes for people with kidney disease, reducing emergency dialysis and inpatient utilization. Our high-touch care model integrates with local providers and uses predictive data to identify and support at-risk patients along their entire care journey. We embrace diversity, celebrate successes, and support each other, making Strive the destination for top talent in healthcare. Join us in making a real difference. Hybrid-Remote Flexibility - Work from home while fulfilling in-person needs at the office, clinic, or patient home visits. Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance programs, employer-paid and voluntary life and disability insurance, plus health and flexible spending accounts. Financial & Retirement Support - Competitive compensation with a performance-based discretionary bonus program, 401k with employer match, and financial wellness resources. Time Off & Leave - Paid holidays, flexible vacation time, sick time , and paid bi rthgiving , bonding, sabbatical, and living donor leave s . Wellness & Growth - Family forming s ervices through Maven Maternity at no cost and physical wellness perks , mental health support, and an annual professional development stipend. What You'll Do As a clinical leader and transitional care management subject matter expert, the Medical Director, Central Clinical Services will provide clinical oversight and strategic direction for Strive's transitional care management (TCM), intensive care management (ICM), and utilization management (UM) functions. The Medical Director will ensure high-quality, cost-effective care delivery aligned with value-based care principles to patients in their most vulnerable states across the entire disease spectrum from CKD to ESRD, with the goal of optimizing outcomes and patient experience. This role will develop policies consistent with care management best practices and NCQA guidelines while driving Strive Health's mission of delivering exceptional kidney care. This role reports to the Chief Clinical Officer. The Day to Day Leads design, implementation, and ongoing effectiveness of TCM, ICM, and UM clinical programs in partnership with operations SVP of central clinical services and VP of care management in a dyad relationship. Partners with Strive Regional Medical Directors and Specialty Medical Directors to ensure seamless transition of patients between central clinical to market clinical teams. Leads clinically focused rounds, reviews complex clinical cases, facilitates problem-solving, and advocates for patient-level issues while providing daily feedback to individual clinicians on appropriate clinical management. Acts as direct manager for Strive TCM NPs and serves on central corporate clinical committees, such as quality, compliance, or the Clinical Steering Committee as needed. Develops educational content on care management best practices for patients transitioning from acute care settings and participates in onboarding of new hires. Engages in various stages of the business development lifecycle, from initial pitches to creation of clinical workflows during implementation phase. Provides consultation to product, tech, and operations teams as a subject matter expert with strong acumen for translating clinical program effectiveness to quantifiable clinical and financial ROI, including impact on total cost of care. Minimum Qualifications 6+ years experience working in cardiology and kidney care management, including experience with CHF, CKD, and ESKD populations. Current state-specific licensure required Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license required, or eligible to obtain within 90 days of hire. Current BLS or CPR Certification required. Board Certified Nephrologist or Internal Medicine provider. Efficient and reliable transportation, including an active driver's license, allowing for the ability to travel across an assigned region to meet patient needs. Locations may include offices, clinics, and patient homes. Provides in-person patient care which may include standing, sitting, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting. Internet Connectivity - Min Speeds: 3.8Mbps/3.0Mbps (up/down): Latency Preferred Qualifications Ability to innovatively think through and propose solutions for complex clinical challenges faced by patients with CHF, CKD, and ESKD. Willingness to "get into the weeds" with individual clinicians and cases daily to ensure consistency and quality of interventions. Strong interpersonal and networking skills with effective approach to partnering with key operational and clinical stakeholders across regions. Excellent communication, relationship development, results orientation, team building and decision-making abilities. Demonstrated ability to excel in smaller entrepreneurial organizations with commitment to Strive Health's values and passion for advancing kidney care. Annual Base Salary Range: $218,000 - $350,000 Strive Health is an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace. At this time Strive Health is unable to provide work visa sponsorship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please apply even if you feel you do not meet all the qualifications. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to We do not accept unsolicited resumes from outside recruiters/placement agencies. Strive Health will not pay fees associated with resumes presented through unsolicited means. #LI-Hybrid Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Strive Health? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job * indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Are you at least 18 years old? (If no, you may be required to provide authorization to work) * Select. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States indefinitely for any employer? * Select. Will you now or at any point in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa? (e.g. H1-B, TN Visa) * Select. Have you worked for this Company before? * Select. Do you have any relatives employed by this organization? * Select. Please specify the state where you intend to reside and work. * Select. Minimum Salary Expectations * I acknowledge that Strive requires applicable pre-employment screenings - including a drug screen, clinical and medical credentialing, and background checks. Offer is contingent on successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. * LinkedIn Profile Address * Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification pletion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in Strive Health's Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Select. 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Medical Technologist (Full-Time, Contract)We are seeking an experienced Medical Technologist for a full-time, long-term opportunity with a federal healthcare system in Chicago. This role supports a dynamic laboratory team in delivering high-quality diagnostic testing for veterans.Responsibilities: Perform a full range of lab tests in chemistry, hematology, serology, microbiology, and immunohematology Analyze specimens and identify/report abnormal or critical results Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and analyzers Conduct phlebotomy when necessary Ensure proper documentation within VA lab systems (VISTA/CPRS or Oracle Cerner) Follow lab safety and compliance protocols Support clerical functions and collaborate with healthcare team members Apply now and support one of the most critical missions in healthcare-serving our nation's veterans. Submit your resume to Avant Tech todayRequirementsQualifications: Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (from NAACLS-accredited program) ASCP or AMT certification (required) Active license in any U.S. state or territory BLS certification from AHA (or equivalent) At least 1 year of experience within the past 3 years Proficiency in EHR systems and basic computer literacy Strong command of English (verbal and written) Benefits Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM 40 hours/week Onsite - Chicago, IL 60612 Contract Length: Up to 4 years