Nurse Care Coordinator & Patient Advocate

Springfield Clinic; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Clinic is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care under the Illinois Nurse Practice Act. You will help manage daily clinic operations, coordinate patient care across departments, and collaborate with hospitals, nursing homes and home care agencies to ensure high-quality service.

The role emphasizes patient education, documentation, and coordination of care within a multidisciplinary team. Illinois RN licensure and CPR within 30 days of hire are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in Illinois.
• CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
• RN education from ADN, diploma or BSN required.

Responsibilities

• Interview for nursing history and assess health knowledge; document findings in the medical record.
• Obtain medical information, vital signs and test results for physician review and record documentation.
• Act as patient advocate and address service-related complaints.
• Coordinate nursing care with clinic departments, hospitals and home care agencies.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient education

Documentation

Care coordination

Education

ADN / Diploma / B.S.N.

Job description

Springfield Clinic is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care under the Illinois Nurse Practice Act. You will help manage daily clinic operations, coordinate patient care across departments, and collaborate with hospitals, nursing homes and home care agencies to ensure high-quality service.

The role emphasizes patient education, documentation, and coordination of care within a multidisciplinary team. Illinois RN licensure and CPR within 30 days of hire are required.