Registered Nurse (RN) Care Coordinator - Oncology

Advocate Aurora Health; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an Oncology Nurse Care Coordinator to facilitate timely, integrated cancer care and provide education and psychosocial support to patients at the Creticos Cancer Center. This role advocates for patients, coordinates care with physicians, and serves as a liaison across hospital departments to address oncology patient needs.

The position emphasizes multidisciplinary planning, patient advocacy, and improving care experience while ensuring alignment with treatment plans

Qualifications

• Valid RN license in the state of practice.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• 3–5 years of nursing experience including assessments and care planning.
• CPR certification required.
• OCN certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care and education for cancer patients and families.
• Serve as liaison between patients and physicians to optimize treatment planning.
• Provide psychosocial support, referrals, and care coordination throughout diagnosis and treatment.
• Advocate for patient satisfaction and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

OCN preferred

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Description Summary:

This job exists to facilitate a timely, integrated and coordinated approach to the care of patients with a diagnosis of cancer and to provide quality nursing care for patients of the Creticos Cancer Center with cancer related health issues. The mission of the Oncology Nurse Care Coordinator is to improve patient preparedness for treatment by providing education and psychosocial support. The Oncology Nurse Care Coordinator also facilitates interaction between patients and their physicians, provides logistical support, referrals, coordination of care, and other assistance during the diagnosis and treatment planning stages (pre and post-operatively). The incumbent will serve as an advocate to assure positive customer satisfaction. The incumbent will use a multi-disciplinary approach to planning and providing care and act as a liaison to all other areas of the hospital to insure that the needs and concerns of the oncology patients are addressed.

Where You Will Work:

Advocate Medical Group (AMG) is part of Advocate Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems. With more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, AMG offers a wide range of specialties and services, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Joining AMG means being part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation and quality care thrive.

We’re Looking For:

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Typically requires 3-5 years of experience in nursing that includes performing nursing assessments, care plan development, and educating patients.
• CPR certification
• OCN preferred

What You’ll Do:

Monday- Friday, 8:30 AM- 5 PM. No weekends, no holidays.

About This Location:

Our oncology specialists at Advocate Condell Cancer Institute in Libertyville, IL, offer compassionate and expert care for all stages of cancer. We’re dedicated to helping you fight cancer with confidence by using the latest advancements in cancer treatments. Our street address is 801 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL. When you’re looking for comprehensive cancer care close to home, visit us in Libertyville, IL.

At our cancer clinic, we care for the whole you. We offer a range of support services, including a nurse navigator to guide you through every step of your cancer care. If you’re looking for a second opinion in the Chicago metro area, we make it easy to connect with an oncologist to confirm a diagnosis and review your treatment plan.

Our team of specialty oncologists, including radiation and surgical oncologists, specialize in minimally invasive cancer treatment tools and techniques. We offer access to clinical trials that may represent new cancer treatments and better ways to manage cancer treatment.

Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.

At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.

Your feedback matters.

Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
• Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
• Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.