Clinical Consultant Jobs in Illinois
Clinical Consultant jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, with consistent hiring in healthcare systems, pharmaceuticals, managed care, and health-tech organizations at levels from early-career through senior and principal roles. Chicago leads the market, followed by significant activity in the North Shore suburbs and the Chicagoland corridor toward Downers Grove and Naperville, where anchors like Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health Care, and Abbott Laboratories maintain established clinical consulting functions. The most sought-after specialties include oncology, cardiovascular care management, utilization review, and clinical informatics. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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UI Health - Clinical Nurse Consultant II (Transplant)
Hiring Department: Transplant
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1042559
FTE : 1
Work Schedule – Days
Shift : Days
# of Position: 1
Posting Date: 8/25/2026
Salary: The previously determined range for this position was $41.68/hr to $95.02/hr. Final rate offered will be determined by the collective bargaining agreement, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a rate at or near the top of the full range for a position.
This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.(RNs only)
About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Position Summary
The Transplant Nurse Coordinator (CNCII) is a Registered Nurse with experience in and knowledge of transplantation and living solid organ donation. Practicing under the supervision of transplant surgeons and physicians, the transplant Nurse Coordinator ensures coordination of the clinical aspects of transplant patient and living donor care throughout the pre-transplant phase. The job duties vary with the particular setting or assignment. Transplant Nurse Coordinators can be assigned to kidney, pancreas, liver and/or small bowel programs. Clinical Nurse Consultant II is accountable for facilitating the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework. The Clinical Nurse Consultant II provides patient care and consultation, coordinates the educational development of staff members and acts as a role model in clinical practice. The CNCII strives to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice
Duties & Responsibilities
- Evaluates patients at the appropriate UI Health site of care.
- Coordinates care for transplant recipients from referral and /or until waitlisted, all potential recipients with living donors and all living donor patients.
- Ensures that all pre-transplant patient coordination and patient education is documented and is in compliance with UNOS, CMS transplant program guidelines and UI Health policies/procedures.
- In collaboration with the provider, orders all testing for evaluation as needed and reviews results with the provider in a timely manner following UNOS and CMS guidelines.
- Develops, coordinates, and communicates the patient's plan of care based on ongoing assessment of the patient and input from the patient's family.
- Uses clinical expertise to collaborate with multi-disciplinary health care team to improve patient outcomes.
- Consults with and implements orders by performing interventions as prescribed by the provider and documenting accurately in the electronic medical record.
- Assesses, engages and obtains clinical information from multi-disciplinary team, patient and/or family to develop an appropriate patient educational plan.
- Recognizes symptoms, establishes priorities and responds to patients changing needs throughout the transplant care continuum.
- Ensures that the patient is added to the UNOS waiting list and the required listing letters are sent in a timely manner per UNOS requirements.
- Coordinates and schedules all living donor transplant surgeries as assigned.
- Attends and participates in transplant QAPI meetings, listing meetings, department meetings, multidisciplinary planning meetings and other meetings as needed.
- Provides cross coverage for the transplant data coordinator by entering living donor information in UNOS prior to the living donor surgery as assigned.
- Engages nursing and support personnel by delegating appropriate tasks per the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act and provides, support and feedback
- Demonstrates a commitment to UI Health's values through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a clean, safe and therapeutic environment.
- Integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence-based research, current standards of practice and clinical experience to provide “quality" patient care as measured by established nursing quality standards and other governing/accrediting health care bodies.
- Recognizes and supports Shared Leadership as the selected method of nursing governance.
- Participates in organizational, departmental and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior.
- Collaborates with other nurses and physicians to identify, promote and provide positive learning experiences for staff and students.
- Initiates, conducts and analyzes evidence-based practice research to improve patient care outcomes. Serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to other nursing staff and students.
- Other Duties as Assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Eligibility for registration with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
- Two years of nursing experience in the particular branch of service to which assigned, one year of which involved work comparable to a Clinical Nursing Consultant I.
- Must be able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) in both English
- Ability to select appropriate teaching methods based upon the educational and experience backgrounds of employees.
- BSN (or higher) required of an accredited nursing program.
- Current BLS/CPR and/or other required unit specific certifications
- Current advanced cardiac life support, or within 6 months of hire for main hospital.
- Nationally certified through ANCC approved certifier, or within 6 months of hire in an area relevant to their clinical area.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous RN experience working with solid organ transplant patients preferred
- Bilingual preferred
To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
UI Health - Clinical Nurse Consultant II (Transplant)
Hiring Department: Transplant
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1042559
FTE : 1
Work Schedule – Days
Shift : Days
# of Position: 1
Posting Date: 8/25/2026
Salary: The previously determined range for this position was $41.68/hr to $95.02/hr. Final rate offered will be determined by the collective bargaining agreement, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a rate at or near the top of the full range for a position.
This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.(RNs only)
About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Position Summary
The Transplant Nurse Coordinator (CNCII) is a Registered Nurse with experience in and knowledge of transplantation and living solid organ donation. Practicing under the supervision of transplant surgeons and physicians, the transplant Nurse Coordinator ensures coordination of the clinical aspects of transplant patient and living donor care throughout the pre-transplant phase. The job duties vary with the particular setting or assignment. Transplant Nurse Coordinators can be assigned to kidney, pancreas, liver and/or small bowel programs. Clinical Nurse Consultant II is accountable for facilitating the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework. The Clinical Nurse Consultant II provides patient care and consultation, coordinates the educational development of staff members and acts as a role model in clinical practice. The CNCII strives to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice
Duties & Responsibilities
- Evaluates patients at the appropriate UI Health site of care.
- Coordinates care for transplant recipients from referral and /or until waitlisted, all potential recipients with living donors and all living donor patients.
- Ensures that all pre-transplant patient coordination and patient education is documented and is in compliance with UNOS, CMS transplant program guidelines and UI Health policies/procedures.
- In collaboration with the provider, orders all testing for evaluation as needed and reviews results with the provider in a timely manner following UNOS and CMS guidelines.
- Develops, coordinates, and communicates the patient's plan of care based on ongoing assessment of the patient and input from the patient's family.
- Uses clinical expertise to collaborate with multi-disciplinary health care team to improve patient outcomes.
- Consults with and implements orders by performing interventions as prescribed by the provider and documenting accurately in the electronic medical record.
- Assesses, engages and obtains clinical information from multi-disciplinary team, patient and/or family to develop an appropriate patient educational plan.
- Recognizes symptoms, establishes priorities and responds to patients changing needs throughout the transplant care continuum.
- Ensures that the patient is added to the UNOS waiting list and the required listing letters are sent in a timely manner per UNOS requirements.
- Coordinates and schedules all living donor transplant surgeries as assigned.
- Attends and participates in transplant QAPI meetings, listing meetings, department meetings, multidisciplinary planning meetings and other meetings as needed.
- Provides cross coverage for the transplant data coordinator by entering living donor information in UNOS prior to the living donor surgery as assigned.
- Engages nursing and support personnel by delegating appropriate tasks per the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act and provides, support and feedback
- Demonstrates a commitment to UI Health's values through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a clean, safe and therapeutic environment.
- Integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence-based research, current standards of practice and clinical experience to provide “quality" patient care as measured by established nursing quality standards and other governing/accrediting health care bodies.
- Recognizes and supports Shared Leadership as the selected method of nursing governance.
- Participates in organizational, departmental and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior.
- Collaborates with other nurses and physicians to identify, promote and provide positive learning experiences for staff and students.
- Initiates, conducts and analyzes evidence-based practice research to improve patient care outcomes. Serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to other nursing staff and students.
- Other Duties as Assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Eligibility for registration with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
- Two years of nursing experience in the particular branch of service to which assigned, one year of which involved work comparable to a Clinical Nursing Consultant I.
- Must be able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) in both English
- Ability to select appropriate teaching methods based upon the educational and experience backgrounds of employees.
- BSN (or higher) required of an accredited nursing program.
- Current BLS/CPR and/or other required unit specific certifications
- Current advanced cardiac life support, or within 6 months of hire for main hospital.
- Nationally certified through ANCC approved certifier, or within 6 months of hire in an area relevant to their clinical area.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous RN experience working with solid organ transplant patients preferred
- Bilingual preferred
To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
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Clinical Consultant Job Market in Illinois
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Education
- Accounting & Auditing
- Investment & Asset Management
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical consultant jobs across Illinois.
- Active Registered Nurse license or relevant clinical license recognized in Illinois
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, pharmacy, health sciences, or a related clinical field
- Minimum two years of direct patient care or clinical operations experience
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Strong knowledge of utilization management, care coordination, or outcomes measurement
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for provider and stakeholder engagement
Clinical Consultant Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical consultant in Illinois?
Most clinical consultant roles in Illinois require an active clinical license issued or recognized by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, with a Registered Nurse license being the most common credential employers expect. Candidates typically hold at least a bachelor's degree in nursing, pharmacy, or a health sciences field. Beyond licensure, hiring managers in Illinois look for direct clinical experience in acute care, managed care, or a specialty such as oncology or care management before moving into a consulting capacity.
Which companies hire clinical consultants in Illinois?
Employers hiring clinical consultants in Illinois right now include University of Illinois, Clinical Nutrition Consulting Services, and Memorial Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's concentration of major health systems, national insurance carriers, and pharmaceutical headquarters along the I-294 corridor and the Chicago metro makes it one of the more active states for this role year-round.
Which Illinois cities have the most clinical consultant jobs?
Chicago, Decatur, and Lansing account for the largest share of clinical consultant openings in Illinois. Chicago drives volume through its dense network of academic medical centers, managed care organizations, and corporate health-tech firms, while suburban hubs like Downers Grove and Deerfield attract postings from pharmaceutical companies and national insurance carriers headquartered along the North Shore and western Chicagoland corridors.
Are there remote clinical consultant jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than many clinical roles. About 67% of clinical consultant openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the desk-based and advisory nature of much of the work. Functions such as utilization review, care management documentation, and clinical program design are the most consistently remote, while roles requiring direct provider engagement or on-site implementation tend to remain hybrid or in-person.
How can I get hired as a clinical consultant in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is transitioning from a direct patient care role into a clinically adjacent position such as case manager, utilization reviewer, or clinical coordinator at a large Illinois health system or insurer. Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health Care, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois regularly post junior clinical roles that serve as on-ramps into consulting work. Strengthening an active Illinois clinical license, pursuing a care management certification, and gaining exposure to Epic or Cerner in a bedside or ambulatory setting significantly improves a candidate's profile for first consulting roles.
Where can I find and apply to clinical consultant jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to clinical consultant jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings from employers actively hiring right now. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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