Nurse Navigator Jobs in Illinois
Nurse navigator jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, with hiring concentrated in health system oncology programs, chronic disease management, and post-acute care coordination at every level from entry-level care coordinator through senior navigator and program lead. Chicago, Peoria, and Springfield anchor most of the openings, with large systems like Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health Care, and OSF HealthCare consistently recruiting navigators across their Illinois networks. Oncology navigation, cardiology care transitions, and complex case management are the specialties drawing the most consistent postings statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Salary: Starting at $90,000/year
Perks of Working at Clarendale Six Corners:
- 401k plan with employer match
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (full-time employees)
- Daily Pay
- Free Employee Parking
- Discounted Meals
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Ensures cross-functional departmental support of all post-acute services within the community
- Ensures residents are in the appropriate levels of care within the community and are receiving supportive services needed to obtain optimal levels of health.
- Collaborates with other members of the community team in identifying and recommending additional services or transitions within the continuum of care for residents with changing needs
- Coordinates and/or attends relative community meetings related to resident transitions/status updates, including Interdisciplinary Team Level of Care Meeting, Care Coordination meeting, Weekly Risk meeting, Independent Living Resident Health Committee, Support Groups, Director’s meetings
- Maintains awareness and promotes all internal services to promote resident retention
- Coordinates new resident orientation
- Serves as resident liaison, including coordinating assessments, offering consultations and providing assistance with coordination of both internal and external resources
- Interacts with the resident and family members when a change in the resident’s condition necessitates additional services or a physical move within the continuum of care
- Coordinates communication with physicians, families and appropriate staff regarding resident’s status
- Oversees admission/discharge to and from other healthcare provider agencies ensuring a plan of care is in place for all anticipated needs
- Collaborates with health center staff to coordinate resident’s short-term and long-term health center stays, including admissions, discharges and supportive services
- Assists the residents with understanding of their specific health plan benefits
- Maintains records appropriate to navigate and communicate resident’s condition and/or health services. Assures confidentiality of all resident’s information contained therein.
- Evaluates these resources and ensures tracking of required documentation.
- Plans and coordinates health education and support groups for residents, family and/or staff.
- Minimum two (2) years experience in Nursing. Experience in assisted living, memory care prefer
Salary: Starting at $90,000/year
Perks of Working at Clarendale Six Corners:
- 401k plan with employer match
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (full-time employees)
- Daily Pay
- Free Employee Parking
- Discounted Meals
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Ensures cross-functional departmental support of all post-acute services within the community
- Ensures residents are in the appropriate levels of care within the community and are receiving supportive services needed to obtain optimal levels of health.
- Collaborates with other members of the community team in identifying and recommending additional services or transitions within the continuum of care for residents with changing needs
- Coordinates and/or attends relative community meetings related to resident transitions/status updates, including Interdisciplinary Team Level of Care Meeting, Care Coordination meeting, Weekly Risk meeting, Independent Living Resident Health Committee, Support Groups, Director’s meetings
- Maintains awareness and promotes all internal services to promote resident retention
- Coordinates new resident orientation
- Serves as resident liaison, including coordinating assessments, offering consultations and providing assistance with coordination of both internal and external resources
- Interacts with the resident and family members when a change in the resident’s condition necessitates additional services or a physical move within the continuum of care
- Coordinates communication with physicians, families and appropriate staff regarding resident’s status
- Oversees admission/discharge to and from other healthcare provider agencies ensuring a plan of care is in place for all anticipated needs
- Collaborates with health center staff to coordinate resident’s short-term and long-term health center stays, including admissions, discharges and supportive services
- Assists the residents with understanding of their specific health plan benefits
- Maintains records appropriate to navigate and communicate resident’s condition and/or health services. Assures confidentiality of all resident’s information contained therein.
- Evaluates these resources and ensures tracking of required documentation.
- Plans and coordinates health education and support groups for residents, family and/or staff.
- Minimum two (2) years experience in Nursing. Experience in assisted living, memory care prefer
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nurse navigator jobs across Illinois.
- Active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree required by most Illinois health systems hiring navigators
- Minimum two years of clinical nursing experience in a relevant specialty such as oncology or cardiology
- Oncology Nurse Navigator Certification or case management credential preferred by large Illinois employers
- Strong familiarity with care coordination workflows, EMR documentation, and referral management systems
- Ability to work across interdisciplinary teams including physicians, social workers, and insurance case managers
Nurse Navigator Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nurse navigator in Illinois?
You must first hold an active registered nurse license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN. Most Illinois health systems hiring nurse navigators expect a BSN as the minimum education credential. From there, gaining clinical experience in a specialty such as oncology, cardiology, or chronic disease management positions you competitively. Earning a credential like the Oncology Nurse Navigator Certified designation strengthens applications at larger Illinois institutions.
How much do nurse navigators make in Illinois?
Nurse navigators in Illinois earn a median of about $95,990 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $69,170 for the lowest 10% to over $118,190 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire nurse navigators in Illinois?
Employers hiring nurse navigators in Illinois right now include UChicago Medicine, OSF HealthCare, and Rush University Medical Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's large integrated health systems and academic medical centers drive the bulk of navigator demand, particularly for oncology and complex care coordination roles.
Which Illinois cities have the most nurse navigator jobs?
Illinois, Chicago, and Rockford have the most nurse navigator openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because of its concentration of academic medical centers, major health systems, and specialty cancer programs, while Peoria and Springfield reflect the presence of anchor institutions like OSF HealthCare and HSHS Medical Group, which recruit navigators for their regional networks outside the metro.
Are there remote nurse navigator jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since nurse navigator work often involves on-site patient contact, rounding, and interdisciplinary team meetings. About 25% of nurse navigator openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting a growing share of telehealth triage and telephonic care coordination roles. Remote opportunities tend to cluster in insurance case management and virtual oncology navigation positions.
How can I get hired as a nurse navigator in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving laterally from a clinical bedside role in an oncology, cardiac, or care management unit at a large Illinois health system. Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health Care, and OSF HealthCare all run new-graduate residency and specialty transition programs that allow RNs to rotate through navigation-adjacent settings. Applying for titles like care coordinator, transition of care nurse, or patient advocate gives you direct workflow exposure. Completing a case management or oncology nursing certificate while still in a clinical role makes the step into navigation much more competitive.
Where can I find and apply to nurse navigator jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to nurse navigator jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that fit your experience and specialty, and apply directly to each employer.
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