Patient Care Manager Jobs in Illinois
Patient Care Manager jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, concentrated across hospital systems, home health agencies, long-term care facilities, and integrated health networks, with openings at every level from new supervisors through senior directors. Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford are the state's busiest hiring markets, anchored by large employers such as Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health Care, and OSF HealthCare. The highest-volume openings cluster around care coordination, behavioral health management, and post-acute transitional care. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description:
Mount Auburn Hospital
Schedule
24 hours per week
Three 8-hour shifts
Schedule based on department coverage needs
About the Role
Support the Level II Nursery in a combined Unit Coordinator/Patient Care Associate role focused primarily on clerical, supply, and unit-support responsibilities.
You will help keep the nursery organized, answer phones, support secure visitor access, and ensure necessary supplies are available. The position includes occasional hands-on newborn support, such as assisting with feedings under the direction of the nursing team, but it is not primarily a clinical-care role.
What You’ll Do
Answer the unit telephone and route calls and messages appropriately
Welcome parents and approved visitors and assist with access to the secured unit
Communicate professionally with families, nurses, physicians, and hospital staff
Order, receive, organize, and put away unit supplies
Monitor inventory and notify the appropriate team member when supplies need to be reordered
Restock formula, feeding products, diapers, linens, and other newborn-care items
Maintain clean and organized supply, clerical, and patient-care areas
Assist with unit paperwork and other clerical responsibilities
Support nurses and other members of the care team with assigned unit tasks
Occasionally assist with feeding newborns under the direction of licensed staff
Follow hospital confidentiality, safety, infection-prevention, and unit-security procedures
Cross-train and support other areas as needed
What Success Looks Like
You will be successful in this role if you are:
Reliable and dependable
Organized and attentive to detail
Comfortable balancing clerical and occasional patient-care responsibilities
Willing to complete routine stocking and supply-management tasks
Warm and professional with parents and families
Comfortable working around newborns
Able to communicate clearly by phone and in person
Focused during frequent interruptions
Flexible and willing to help wherever the unit needs support
A collaborative team member who understands that operational tasks are essential to patient care
Why Join This Team?
You will join a maternal-child health team where Unit Coordinators, Patient Care Associates, nurses, and physicians work together to support newborns and their families.
This position offers exposure to the Level II Nursery environment while building experience in hospital operations, family communication, unit coordination, and newborn-care support. Candidates should understand that the role is centered primarily on clerical duties, supply management, and supporting the daily operation of the nursery, with occasional direct newborn care.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent
Previous clerical experience (preferably in a healthcare setting). Medical terminology is preferred.
Ability to read and write at level 8, as documented on "Invest," the hospital's Employee Learning Laboratory software.
An ability to set appropriate priorities and organize workflow.
An ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail during frequent interruptions.
Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to interface with support and professional staff and patients.
Work Environment and Other Requirements
Consistently promote a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in the organization's WE CARE values.
Demonstrated commitment and actions to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
Busy, heavily trafficked patient-care environment.
Normal hospital environment.
Exposure to infectious diseases, chemicals, and other toxic agents.
Ability to walk and stand for up to 90% of work time, and to push and pull heavy work objects (including patients), and lift 50 lbs. Fine motor control for limited periods to perform patient treatments.
Pay Range:
$20.00 - $26.92The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Patient Care Manager Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Northwestern Medicine22

- Endeavor Health20

- Fresenius Medical Care12

- UChicago Medicine6

- DaVita5

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in patient care manager jobs across Illinois.
- Active Illinois Registered Nurse license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or a closely related clinical field
- Minimum two to five years of direct patient care experience in a clinical or acute-care setting
- Demonstrated supervisory or team-lead experience managing nursing or care-team staff
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Strong knowledge of care coordination, discharge planning, and utilization review processes
Patient Care Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a patient care manager in Illinois?
Most patient care manager roles in Illinois require an active Registered Nurse license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, typically obtained by passing the NCLEX-RN after completing an accredited nursing program. Employers generally expect a bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare administration. From there, candidates build supervisory experience in clinical settings before moving into management, with some pursuing credentials like the Certified Nurse Manager and Leader designation to strengthen their candidacy.
Which companies hire patient care managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring patient care managers in Illinois right now include Northwestern Medicine, Endeavor Health, and Fresenius Medical Care, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of large integrated health systems and long-term care networks means consistent hiring across hospital campuses, outpatient clinics, and home health organizations throughout the state.
Which Illinois cities have the most patient care manager jobs?
Chicago, Evanston, and Winfield have the most patient care manager openings in Illinois. Chicago accounts for the largest share, driven by its concentration of major academic medical centers and multi-hospital systems, while Peoria and Rockford generate steady demand through anchor employers like OSF HealthCare and Mercyhealth, which serve large regional populations across central and northern Illinois.
Are there remote patient care manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Patient care management is largely a hands-on, on-site role centered on direct oversight of clinical staff and patient interaction, which limits remote options significantly. About 16% of patient care manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026. The functions most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements are utilization review, telephonic care coordination, and population health management.
How can I get hired as a patient care manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a charge nurse or lead clinical coordinator role first, which builds the supervisory foundation Illinois employers expect before promoting into management. Large Illinois systems like Advocate Health Care and Northwestern Medicine run structured nurse leadership development programs that give early-career candidates a formal track into management. Earning an active Illinois RN license and pursuing a BSN while working accelerates eligibility, and experience in case management or utilization review is a strong lateral bridge to patient care management.
Where can I find and apply to patient care manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to patient care manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across hospital systems, home health agencies, long-term care facilities, and outpatient networks. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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