Healthcare Jobs in Illinois with H-1B1 Sponsorship
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Get Access To All JobsDepartment: MED-Obstetrics & Gynecology
Salary/Grade: EXS/8
Job Summary
This is a consortium of multicenter NICHD-sponsored research studies of pregnant and postpartum people. The research nurse coordinator will assist with the daily activities related to active research projects. This will include recruiting subjects, conducting study visits, collecting and processing specimens, data collection, and entry.
Specific Responsibilities
- Conducts initial study visit. Verifies subject eligibility. Performs study procedures including collecting and processing specimens, physical exam including obstetrical exam, subject interview.
- Performs subject recruitment, including identification of potential participants, initial screening for eligibility.
- Maintains appropriate and accurate source documents. Performs data entry, data monitoring, data reconciliation.
- Reviews medical records for chart abstraction data.
- Coordinates the implementation and ongoing management of research study protocols. Trains and educates other research team members on new protocols and protocol changes. Provide instruction regarding the protocol to other health professionals. Fosters positive relationships with hospital departments and private physician offices.
- Conducts follow up visits for maternal surveillance, including collecting and processing specimens, physical exams, subject interview. Communicates and facilitates follow up visits for pediatric evaluations.
Miscellaneous
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program along with 3 years of clinical practice or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Current licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Illinois
Minimum Competencies:
- Basic computer skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently but still functioning as part of a team
- CPR certification. Completion of CITI and protocol training
- Blood draw, nasopharyngeal swab, and specimen processing experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Labor and delivery or antepartum care experience
- Research experience
Preferred Competencies:
- Spanish speaking
Target hiring range for this position will be between $85,000-$95,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Benefits
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.
Work-Life And Wellness
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.
Professional Growth & Development
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern’s non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.
Department: MED-Obstetrics & Gynecology
Salary/Grade: EXS/8
Job Summary
This is a consortium of multicenter NICHD-sponsored research studies of pregnant and postpartum people. The research nurse coordinator will assist with the daily activities related to active research projects. This will include recruiting subjects, conducting study visits, collecting and processing specimens, data collection, and entry.
Specific Responsibilities
- Conducts initial study visit. Verifies subject eligibility. Performs study procedures including collecting and processing specimens, physical exam including obstetrical exam, subject interview.
- Performs subject recruitment, including identification of potential participants, initial screening for eligibility.
- Maintains appropriate and accurate source documents. Performs data entry, data monitoring, data reconciliation.
- Reviews medical records for chart abstraction data.
- Coordinates the implementation and ongoing management of research study protocols. Trains and educates other research team members on new protocols and protocol changes. Provide instruction regarding the protocol to other health professionals. Fosters positive relationships with hospital departments and private physician offices.
- Conducts follow up visits for maternal surveillance, including collecting and processing specimens, physical exams, subject interview. Communicates and facilitates follow up visits for pediatric evaluations.
Miscellaneous
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program along with 3 years of clinical practice or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Current licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Illinois
Minimum Competencies:
- Basic computer skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently but still functioning as part of a team
- CPR certification. Completion of CITI and protocol training
- Blood draw, nasopharyngeal swab, and specimen processing experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Labor and delivery or antepartum care experience
- Research experience
Preferred Competencies:
- Spanish speaking
Target hiring range for this position will be between $85,000-$95,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Benefits
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.
Work-Life And Wellness
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.
Professional Growth & Development
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern’s non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.
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Which healthcare companies sponsor H-1B1 visas in Illinois?
Illinois's largest health systems are among the most active H-1B1 sponsors in the state. Northwestern Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, University of Chicago Medicine, Advocate Health Care, and NorthShore University HealthSystem have all filed H-1B1 petitions for healthcare roles. Academic medical centers and large hospital networks tend to have dedicated immigration support teams, making them more experienced with the sponsorship process than smaller clinics or private practices.
Which cities in Illinois have the most healthcare H-1B1 sponsorship jobs?
Chicago and its surrounding suburbs, including Evanston, Oak Park, and Naperville, account for the vast majority of healthcare H-1B1 sponsorship activity in Illinois. The city's concentration of academic medical centers, specialty hospitals, and large health networks drives this. Outside the metro, Peoria and Rockford have notable healthcare employers, including OSF HealthCare and Mercyhealth, that have sponsored international professionals.
What types of healthcare roles typically qualify for H-1B1 sponsorship in Illinois?
Roles that require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific professional field qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B1. In Illinois healthcare, this commonly includes physicians, pharmacists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, medical laboratory scientists, clinical dietitians, genetic counselors, and health informatics specialists. Registered nurses generally do not qualify unless the position requires a specialized advanced degree. The degree must correspond directly to the duties of the role.
How do I find healthcare H-1B1 sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international professionals searching for visa-sponsored roles, including healthcare H-1B1 positions in Illinois. You can filter by visa type, state, and industry to see current listings from employers who have a documented history of sponsoring H-1B1 workers. This saves significant time compared to manually reviewing job postings that rarely disclose sponsorship availability upfront.
Are there any Illinois-specific considerations for H-1B1 healthcare sponsorship?
Illinois does not add state-level immigration requirements on top of federal H-1B1 rules, but healthcare professionals must still meet Illinois state licensure requirements independently of the visa process. Licensing timelines for roles like physicians, pharmacists, and physical therapists can take several months and should be started early. Some Illinois health systems also require credentialing through their medical staff office, which runs on its own timeline and is separate from USCIS petition approval.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B1 healthcare jobs in Illinois?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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