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Oncology RN Care Coordinator (Libertyville)

Advocate Health · Libertyville, IL · $38.20–$57.30 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you had to coordinate care across multiple departments, like day surgery, inpatient units, and outpatient facilities, for one patient.

What they are checking: real experience acting as a liaison across care settings, not just within one unit

Tell me about a time you had to deliver patient education on something difficult, like a chemotherapy plan or a surgery, when the patient was scared or in denial.

What they are checking: skill in translating clinical information for a frightened layperson without losing accuracy

Describe a time you had to manage several patients' needs at once in a fast-paced clinic day with real time constraints.

What they are checking: capacity to prioritize under pressure without sacrificing patient safety or compassion

Tell me about a time you disagreed with how a physician or team member wanted to handle a patient's care coordination. What did you do?

What they are checking: ability to advocate for the patient professionally within a multidisciplinary team without creating conflict

How do you keep yourself steady on days when you're dealing with multiple patients who are scared, in pain, or grieving?

What they are checking: emotional resilience and sustainable coping strategies for chronic exposure to distress

What would you do

Walk me through how you'd handle a new patient who just got a cancer diagnosis and is coming in for their first visit with the oncologist.

What they are checking: whether the candidate can structure the intake and education process while managing the patient's emotional state

A patient calls upset because their test results are late and they're anxious about what it might mean. What do you do?

What they are checking: ability to de-escalate emotional distress while still working the logistics of getting results expedited

If a physician wants a patient scheduled for a procedure but the patient is emotionally overwhelmed and keeps missing appointments, how would you approach that?

What they are checking: judgment in balancing clinical urgency against a patient's emotional readiness and logistics

Say a patient's insurance approval or referral gets stuck and it's delaying their treatment start date. Walk me through what you'd do.

What they are checking: problem-solving and persistence navigating administrative and logistical barriers that affect patient outcomes

About the work

How do you use a QCL or similar tracking tool in the EMR to keep a physician's patient list moving and make sure nothing falls through the cracks?

What they are checking: hands-on familiarity with EMR-based patient tracking tools and follow-through discipline

How do you decide what to teach a patient about screenings like mammograms or colonoscopies versus what the physician should cover directly?

What they are checking: understanding of scope of practice and where nursing education ends and physician responsibility begins

What's your experience with oncology-specific concerns, like chemotherapy side effects or radiation therapy logistics, even if it wasn't your primary specialty before?

What they are checking: actual depth of oncology knowledge versus general med-surg background, given the role explicitly says oncology experience is a plus but not required

What does working toward OCN certification or maintaining board certification mean to you, and where are you in that process?

What they are checking: commitment to the credentialing timeline required by the role and genuine investment in oncology specialization

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 37393 Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Infusion: Libertyville Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hou rs Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Days as needed Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse – Outpatient RN Care Coord Oncology Clinic in Libertyville Oncology experience a plus, will train Scheduled Hours: PRN M-F, No Weekends or Holidays Position Requirements: • Graduate of accredited school of nursing • B.S.N. required • 2 yrs nursing exp ~ Oncology care exp preferred • Board Certification by 12/31/2015 or within two years of hire • Excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills required. • Ability to access, plan, intervene, and evaluate the physical, emotional and educational needs of patients. • Knowledge of computer operations and applications required. Current RN license in the state of Illinois. • CPR certification. • OCN preferred • Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations. • Ability to work with patients in a fast~paced environment with established time constraints. • Ability to demonstrate the Advocate Behaviors of Excellence at all times to all internal and external customers. • Ability to demonstrate empathy and compassion to all patients at all times. If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case~by~case basis. Purpose: 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. Accountabilities: • Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care of women and men with cancer related health concerns. • Interview and assess new patients for physicians. • Assists physicians per department standards with clinic visits and procedures if needed. • Assists patients and staff in the appointment process to expedite timely appointments. • Provides patients with appropriate education related to prevention, diagnosis, tests, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy, etc. • Teaches patients about the importance of screenings such as mammograms, colonoscopy, etc. • Coordinates testing and expedites results reporting. Utilizes the QCL and other tools in the EMR per department standards. • Provides emotional support. • Assures continuity of care by interfacing with day surgery, in-patient units and out-patient facilities. • Maintains the QCL for the MD and facilitates patient flow through the continuum of care in partnerships with the physician and other members of the health care team. Licensure: • Nurse, Registered (RN) Education/Experience Required: • B.S.N. required 3-5 years focused experience in clinical areas. • Board Certification within two years of hire Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Good communication • Ability to access, plan, intervene, and evaluate the physical, emotional and educational needs of patients • Knowledge of computer operations and applications. • Current RN license in the state of Illinois. CPR certification • Oncology experience a plus • OCN preferred Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations • Ability to work with patients in a fast-paced environment with established time constraint • If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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