JACKSON PARK HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
Community Hospital · Chicago, IL
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What the day-to-day looks like
- Setting
- Community Hospital
The city
Living in Chicago, IL
Chicago delivers big-city energy with lakefront charm along Lake Michigan, world-class medical centers, and neighborhoods like Lincoln Park and Wicker Park that blend dining, culture, and community. Nurses relocating here will find a metro area rich in career opportunity, transit access, and Midwestern character.
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- 4% above the national average
- BEA index 103.6 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,440/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $77,902/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
Jackson Park Hospital and Medical Center is a community hospital located on Chicago's South Side (zip code 60649).
- Community Hospital · Chicago
More about JACKSON PARK HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
The facility offers a range of clinical services including behavioral health, diabetes education and treatment, diagnostic radiology, emergency services, senior care through its Golden L.I.G.H.T. program, and 3-D mammography. The hospital also operates a Medical Office Building and The Friedell Clinic. For nursing professionals, Jackson Park Hospital employs both Certified Nursing Assistants and Registered Nurses in supervisory roles. The Nursing Supervisor position involves 24-hour coverage planning, staffing coordination, conducting rounds with staff and physicians, delegating appropriately, and participating in staff orientation and development. The CNA role involves supportive patient care duties under RN supervision, including vital signs, patient hygiene, meal service, and patient transport. The hospital emphasizes organized leadership, accountability, and alignment with its institutional philosophy and goals.
From job descriptions, the organization values effective planning, accountability, appropriate delegation, staff development through orientation and training, and adherence to hospital policy and procedure. Nursing leaders are expected to support the philosophy, mission, and goals of Jackson Park Hospital and Medical Center.
Working here
Culture and working life
What to consider
Glassdoor lists 47 reviews for Jackson Park Hospital, and Indeed hosts employer reviews including those specifically from Registered Nurses. No explicit star rating or percentage-based recommendation score was captured from any source.
The good
- Part-time nursing supervisor opportunities available offering schedule flexibility
- Structured role definitions with clear responsibilities for nursing leadership positions
- Diverse clinical service lines including behavioral health, emergency services, diabetes education, and senior care
- Team-based care model with CNAs supporting RNs in direct patient care
- Commitment to staff development through orientation, training, and monthly unit meetings
The hard parts
- A Glassdoor review titled 'Stay Away' suggests potential negative employee experiences
- The part-time nature of the nursing supervisor role may indicate limited full-time leadership opportunities or constrained staffing budgets
- Limited transparent employee feedback available due to access restrictions on review platforms
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Relationship
- Direct employer
- Roles last seen active
- Aug 16, 2026
- Website
- jacksonparkhospital.org ↗
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