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Kandice Hightower

Nurse Coordinator and Manager

Nurse Willowbrook, IL John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital Of Cook County
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Overview
Level
Staff
Tenure
8 years at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital Of Cook County
Gender
Female
Connections
178
Position in HealthTal Database
  • 649,767 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse specialty. Kandice Hightower is one of them.
  • 18,103 Nurses are based in IL (out of 48,672 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 183 contacts at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital Of Cook County are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse compensation in IL: $110,000 – $165,000 (median $128,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurses in IL: Advocate Health Care (584), Rush University Medical Center (435), Osf Healthcare (331).
  • 5% of Nurses in IL hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 72% of Nurses in IL have verified education credentials on file.
  • Data refreshed July 2026.

Public records & verifications
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  • Professional LinkedIn profile on file (subscribers only).
  • Data aggregated from public licensure databases, LinkedIn, and verified employer records. Cross-check via the registry link above.
Education
Bradley University
Lewis University
Masters in nursing
2014
Grambling State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
2008
Skills
Hospitals Healthcare Clinical Research Operating Room Nursing Bls Acls Critical Care Registered Nurses Medicine Patient Safety Healthcare Management Inpatient Medical Surgical Acute Care Customer Service Epic Systems Patient Education Team Building Hipaa Nursing Education
About John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital Of Cook County
Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Office Location
10255 W Higgins Rd, Des Plaines, IL
Professional Overview

Kandice Hightower is a Nurse Coordinator and Manager, currently affiliated with John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital Of Cook County, based in Willowbrook, IL. As a nurse, Hightower contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Willowbrook, IL. They have been with John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital Of Cook County for 8 years. Hightower holds academic credentials, including Masters in nursing and Bachelor of Science (B.S.), from Bradley University and Lewis University. Core competencies include Hospitals, Healthcare, Clinical Research, Operating Room, Nursing. John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital Of Cook County operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse professionals can use HealthTal to access verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. Direct outreach to nurse specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Willowbrook, IL healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kandice Hightower located?
Kandice Hightower is based in Willowbrook, IL. They are currently affiliated with John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital Of Cook County.
What is Kandice Hightower's specialty?
Kandice Hightower specializes in Nurse. Their current role is Nurse Coordinator and Manager.
Where does Kandice Hightower currently work?
Kandice Hightower currently works at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital Of Cook County. They have been there for 8 years.
What is Kandice Hightower's educational background?
Kandice Hightower attended Bradley University and Lewis University.
How do I contact Kandice Hightower for recruiting?
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How do I recruit a Nurse?
Recruiting nurses typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides verified contact data for nurses across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
What is the average salary for a Nurse in IL?
Nurses in IL typically earn $110,000 to $165,000 annually, with a median of $128,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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