Barbara Kostelnik

Registered Nurse · Palos Community Hospital

Nurse Palos Heights, IL

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
16 years
since Jul 2010
Gender
Female

Experience

Registered NurseCurrent
Palos Community Hospital
Since Jul 2010 · 16 years · Palos Heights, IL

Education

Governors State University
2008 – 2010
Trinity Christian College
Bachelor of nursing
2004 – 2007

Skills

Acute Care Nursing

About Palos Community Hospital

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Office Location
Palos Heights, IL

Professional Overview

Barbara Kostelnik is a Registered Nurse, currently affiliated with Palos Community Hospital, based in Palos Heights, IL. As a nurse, Kostelnik contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Palos Heights, IL. They have been with Palos Community Hospital for 16 years. Kostelnik holds academic credentials, including Bachelor of nursing, from Governors State University and Trinity Christian College. Core competencies include Acute Care, Nursing. Palos Community Hospital 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 direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. 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 Palos Heights, 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.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 649,761 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse specialty. Barbara Kostelnik is one of them.
  • 18,103 Nurses are based in IL (out of 48,672 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 90 contacts at Palos Community Hospital 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 education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barbara Kostelnik located?

Barbara Kostelnik is based in Palos Heights, IL. They are currently affiliated with Palos Community Hospital.

What is Barbara Kostelnik's specialty?

Barbara Kostelnik specializes in Nurse. Their current role is Registered Nurse.

Where does Barbara Kostelnik currently work?

Barbara Kostelnik currently works at Palos Community Hospital. They have been there for 16 years.

What is Barbara Kostelnik's educational background?

Barbara Kostelnik attended Governors State University and Trinity Christian College.

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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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