September 26, 2025, MORRIS, IL – It is often said that pursuing a career in healthcare is a calling. For Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers OB/GYN Clinic Nurse Jordan Doubek, that call came later in life, after first using her talents as a teacher and later as an EMT. Thankfully for the many patients and colleagues who have benefited from her compassionate care, Doubek followed her passion and became a nurse. Today, she is being recognized for making a lasting impact by being selected Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers’ September Fire Starter of the Month.
“Jordan is a phenomenal nurse who is always willing to help anyone in need,” says Cathy Ozment-Herr, Practice Manager for Morris Hospital Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists. “She is an excellent employee and very deserving of this recognition. No matter what task she is assigned—whether it’s phone triage, rooming patients, or leading the breastfeeding class—Jordan is dependable, flexible, and always does a great job.”
Doubek says she always knew she had a desire to help others but was unsure which career path to follow. After growing up and living in Morris for most of her life, she and her husband Tim moved to Ohio where she began her professional journey as a teacher. During that time, Doubek began pursuing her interest in healthcare by obtaining her EMT license and volunteering with a local fire department. After several years working as an EMT and Emergency Department Tech, she realized her true calling was nursing.
“When I was working as an EMT, I really fell in love with nursing and knew this was the career I wanted to pursue,” Doubek shares. “I have several family members who are nurses, so I saw firsthand what the profession was like, and it was always something that inspired me.”
In her current role, Doubek has found the perfect way to combine her passions for education and healthcare. In addition to her duties as a clinic nurse, she is a certified breastfeeding counselor and leads Morris Hospital’s Breastfeeding Basics class.
“I find it really rewarding helping expecting mothers prepare for the arrival of their newborn and being part of their support system,” says Doubek. “I love being able to combine my teaching experience with my passion for helping others.”
In nominating Doubek for Fire Starter of the Month, Morris Hospital Charge RN Bethany Brandt described her as an excellent nurse who always goes above and beyond for patients. “Jordan truly is a wonderful, dedicated, and compassionate nurse,” says Brandt. “She’s always looking for ways to better help patients and be the best resource possible. She consistently goes above and beyond to support both patients and coworkers. Jordan is very deserving of the Fire Starter title.”
When asked what she enjoys most about her job, Doubek shares it is a combination of her coworkers and being able to help others. “When I help a patient who is struggling with breastfeeding or help someone on the triage line, it makes me feel like I am truly making a difference.”
In early civilizations, fire starters were individuals who had the important job of keeping the flame alive. With over 1,500 employees, Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers is the largest employer in Grundy County.