Registered Nurse, RN Home Health Case Manager

Department: 34100 North Metro B - Nursing

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

RN Case manager needed for Waukegan, Zion, Winthrop Harbor area to perform skilled visit in patients home. Work closely with LPN and others on the interdisciplinary team. Postion is M-F 8am-430pm with weekend rotation and call requirement

Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30

Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager - Home Health

Service Area: Waukegan, Zion, and Winthrop Harbor, IL

Join our Home Health team as an RN Case Manager, providing skilled nursing care to patients in the comfort of their homes. In this role, you will manage a patient caseload, coordinate care plans, and collaborate closely with LPNs and an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Schedule

• Full-time, Monday-Friday
• 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Weekend rotation required
• On-call rotation required

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus Available for External Candidates! Internal Advocate Health team members are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Additional eligibility requirements may apply.

Position Overview

The RN Case Manager is responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating care for patients receiving home health services. This role serves as the primary clinical coordinator for assigned patients and works closely with physicians, LPNs, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform skilled nursing visits in patients' homes.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• Coordinate care with LPNs and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Educate patients and families regarding disease management, medications, treatments, and health maintenance.
• Identify changes in patient conditions and implement appropriate interventions.
• Coordinate referrals, discharge planning, and community resources.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Promote patient safety, quality outcomes, and evidence-based nursing practice.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and team collaboration activities.

Qualifications

Required

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum one year of medical-surgical nursing experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Basic computer and documentation proficiency.

Preferred

• Previous home health or case management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and patient education skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.