Home Health RN Case Manager
- N/W Chicagoland Areas Interim HealthCare
- 3.5 Elmwood Park, IL Job Details Part-time | Full-time $60
- $200 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Inpatient experience Hospital medicine RN License Emergency medicine Health information management RN-BC Home Health Nursing Full Job Description Overview We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager to serve patients in the North and Northwest Chicagoland areas.
This vital role involves coordinating comprehensive home health care services, ensuring seamless patient transitions, and delivering personalized nursing care in the home setting. The ideal candidate will possess extensive clinical expertise, including critical care, trauma, and hospital medicine experience, to effectively manage complex cases and promote optimal patient outcomes. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate, high-quality care. Responsibilities Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, medical history, and physiological evaluations to develop individualized care plans. Manage post-acute and home health cases by coordinating services such as discharge planning, hospice care, and outpatient therapies. Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals across disciplines—including physicians, therapists, and social workers—to ensure comprehensive patient care. Utilize electronic health records (EHR/EHR) systems for documentation, medical records management, and communication with care teams. Perform clinical case management activities such as diagnostic evaluation, utilization management, and managing patients with complex needs like infectious diseases or behavioral health conditions. Educate patients and families on health management strategies, medication adherence, and safety protocols within the home environment. Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and health policy standards while maintaining patient confidentiality. Participate in ongoing training related to hospital experience, emergency medicine protocols, ICU procedures, or managed care practices to stay current with industry standards. Assist in discharge planning by coordinating follow-up appointments and ensuring continuity of care post-hospitalization or outpatient visits. Support quality improvement initiatives by monitoring patient outcomes and contributing to clinical documentation accuracy. Skills Proven clinical expertise in critical care settings such as ICU, Level I/II trauma centers, or emergency rooms. Extensive home health experience combined with inpatient hospital experience across medical-surgical units or specialized areas like pediatrics or geriatrics. Strong knowledge of health regulation policies including HIPAA compliance and medical terminology. Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR/EHR) systems for documentation and communication. Excellent patient assessment skills with the ability to evaluate complex physiological conditions. Ability to manage multiple cases efficiently while maintaining high standards of patient service. Effective communication skills for client interaction and collaboration with healthcare professionals. Familiarity with discharge planning processes, diagnostic evaluation procedures, and post-acute care coordination. Knowledge of managed care practices and utilization management strategies. Experience working with diverse populations including pediatric patients, geriatric clients, or those requiring behavioral health support. This role offers a rewarding opportunity for registered nurses committed to delivering exceptional home-based care. We welcome candidates who are proactive team players dedicated to improving patient outcomes through expert clinical practice and compassionate service. Kimberly Cameron, PHR
INDRN Pay:
$60.00
- $200.00 per hour Expected hours: 10.5
- 40.
0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you open to seeing 3
- 5 patients per day in their home to provide care?
License/Certification:
RN License (Required)
Work Location:
On the road