Registered Nurse; RN - Case Management

Job Overview

Registered Nurse (RN) – Case Management

Location:

Chicago Heights, Illinois

Employment Type:

Staff (Ongoing)
The RN Case Manager is responsible for advocating for patients, coordinating high‑quality care transitions across acute, post‑acute and home settings, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team to achieve positive patient outcomes.

• Manage and plan transitions of care, discharge, and post‑discharge follow‑up for patients admitted to high‑volume/high‑priority hospitals.
• Establish trusting relationships with patients, families, and caregivers and serve as their primary advocate.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to develop, execute, and monitor individualized care plans and goals.
• Coordinate referrals to preferred acute care providers and facilitate communication with PCPs and transitional care physicians.
• Integrate social services and case management functions across pre‑acute, ER, acute, and post‑acute settings.
• Report and respond to variations in patient condition via email, dashboard, or other approved channels.
• Provide high‑intensity engagement, education, and family conferences to optimize resource utilization.
• Address advanced care planning, advance directives, and complex psychosocial needs through referrals to social workers.
• Maintain accurate clinical and progress notes, submit required documentation timely, and participate in projects and surveys.
• Conduct medical record reviews, investigate adverse occurrences, and educate staff on resource utilization.

• Registered Nurse (RN) with valid license in Illinois.
• Experience in case management, acute or community nursing preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work autonomously.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Fluency in English; bilingual preferred.
• Willingness to travel locally, regionally, and nationwide up to 10% of the time.

• Knowledge of nursing and case management theory and practice.
• Knowledge of patient care charts, histories, and clinical documentation procedures.
• Knowledge of community health services, social services support agencies, and networks.
• Organizing, coordinating, and scheduling skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non‑technical personnel.
• Strong decision‑making and resource‑utilization skills.
• Legal and regulatory compliance understanding.

Hourly rate: $36.90 – $52.70 (base). Final compensation may include bonuses or commissions based on experience, education, geography, and other factors.

• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Holiday Pay & Sick Pay
• Guaranteed Hours and 401(k) retirement plan
• Life Insurance and Disability coverage
• Wellness & fitness programs
• Mileage reimbursement and discount program

Chen Med is a family‑owned, physician‑led organization that provides value‑based primary care for seniors across the United States. The company offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development.