Nurse Case Manager; RN - IBCCP Program

Overview

The Nurse Case Manager is responsible for working with Service Providers within and outside of the Health Department to facilitate patients access to care in accordance to Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP) guidelines. Coordinates and assist Assistant Nurse Coordinator to provide education, information, and access to human services available in the community.

• Scheduled
  
  Hours:
  
  37.5 hours per week
• Monday to Friday (9:00AM - 5:00PM) – be a liaison between LCHD/CHC and outside providers of care.
• Assist in coordination of Primary Care services with other Health Department programs and community agencies.
• Participate in identifying client needs and make appropriate referrals.
• Follow up on referrals of IBCCP clients, track and monitor test results by contacting the hospitals or the providers.
• Provide clients with health education, laboratory and consultation results and recommendations explained in a language appropriate to the client’s level of understanding.
• Maintain client records, documenting interactions, services provided, and phone calls.
• Participate in CQI activities to assess and monitor client care processes and develop improvement plans when necessary.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills in collaboration with others as appropriate; exhibit a sense of ownership in decision-making activities.
• Attend staff meetings and team conferences; participate in in-service education, staff meetings, and workshops for professional development.
• Educate clinic staff about IBCCP services, providing in-services at staff meetings as needed.
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of the work area.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

• Illinois licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse or Illinois licensure by reciprocity within six months.
• Requires a Bachelor degree in Nursing, an Associate Degree in Nursing or graduation from a diploma School of Nursing.
• With a Bachelor’s degree, one year of clinical case management or two years of work in a health-related field.
• With an Associate’s degree, two or more years of clinical case management experience.

As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years.

We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community.

Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found at Lake County Health Department career site.

At this time, you must live in Illinois or Wisconsin to be eligible to work at Lake County Health Department. You can find our salary grades and collective bargaining agreements on the Lake County official website.

Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.