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Nurse Case Manager (RN) - IBCCP ProgramLake County, IL • Waukegan, Illinois, United States
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Nurse Case Manager (RN) - IBCCP Program

Lake County, IL
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    Waukegan, Illinois, United States
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    Waukegan, Illinois, United States
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Salary: $32.04 Hourly Location : Waukegan, IL Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 15977 Department: Health Department Division: Prevention Opening Date: 01/29/2026 Salary Grade: Hourly.8 Pay Grade: 8 General Description 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) Essential FunctionsWorks as a liaison between LCHD/CHC and outside providers of care. Assists in coordination of Primary Care services with other Health Department programs and community agencies. Participates in identifying the client needs, makes appropriate referrals. Follows up on referrals of IBCCP clients, tracking and monitoring test results by contacting the hospitals or the providers. Provides clients with health education, laboratory and consultation results and recommendations and explanations in a language appropriate to the client's level of understanding. Maintains client records, documenting interactions, services provided, phone calls Participates in CQI activities to assess and monitor client care processes and develop plans for improvement when necessary. Demonstrates critical thinking skills in collaboration with others as appropriate. Exhibits a sense of ownership in decision-making activities. Attends staff meetings and team conferences. Attends in-service education, staff meetings and workshops that are appropriate for professional development. Educates the clinic staff about services of IBCCP, providing in- services at staff meetings as needed. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work area. Performs other duties as required or assigned. Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education RequiredIllinois 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.
Supplemental Information 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 athttps://lakecountyil.attract.neogov.com/health-department. 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 gradesathttps://www.lakecountyil.gov/4515/Salary-Grades. For unionized positions, a list of our collective bargaining agreements can be found here: https://www.lakecountyil.gov/2686/Collective-Bargaining-Agreements. 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. Here at the Health Department, we are proud to employ a diverse workforce of dedicated individuals focused on promoting the health and well-being of all who live, work, and play in Lake County. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and collaboration, enabling each employee to perform at their maximum potential and to more effectively work with clients, patients, and employees. We offer:
Paid Time Off to support work-life balance IMRF Pension and 457 retirement plans You can find more details on our benefits on our website at 01
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