Nurse Case Manager

So IL Health Care Foundation • Sauget, IL

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About The Position

Provides medical case management to Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) wards in assigned counties for the purpose of facilitating access to medical care, coordination of services, conducting follow-up.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of client and program information.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
• Proficient computer skills: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and electronic health records.
• A registered professional nurse licensed by the state of Illinois and two years of experience in community health or maternal child health nursing. OR
• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited program and one year of experience in community health or maternal child health nursing.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessment of clients’ health and social service needs.
• Develop an Individualized Care Plan for each client based on needs assessment and recommendations from primary care provider and service providers.
• Initiate referrals to appropriate healthcare and service providers.
• Maintain accurate documentation and up to date case files according to program protocol.
• Provide education to foster parents and case workers.
• Conduct outreach to healthcare providers
• Communicate with medical providers, DCFS, DHS, and MCO staff.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Complete required training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurances: Choose from medical, dental, and vision plan offerings with coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Save tax-free on medical and dependent care expenses.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Set aside pre-tax funds for medical expenses with no rollover limits.
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance with additional voluntary options.
• Disability Insurance: Employer-paid disability insurance for eligible positions.
• 401(k): SIHF matches dollar-for-dollar on the first 4% you contribute, with immediate vesting.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue vacation, sick leave, and holidays, including a floating holiday.
• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can receive employer-paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child.
• Other Benefits: Tuition reimbursement, corporate discounts, travel assistance, employee assistance program, voluntary short- and long-term disability, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level