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Home Health RN Case Manager (Office Position)

Posted Sep 19

License
RN license Active RN license in good standingActive RN license in good standing
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Active RN license in good standing
Experience
Prior experience in home health, intake, referral management, case coordination, or clinical triage preferred
Experience
Experience with Kinnser is a plusPreferred
Experience
Preferred Skills: Experience communicating with physicians, hospitals, rehab centers, and referral partners
Also asks
Preferred Skills: Knowledge of Medicare and other payer guidelines related to home health admissions
Also asks
Preferred Skills: Ability to identify priority cases and escalate appropriately
Also asks
Preferred Skills: Comfortable using EMR systems and standard office software
Also asks
Strong understanding of home health services, documentation, and care coordination processes
Also asks
Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills
Also asks
Ability to work efficiently in an office-based, team-oriented environment
Also asks
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for Chicago staff RN rolesChicago staff RN postings that state pay run $35/hr to $44/hr, the middle half $35/hr to $40/hr, across 89 postings.

The workplace

Safe Life Home Health Care, LLC logo
Safe Life Home Health Care, LLC
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  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

On your path

Home Health is a specialty you move into. Agencies want acute time first, then train the home-specific work.

About this role

Safe Life Home Health is seeking an office based Clinical Case Manager to support referral intake, case triage, coordination of care, and communication with patients, families, referral sources, and the clinical team. This role is ideal for an RN, LPN, or LVN who is organized, responsive, and comfortable managing a high volume of incoming cases in a fast paced home health setting.

We now serve patients through two branches

Lombard branch with a 4.5 stars Medicare Quality Rating

Chicago branch with a 5 stars Medicare Quality Rating

The Clinical Case Manager will play a key role in reviewing incoming referrals, triaging cases appropriately, helping determine eligibility and service needs, coordinating with intake and clinical staff, and ensuring smooth case flow from referral through admission readiness.

Pay Range

$37 to $42 per hour

Key Responsibilities

Review and triage incoming home health referrals in a timely manner

Coordinate with referral sources, hospitals, physicians, discharge planners, and internal staff to gather required documentation

Assess referral appropriateness based on clinical needs, payer requirements, service area, and staffing availability

Communicate with patients and families regarding next steps, services, and admission process

Support case assignment and coordination between intake, scheduling, field clinicians, and branch leadership

Track pending referrals and follow up on missing documents, physician orders, insurance information, and clinical records

Help prioritize urgent and high acuity cases for timely response

Collaborate with the Director of Nursing, Intake team, and branch staff to support efficient case management workflow

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR

Assist in resolving referral and admission barriers to improve conversion and patient experience

Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable home health regulations

Support both Lombard and Chicago branch operations as needed

Work Setting

Office-based position

Supports operations across Lombard and Chicago branches Advantages-Benefits

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off (2 weeks, 5 casual/sick days, and public holidays)

Tuition reimbursement

The posting’s own wording (2)

Qualifications

Active RN license in good standing

Prior experience in home health, intake, referral management, case coordination, or clinical triage preferred

Strong understanding of home health services, documentation, and care coordination processes

Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills

Ability to work efficiently in an office-based, team-oriented environment

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously

Experience with Kinnser is a plus

Preferred Skills

Knowledge of Medicare and other payer guidelines related to home health admissions

Experience communicating with physicians, hospitals, rehab centers, and referral partners

Ability to identify priority cases and escalate appropriately

Comfortable using EMR systems and standard office software

Sourced from a public job board.

What's around it?

In Chicago, IL

Chicago, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 4% above the US average

Median rent
$1,440/mo
Household income
$77,902/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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