Job Description
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 Functions Works 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 tea