Traditions Health·Decatur, Illinois
The primary functions involve administering skilled nursing care to clients in their residences, coordinating care among the interdisciplinary team, patients, and families, and assuming responsibility for overall care coordination. Essential functions include completing initial and ongoing assessments, developing and revising the plan of care, initiating nursing procedures, and supervising other nursing personnel.
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Primary functions are to administer skilled nursing care for clients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patients and their families, and a referring agency. Assumes the responsibility for coordination of care.
Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
Current State license as a Registered Nurse, current Driver’s License.
One year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting required. Home health experience preferred.
Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid and current driver’s license and auto insurance
Works in patients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; must have the ability to work a flexible schedule and the ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family individualized psycho social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Completes initial and ongoing assessments to identify the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of home health patients/clients . Completes assessments at appropriate time points, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) or other assessments as appropriate to the patient.
Regularly re-evaluates the patient's/client’s nursing needs and evaluates the outcomes of care.
Develops, initiates, and revises the plan of care as necessary to ensure quality and continuity of care. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Refers to other services as needed. Plans for the discharge of the patient/client from services.
Furnishes those services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill. Counsels the patient/client and their family in meeting nursing and related needs. Uses infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA).
Coordinates services. Informs the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's/client’s condition and needs.
Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payors.
Prepares clinical and progress notes. Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining or improving competency.
Supervises, teaches and provides clinical direction to other nursing personnel. Assigns home health aides to specific patients. Supervises LPNs/LVNs and paraprofessionals providing services to patients/clients. May only conduct aide competency evaluations if qualified with two years of clinical experience and one year of home health experience.
Promotes the Agency ‘s philosophy and administrative policies.
Performs on-call responsibilities and provides on-call services to patients/clients and their families as assigned.
Provides effective communication to patients/clients, their family members, team members, and other health care professionals.
Traditions Health is becoming The Care Team, aligning with a leading provider of hospice care, committed to providing the best possible care to their patients and families, and employees. Candidates selected for this position will transition to employment with The Care Team effective January 1, 2026. You will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, supported by The Care Team values, resources, and commitment to caring for the communities we serve.
to deliver exceptional hospice care that brings comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and their families wherever they call home. Since our founding in 2015, we have grown to be a leading provider of hospice services in Michigan, with locations throughout the state and additional presence in Indiana and Pennsylvania. Our exceptional Care Team members are the heart of what we do and include incredible nurses, medical social workers, aides, chaplains, and dedicated volunteers who work together to support both patients and their families. We believe that every person deserves to be cared for with compassion, respect, and excellence during life’s most tender moments. That belief is what unites us and makes our work so meaningful. For more information, visit tctcares.com [https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tctcares.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Clacey.henderson%40traditionshealth.com%7C5e6a7c5c2c08431ad84008de36afab87%7C4a7f48ad88ff4493ade87885df329d5f%7C0%7C0%7C639008325288947406%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=zm4EOBIjciDooF9Ws%2BdKkCo%2FgDtuUtgafuZ4ojbmP8I%3D&reserved=0]
We are always looking for Top Talent to join our trusted team at Traditions Health, where you will make a difference in the lives of your patients, co-workers, and the communities you serve. Apply now to connect with a recruiter to learn more about our opportunities.
$77,550.00 - $91,650.00
Traditions’ Health aspires to maintain a market competitive, internally equitable, and performance-based rewards program in order to attract, retain, and motivate employees. This philosophy includes to pay commensurate with experience, skills, competencies, and individual performance.
Traditions Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination of any kind based on race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other legally protected characteristic.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing school and hold a current State license as a Registered Nurse, along with a valid driver's license. A minimum of one year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting is required, with home health experience being preferred.
Market context
RN case manager roles in Illinois are often tied to hospital discharge planning, home health, and care coordination, so employers typically look for nurses who can manage complex patient needs across settings. These positions are competitive because they require an active Illinois RN license, current CPR certification, and reliable transportation for patient visits, along with strong documentation and communication skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of case coordination experience before applying.
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