RN Home Care Case Manager

Brightstar-Car; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with match

PTO

Job summary

BrightStar Care of Chicago is seeking an experienced RN Case Manager to join our clinical team. This field‑based role conducts patient assessments and re‑assessments in clients' homes across Chicago, manages an active caseload, and serves as a clinical resource for field nurses.

The ideal candidate has an active Illinois RN license, critical care experience, strong clinical judgment, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license required.
• Critical care clinical experience required.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking and clinical decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency with electronic documentation systems (EMR/EHR).
• Reliable personal vehicle and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive start of care assessments in clients' homes.
• Perform scheduled and as‑needed re‑assessments to monitor changes.
• Manage an active caseload and coordinate care plans.
• Serve as a clinical resource for field nurses.
• Communicate with physicians, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure care plans and documentation comply with Joint Commission standards.
• Participate in office‑based meetings and administrative work.

Job description

Location: Chicago, IL — field-based with regular office time (222 S. Morgan St.)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Extensive daily local travel required (~80% field / 20% office)

Pay: $90,000 Annually

About BrightStar Care

BrightStar Care of Chicago provides skilled and non-skilled home care services to clients across the Chicago area. We're committed to delivering higher standards of care through joint-commission accredited practices and a strong, supportive clinical team.

Position Summary

We're looking for an experienced RN Case Manager to join our clinical team. This role is primarily field-based, conducting patient assessments and re‑assessments in clients' homes throughout Chicago, while managing an active caseload and serving as a clinical resource for our field nursing staff. The ideal candidate combines strong critical care clinical judgment with the flexibility and independence needed to manage a mobile, client‑facing schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive new patient (start of care) assessments in clients' homes
• Perform scheduled and as‑needs re‑assessments to evaluate changes in patient condition and care needs
• Manage an active caseload, coordinating care plans, updating documentation, and ensuring continuity of care
• Serve as a clinical point of contact for field nurses, answering questions and providing guidance on complex cases
• Communicate with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient status and care plan changes
• Ensure care plans and documentation meet regulatory and Joint Commission compliance standards
• Identify and lagging clinical concerns or changes in condition appropriately
• Participate in office‑based team meetings, case conferences, and administrative work (~1 day/week equivalent)

Qualifications

Required:

• Active, unrestricted RN license in the state of Illinois
• Critical care clinical experience
• Reliable personal vehicle, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance
• Comfortable with extensive daily driving across the greater Chicago area
• Negative TB Test and Physical
• Current CPR Certification
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision‑making skills
• Excellent communication skills — comfortable being a clinical resource for peers
• Proficiency with electronic documentation systems

Preferred:

• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience
• Home care, hospice, or case management experience

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + mileage reimbursement
• Benefits Package including Health, Dental & Life Insurance. 401(K) with match. PTO.
• Supportive clinical leadership and a collaborative team culture
• Autonomy in the field paired with strong office support

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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