Care Coordination Nurse

Humana

Onsite Care Coordination Nurse supporting Humana members in acute care settings. Coordinating discharge planning, education, and hospital-to-home transitions.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeHazel Crest • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $71,100 - $97,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting comprehensive assessments, discharge planning, and care coordination within acute care settings. Proficient in collaborating with healthcare professionals and educating members on health needs while maintaining compliance with safety and privacy standards.

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Registered Nurse (RN) LicenseAcute Care Nursing ExperienceDischarge Planning ExperienceMicrosoft Office ApplicationsBilingual English/Spanish

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Hard Skills

Comprehensive AssessmentsCare CoordinationDischarge PlanningDocumentation AccuracyInfection Control StandardsHealth Needs EvaluationPatient EducationHEDIS KnowledgeStars Measures Knowledge

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingPatient Advocacy

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical RecordsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN) LicenseCertification in Care Management

Industry Keywords

Acute Care FacilitiesHealth Plan ExperienceCare ManagementHealth PromotionUtilization ManagementTB ScreeningACHA Level II Background ClearancePHI/HIPAA Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct comprehensive face-to-face assessments of newly admitted members at assigned acute care facilities
Evaluate members’ physical, psychosocial, and health needs and refer them to Humana programs as appropriate
Support and educate members and families on discharge planning from admission through post-discharge
Facilitate follow-up visits with primary care providers
Identify gaps in care, safety concerns, and barriers to discharge
Develop and implement strategies to address care and discharge barriers
Collaborate with attending providers, facility case managers, and other healthcare professionals
Provide education on diagnoses, medications, and preventive measures
Complete required documentation accurately and promptly
Maintain infection-control, safety, and patient-privacy standards
Work onsite at Advocate South Suburban Hospital with limited remote hours for coordination and documentation
Travel occasionally to Humana offices for training or meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois
Must live within a 30–60 minute driving distance of Advocate South Suburban Hospital, 17800 S Kedzie Ave, from the home base
Minimum of 3 years recent acute care nursing experience
Experience with discharge planning or care coordination in a hospital or health plan setting
Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel) and electronic medical records
Valid driver’s license, dependable automobile, and proof of personal vehicle liability insurance
Participation in TB screening and ACHA Level II background clearance, including fingerprinting
Other credentialing and screening as required by the assigned facility
Private workspace for remote documentation
Minimum home internet speed of 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload
Dedicated workspace without ongoing interruptions to protect PHI/HIPAA information
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Care management, health promotion, or coaching experience preferred
Utilization Management experience preferred
Health plan experience preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Certification in Care Management or related specialty preferred
Knowledge of HEDIS and Stars measures preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus incentive plan
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Company holidays
Personal holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Remote documentation flexibility
No holidays, on-call, or weekends required