Transitional Care Associate Job Arvada area,Colorado USA,Healthcare

Primary City/State: Greeley, Colorado

Department Name: Case Mgmt-Hosp

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Clinical Care

A rewarding career that fits your life. Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal:
Make health care easier, so life can be better.

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in patients' lives? We're seeking a dedicated Transition Care Assistant with a Bachelor's Degree and experience in hospital/healthcare settings or a social work background to join our collaborative interdisciplinary team. In this vital role, you'll guide patients and families through the discharge process—from reviewing daily holdovers and attending multidisciplinary rounds with physicians, nurses, nutritionists, and pharmacists, to communicating discharge plans and providing crucial support every step of the way.

As a valued team member, you'll experience the rewarding impact of direct patient interaction while building a strong foundation for professional growth in healthcare. If you thrive in fast-paced, engaging environments where your contributions truly matter and collaboration drives success, this is your opportunity to advance your career while making a real difference in patient care!

SCHEDULE

Full Time/ 30 Hours
Monday-Friday
3 Ten hour shifts
7:00am- 5:30pm
Every 3 weeks weekend rotation
Holiday rotations are required in this role
Enjoy a flat rate $2/hour weekend shift differential

LOCATION

Banner North Colorado Medical Center -

Banner North Colorado Medical Center is a 378-bed Level II trauma center and acute care facility with over 3000 employees. Our hospital offers an array of inpatient and outpatient services including medical, pediatric, obstetric, orthopedic, surgical, heart, cancer, and critical care. As a regional medical center, we provide community-based and specialty services for a service area that includes southern Wyoming, western Nebraska, western Kansas, and northeastern Colorado.

In order to provide the most compassionate and innovative care possible, we bring together state-of-the-art technology and an exceptional team of health care professionals. The Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is amongst Northern Colorado's leading cancer diagnosis and treatment facilities for the healthcare professional, our Greeley, Colorado location offers access to a wide variety of recreational activities in an inviting, close-knit community.

POSITION

SUMMARY

This position facilitates the safe and timely transition of clients from acute care to alternative levels of care such as skilled nursing facility, long-term acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, home infusion therapy, hospice and/or home care or community program. Facilitates discharge plan for the transition of care and services into the designated setting or service. Provides on-site or telephonic discharge arrangements to post-acute and community services.

CORE

FUNCTIONS

Processes and facilitates the timely discharge/transfer of clients from hospital care to identified post-acute setting. Notifies care coordination team member(s) if patient or caregiver demonstrate or verbalize any inability/concern to be able to manage their post-acute plan or responsibilities.

Facilitates/ implements the care plan with proposed interventions in collaboration with healthcare team. Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to implement, manage and communicate the transition of care arrangements.

Participates in performance improvement projects, Banner initiatives and performs data collection for measurement of projects as assigned.

Documents all interventions in the patient medical record both timely and accurately including all elements of the discharge plan. Performs transfer of accurate,…