Transitional Care Associate

## Transitional Care Associate Apply:
Banner North Colorado Medical Center (1801 16th St):
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
R4456387
** Primary City/State:
** Greeley, Colorado
** Department Name:
** Case Mgmt-Hosp
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* Work Shift:

** Day
* * Job Category:
** Clinical CareA 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. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, apply today.

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!
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* 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  
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Participates in performance improvement projects, Banner initiatives and performs data collection for measurement of projects as assigned.
4. Documents all interventions in the patient medical record both timely and accurately including all elements of the discharge plan. Performs transfer of accurate, pertinent patient information between all appropriate entities of the post-acute care continuum.
5. Assist and support patients and families in making appropriate arrangements for the post-acute plan. Performs follow-up calls to patients and providers as indicated and report any concerns to leadership.
6. Serves as an intermediary when providing community resources to patients, caregiver, and families. Discusses with patient, caregiver, and/or family…