Geriatric Care Transition Specialist

Kintegra Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintegra Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Community Support Liaison. The role coordinates discharge from hospital to SNF, transitions STR/LTC, and ensures regulatory orientation for contract providers.

Strong emphasis on communication with caregivers and IDT, plus updating care plans and EHRs. Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of elderly care experience; nursing or human services degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; nursing or human services degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience working with the elderly population.
• Immunizations up to date and must be medically cleared for communicable diseases.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate respite stays at contracted SNFs and communicate with IDT, participants, caregivers, and SNF staff.
• Coordinate transitions from STR/medical respite to LTC as approved by IDT.
• Serve as liaison for discharge planning during hospital stays to SNF or home.
• Provide updates to caregivers and IDT on discharge and admission status.
• Oversee orientation of new direct care contract providers (LEC, NH, or Home Care).
• Enter outcomes/interventions into care plans and update EHR with admission/discharge dates.

Skills

Discharge planning

Care coordination

IDT coordination

Caregiver communication

Elderly care experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Nursing or Human Services degree (preferred)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Kintegra Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Community Support Liaison. The role coordinates discharge from hospital to SNF, transitions STR/LTC, and ensures regulatory orientation for contract providers.

Strong emphasis on communication with caregivers and IDT, plus updating care plans and EHRs. Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of elderly care experience; nursing or human services degree is preferred.