Transitions Coordinator

Brio Living Services·Ypsilanti, Michigan

$60,000 - $70,000/yrFull Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago

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Transitions Coordinator · $60,000 - $70,000/yr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-17% vs. median posted salary for nursing roles in Michigan ($72,000, n=1046)

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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 1,046 posted nursing roles in Michigan salarys. This role sits in the 33rd percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 17% below the Michigan median for nursing roles.

The Transitions Coordinator manages the seamless movement of participants between hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and home settings to ensure continuity of care. They collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to assess patient needs, monitor health progress, and maintain accurate documentation in electronic medical records.

Transitions Coordinator Department

Direct
Care
Employment
Type:
Full
Time
Location:
Ypsilanti,
Mi
Reporting To:
Mimi
Suntheimer
Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 / year

Description Schedule

Full time exempt, minimum 40 hours per week | Monday - Friday | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Department: Direct Care | Huron Valley PACE | Ypsilanti, MI

What You'll Do In This Role

The Transitions Coordinator is a vital advocate for participants, ensuring every transition in care is smooth, safe, and seamless. Working closely with hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, participants, families, and the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), this role coordinates every step of the care journey to promote exceptional outcomes. From admissions and discharges to ongoing care transitions, the Transitions Coordinator champions continuity of care, proactively addresses participant needs, and helps eliminate gaps in services.

Key Responsibilities Care Transition Coordination Coordinates participant care as they move between hospitals, nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, and home.

Shares important participant information with healthcare providers and facilities to ensure smooth transitions and continuity of care.

Works with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), physicians, and facility staff to plan safe and effective discharges.

Participant Care and Support Visits participants in hospitals, nursing facilities, and homes to assess needs and provide support.

Participates in hospital and nursing facility rounds to monitor participant health and progress.

Monitors services provided in contracted facilities to ensure participants receive quality care.

Team Collaboration and Communication Maintains regular communication with hospitals, nursing facilities, healthcare providers, and the IDT regarding participant care.

Shares updates on participant status and discharge plans with team members.

Quality and Compliance Reviews services and healthcare utilization to ensure participants receive appropriate care.

Participates in quality improvement activities related to care transitions and participant outcomes.

Requirements

The position requires a bachelor's degree in social work or nursing and at least one year of experience working with the frail elderly population. Candidates must possess a valid Michigan driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 35 pounds.

bachelor degree
Communication skills
Care coordination
CPR certification
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Quality improvement
Patient support
Patient advocacy
Case management
Healthcare compliance
Electronic medical record documentation
Assessment of needs
Hospital discharge planning

Benefits

Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid holidays
Mileage reimbursement
Tuition assistance
Retirement savings plan
Flexible time off
Wellness program
Daily pay
Team member referral bonus
School scholarships

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $60,000 - $70,000/yr
Location: Ypsilanti, Michigan
Posted: Jul 31, 2026
Application: Employer website

Michigan nursing roles often value entry access

In Michigan, nursing roles often show steady demand across hospitals, clinics, long-term care, and home health settings. These positions can be competitive because employers may prioritize licensure readiness, BLS timing, and flexibility for shift-based care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original posting to save research time, and confirm you can meet the High School Diploma or GED requirement and obtain BLS within 90 days before applying.