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Description Location UCHealth UCHlth Memorial Hosp Central, US:CO:Colorado Springs Department Women and Infant Service Line Work Schedule Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift Days Pay $38.91 - $60.31 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience Position Status This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option Summary Serves as a patient advocate, liaison, and advisor/educator to assist patients with navigating the continuum of care. Responsibilities: Rounds on/reviews assigned patients regularly and evaluates patient progress with plan of care. Communicates plan of care to patient and family and solicits concerns, questions, and issues for resolution. Provides emotional support, counseling, clinical education and expert guidance to patients and families to promote their ability to understand and meaningfully participate in the healthcare process and personal decision-making. Serves as a liaison between patient and clinical staff, administration, physicians, managed care companies, and community/external resources to coordinate/maximize resources and identify/resolve barriers to the plan of care. Assists patients and families with resolving financial, psycho-social, functional, and administrative issues by advising of options and referring to appropriate resources. Intervenes as appropriate to advocate for patient and family. Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action. Requirements #J-18808-Ljbffr UCHealth