Registered Nurse, Transfer Center, Per Diem

BMC Software•Boston, MA

137d•$43 - $63•Onsite

About The Position

The Transfer Center Nurse is responsible for coordinating patient admissions and transfers between Boston Medical Center Health System facilities. This role ensures a smooth, efficient, and safe transition of patients by acting as a liaison among patients, healthcare providers, and receiving facilities. The position requires strong clinical knowledge, organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Requirements

Requires license to practice professional nursing as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Minimum of 5 years clinical nursing experience
Familiarity with hospital admission processes, insurance verification, and regulatory compliance
Strong clinical assessment skills and knowledge of patient care standards
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrates ability to access and enter data from EPIC EHR, excel, power point, Microsoft word, Microsoft outlook, web based shared drives

Nice To Haves

Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred)
Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Previous experience working in a transfer center or admissions department preferred.
Previous experience preferably in emergency, critical care, or intermediate care.

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient admissions from external and internal sources, verifying clinical and insurance information to facilitate timely processing.
Manage patient transfer requests, prioritizing based on medical urgency, bed availability, and resource allocation.
Serve as the primary point of contact for physicians, nurses, case managers, and sending or receiving facilities throughout the admission and transfer process.
Review patient medical records and documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
Facilitate bed assignments and communicate status updates to involved parties.
Provide clinical assessment and triage support during admission and transfer processes to ensure patient safety and an appropriate level of care.
Collaborate with case management and social work teams to address complex admission or transfer situations.
Maintain accurate records of admissions and transfers for reporting and quality assurance purposes.
Participate in initiatives aimed at improving transfer center operations, patient flow, and overall patient experience.
Provides coverage for the Off-Shift Nurse Supervisor as needed.