Transfer Center Nurse - Nights

Freeman Health System

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Transfer Center Nurse facilitates safe, efficient patient transfers by triaging clinical data and coordinating bed placement. They serve as the primary point of contact for external hospitals seeking to refer patients to the health system, ensuring that every transition is medically appropriate and timely.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice or a multi-state compact license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• 2–5 years of acute care experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• Advanced Life Support (ACLS).
• Backgrounds in Emergency (ER) or Critical Care (ICU).

Responsibilities

• Process incoming requests for transfers, direct admissions, and consultations from various referral sources.
• Utilize clinical expertise to assess patient acuity and urgency, recommending the necessary level of care and mode of transportation (ground or air).
• Collaborate with house supervisors and nursing units to assign beds based on current facility capacity and service capabilities.
• Facilitate physician-to-physician and nurse-to-nurse reports, acting as a "clinical air traffic controller" between sending and receiving teams.
• Ensure all transfers adhere to EMTALA, HIPAA, and other regulatory standards.
• Accurately record all tasks, conversations, and medical information into electronic health records (EHR) and transfer tracking software.

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation
• Milestone payments with longevity of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flex Time Off (FTO)
• Extended Sick pay
• Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members
• Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree