registered Nurse, Transfer Center, 36 Hours (Nights / Every 3rd Weekend)

Position Summary

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.

Position

• Transfer
• Center
• RN
• Department:
• OSNM
• Schedule: (36
• Hours,
• Nights,
• Every 3rd
• Weekend)
• Essential
• Responsibilities /
• DUTIES: 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.
• JOB
• Requirements
• Required
• Education
• AND
• EXPERIENCE: Associate of Science in Nursing If you are a RN with a Diploma or ASN who’s not yet completed their BSN, you must commit to doing so within your first 4 years of employment. Minimum of 5 years clinical nursing experience An equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility, may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements .
• Preferred