Registered Nurse, Transfer Center, Per Diem

Position Summary

The Transfer Center RN coordinates patient admissions and transfers between Boston Medical Center Health System facilities, ensuring a smooth, efficient, and safe transition by acting as a liaison among patients, healthcare providers, and receiving facilities.

• 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.
• Provide coverage for the Off-Shift Nurse Supervisor as needed.

• Nursing degree:
  Diploma, ASN, or BSN (preferred).
• Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years.

• Minimum of 5 years clinical nursing experience.
• Previous experience working in a transfer center or admissions department preferred.
• Experience in emergency, critical care, or intermediate care preferred.

• Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

• Decision making, problem solving, and communication skills.
• 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.
• Computer/technology proficiency (EPIC EHR, Microsoft Office, shared drives).
• Teamwork and collaboration among multidisciplinary staff.
• Aspirations aligned with BMC’s Core Values.

$39.90–$57.93 per hour, plus comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, bonuses, and retirement contributions.

Schedule:

Per Diem (Day, Evening, Nights, Weekends). Department: OSNM. Position:
Transfer Center RN.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.

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