Transfer Center Nurse - Days

Transfer Center Nurse

Our mission is to improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.

Schedule: Full-time days or part-time days | 36 or 12 hours per week

- 06:45 to 19:15 (6:45 am to 7:15 pm)

The Nursing Resources team works closely together in a cohesive environment. We work alongside charge nurses and leaders to assign staff and patients to appropriate units to ensure the best patient care. Our Nursing Resources team consists of Bed Control Specialists, Staffing Coordinators, and Direct Call Specialists serving Freeman West and Freeman East.

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:

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

Preferred Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• Certifications: Advanced Life Support (ACLS).
• Experience: Preference for backgrounds in Emergency (ER) or Critical Care (ICU).

Freeman Perks and Programs:

• For eligible full-time and part-time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!
• 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.

Responsibilities:

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