Registered Nurse, Transfer Center, Per Diem

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 5,924,000 - 8,679,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Transfer Center Nurse (RN) to coordinate admissions and transfers across its health system facilities. The role serves as a liaison among patients, clinicians, and receiving facilities to ensure safe, timely transitions.

Ideal candidates hold a nursing degree (Diploma/ASN/BSN; BSN preferred) with at least 5 years of clinical nursing experience and Massachusetts RN licensure. Per Diem scheduling spans Day, Evening, Nights, and Weekends with EPIC EHR proficiency.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree required (Diploma, ASN, or BSN).
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience; transfer/admissions experience preferred.
• Massachusetts RN licensure required; BSN preferred within four years.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient admissions from external and internal sources; verify clinical and insurance information.
• Manage transfer requests prioritizing medical urgency, bed availability, and resources.
• Serve as primary contact for physicians, nurses, case managers, and receiving facilities during admission/transfer.
• Review records for accuracy and regulatory compliance; ensure proper bed assignments and status updates.
• Provide clinical assessment and triage to ensure safe levels of care during transfer.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Decision making

Communication

Teamwork

EPIC EHR

Education

Nursing degree (Diploma/ASN/BSN)

BSN preferred

Tools

EPIC EHR

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

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: Per Diem: Day, Evening, Nights, Weekends.

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

Job Requirements

• Education: Nursing degree – Diploma, ASN, or BSN (preferred). Ability to obtain a BSN within 4 years. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of clinical nursing experience. Previous experience working in a transfer center or admissions department preferred; prior experience in emergency, critical care, or intermediate care encouraged.
• Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Requires license to practice professional nursing as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Knowledge and Skills

• Decision Making: Demonstrates ability to make sound and timely decisions guided by precedents, policy & procedure, and overall goals and objectives, choosing the best course based on analysis.
• Problem Solving: Demonstrates ability to address a wide variety of clinical, operational, and social issues by analyzing situations and applying critical thinking to implement solutions.
• Communication Skills: Demonstrates ability to articulate thoughts and present complex clinical and operational information using oral, written, and non‑verbal communication, employing active listening.
• Familiarity with hospital admission processes, insurance verification, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and knowledge of patient care standards.
• Computer/Technology Skills: Demonstrates ability to access and enter data from EPIC EHR, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and web‑based shared drives.
• Teamwork: Demonstrates ability to work with others toward a shared goal and recognize collective success.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $43.03 - $62.50 per hour. This range reflects a broad assessment of education, experience, skills, and certifications. BMC offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, discretionary bonuses, merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources for employee and family well‑being.

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non‑job‑related characteristic.