Transfer Center Nurse | Freeman West | Part - Time Nights

freemanhealth; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flex Time Off

Extended Sick pay

Learning Center access

Job summary

Freeman Health is seeking a part-time Transfer Center Nurse to coordinate safe patient transfers and bed placement across Freeman West and Freeman East. You will triage clinical data, act as the primary contact for external hospital referrals, and ensure timely, medically appropriate transitions.

Requirements include RN or LPN license, BLS, and 2–5 years of acute care experience; BSN preferred with potential ER/ICU background. This role supports Nights, 12 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• RN or LPN license active and unencumbered in the state of practice or compact license.
• BLS certification is required.”
• 2–5 years of acute care nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transfer requests and admissions from referral sources.
• Triage clinical data to determine level of care and transportation mode.
• Collaborate with bed management and nursing units to assign beds.
• Facilitate physician-to-physician and nurse-to-nurse communication.
• Ensure transfers comply with EMTALA, HIPAA and regulatory standards.
• Document all tasks and conversations in EHR and transfer systems.

Skills

Acute care experience

Clinical triage

Bed management

HIPAA compliance

ER/ICU experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Our Mission

To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions..

Schedule: Part - Time Nights (12 hours/week)

About Us - Nursing Resources

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

What You’ll Do

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 capsabilities.
• 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 and HIPAA and other regulatory standards !
• Documentation: Accurately record all tasks, conversations, and medical information into electronic health records (EHR) and transfer tracking software.