Transfer Center RN

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Gig Harbor, WA, US

Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Transfer Center Nurse, you will help patients and their families navigate the complex transfer process so they can receive timely and appropriate care.

Every day you will coordinate patient transfers between facilities and external healthcare providers. You will be expected to assess patient needs, communicate effectively with healthcare teams, and ensure a smooth transition of care.

To be successful in this role, you must possess strong clinical judgment, critical thinking skills, and excellent communication abilities.

Coordinates, facilitates, and continually monitors regional patient placement/bed assignments, by serving as regional point-person for CHI-FH emergency departments and community-based physicians/ providers/health care facilities requesting in-patient hospital beds through the Transfer/Access Center.
Keeps abreast of bed demand/availability/status information on a regional basis in order to ensure patients are placed in the appropriate bed at the right time and to facilitate bed turnaround time.
Identifies anticipated patient admissions/transfers/discharges and ascertains potential bed availability on a regional basis; maintains ongoing communication with the Emergency Departments and other requesting units to identify shifting priorities/needs for beds.
Gathers clinical information to clarify clinical acuity and other relevant information bearing on bed and/or hospital placement that is consistent with criteria for the patient’s needs.
Assesses patient acuity within limitations of RN licensure and determines whether tertiary services are appropriate.
Determines the “best fit” CHI-FH hospital and/or unit to provide the best level of care and searches for available bed.

Job RequirementsRequired

Bachelors Other Nursing or related discipline and five years of progressively responsible related work experience, that demonstrates the attainment of the requisite job knowledge, skills and abilities preferably in a multi-hospital system, upon hire and
Critical Care or Emergency Room nursing experience and
Equivalent related work experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree
Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire

Preferred

Charge Nurse experience and

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

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