Transfer Nurse, Transfer Center

Sutter Health

. Provide clinical expertise, medical communication, and quality assessment for timely transfer/transport and direct admission of patients .

Posted 9/30/2026part-timeSacramento • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $87 - $121 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates clinical expertise in patient transfer and admission processes, utilizing knowledge of InterQual criteria and regulatory guidelines such as HIPAA and EMTALA. Effectively communicates with stakeholders and manages high-priority situations in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

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RN-Registered NurseInterQual Criteria KnowledgeCritical Care ExperienceEmergency Department ExperienceRegulatory Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Patient Care PrinciplesMedical Necessity AssessmentData Collection and AnalysisEmergency Situation RecognitionManaged Care Terminology

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem SolvingTact and DiplomacyAdaptabilityConfidentiality Maintenance

Tools & Technologies

Healthcare DatabasesEssential Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

California RN License

Industry Keywords

HIPAAThe Joint CommissionEMTALAPatient TransferHealthcare Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide clinical expertise, medical communication, and quality assessment for timely transfer/transport and direct admission of patients
Act as the single point of contact for patient transfers/transport and admission and placement processes
Serve as liaison to physicians, hospitals, and other care providers referring patients
Assess medical necessity using InterQual or related admissions criteria
Recognize emergency or high-priority situations and take appropriate immediate action
Facilitate information sharing and cooperation among stakeholders to resolve problems and achieve desired outcomes
Manage and reprioritize activities and projects while maintaining responsiveness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
RN-Registered Nurse of California Upon Hire
5 years of recent relevant experience in critical care/Emergency Department; Transfer Center, or Nurse Supervisor
Knowledge of principles and practices of patient care with the ability to understand medical diagnoses and treatment information
Knowledge of InterQual or related admissions criteria to assess for medical necessity
Knowledge of applicable legislative and regulatory guidelines, including HIPAA, The Joint Commission, and EMTALA, pertaining to healthcare practices
Familiarity and understanding of managed care terminology
Ability to recognize emergency or high-priority situations and take immediate action
Ability to define issues, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with tact and diplomacy
Ability to use essential applications and/or databases associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with changing business priorities
Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package