Transfer Nurse, Transfer Center
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Salary$87 – $121/hr
LocationSacramento; Novato
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentValley Administration
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 30, 2026 · 6d ago
Verified live2d ago
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Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
RN-Registered Nurse of California
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
Knowledge of applicable legislative and regulatory guidelines (HIPAA, TJC, EMTALA)
Familiarity and understanding of managed care terminology
Ability to recognize an emergency or high priority situation
Ability to define issues, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Collaboration skills
Customer service focus
Ability to communicate through verbal and written means with tact and diplomacy
Organization skills to manage and re-prioritize activities
Ability to maintain effective working relationships
Demonstrates respect for cultural and linguistic differences and promotes an inclusive work environment
Demonstrates initiative in providing feedback/input to improve workflow/processes
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Ability to maintain and work discreetly with confidential and sensitive information
Ability to use essential applications and/or databases associated with the role
5 years of recent relevant experience in critical care/Emergency Department; Transfer Center, or Nurse Supervisor
Equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans
Skills
InterQual
relevant databases
Benefits
Health insurance
About the company
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization:
SMCS-Valley Administration
Position Overview:
Provides clinical expertise, medical communication and quality assessment for the successful and timely transfer/transport and direct admission of patients to and from affiliate facilities. Acts as the single point-of-contact, facilitating arrangements for the patient transfers/transport, and the admission and placement process. Serves as the liaison to physicians, hospitals and other care providers seeking to refer patients.
Job Description:
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EDUCATION:
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Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
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RN-Registered Nurse of California Upon Hire
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
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5 years of recent relevant experience in critical care/Emergency Department; Transfer Center, or Nurse Supervisor
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
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Knowledge of principles and practices of patient care with the ability to understand medical diagnoses and treatment information.
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Knowledge of InterQual or related admissions criteria to assess for medical necessity.
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Knowledge of applicable legislative and regulatory guidelines (e.g., Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), The Joint Commission (TJC), and Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA)) pertaining to healthcare practices.
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Familiarity and understanding of managed care terminology.
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Ability to recognize an emergency or high priority situation, and take appropriate and immediate action.
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Ability to define issues, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
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Collaboration skills to facilitate open sharing of information and cooperation with various stakeholders to problem solve and achieve desired results/outcome.
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Displays a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.
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Ability to communicate through verbal and written means with tact and diplomacy, and to present information to a variety of audiences.
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Organization skills to effectively manage and/or re-prioritize activities and projects to meet deadlines while maintaining a high degree of responsiveness.
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Ability to interact and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
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Demonstrates respect for cultural and linguistic differences and promotes an inclusive work environment.
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Demonstrates initiative in providing feedback/input to improve workflow/processes.
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Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.
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Ability to maintain and work discreetly with confidential and sensitive information.
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Ability to use essential applications and/or databases associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities.
Job Shift:
Nights
Schedule:
Full Time
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Variable
Weekend Requirements:
Every other Weekend
Benefits:
Yes
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
32
Employee Status:
Regular
Legal
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $86.60 to $121.23 / hour
The posted pay range is based on the position’s primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.