Transfer Center / Triage Nurse - Remote - Part-Time

17h17 hours ago

Baptist Health

US · Part-time · $55,000 – $75,000

About this role

Baptist Health is seeking a Transfer Center Triage Nurse to join our team in a remote capacity. This role requires residency in Kentucky or Indiana and focuses on providing professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person.

In this position, you will implement interventions for nurse triage, facilitate patient transfers from inside and outside the organization, and handle bed placement and other telephonic nursing functions. You will assess patient and caller needs, coordinate issue resolution, and implement appropriate care advice according to established protocols.

This role operates within a supportive, family-focused environment that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and innovation. You will work 24 hours per week with an 8am to 8:30pm schedule, including every third weekend and rotating holidays.

Baptist Health is committed to quality and safety, and you will demonstrate that commitment by maintaining established policies and procedures. This position offers the opportunity to grow your triage and telephonic nursing skills while making a meaningful impact on patient care.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program is required.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
Minimum of five years nursing experience.
Current Kentucky or Indiana RN licensure required.
Illinois RN license required within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

Provides telephonic nursing care by assessing patient/caller needs for nurse triage, tele-monitoring, service referrals, bed placement, and transfers.
Coordinates issue resolution and care plan for patients’ needs according to department and health system procedures.
Implements appropriate care advice according to protocols and guidelines.
Uses critical thinking to practice objective rather than subjective modes of reasoning and action.
Ensures positive customer relations and interactions by soliciting feedback and taking actions to correct issues.
Effectively adjusts to changes in work processes and environment, altering behavior to align with evolving situations.
Demonstrates appropriate documentation of all calls based on department guidelines.
Handles sensitive or protected information in a HIPAA compliant manner.

Benefits

Remote work opportunity with flexible location within KY or IN.
Part-time schedule with predictable hours (8am-8:30pm).
Supportive, family-focused team environment.
Opportunity to work with a growing health system focused on clinical excellence and innovation.