RN Access Center: Care Coordination & Triage

Bozeman Health; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bozeman Health is seeking an experienced RN for the Access Center to centralize and simplify patient placement for internal clinics, Bozeman Health ED, and external referrals. The role requires clinical expertise in inpatient criteria, insurance and reimbursement processes, and cross‑department coordination.

Responsibilities include evaluating requests, gathering information, and collaborating with physicians and facilities to match resources, ensuring compliance and timely transfers.

Qualifications

• Current Montana Licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• AHA BLS certification.
• AHA ACLS certification within 60 days of start date.
• AHA PALS certification within 60 days of start date.
• Two years of acute care medical/surgical RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes intake for inpatient placement; centralizes triage and placement factors.
• Gathers information to identify plan of care, acuity, and payer source.
• Assists physicians in matching resources to patient needs while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Facilitates timely transfers when appropriate and coordinates with the Access Center.
• Collaborates with internal/external resources to improve patient care and community health.
• Maintains availability and responds to calls, email, and pages promptly.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Professional judgment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Montana RN license

AHA BLS

AHA ACLS (within 60 days)

AHA PALS (within 60 days)

2 years acute care RN experience

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Bozeman Health is seeking an experienced RN for the Access Center to centralize and simplify patient placement for internal clinics, Bozeman Health ED, and external referrals. The role requires clinical expertise in inpatient criteria, insurance and reimbursement processes, and cross‑department coordination.

Responsibilities include evaluating requests, gathering information, and collaborating with physicians and facilities to match resources, ensuring compliance and timely transfers.