Registered Nurse PreOp/PACU

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56‑bed hospital. This state‑of‑the‑art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here. About the opportunity This position assumes responsibility and accountability for providing nursing care for patients and their families. Expert, compassionate, individualized nursing care is expected. The nurse collaborates with providers, staff, and other team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes. What you will do Oversee the daily patient flow to optimize patient care, safety and satisfaction. Demonstrate the ability to triage incoming patient requests for services. Deliver patient education to facilitate plan of care, employer informed healthcare choices, and promote optimal wellness. Delegate care appropriately and in accordance with Colorado statute. Utilize competent healthcare assessment skills, prioritization and critical thinking. Handle a high volume of telephone requests for medications, information and assistance. Administer medications, perform treatments, and assist in procedures as needed; consistently adhering to patient safety guidelines. Coordinate patient care with other physician practices, Vail Health and others to achieve the highest possible level of patient care and satisfaction. Work independently with minimal supervision. Deliver excellent service by utilizing Relationship‑Based Care to advocate for safety, patient preferences, and optimal communication through partnering with patients and families. Role‑model the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values. Perform other duties as assigned and remain HIPAA compliant. This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. Requirements Experience One‑year clinical experience required. License(s) Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state required. Certification(s) Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required. Computer / Typing Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job‑specific competencies, access online forms and policies, and complete online benefits enrollment. Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. Education Minimum of Associate Nursing Degree for positions hired after 07/01/2018. Benefits at Vail Health Competitive wages Parental leave (4 weeks paid) Housing programs Medical coverage Vision coverage Tuition assistance Existing student loan repayment Specialty certification reimbursement Annual supplemental educational funds Paid time off: Up to five weeks in the first year of employment, with growth each year. 403(b) retirement plan with immediate matching Life insurance Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage Recreation, wellness and wellbeing benefits: Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement. Pay Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour. Hourly Pay: $37.90 - $60.45 USD As set forth in Vail Health Hospital’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr