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Registered Nurse, Surgical Associates

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. Ensures expert, compassionate, individualized nursing care for patients and families. They collaborate with providers, staff, and other members of the team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

What you will do:
  1. Oversees the daily patient flow to optimize patient care, safety and satisfaction.
  2. Triages incoming patient requests for services.
  3. Delivers patient education to facilitate plan of care, employer informed healthcare choices, and promote optimal wellness.
  4. Delegates care appropriately and according to Colorado statute.
  5. Competently performs healthcare assessment skills, prioritizing skills, and critical thinking skills.
  6. Handles telephone patient requests for medications, information, and assistance. This can be high volume, at times.
  7. Administers medications, performs treatments, and assists in procedures as needed; consistently adhering to patient safety guidelines.
  8. Coordinates patient care with other physician practices, Vail Health and others as needed to achieve the highest possible level of patient care and satisfaction.
  9. Works independently with minimal supervision.
  10. Delivers excellent service by utilizing Relationship-Based Care to advocate for safety, patient preferences, and optimal communication through partnering with patients and families.
  11. Models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
  12. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be 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.
 
What you will need:
 
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.
Computer / Typing:
  • Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.
Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
 
Education:
  • Minimum of Associates Nursing degree for positions hired after 7/1/2018.

 

Application Close Date: March 15, 2024

 

PRN (POOL) benefits include: Wellbeing reimbursement funds and 403(b) contribution eligibility. 

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay:
$30.32—$49.84 USD
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