Registered Nurse PreOp/PACU
Edwards, Colorado
RN
Posted Sep 3
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Accepts
- RN
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About this role
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. Assure expert, compassionate, individualized nursing care for patients and families is expected. They collaborate with providers, staff and other members of the team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
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What you will do
Oversees the daily patient flow to optimize patient care, safety and satisfaction. Demonstrates ability to triage incoming patient requests for services. Delivers patient education to facilitate plan of care, employer informed healthcare choices, and promote optimal wellness.
Demonstrates ability to delegate care appropriately and according to Colorado statue. Demonstrates competent healthcare assessment skills, prioritizing skills and critical thinking skills. Demonstrates ability to handle high telephone volume of patient requests for medications, information and assistance.
Administers medications, performs treatments, and assists in procedures as needed; consistently adhering to patient safety guidelines. Coordinates patient care with other physician practices, Vail Health and others as needed to achieve the highest possible level of patient care and satisfaction. Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Delivers excellent service by utilizing Relationship-Based Care to advocate for safety, patient preferences, and optimal communication through partnering with patients and families. Role models the principals of a Just Culture and Organizational Values. 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. 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 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 Associate Nursing Degree for positions hired after 07/01/2018.
Benefits At Vail Health Include
Competitive Wages & Family
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
- Housing programs
- Childcare reimbursement
- Comprehensive Health
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
Educational Programs
- Tuition Assistance
- Existing Student Loan Repayment
- Specialty Certification Reimbursement
- Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
Paid Time Off
Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
Retirement & Supplemental Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More
- Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
- Recreation discounts
- Pet insurance
- #RN
Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.
Hourly Pay:: $37.90 USD - $60.45 USD
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Requirements
- for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.
Place
- City
- Edwards, Colorado
- State price level
- 3% above the national average
Colorado index 103.1, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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About the employer
Vail Health is a mountain healthcare system based in Vail, Colorado, featuring a 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital described as one of the world's most advanced mountain healthcare systems. The organization includes Colorado Mountain Medical, a network of clinics serving communities across…
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