Seasonal Registered Nurse PreOp/PACU

Company: Vail Health
Location: Vail
Posted on: November 2, 2024

Job Description:

1052 Seasonal 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. 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. 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 (Full and Part Time) 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 Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour. Hourly Pay: $36 - $59.33 USD Apply Now Vail Health, formerly Vail Valley Medical Center, is a nonprofit community health care system serving patients and guests from around the world. Locally operated and governed by a volunteer board of directors, Vail Health includes a 56-bed hospital, accredited by the Joint Commission. Our 24/7 emergency department in Vail is a Level III Trauma Center with a nearby helipad for necessary medical transports. Vail Health provides a wide array of services and access points including Beaver Creek Medical Center, urgent care clinics in Avon and Gypsum, our Edwards medical campus, Eagle Healthcare Center and a multispecialty clinic in Frisco. Howard Head Sports Medicine offers physical therapy services at 10 locations and works closely with our internationally renowned orthopaedic partners at The Steadman Clinic and Vail-Summit Orthopaedics. In addition, Vail Health's Shaw Cancer Center and Sonnenalp Breast Center are the region s only fully accredited cancer treatment center and comprehensive breast center. The Vail Clinic, which was founded in 1965, officially became Vail Valley Medical Center in 1980, its first year as a full-service hospital. At that time, we had one primary location and 25 physicians. Today, Vail Health has locations in nine towns, 1,500 employees, 260 physician partners and 85 volunteers.

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