Nurse Practitioner, Acute Pain

Vail Health; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 75,768 - 93,676; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Parental leave

Housing programs

Childcare reimbursement

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

Certification reimbursement

Educational funds

Job summary

Vail Health is seeking an experienced nurse for the acute pain service. The role involves direct patient care, daily rounds, and collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, pharmacists, and therapy teams to manage pain and improve outcomes.

Responsibilities include nerve block assistance, data maintenance for the service, and educating staff. Must hold a master’s in nursing and the appropriate licenses, with credentialing by the Medical Staff Office, and English proficiency required.

Qualifications

• One year of nursing experience.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing master's program.
• License and certifications per the employee's contract; credentialing by the Medical Staff Office.
• Must possess English language skills (reading, writing, and speaking).

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for acute pain service patients and families.
• Perform daily rounds, patient assessment, and care planning.
• Act as liaison among patients, unit staff, PACU/PreOp, pharmacy, therapists, surgeons, and anesthesiologists.
• Assist acute pain anesthesiologist with nerve blocks.
• Establish and maintain data for acute pain service statistics and education for staff.
• Comply with standards and regulations and support quality improvement.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Master's in Nursing

Job description

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: Assumes responsibility and accountability for providing nursing care for acute pain service patients and their families. Will perform daily rounds on all acute pain patients including patient assessment and plan formation. Will act as the liaison between patients, patient care unit nursing staff, PACU/PreOp nursing staff, pharmacy, physical therapists, surgeons, and anesthesiologists. Will assist acute pain anesthesiologist with nerve blocks. Will establish database and maintain statistics for acute pain service. Will perform acute pain education for patient care unit nursing staff, PACU/PreOp/OR nursing staffs and others as needed.

What you will do:

• Utilize the nursing process as the format for nursing practice.
• Demonstrates flexibility in nursing practice.
• Adheres to the standards of nursing practice as defined by the Colorado State Board of Nursing, AORN, and VVMC.
• Provides care consistent with the mission statement and values of Vail Health.
• Operates within the scope of practice for the position and license held.
• Administers medication, implements or delegates patient care orders, accurately documents, and evaluates patient responses to care.
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement as necessary.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Models principles 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 of nursing experience required.

License(s):

• License and certifications per the employee's contract. With credentialing by the Medical Staff Office.

Certification(s):

• License and certifications per the employee's contract. With credentialing by the Medical Staff Office.

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:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing master's program.

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

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Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay:: $55.40 USD - $67.52 USD