Preop/PACU RN: Surgical Care & Patient Education

Vail Health Behavioral Health; Vail, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Parental leave

Housing programs

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Vail Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Preop/PACU unit in Vail, CO. The role involves caring for patients and families in collaboration with providers and the health team to ensure safe and compassionate care.

Responsibilities include optimizing patient flow, educating patients for discharge, delegating appropriately, and delivering high-quality PreOP/PACU nursing care with adherence to ASPAN standards. Requires CO RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and an Associate Degree in Nursing.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language.
• 1 year of RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily patient flow to optimize patient care, safety and satisfaction.
• Provides patient education to facilitate plan of care, promote optimal wellness, and provide discharge instructions for home care.
• Demonstrates ability to delegate and or provide care appropriately and according to all regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates competent PreOP/PACU nursing skills with all patient types and age groups with minimal supervision.
• Administers medications, performs treatments, and assists in procedures as needed; consistently adhering to patient safety guidelines.
• Completes patient documentation and paperwork with accuracy.
• Ability to work in both PreOP and PACU and take call independently.
• Ability to assume new assignments as directed with competence and necessary skillset aligned with ASPAN standards.
• Ability to identify abnormalities and perform necessary interventions during post-operative emergencies.
• 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 principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant

Skills

RN Experience

English language proficiency

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Vail Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Preop/PACU unit in Vail, CO. The role involves caring for patients and families in collaboration with providers and the health team to ensure safe and compassionate care.

Responsibilities include optimizing patient flow, educating patients for discharge, delegating appropriately, and delivering high-quality PreOP/PACU nursing care with adherence to ASPAN standards. Requires CO RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and an Associate Degree in Nursing.