Registered Nurse Operating Room, Surgery Center

Vail Health; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 59,236 - 95,054; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing programs

Parental leave

Tuition Assistance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Vail Health in Colorado is hiring an RN to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in the operating room setting. The role involves collaborating with physicians, staff, and families to achieve optimal outcomes while adhering to safety and HIPAA requirements.

Qualified candidates will hold an Associate Nursing Degree, Colorado RN license (or compact state), and BLS/ACLS certification. Hourly pay ranges reflect experience, with relocation and housing assistance potentially available.

Qualifications

• One year operating room experience required.
• Licensed RN in Colorado or a valid compact state.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Ability to complete online learning requirements and policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversees nursing care for patients and families to ensure compassionate, individualized care.
• Collaborates with providers and team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Administers medications and assists in procedures per safety guidelines.
• Delivers patient education and coordinates care with other practices and departments.
• Demonstrates effective triage and communication to manage patient requests.

Skills

OR Experience

English Proficiency

Computer Skills

HIPAA compliance

Education

Associate Nursing Degree

Tools

EHR systems

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.

$10,000 Sign On Bonus! Relocation and Housing Assistance available.

About the opportunity

This position assumes responsibility and accountability for providing nursing care for patients and their families. Assure 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 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 operating room 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

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

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay:: $43.43 USD - $69.28 USD