Registered Nurse Preop PACU

Vail Health Hospital; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; 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

Specialty certification reimbursement

Wellbeing reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Vail Health is seeking a Preop/PACU Registered Nurse to provide compassionate nursing care and support to patients and families in a dynamic hospital setting in Vail, Colorado.

You will oversee patient flow, educate patients for discharge, and ensure safe, accurate documentation while adhering to regulatory requirements. Opportunities include working in both PreOP and PACU with on-call responsibilities and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• 1 year of RN experience; acute care preferred.
• Colorado RN license or valid compact state license.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily patient flow to optimize care, safety and satisfaction.
• Provides patient education to facilitate plan of care and discharge instructions.
• Delivers care per ASPAN standards and follows HIPAA compliance.
• Administers medications and assists in procedures with patient safety adherence.
• Completes patient documentation accurately and timely.
• Works in PreOP and PACU; able to take call independently.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Associates nursing degree

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:

The Preop/PACU Registered Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for providing compassionate and individualized nursing care for patients and their families in collaboration with providers, staff and other members of the team to achieve optimal patient.

What you will do:

1. Oversees the daily patient flow to optimize patient care, safety and satisfaction
2. Provides patient education to facilitate plan of care, promote optimal wellness, and provide discharge instructions for home care
3. Demonstrates ability to delegate and or provide care appropriately and according to all regulatory requirements
4. Demonstrates competent PreOP/PACU nursing skills with all patient types and age groups with minimal supervision
5. Administers medications, performs treatments, and assists in procedures as needed; consistently adhering to patient safety guidelines
6. Completes patient documentation and paperwork with accuracy
7. Ability to work in both PreOP and PACU and take call independently
8. Ability to assume new assignments as directed with competence and necessary skillset aligned with ASPAN standards
9. Ability to identify abnormalities and perform necessary interventions during post-operative emergencies
10. Delivers excellent service by utilizing Relationship-Based Care to advocate for safety, patient preferences, and optimal communication through partnering with patients and families
11. Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
12. 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:

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English.
• 1 year of RN experience.
• Acute care experience preferred.

License(s) and Certification(s):

• Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Colorado Registered Nurses license or from a valid compact state required.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), required.

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), required.

Education:

• Minimum of Associates Nursing degree for positions hired after 7/1/2018.

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:

$37.90—$60.45 USD