Registered Nurse - Radiation Oncology

Vail Health; Edwards (CO); On-site; USD 79,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Parental leave (4 weeks paid)

Housing programs

Childcare reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellbeing reimbursement

Job summary

Vail Health is seeking an experienced registered nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care for patients and families in a high-quality mountain healthcare setting.

You will collaborate with providers, staff and the care team to achieve optimal outcomes, manage patient flow, and deliver education to promote informed health decisions. The role requires Colorado RN licensure and BLS, with one year of clinical experience and a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• One-year clinical experience required.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Licensed RN in Colorado or a valid compact state; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily patient flow to optimize care, safety and satisfaction.
• Triages incoming patient requests for services.
• Delivers patient education to support care plans and informed decisions.
• Delegates care per Colorado statutes and supervises appropriately.
• Performs nursing assessments with priority and critical thinking.
• Handles high volume calls for medications, information, and assistance.
• Administers medications and assists in procedures while maintaining safety.
• Coordinates patient care with physicians and Health system partners.
• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Anchors care with Relationship-Based Care, emphasizing safety and patient preferences.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient education

Team collaboration

Communication

Triage

Education

Bachelor's 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

This position assumes responsibility and accountability for providing nursing care for patients and their families. Assure expert, compassion, individualize 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.

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.

Education

• Bachelor's degree required.

License(s) and Certification(s)

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Benefits at Vail Health (Full 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:: $37.90 USD - $60.45 USD