Seasonal Registered Nurse PreOp/PACU - Dillon Surgery Center

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing support

Season completion bonus

Health insurance

Wellness reimbursement credit

403(b) retirement contribution

Job summary

Vail Health Hospital in Dillon, CO, invites experienced registered nurses to join our seasonal PreOp/PACU team at the Dillon Surgery Center. You will provide compassionate perioperative care before and after procedures in a fast-paced setting, while enjoying Colorado mountain living.

The role requires 1 year of clinical experience, CO RN license or compact state, and BLS/ACLS/PALS certification. We offer housing support, a season completion bonus, health insurance and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• One-year clinical experience required.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Colorado or from a valid compact state.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily patient flow to optimize care, safety and satisfaction.
• Triages incoming patient requests for services.
• Delivers patient education to inform care plans and wellness decisions.
• Delegates care according to Colorado statutes.
• Demonstrates competent assessment, prioritization and critical thinking.
• Handles high telephone volumes for medications, information and assistance.
• Administers medications and assists in procedures, following safety guidelines.

Skills

RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Colorado license

Education

Associate 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.

_ Ready for a season you’ll never forget? _

Join Vail Health as a Seasonal PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse with our Dillon Surgery Center and play a critical role in delivering exceptional patient care before and after surgical procedures. Work alongside a highly skilled perioperative team in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment while enjoying life in one of Colorado’s most sought-after mountain communities. This is an incredible opportunity to expand your experience and make a meaningful impact, all while earning an end-of-season bonus upon successful completion of the season and eligibility requirements.

Our seasonal staff are eligible for Vail Health supported housing, season completion bonus, health insurance, wellness reimbursement credit, and 403(b) retirement contribution eligibility. Whether you’re seeking professional growth, adventure, or both, this seasonal opportunity offers the best of all worlds.

About the opportunity:

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

1. Oversees the daily patient flow to optimize patient care, safety and satisfaction.
2. Demonstrates ability to triage incoming patient requests for services.
3. Delivers patient education to facilitate plan of care, employer informed healthcare choices, and promote optimal wellness.
4. Demonstrates ability to delegate care appropriately and according to Colorado statue.
5. Demonstrates competent healthcare assessment skills, prioritizing skills and critical thinking skills.
6. Demonstrates ability to handle high telephone volume of patient requests for medications, information and assistance.
7. Administers medications, performs treatments, and assists in procedures as needed; consistently adhering to patient safety guidelines.
8. Coordinates patient care with other physician practices, Vail Health and others as needed to achieve the highest possible level of patient care and satisfaction.
9. Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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 principals 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:

• One-year clinical 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.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 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.

Our seasonal staff are eligible for Vail Health supported housing, season completion bonus, health insurance, wellness reimbursement credit and 403(b) retirement contribution eligibility.

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Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay:

$37.90—$60.45 USD