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Vail Health

Registered Nurse Preop/PACU

Vail Health, Vail, Colorado, United States, 81657

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Registered Nurse Preop/PACU – Vail Health 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.

Position Purpose 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 care.

Essential Job Functions

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

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.

Experience Minimum Qualifications

One year RN experience required.

Acute care experience preferred.

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.

Education

Minimum of Associate Nursing Degree for positions hired after 07/01/2018.

Benefits PRN (POOL) benefits include: Wellbeing reimbursement funds and 403(b) contribution eligibility.

Hourly Pay $37.90 - $60.45 USD

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