Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine

Vail Health Hospital • Vail, CO

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About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner will provide patient care, consultation, evaluation, and education to patients of the assigned units.

Requirements

• Two years experience as a nurse practitioner in related area preferred.
• License and certifications per the employee's contract, with credentialing by the Medical Staff Office
• Successful completion of a masters or post-master’s degree from a nurse practitioner program that is accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).

Responsibilities

• Follows standards of care as outlined by Vail Health and Colorado Nurse Practice Act.
• Supports the coordination of the daily patient flow to optimize patient care, safety, and satisfaction.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient, staff, and hospital administration.
• Provides care within scope of practice as established by the privileges granted through the Vail Health Medical Staff Office.
• Competency in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to assure high standards of patient care, patient satisfaction, and safety are maintained as documented by supervising physicians review.
• Provides patient education relating to current medical issues and to promote healthy lifestyle choices.
• Displays and promotes professional, courteous, and collaborative interaction with patients/families, providers, staff, other Vail Health departments, and leadership in meeting patient care needs and promoting teamwork.
• Demonstrates ability to delegate care appropriately and according to Colorado statute.
• Ensures that patient documentation is in accordance with accreditation and regulatory compliance standards.
• Demonstrates competency in triage, diagnosis, and treatment to assure high standards of patient care and safety are maintained.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
• Housing programs
• Childcare reimbursement
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Tuition Assistance
• Existing Student Loan Repayment
• Specialty Certification Reimbursement
• Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
• Recreation discounts
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees