Registered Nurse Emergency Department

Vail Health Hospital • Vail, CO

7h • $38 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

This position assumes responsibility and accountability for providing nursing care for patients and their families. Provide expert, compassionate, individualized nursing care for patients and families. Collaborate with providers, staff and other members of the team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

• One-year of critical care or emergency experience required.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) ~OR~ Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) required.
• Minimum of Associate Nursing Degree for positions hired after 07/01/2018.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily patient flow to optimize patient care, safety and satisfaction using healthcare assessment skills, prioritizing skills and critical thinking skills.
• Triage incoming patient requests for services.
• Deliver patient education to facilitate plan of care, employer-informed healthcare choices, and promote optimal wellness.
• Delegate care appropriately and according to Colorado statutes.
• Administer medications, perform treatments, and assist in procedures as needed, while consistently adhering to patient safety guidelines.
• Coordinate patient care to achieve the highest possible level of patient care and satisfaction.
• As needed, handle high telephone volume of patient requests for medications, information, and assistance.
• Work independently, as needed, with minimal supervision.
• Deliver 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.

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
• Education Level: Associate degree