Registered Nurse PreOp/PACU, PRN

Vail Health Hospital•Edwards, CO

1d•$40 - $63

About The Position

The Registered Nurse PreOp/PACU assumes responsibility and accountability for providing nursing care to patients and their families. The role provides expert, compassionate, individualized care and collaborates with providers, staff, and other team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The position is PRN (pool) and requires compliance with HIPAA. The job description notes that its duties are not exhaustive and may include other assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

At least one year of clinical experience.
Registered Nurse license in Colorado or a valid compact-state license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, computer skills needed for online learning, job-specific competencies, online forms and policies, and benefits enrollment.
Working knowledge of English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
At least an Associate Nursing Degree for positions hired after 07/01/2018.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily patient flow to optimize patient care, safety, and satisfaction.
Triage incoming patient requests for services.
Provide patient education to support the plan of care, informed healthcare choices, and wellness.
Delegate care appropriately and in accordance with Colorado statute.
Use competent healthcare assessment, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills.
Handle high volumes of telephone requests for medications, information, and assistance.
Administer medications, perform treatments, and assist with procedures as needed while following patient-safety guidelines.
Coordinate patient care with other physician practices, Vail Health, and others to support high-quality care and patient satisfaction.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Deliver excellent service using Relationship-Based Care to advocate for safety, patient preferences, and effective communication in partnership with patients and families.
Model the principles of a Just Culture and organizational values.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with HIPAA.