Registered Nurse, Level II NICU

Vail Health Hospital•Vail, CO

22h•$40 - $63

About The Position

Vail Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Family Birth Center and Level II nursery. The 7+ bed LDRP unit cares for healthy mothers and newborns as well as high-risk conditions, including preterm births and preeclampsia. The center has a single-suite operating room for family-centered cesarean sections and a 6-bed Level II nursery for babies 32 or more weeks gestation. Nurses are NRP certified and trained in STABLE to stabilize and transport infants when needed. The team practices with high autonomy and is supported around the clock by an on-call NNP and OB provider. This PRN position provides care for antepartum patients, patients in labor and childbirth, patients during recovery and postpartum, and well newborns. The nurse provides individualized, compassionate, family-centered care and collaborates with providers, staff, and other team members to support optimal patient outcomes. The role requires HIPAA compliance. The hourly pay range is $40–$63.15, based on relevant education and experience. PRN benefits include wellbeing reimbursement funds and eligibility for 403(b) contributions.

Requirements

One year of clinical experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Colorado Registered Nurse license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Associate Nursing Degree minimum for positions hired after 07/01/2018.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily patient flow to optimize 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 assessment, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills.
Handle a high volume of telephone requests for medications, information, and assistance.
Administer medications, perform treatments, and assist with procedures as needed while adhering to patient safety guidelines.
Coordinate patient care with other physician practices, Vail Health, and other parties to support patient care and satisfaction.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Use Relationship-Based Care to advocate for safety and patient preferences and promote effective communication with patients and families.
Perform other duties as assigned and remain HIPAA compliant.
Provide care for antepartum patients, laboring patients through childbirth, patients during recovery and postpartum, and well newborns.
Collaborate with providers, staff, and other team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes.