Registered Nurse PreOp​/PACU, PRN

About 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. Learn more about Vail Health here.

This position assumes responsibility and accountability for providing nursing care for patients and their families. Expert, compassionate, individualized nursing care is expected. The role collaborates with providers, staff, and other members of the team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

• Oversee the daily patient flow to optimize patient care, safety and satisfaction.
• Demonstrate the ability to triage incoming patient requests for services.
• Deliver patient education to facilitate plan of care, employer informed healthcare choices, and promote optimal wellness.
• Demonstrate the ability to delegate care appropriately and according to Colorado statute.
• Demonstrate competent healthcare assessment skills, prioritizing skills and critical‑thinking skills.
• Handle high telephone volume of patient requests for medications, information and assistance.
• Administer medications, perform treatments, and assist in procedures as needed; consistently adhere to patient safety guidelines.
• Coordinate patient care with other physician practices, Vail Health and others as needed to achieve the highest possible level of patient care and satisfaction.
• Work independently 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.
• Model the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

• One‑year clinical experience required.

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required.

• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job‑specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

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

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

Hourly Pay: $37.90 - $60.45 USD

As set forth in Vail Health Hospital’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.