Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine

About the opportunity

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

• 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.

• 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).

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

Hourly Pay: $ - $140,920 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.