Summer Seasonal,Registered Nurse Emergency Department Job Vail area,Colorado USA,Nursing

Award-Winning Emergency Nursing in the Heart of the Rockies

Join Vail Health's nationally recognized Emergency Department, a recipient of the 2023 and 2026 Emergency Nursing Lantern Award for excellence in leadership, practice, education, and advocacy. Our team has also earned the Press Ganey Guardians of Excellence Award for six consecutive years, is a Pinnacle of Excellence Award Winnerandis part of an ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designated hospital.

As the only hospital in Eagle County and a Level III Trauma Center located at the base of Vail Mountain, we care for a diverse patient population that includes local residents and visitors from around the world. Our 19-bed Emergency Department offers a unique opportunity to expand your skills while working alongside an exceptional team.

If you're looking for a rewarding nursing career, outstanding benefits, and the chance to live and work in one of Colorado's most beautiful mountain communities, we'd love to connect with you.

This is a summer seasonal full time night shift position with night differential paid.

Seasonal staff are eligible for a season completion bonus, as well as Vail Health supported housing.

About the opportunity:

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.

What you will do:

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.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

What you will need:
Experience:

One-year of critical care or emergency experience required.

License(s):

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state required.

Certification(s):

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.

Education:

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

Our seasonal staff are eligible for Vail Health supported housing, season completion bonus, health insurance, wellness reimbursement credit and 403(b) retirement contribution eligibility.

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay: $37.90 — $60.45 USD

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Summer Seasonal, Registered Nurse Emergency Department