Registered Nurse Preop PACU

1. Oversees the daily patient flow to optimize patient care, safety and satisfaction
2. Provides patient education to facilitate plan of care, promote optimal wellness, and provide discharge instructions for home care
3. Demonstrates ability to delegate and or provide care appropriately and according to all regulatory requirements
4. Demonstrates competent PreOP/PACU nursing skills with all patient types and age groups with minimal supervision
5. Administers medications, performs treatments, and assists in procedures as needed; consistently adhering to patient safety guidelines
6. Completes patient documentation and paperwork with accuracy
7. Ability to work in both PreOP and PACU and take call independently
8. Ability to assume new assignments as directed with competence and necessary skillset aligned with ASPAN standards
9. Ability to identify abnormalities and perform necessary interventions during post-operative emergencies
10. Delivers excellent service by utilizing Relationship-Based Care to advocate for safety, patient preferences, and optimal communication through partnering with patients and families
11. Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
12. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English.
• 1 year of RN experience.
• Acute care experience preferred.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Colorado Registered Nurses license or from a valid compact state required.

• Minimum of Associates Nursing degree for positions hired after 7/1/2018.

Benefits at Vail Health Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement 
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: 
  • Medical
  • Dental 
  • 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