Registered Nurse Emergency Department

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Registered Nurse Emergency Department

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 .

Vail Health Emergency Department is a 2023 recipient of Emergency Nursing Lantern Award for exceptional and innovative performance in leadership, practice, education, and advocacy. VH ED has also been awarded the Press Ganey Guardians of Excellence for three years running for 36 consecutive months of patient experience scores above the 95th percentile. We are also an ANCC Pathways to Excellence designated hospital. Vail Health is a rural independent community hospital and Level 3 trauma center located at the base of Vail Mountain, a world class skiing resort in Vail, Colorado. Vail Health is the only hospital located in Eagle County, Colorado and also sits right off a major interstate which keeps our patient population diverse and interesting. We serve not only the local community but all the visitors that come to visit this iconic mountain town. We have 19 beds in our Emergency Department and fantastic benefits we would love to tell you more about. Come join our team and experience the fun of working for a great company in a beautiful mountain town.

POSITION PURPOSE :

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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Experience :

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Computer / Typing :

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Benefits at Vail Health (Full and Part Time) Include :

Competitive Wages & Family Benefits :

Comprehensive Health Benefits :

Educational Programs :

Paid Time Off :

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Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More :

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay : $36 — $59.33 USD