- Location
- Vail, Colorado, United States · Vail, CO
- Department
- Healthcare
Description
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.
Why Join Us?
- Work with renowned surgeons in an advanced surgical setting
- Live and work in (or near) Vail, Colorado—a world-class destination for outdoor enthusiasts year round
- Gain experience with advanced surgical technology, including the da Vinci robot
- Be part of a supportive and skilled surgical team dedicated to top-tier patient care
If you’re an OR RN looking to grow your skills in an innovative and collaborative environment, we’d love to have you on our team!
Our seasonal staff are eligible for Vail Health supported housing, season completion bonus, health insurance, wellness reimbursement credit and 403(b) retirement contribution eligibility.
About the opportunity:
What you will do:
- Oversees the daily patient flow within the OR suite to optimize patient care, safety and satisfaction
- Delivers patient education to facilitate plan of care and promote optimal wellness
- Demonstrates ability to delegate care appropriately and according to Colorado Statue
- Demonstrates competent clinical assessment skills by functioning independently, prioritizing skills and critical thinking skills with minimal supervision
- Administers medications, performs treatments, and assists in procedures as needed; consistently adhering to patient safety guidelines
- Review patient paperwork for accuracy and verify procedure to be performed
- Assist in the positioning and transport of the patient
- Ability to assume new assignments as directed with competence and necessary skillset aligned with AORN standards
- Complete patient charting to include pathology, implant logs, tissue tracking, etc.
- Delivers 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.
What you will need:
- One year operating room experience required
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state required.
- 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 computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.
- Minimum of Associate Nursing Degree for positions hired after 07/01/2018
Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.
