- Salary
- $55 – $67
- Location
- Vail, Colorado, United States
- Department
- 7080 Anesthesia
- Education
- Master
- Source
- Greenhouse
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.
Assumes responsibility and accountability for providing nursing care for acute pain service patients and their families. Will perform daily rounds on all acute pain patients including patient assessment and plan formation. Will act as the liaison between patients, patient care unit nursing staff, PACU/PreOp nursing staff, pharmacy, physical therapists, surgeons, and anesthesiologists. Will assist acute pain anesthesiologist with nerve blocks. Will establish database and maintain statistics for acute pain service. Will perform acute pain education for patient care unit nursing staff, PACU/PreOp/OR nursing staffs and others as needed.
- Utilize the nursing process as the format for nursing practice.
- Demonstrates flexibility in nursing practice.
- Adheres to the standards of nursing practice as defined by the Colorado State Board of Nursing, AORN, and VVMC.
- Provides care consistent with the mission statement and values of Vail Health.
- Operates within the scope of practice for the position and license held.
- Administers medication, implements or delegates patient care orders, accurately documents, and evaluates patient responses to care.
- Participates in ongoing quality improvement as necessary.
- Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies.
- Models principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
- Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.
- One year of nursing experience required.
- License and certifications per the employee's contract. With credentialing by the Medical Staff Office.
- License and certifications per the employee's contract. With credentialing by the Medical Staff Office.
- 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.
- Graduation from an accredited nursing master's program.
Benefits at Vail Health (Part Time) 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
Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.
