Registered Nurse Operating Room, Surgery Center

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 [https://www.vailhealth.org/about].

A career at Vail Valley Surgery Center (VVSC) means joining a team of people who consider every small moment a chance to improve someone’s life. Vail Valley Surgery Center (VVSC) is a multi-specialty ambulatory center in the Eagle River Valley with locations in Vail & Edwards. What began as a joint venture between Vail Health and 25 physician investors has evolved into a leading-edge center of surgical excellence.

At Vail Valley Surgery Center, you will find specialized surgical care in many areas including orthopedic, Gastroenterology, Pain Management, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology (ENT), Plastic Surgery, Podiatry and General Surgery.

$10,000 Sign on bonus, relocation support and temporary housing available!

About the opportunity

This position assumes responsibility and accountability for providing nursing care for patients and their families. Assure compassionate, individualized nursing care for patients and families is expected. They collaborate with providers, staff and other members of the team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

What you will do

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• Oversees the daily patient flow to optimize patient care, safety and satisfaction.
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• Demonstrates ability to triage incoming patient requests for services.
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• Delivers patient education to facilitate plan of care, employer informed healthcare choices, and promote optimal wellness.
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• Demonstrates ability to delegate care appropriately and according to Colorado statue.
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• Demonstrates competent healthcare assessment skills, prioritizing skills and critical thinking skills.
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• Demonstrates ability to handle high telephone volume of patient requests for medications, information and assistance.
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• Administers medications, performs treatments, and assists in procedures as needed; consistently adhering to patient safety guidelines.