Vail Health Hospital·Edwards, Colorado
The Nurse Practitioner provides patient care, consultation, evaluation, and education within a radiation oncology clinic. Responsibilities include coordinating daily patient flow, performing assessments, and ensuring documentation meets regulatory standards.
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].
The Nurse Practitioner will provide patient care, consultation, evaluation, and education to patients of the assigned clinic.
What you will do:
Follows standards of care as outlined by Vail Health and Colorado Nurse Practice Act.
Supports the coordination of the daily patient flow to optimize patient care, safety, and satisfaction.
Maintains confidentiality of patient, staff, and hospital administration.
Provides care within scope of practice as established by the privileges granted through the Vail Health Medical Staff Office.
Competency in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to assure high standards of patient care, patient satisfaction, and safety are maintained as documented by supervising physician's review.
Provides patient education relating to current medical issues and to promote healthy lifestyle choices.
Displays and promotes professional, courteous, and collaborative interaction with patients/families, providers, staff, other Vail Health departments, and leadership in meeting patient care needs and promoting teamwork.
Demonstrates ability to delegate care appropriately and according to Colorado statute.
Ensures that patient documentation is in accordance with accreditation and regulatory compliance standards.
Demonstrates competency in triage, diagnosis, and treatment to assure high standards of patient care and safety are maintained.
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• License and certifications per the employee's contract with credentialing by the Medical Staff Office
#Provider
Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per year.
$115,668.80—$140,920 USD
Preferred experience includes two years as a nurse practitioner in a related area. Candidates must hold the necessary licenses and certifications required by the Medical Staff Office and the Colorado Nurse Practice Act.
Market context
In Colorado, advanced-practice roles often draw steady demand in home-based care and other patient-facing settings, especially for clinicians who can travel locally and work independently in varied home environments. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for an active, unrestricted license, board certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, and comfort with flexible field-based work. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm travel expectations and licensure details before applying.
