Registered Nurse Operating Room, Surgery Center

About the role

Vail Valley Surgery Center (VVSC) is a multi-specialty ambulatory center in the Eagle River Valley with locations in Vail & Edwards. This position assumes responsibility and accountability for providing nursing care for patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily patient flow to optimize patient care, safety and satisfaction.
• Demonstrates ability to triage incoming patient requests for services.
• Delivers patient education to facilitate plan of care, employer informed healthcare choices, and promote optimal wellness.
• Demonstrates ability to delegate care appropriately and according to Colorado statute.
• Demonstrates competent healthcare assessment skills, prioritizing skills and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates ability to handle high telephone volume of patient requests for medications, information and assistance.
• Administers medications, performs treatments, and assists in procedures as needed; consistently adhering to patient safety guidelines.
• Collaborates with providers, staff and other members of the team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Coordinates patient care with other physician practices, Vail Health and others as needed to achieve the highest possible level of patient care and satisfaction.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Delivers excellent service by utilizing Relationship-Based Care to advocate for safety, patient preferences, and optimal communication through partnering with patients and families.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associate Nursing Degree for positions hired after 07/01/2018.

Skills

• HIPAA compliance.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Parental leave (4 weeks paid).
• Housing programs.
• Childcare reimbursement.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision.
• 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

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour. Hourly Pay $43.43 - $69.28 USD.