Registered Nurse Operating Room

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 .

$15,000 Sign On Bonus and Temporary Housing Support Available!

This is an OR RN working in our Main OR. Case load is very orthopedic heavy as well as emergency and trauma care. There are also general surgeries, cancer surgery and critical care surgeries using techniques including laparoscopic and robotic surgery .

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 :

• 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 .

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

What you will need : Experience :

License(s) :

Certification(s) :

Computer / Typing :

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Education :

Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) Include :

Competitive wages

Medical

Tuition Assistance

Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.

403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching

Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay : $41.20 - $67.98 USD