Registered Nurse PreOp/PACU - PRN

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.

1. Oversees the daily patient flow to optimize patient care, safety and satisfaction.


2. Demonstrates ability to triage incoming patient requests for services.


3. Delivers patient education to facilitate plan of care, employer informed healthcare choices, and promote optimal wellness.


4. Demonstrates ability to delegate care appropriately and according to Colorado statue.


5. Demonstrates competent healthcare assessment skills, prioritizing skills and critical thinking skills.


6. Demonstrates ability to handle high telephone volume of patient requests for medications, information and assistance.


7. Administers medications, performs treatments, and assists in procedures as needed; consistently adhering to patient safety guidelines.


8. Coordinates patient care with other physician practices, Vail Health and others as needed to achieve the highest possible level of patient care and satisfaction.


9. Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal supervision.


10. Delivers excellent service by utilizing Relationship-Based Care to advocate for safety, patient preferences, and optimal communication through partnering with patients and families.


11. Role models the principals of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.


12. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

• One-year clinical 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.


• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required.

• 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.

PRN (POOL) benefits include: Wellbeing reimbursement funds and 403(b) contribution eligibility.