Registered Nurse Emergency Department

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.&nbsp; 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 <a href="https://www.vailhealth.org/about">here</a>.</p></div><div> <div> <p><strong>Award-Winning Emergency Nursing in the Heart of the Rockies</strong></p> <p>Join Vail Health's nationally recognized Emergency Department, a recipient of the <strong>2023 and 2026 Emergency Nursing Lantern Award</strong> for excellence in leadership, practice, education, and advocacy. Our team has also earned the <strong>Press Ganey Guardians of Excellence Award</strong> for six consecutive years, is a <strong>Pinnacle of Excellence Award Winner</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;is part of an <strong>ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designated hospital</strong>.</p> <p>As the only hospital in Eagle County and a Level III Trauma Center located at the base of Vail Mountain, we care for a diverse patient population that includes local residents and visitors from around the world. Our <strong>19-bed Emergency Department</strong> offers a unique opportunity to expand your skills while working alongside an exceptional team.</p> <p>If you're looking for a rewarding nursing career, outstanding benefits, and the chance to live and work in one of Colorado's most beautiful mountain communities, we'd love to connect with you.</p> </div> </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>About the opportunity:</strong></div> <div>This position assumes responsibility and accountability for providing nursing care for patients and their families. Provide expert, compassionate, individualized nursing care for patients and families. Collaborate with providers, staff and other members of the team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>What you will do:</strong></div> <ol> <li>Oversee the daily patient flow to optimize patient care, safety and satisfaction using healthcare assessment skills, prioritizing skills and critical thinking skills.</li> <li>Triage incoming patient requests for services.</li> <li>Deliver patient education to facilitate plan of care, employer-informed healthcare choices, and promote optimal wellness.</li> <li>Delegate care appropriately and according to Colorado statutes.</li> <li>Administer medications, perform treatments, and assist in procedures as needed, while consistently adhering to patient safety guidelines.</l