Behavioral Health - Clinical Nursing Coordinator

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.

Are you passionate about making a difference in individuals' lives? Do you want to be part of an innovative team dedicated to providing exceptional care? If so, we invite you to join our team at the Precourt Healing Center, our new state-of-the-art behavioral health inpatient center set to open soon. We believe in treating the whole person addressing their physical, emotional, and psychological needs.

We are currently seeking candidates with experience in inpatient behavioral health to join our team. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in providing compassionate care to patients in psychiatric settings, including those with a range of mental health conditions. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals facing behavioral health challenges, in a brand new inpatient facility, we encourage you to apply!

This position is required to work onsite at our newly constructed Behavioral Health Inpatient Hospital in Edwards, CO. 

 

$10,000 Sign on, Relocation, and Housing Assistance available.

 

About Us

Striving to be the model of integrated and exceptional behavioral health treatment, research, education, and innovation by sustainably implementing an accessible and effective Behavioral Healthcare model that delivers, supports, and promotes a full continuum of care across our Mountain Communities.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Care Model: Join a cutting-edge approach to behavioral health that integrates the latest research and therapies.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a dedicated team of professionals who share your commitment to excellence and compassion.
• Professional Growth: We are committed to your development with ongoing training, education, and career advancement opportunities.
• State-of-the-Art Facility: Utilize the best tools and resources in a newly designed, modern healthcare setting.
• Meaningful Impact: Make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families, contributing to their journey towards recovery and wellness.

    About the opportunity:

Functions as expert clinician, consultant and support of research in clinical practice. In collaboration with the Director, behavioral health staff, medical staff and nursing staff, monitors the clinical care of patients and provides clinical support to improve clinical care and outcomes. The Clinical Coordinator is a role model, patient advocate, leader, change agent and cost-effective practitioner.

  What you will need:

1. Provides leadership for clinical and behavioral health content using evidence-based practice in policy and procedure development.
2. Identifies behavioral health performance and quality improvement opportunities. Participates in the collection of data and assists the Director in the development of plans for monitoring performance improvement.
3. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of Behavioral Health Administration 27-65 rules, The Joint Commission (TJC), regulation requirements and assists in maintaining compliance with standards.
4. Maintains own knowledge and competency by reviewing current literature and attending relevant education programs
5. Assists Director in developing annual goals which enhance and support the basic goals of the organization, behavioral health, and individuals.
6. With the Director, develops, reviews, and revises standards of nursing care, guidelines, and policies; ensuring that they reflect current evidence-based practices.
7. Assists in the creation of and adherence to yearly budgets. Works in collaboration with Director, physicians, and staff to identify needed capital, needed equipment, and general budgetary needs.
8. Uses verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills to promote harmonious interpersonal relationships with unit staff, other departments, physicians, allied professionals, visitors, patients, and community resources.
9. Effectively participates and chairs committees as assigned, to effectively accomplish the goals and objectives of the committee, behavioral health, and the organization. Reports back appropriate data from committees to Director.
10. Fosters a collegial environment in which there is a sharing of expertise with other professionals, to include cross-functional evidence-based