About Company
Vail Health, formerly Vail Valley Medical Center, is a nonprofit community health care system serving patients and guests from around the world. Locally operated and governed by a volunteer board of directors, Vail Health includes a 56-bed hospital, accredited by the Joint Commission. Our 24/7 emergency department in Vail is a Level III Trauma Center with a nearby helipad for necessary medical transports.
We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team
What You Will Do
- Performs hands-on nursing skills, including but not limited to: sterile port access, peripheral IV placement, therapeutic phlebotomy, central line care and maintenance, foley catheter insertion, subcutaneous and intramuscular medication administration.
- Engages in thorough assessment of patient condition and individual care needs; collaborates with Shaw providers and members of the interdisciplinary team to provide patient-centered, comprehensive care and ensure optimal outcomes.
- Works with members of the infusion and pharmacy teams to plan and implement care for patients undergoing complex treatment regimens for cancer and non-cancer diagnoses.
- Triages incoming patient requests for services.
- Delivers patient education to facilitate plan of care, employer informed healthcare choices, and promote optimal wellness.
- Delegates care appropriately and according to Colorado statue.
- Administers medications, performs treatments, and assists in procedures as needed; consistently adhering to patient safety guidelines.
Experience
What you will need:
- 1 year of clinical nursing experience (required)
- 6 months of chemotherapy administration experience (required)
- 2 years of oncology experience (preferred)
License(s)
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state (required)
Certification(s)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (required)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by American Heart Association (preferred)
- Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Certification by Oncology Nursing (preferred)
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