Level II Nursery/Postpartum Registered Nurse
Vail, Colorado
Vail Valley Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Level II Nursery/Postpartum Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Vail, Colorado
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide care for antepartum patients, laboring patients through childbirth, recovery, and postpartum.
• Offer lactation education and assistance.
• Deliver family-centered care including care for well newborns and the Level II Nursery.
• Collaborate with providers, staff, and team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Oversee daily patient flow to optimize care, safety, and satisfaction.
• Triage incoming patient requests for services.
• Educate patients to facilitate care plans and promote wellness.
• Delegate care appropriately according to Colorado statute.
• Perform healthcare assessments, prioritize tasks, and apply critical thinking skills.
• Handle high telephone volume related to patient requests for medications, information, and assistance.
• Administer medications, perform treatments, and assist in procedures while adhering to patient safety guidelines.
• Coordinate patient care with other physician practices and healthcare providers.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Advocate for patient safety, preferences, and communication through Relationship-Based Care.
• Model Just Culture principles and organizational values.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
• Associate Nursing Degree or higher (for hires after 07/01/2018).
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Colorado or a valid compact state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Physical Activity Requirements

• Occasional sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, and reaching above shoulder (1-33% of the time).
• Frequent lifting up to 35 lbs (34-66% of the time).
• No running, driving, climbing, or crawling required.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.