Registered Nurse Resident

The role

The Nurse Resident provides nursing care to assigned patients under the supervision of a program coordinator, unit manager, educator, and preceptors. This role involves participating in the Transition to Practice Program to transition into independent practice.

What you will do

• Demonstrates accountability for professional nursing practice through residency program activities.
• Meets performance expectations associated with the residency curriculum.
• Engages with coordinators, leadership, educators, preceptors, and co-workers for professional growth.
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of the nursing process for patients and families.
• Collaborates with healthcare team members, patients, and families.
• Delegates to and provides direct supervision to other healthcare team members.
• Acts as an advocate for patients and their families.
• Practices within accepted ethical and legal parameters of nursing.
• Adheres to hospital and department compliance policies and laws.
• Delivers service utilizing Relationship-Based Care.

Required qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado or valid compact state
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
• Graduated with a Baccalaureate Degree or an Associate Degree from an accredited nursing program within a year prior to the time of application

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
• Housing programs
• Childcare reimbursement
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Tuition Assistance
• Existing Student Loan Repayment
• Specialty Certification Reimbursement
• Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year

About the company

Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital located centrally in Vail. It is a mountain healthcare system providing care to patients.