1. Conducts thorough psychiatric assessments, including mental status examinations and risk assessments. Prioritizes patient needs utilizing critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills.
2. Develops and implements individualized care plans based on patient needs and treatment goals. Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and treatment plans.
3. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, monitoring for side effects and therapeutic effects. Provides direct patient care, including crisis intervention and health education.
4. Works closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
5. Maintains clear and accurate patient records, ensuring documentation complies with legal and ethical standards.
6. Communicates effectively with patients and their families, providing support and education about mental health conditions and treatments.
7. Adheres to hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including infection control and medication administration protocols. Participates in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and safety.
8. Ability to manage stressful situations and handle challenging behaviors with empathy and professionalism. Ensures a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
9. Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Demonstrates ability to delegate care appropriately and according to Colorado statute.
10. Role models the principals of a Just Culture and Organizational Values. Performs other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

• Minimum of one year of nursing experience preferred.
• Experience with crisis intervention and management of acute psychiatric conditions is highly desirable.

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state required.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement 
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: 
  • Medical
  • Dental 
  • Vision
• Educational Programs: 
  • Tuition Assistance 
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching 
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

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About Vail Health

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. Vail Health provides a wide array of services and access points including Beaver Creek Medical Center, urgent care clinics in Avon and Gypsum, our Edwards medical campus, Eagle Healthcare Center and a multispecialty clinic in Frisco. Howard Head Sports Medicine offers physical therapy services at 10 locations and works closely with our internationally renowned orthopaedic partners at The Steadman Clinic and Vail-Summit Orthopaedics. In addition, Vail Health's Shaw Cancer Center and Sonnenalp Breast Center are the region’s only fully accredited cancer treatment center and comprehensive breast center. The Vail Clinic, which was founded in 1965, officially became “Vail Valley Medical Center” in 1980, its first year as a full-service hospital. At that time, we had one primary locatio...n and 25 physicians. Today, Vail Health has locations in nine towns, nearly 1,000 employees, 260 physician partners and 85 volunteers. Vail Health is an equal-opportunity employer. The hospital is handicap accessible and adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Smoking is prohibited in our facilities. This includes e-cigarettes.

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