Advanced Practice Registered Nurses / Physician Assistants
Internal Number: 5462317004
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.
Additional Compensation information:
$10,000 sign on bonus available
Evening, night and weekend shift differentials
On call pay
CME time off and reimbursement
About the opportunity:
The Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is responsible for providing high-quality anesthesia care to patients undergoing surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures. The CRNA will collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective anesthesia administration. This role involves preoperative assessment, intraoperative anesthesia management, and postoperative care, with a commitment to patient safety, comfort, and optimal outcomes.
Position will be expected to work eighty (80) hours biweekly, variable based on schedule worked and needed coverage at Vail Health facilities, including, but not limited to, Vail Health Hospital, Vail Valley Surgery Center locations, and Dillon Surgery Center. Additional compensation will be paid for overtime according to company policy and applicable laws.
What you will do:
Develop and execute an effective anesthetic plan.
Manage the patient's airway and respiratory status.
Monitor patients before, during, and after a medical procedure.
Prepare operating rooms, set up equipment, layout supplies, and prepare necessary gases.
Perform regular patient visits and legibly record findings in the patient records.
Request and assess diagnostic tests.
Remain up-to-date with the latest advances in the anesthesia field including the introduction of new medical equipment and techniques.
Models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
Performs other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.
This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
What you will need:
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years experience working as a CRNA required.
Must be skilled in airway management techniques and chronic pain treatment.
Possess superb communication and interpersonal skills.
Good understanding of current anesthesia practices and techniques.
License(s):
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state required.
Certification(s):
Current CRNA certification in the state of Colorado required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Computer / Typing:
Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.
Proficient with Microsoft programs like excel, word, teams, power point is required.
Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Nursing or relevant undergraduate degree.
Physician Benefits at Vail Health 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
Annual Continued Medical Education funds and days
Medical Staff Dues
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
Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.
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.