• Follows standards of care as outlined by Vail Health and Colorado Nurse Practice Act.
• Supports the coordination of the daily patient flow to optimize patient care, safety, and satisfaction.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient, staff, and hospital administration.
• Provides care within scope of practice as established by the privileges granted through the Vail Health Medical Staff Office.
• Competency in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to assure high standards of patient care, patient satisfaction, and safety are maintained as documented by supervising physicians review.
• Provides patient education relating to current medical issues and to promote healthy lifestyle choices.
• Displays and promotes professional, courteous, and collaborative interaction with patients/families, providers, staff, other Vail Health departments, and leadership in meeting patient care needs and promoting teamwork.
• Demonstrates ability to delegate care appropriately and according to Colorado statute.
• Ensures that patient documentation is in accordance with accreditation and regulatory compliance standards.
• Demonstrates competency in triage, diagnosis, and treatment to assure high standards of patient care and safety are maintained.

• Two years experience as an APP in related area preferred.

• License and certifications per the employee's contract, with credentialing by the Medical Staff Office

• Successful completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or a predecessor/successor agency acceptable to the Colorado Board of Medical Examiners.

OR

• Successful completion of a masters or post-master’s degree from a nurse practitioner program that is accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).

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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