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Oct 26, 2026

Manager – Preop Pacu, RN

General Nursing

Job Description

https://www.vailhealth.org/careers/jobs/6231580004/
Overview Application

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.

About the opportunity:
In collaboration with the Director of Surgical Services, the manager oversees the human resource functions of the unit. He/she manages the day to day operation of the unit to maximize patient safety, clinical outcomes, customer satisfaction and intra and inter-departmental workflow. Assures compliance with all Policy, Procedure and regulatory standards. Manages financial resources and budgeting. Serves as a resource and role model.
What you will do:
  • Develops and achieves goals that are in alignment with Vail Health’s goals and mission. Develops and implements processes to enhance clinic operations and practices for ongoing quality improvement. Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities to enhance the delivery of clinical care.
  • Available to ensure that personnel demonstrate quality standards of customer satisfaction and patient care. Assures compliance with productivity standards for assigned area/units.
  • Identifies clinical operational needs; manages appropriate level of equipment and supplies and monitors equipment maintenance. Assesses the environment and makes recommendations to ensure optimal patient comfort, safety and compliance with various regulatory bodies and clinical policies and procedures.
  • Collaborates in the development, implementation and expansion of learning opportunities and skill development for all staff. Analyzes, develops and maintains an effective and efficient nursing care delivery system that reflects patient and family needs across the continuum to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Participates in planning, preparing, and prioritizing of budgets for assigned areas of responsibility. Monitors compliance, investigates variances and provides plans for remediation.
  • Uses critical thinking in planning, priority-setting, and decision-making while ensuring positive working systems exist to support the staff’s ability to meet patient needs
  • Effectively collects, evaluates and presents data for departmental reports. Utilizes data to drive positive departmental professional growth setting goals, monitoring progress and educating staff to achieve positive outcomes
  • Provides effective visionary leadership in development of policies, procedures, and protocols that are to be used to integrate systems, coordinate tasks and effectively change delivery systems to reflect today’s health care environment.
  • Responsible for supervising staff, including: hiring, terminating, disciplinary actions, coaching and evaluations.
  • Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
  • 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:
  • 5 Years Acute/Critical Care RN experience required
  • 3 Years Leadership/management management experience required
Education:
  • BSN Required
  • MSN, MBA, MHA preferred
License(s) and Certification(s):
  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required
  • Certified Perioperative Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) preferred

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
    • 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

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per year.

Yearly Pay:
$107,515.20—$153,587.20 USD

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About Vail Health

        

 

About Vail Health

Vail Health is a dynamic mountain healthcare system that combines the world-class care
you’d see in a big city with a small-town approach. Our history of pioneerism inspires us to
roll up our sleeves in a collaborative and innovative spirit. We take pride in being an
independent healthcare system that has the flexibility to make decisions that directly
impact our communities.
Elevated standards are the cornerstone of our approach. As a pillar of our community, Vail
Health puts as much emphasis on mental health as we do on physical health. We
recognize the value of integrated teamwork to provide the same level of personalized care
we'd give an elite athlete, neighbor, or family member.
Joining Vail Health means becoming part of something greater than yourself. We support
your journey, providing curated benefits that foster your personal and professional growth.
Together, we make a meaningful impact on the lives of our employees, patients, and local
communities.

Expanded Reach & Specialized Services
Vail Health has expanded its reach with care facilities in Avon, Edwards, Eagle, Gypsum,
and Basalt. Our main hospital in Vail offers a wide range of services, including emergency
care, surgery, childbirth, and imaging, all within a modern facility that reflects our
dedication to innovation and excellence.
The Shaw Cancer Center, a premier oncology facility in Edwards, provides comprehensive
cancer care—ranging from radiation and infusion to supportive therapies—set in a serene,
mountain environment.
In 2025, we also opened the Precourt Healing Center, a state-of-the-art Behavioral Health
facility offering both inpatient and outpatient services to meet the growing mental health
needs of our mountain communities with compassionate, integrated care.

 

Why Nurses Choose Vail Health
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling options, generous paid time off, and the
opportunity to live in one of the most desirable mountain communities in the
country.
• Wellness-Focused Culture: A system-wide commitment to caregiver well-being,
including fitness benefits, mental health support, and a strong culture of gratitude
and recognition.
• Diverse Clinical Opportunities: From surgical services and emergency care to
oncology, behavioral health, family birth center and orthopedics, nurses can gain
experience across a wide range of specialties.
• Professional Growth: Access to continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and
clinical advancement programs that encourage lifelong learning and leadership
development.
• Partnerships with World-Class Providers: The Steadman Clinic and Vail-Summit
Orthopedics & Neurosurgery (VSON)—leaders in sports medicine, orthopedics, and
spinal care.

 

Vail Health Benefits

We’re proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of our team members. Benefits include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options
  • Generous paid time off (PTO)
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match- 5% match immediately.
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
  • Employee wellness program ($1,000 for Full Time employees) and other mental health resources
  • Relocation and housing assistance for eligible roles

 

 

At Vail Health, you're not just taking on a job—you're joining a mission to elevate care in the communities we serve.

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