Charge Nurse, Family Birth Center

About Vail Health

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 located centrally in Vail with exceptional care and beautiful views.

The hospital is at the base of Vail Mountain where patients enjoy front‑row views of the slopes. The winter is unbeatable, and the summer is a hidden gem surrounded by Aspens, rivers, creeks and a temperate climate.

Night shift RN position, 7 pm to 7 am with differential. You will lead the Family Birth Center RN team in a 7+ bed LDRP unit caring for mothers and infants, including low‑risk deliveries, preterm births, preeclampsia and high‑risk obstetric conditions.

• Maintain daily operational aspects of the unit; manage nurse/patient ratios and resources to meet quality and financial objectives.
• Provide staff supervision, promote professional growth, and serve the unit expert for physicians and staff.
• Act as a role model for nursing professionalism and efficient patient flow.
• Conduct expert patient assessment across biophysical, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, environmental, self‑care and discharge needs; plan interventions in line with the Relationship‑Based Care delivery model.
• Lead interview, coaching, precepting, evaluation, and discipline processes; recognize and reward staff appropriately.
• Participate in quality improvement programs using LEAN methodology and Peaks of Excellence.
• Manage patient, physician, and staff expectations through proactive communication and education.
• Act as unit liaison for budgeting, staffing and team meetings.
• Model Just Culture principles and organizational values.
• Perform additional duties as assigned; maintain HIPAA compliance.

• Three years of clinical experience.
• State of Colorado Registered Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (LS) certifications.
• Working knowledge of English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Computer skills to complete online learning, benefits enrollment, and policy access.
• Associate’s Nursing degree minimum (for hires after 7/1/2018).

• Competitive wages; hourly pay $43.43 - $69.28 USD.
• Family benefits: parental leave (4 weeks paid), medical, vision, life insurance.
• Retirement: 403(b) plan with immediate matching.
• Paid time off: up to five weeks in the first year, increasing annually.
• Wellness: $1,000 annual wellness reimbursement; wellness credit $1,000; access to onsite gym, Zen Den, yoga studio.
• Housing programs; educational support (tuition assistance, loan repayment, specialty certification reimbursement, supplemental educational funds).
• Recreation benefits; disability and short‑/long‑term disability insurance.

Vail Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under applicable law.