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Vail Health Hospital

Occupational Health Nurse

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What they do

A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.

$74,613 / year median in Colorado

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Schedule Schedule Full-time year-round Shift Days Details Company Vail Health Location Avon, CO Category Nursing Clinical Yes Close Date July 24, 2026 Pay Hourly $37.90 - $60.45 USD 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:
The Occupational Health Nurse directs, coordinates and collaborates with occupational client companies to provide occupational health services in the clinic and community. Assess the needs of the client population in their relative worksites, and plans, implements and evaluates occupational health services accordingly What you will do: Develops and implements best practice policies and procedures for a broad range of Occupational Health Services within the Occupational Medicine program. Coordinates health screenings for workplace hazard and surveillance programs. Consults, advises, evaluates and provides training on federal, state, and local regulatory initiatives relative to occupational health services (e.g. OSHA, regulations, DOT regulations, local and public health regulations.) Develops and implements occupational and environmental health safety education training for client companies. Applies process improvement management principles to eliminates waste so all work adds value and serves customer's needs. Collaborates and provides support and guidance to provider and injury case coordination. Develops and implements travel health recommendations education based on plans of client seeking travel medicine consults. Collaborates and supports Employee Health Nurse to assure consistency in required services. Maintains professional competencies through continuing education and professional activities. Participates in daily clinic operational activities for and efficient and effective patient care environment. 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:
Five years of clinical nursing experience required. License(s) & Certification(s): Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state required. Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Drug and Alcohol Screening certification preferred Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (CAOHC) preferred Spirometry certification preferred
Education:
Minimum of Associate Nursing Degree for positions hired after 07/01/2018. 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 Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.
Hourly Pay:
$37.90—$60.45 USD