What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employee Health Nurse position at Vailclinicincdbavailhealthhospital?
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
Schedule: Part-time, 24 hours per week (three 8-hour shifts)
Vail Health is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Occupational Health Coordinator to support the health, safety, and well-being of our workforce. In this role, you will coordinate occupational health services for employees across Vail Health, acting as a key point of contact for employee health initiatives. You will play an essential role in integrating available services, supporting compliance, and promoting a safe work environment through new hire screenings, annual health requirements, and ongoing program development.
What You Will Do
- Develop, implement, and maintain best practice policies and procedures for occupational health programs across Vail Health
- Participate in organizational committees and task forces to support health, safety, and employee well-being initiatives
- Independently manage and optimize Employee Health programs with minimal supervision
- Partner with insurance adjusters to ensure timely workers’ compensation claim reporting and coordination
- Lead workplace injury investigations and implement prevention strategies and corrective action plans
- Coordinate return-to-work and modified duty programs in collaboration with leadership and HR partners
- Administer new hire health screenings and manage ongoing annual surveillance and compliance requirements
- Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness through data collection, analysis, and reporting
- Maintain the OSHA 300 log and ensure regulatory compliance
- Assess ergonomic risks and support implementation of workplace improvements
This description reflects the general nature and level of responsibilities for this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties or requirements.
What You Will Need
Experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of clinical nursing experience required
Licensure & Certifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Colorado or a valid compact state required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing required for individuals hired after July 1, 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.