Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care for community patients. Provide skilled nursing interventions, educate families, and coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team.
Requirements summary
Requires an active Colorado RN license (or NLC compact) and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. Experience with EMR systems, specifically HCHB, is preferred but not required.
professional certificateCase ManagementCare PlanningPatient AssessmentEMR DocumentationPatient EducationCritical ThinkingProfessional CommunicationInterdisciplinary CollaborationSkilled Nursing Care
Job description
REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - Home Health SummitWest Care | Mesa County, CO Full-Time | Monday-Friday Day Schedule + On-Call Rotation $35–$43/hour (DOE) + Mileage Reimbursement A Sustainable Approach to Nursing SummitWest Care is a nonprofit home health agency seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide skilled, patient-centered care in the community.
This is an in-person home health position based in Mesa County, CO, offering flexibility in how you structure your day, along with manageable caseloads and meaningful one-on-one care.
What We're Looking For Active Registered Nurse (RN) License in State of Colorado (or active NLC compact license) Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance Strong assessment and critical thinking skills Ability to work independently and manage a structured caseload Clear, professional communication with patients and team members Comfort with documentation and EMR systems (HCHB preferred) Home health experience preferred, but not required What You'll Do Perform comprehensive patient assessments Develop and update individualized plans of care Provide skilled nursing care and appropriate interventions Monitor patient progress and report changes to the care team Educate patients and families on medications, treatments, and care plans Coordinate care with LPNs, therapists, caregivers, and providers Complete, timely, and accurate documentation in EMR Participate in on-call rotation Work Environment Home health offers a different pace and structure than facility-based care.
Our clinicians enjoy: Independent visits in patient homes Consistent weekday schedules with flexible day-to-day workflows Collaboration across a supportive, interdisciplinary team We are looking for nurses who are dependable, steady, adaptable, and proactive in communication.
Why Join SummitWest Care?
You matter.
We care.
For over 20 years, SummitWest Care has served Mesa County with a commitment to ethical, patient-centered care in the home.
We believe strong care starts with supporting our clinicians through reasonable expectations, clear communication, and a collaborative team environment.
This is a role where your clinical judgment is trusted, your time is valued, and your work has direct impact.
Equal Opportunity Employer SummitWest Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
