What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health position at SummitWest Care?
**REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - Home Health**
**SummitWest Care | Mesa County, CO**
**Full-Time or Part-Time | Monday-Friday Day Schedule On-Call Rotation**
**$35--$43/hour** *(DOE)* ** Mileage Reimbursement**
**Practice Nursing, Not Productivity.**
SummitWest Care is a nonprofit home health agency seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide skilled, patient-centered care throughout Mesa County. Home health offers a different nursing experience. Instead of rushing between rooms or managing overwhelming patient assignments, you'll provide meaningful one-on-one care, build lasting relationships with patients and families, and see the impact of your work firsthand. You'll enjoy the flexibility and autonomy to structure your day while receiving support from an experienced interdisciplinary team that values communication, collaboration, and quality care.
For more than 20 years, SummitWest Care has served Mesa County with a commitment to **ethical, patient-centered care** in the home. We believe exceptional care starts with **supporting the clinicians** who provide it.
Here, your clinical judgment is trusted, your time is valued, and **your work makes a direct difference in helping people remain safe, independent, and comfortable at home.**
**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.*
**SummitWest Care | Mesa County, CO**
**Full-Time or Part-Time | Monday-Friday Day Schedule On-Call Rotation**
**$35--$43/hour** *(DOE)* ** Mileage Reimbursement**
**Practice Nursing, Not Productivity.**
SummitWest Care is a nonprofit home health agency seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide skilled, patient-centered care throughout Mesa County. Home health offers a different nursing experience. Instead of rushing between rooms or managing overwhelming patient assignments, you'll provide meaningful one-on-one care, build lasting relationships with patients and families, and see the impact of your work firsthand. You'll enjoy the flexibility and autonomy to structure your day while receiving support from an experienced interdisciplinary team that values communication, collaboration, and quality care.
- Why Home Health?***
- **One-on-one patient care** with time to assess, educate, and connect
- **Flexible day-to-day scheduling** within a consistent weekday framework
- **Manageable caseloads** focused on quality outcomes, not visit quotas
- **Clinical autonomy** backed by supportive leadership and office staff
- **Meaningful relationships** with patients and families
- **Collaborative interdisciplinary team** including therapists, nurses, caregivers, and providers
- **Active Registered Nurse (RN) License in the 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, families, and team members
- Comfort with **documentation and EMR systems** *(HCHB preferred)*
- Home health experience a bonus, but not required
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments
- Develop and update individualized plans of care
- Provide skilled nursing care and appropriate interventions
- Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to the care team
- Educate patients and families regarding medications, treatments, and care plans
- Coordinate care with LPNs, therapists, caregivers, and providers
- Complete timely and accurate EMR documentation
- Participate in on-call rotation
- Why Join SummitWest Care?**
For more than 20 years, SummitWest Care has served Mesa County with a commitment to **ethical, patient-centered care** in the home. We believe exceptional care starts with **supporting the clinicians** who provide it.
Here, your clinical judgment is trusted, your time is valued, and **your work makes a direct difference in helping people remain safe, independent, and comfortable at home.**
**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.*
Salary : $35 - $43