Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)| One-on-One Patient Care

Job Description

Job Description

Home Health LPN (CO License Required)

SummitWest Care | Mesa County, CO
Part-Time | PRN | Supplemental (Opportunity for Full-Time Growth)
$25–$32/hour (DOE) + Mileage Reimbursement

One Patient at a Time. Focused Care, With Real Results.

SummitWest Care is a local nonprofit home health agency seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide skilled nursing services throughout Mesa County.

Home health offers a different kind of nursing experience. Instead of balancing multiple call lights, constant interruptions, and large patient assignments, you'll provide one-on-one care where it matters most: in the patient's home. You'll enjoy the flexibility to help shape your schedule, the autonomy to work independently, and the support of an experienced clinical team invested in your success.

Whether you're looking for part-time, PRN, or supplemental hours, this position offers the opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships while helping individuals remain safe, healthy, and independent at home.

Why Home Health?

• One-on-one patient care with time to observe, educate, and connect
• Flexible scheduling that works with your lifestyle and availability
• Independent field work backed by strong clinical and administrative support
• Meaningful patient relationships developed over time
• Focus on quality outcomes rather than productivity quotas
• Collaborative care team including RNs, therapists, caregivers, and providers
• Opportunity to grow your caseload and expand your role as opportunities arise

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing services in patients' homes
• Perform wound care, medication support, and patient monitoring
• Observe and report changes or concerns promptly
• Document visits accurately and timely in the EMR
• Collaborate with RNs, therapists, caregivers, families, and providers
• Support patient education and individualized care plan goals

Qualifications

• Current Colorado Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License
• Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle , and auto insurance
• IV Certification preferred; not required
• Strong communication and accurate documentation
• Ability to work independently and adapt professionally in home health environments

We Offer

• Flexible scheduling
• Mileage reimbursement
• Supportive clinical leadership with field experience
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary clinical team
• Opportunities to increase hours and grow caseload
• Meaningful, one-on-one patient relationships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with 3% match

Why Join SummitWest Care?
You matter. We care.

For more than 20 years, SummitWest Care has helped Mesa County residents remain safe, independent, and comfortable at home. As a nonprofit organization, we believe exceptional patient care starts with supporting the clinicians who provide it.

Here, you'll find flexibility, respect, strong team support, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference through meaningful one-on-one care.

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.