Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health

SummitWest Care; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

401(k) with match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

SummitWest Care in Mesa County, CO, seeks a compassionate LPN for part-time, PRN home health visits. You will deliver one-on-one skilled nursing in patients' homes, with flexible scheduling and autonomy under supportive clinical leadership.

The role includes wound care, medication support, and patient monitoring, emphasizing safe, individualized care. CO LPN license and reliable transportation required; IV certification preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Current Colorado LPN license is required.
• Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and auto insurance.
• IV Certification preferred; not required.
• Strong communication and accurate documentation.
• Ability to work independently in home health environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing services in patient homes
• Perform wound care, medication support, and patient monitoring
• Observe and report changes 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

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Documentation accuracy

Education

Colorado Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License

Job description

Part-Time | PRN | Supplemental (Opportunity for Full-Time Growth)

Home Health LPN

(CO License Required)

SummitWest Care | Mesa County, CO

$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 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 have the flexibility to build your schedule, the autonomy to work independently, and the support of an experienced clinical team committed to your success.

Whether you're seeking part-time, PRN, or supplemental hours, this role 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
• Independent field work with strong clinical and administrative support
• Meaningful patient relationships built 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 over time

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing services in patient 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

Why Join SummitWest Care?

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

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.