Home Care Registered Nurse (RN) in Watkins, CO

Job ID: 139104 Direct Hire Registered Nurse Role $45 to $54 per hour in Aurora, Colorado Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) - Full Time (Direct Hire) Location: Aurora, Colorado Pay: $45 - $54 per hour Schedule: • Tuesday - Friday on, Saturday - Monday off • Following week: Tuesday - Friday on, Saturday off, Sunday on Territory: Aurora, Colorado (reliable transportation required) About the Role We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality in-home nursing care to older adults. This is a full-time, direct hire opportunity with a supportive care team and a mission-driven organization focused on helping participants remain safe, independent, and healthy in their homes. The RN delivers skilled nursing services, coordinates care, and supports participants and families through education, assessments, and clinical oversight. Key Responsibilities • Provide skilled nursing care to participants in their homes • Perform assessments, re-assessments, and ongoing evaluations of participant needs • Implement physician orders and coordinate plans of care • Administer medications and treatments; monitor medication compliance • Educate participants and families on medications, treatments, and health management • Observe, document, and report changes in participant condition • Complete clinical documentation, progress notes, care conference summaries, and discharge paperwork • Triage participant and staff phone calls and prioritize care needs • Coordinate specialist appointments, outside services, and hospital admissions as needed • Determine appropriate level of care and collaborate with home care resources • Provide preventive and rehabilitative nursing interventions • Participate in care conferences, peer review, quality improvement, and utilization review • Supervise LPNs and HHAs/CNAs in accordance with regulatory requirements • Refer participants to PT, OT, SLP, and Medical Social Work services as appropriate • Ensure quality care delivery through chart reviews, participant feedback, and care plan monitoring • Perform additional duties as assigned Required Qualifications • Active Colorado RN license • Current First Aid and BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross) • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance • Minimum 1 year of experience working with frail or elderly populations Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) • Gerontological Nursing certification • 3+ years of healthcare experience with a focus on geriatrics • Epic EMR Experience a plus Why Aurora? Aurora offers a diverse and growing community with convenient access to Denver, a strong healthcare presence, and a wide range of neighborhoods, parks, and cultural amenities. With proximity to outdoor recreation, major medical centers, and an expanding job market, Aurora is an excellent location for healthcare professionals seeking both career stability and quality of life. #CMAll