Home Health On-Call Registered Nurse
Company: Aspen Ridge Home Health & Hospice
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: The registered
nurse plans, organizes and directs home care services and is
experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health
education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the
resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the
needs of individuals and families within their homes and
communities. Schedule: Part-Time or Full-Time, Weekends, Nights,
On-Call. Weeknights Monday - Thursday 5 PM - 9 AM, Weekends Friday
5 PM - Monday 9 AM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patient Care Completes an initial assessment of patient and family
to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical
assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs. Initiates the plan of
care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs
change. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing
diagnosis an incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and
rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family
in the planning process. Initiates appropriate preventive and
rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and
treatments as prescribed by the physician. Provides direct patient
care as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act. Counsels the
patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs. Provides
health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per
assessment and plan of care. Identifies discharge planning needs as
part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge
of the patient. Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical
Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care
for assigned caseload. Communication Prepares clinical notes and
updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every 60
days. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs
and reports any changes in the patient’s condition;
obtains/receives physician’s orders as required. Communicates with
community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
Additional Duties Participates in on-call duties as defined by the
on-call policy. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other
necessary items and services are available. Instructs, supervises
and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks.
Requirements: POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Graduate of an accredited
school of nursing. 3 years of experience in a Home Health setting.
One (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care experience in an
institutional setting. Current licensure in state and CPR
certification. Bachelor’s degree, with one (1) year of home health
care experience preferred. Management experience not required.
Responsible for supervising home health aides. Excellent
observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem
solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency
checklist. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to
lift, position or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and
equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or
crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing
skills. Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working
order and insured in accordance with the organization
requirements.
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