About The INN Between
The INN Between is Utah’s only medical respite and end-of-life care facility for individuals experiencing homelessness. We provide a safe, supportive, and dignified environment where residents receive compassionate care and stability during critical health transitions.
Position Overview
The Evening & On-Call Nurse (LPN or RN) supports resident health and safety during evening hours and overnight periods. This position provides on-call support to respond to emergencies, guides CNAs and Resident Advocates in decision-making, and ensures timely medical respite assessments and coordination of care. Working closely with the Director of Nursing (DON), this nurse helps bridge direct care and medical respite care coordination to ensure comprehensive support for medically vulnerable residents.
Key Responsibilities
Resident Assessment & Care
- Respond to evening and overnight calls from CNAs and Resident Advocates to assess resident needs and provide clinical guidance.
- Conduct medical respite assessments, create or update individualized medical respite care plans, and document all interventions.
- Assist in developing and implementing Service Plans and ensure care aligns with Utah Department of Health ALF II regulations and the Utah Nurse Practice Act.
- Monitor and evaluate resident health changes, coordinating with the DON and external providers as needed.
Care Coordination
Collaborate with the medical respite team to integrate medical, behavioral health, and social services.Coordinate with hospice, home health, and other medical providers to ensure continuity of care.Support residents in accessing ancillary and therapeutic services.Participate in care conferences and contribute to ongoing quality improvement efforts.Support and Supervision
Provide clinical support and mentorship to CNAs, Death Doulas, Resident Advocates and medical respite Volunteers.Ensure staff adhere to medication management, documentation, and emergency procedures.Serve as a resource for crisis intervention, triage, and compassionate care.Documentation and Compliance
Complete timely and accurate documentation in EMR and other systems.Report incidents, medication errors, and significant changes in condition to the DON and Administrator.Maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and Assisted Living regulations.Qualifications
Current LPN or RN license in good standing with the State of Utah.Nursing experience, preferably in assisted living, hospice, or medical respite settings preferred.Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.Experience working with vulnerable or unhoused populations preferred.Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.Ability to work onsite between the hours of approximately 2 : 00pm - 8 : 00pm with overnight on-call availability to answer questions of on-site staff.Ability to work independently, remain calm under pressure, and exercise sound judgment during emergencies.Compensation and Benefits
Paid time offEmployer subsidized health insuranceDentalShort- and long-term disabilityLife Insurance401k with 4% employer matchMeaningful work that restores dignity and compassion to people in need.Health Requirements
Health Evaluation performed by Director of Nursing including TB test and review of all immunizations.Must be current on flu and COVID-19 (including booster).Employment at The INN Between is on at at-will basis, which means that your employment may be terminated by you or by The INN Between at any time, for any reason or for no reason, with or without notice, and without any procedure or formality. The at-will nature of your employment is not affected by any of the guidelines of this Job Description and cannot be modified by any oral promise from any supervisor or by any other writing unless duly executed by the employee and the Executive Director. The INN Between reserves the right to change, replace, withdraw, or deviate from any of the guidelines contained in this Job Description without prior notice.
The INN Between is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, or medical condition.