Home Health Registered Nurse
Eugene, OR
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Eugene, Oregon
Specialty: Registered Nurse – Home Health

Job Description

• Provide and coordinate home nursing care according to physician orders and agency policies.
• Supervise and evaluate Home Health Aides and Licensed Practical Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses.
• Conduct home visits with periodic office meetings.
• Manage an average of 5-8 patients per day (5-10 patients assigned daily, equating to roughly 6-8 points per day).
• Types of cases include Start of Care, Wound Care, Follow-up Visits, etc.
• Must have reliable transportation, a current driver’s license, and agency-required liability insurance.
• Willingness to travel up to 75 miles from the home clinic; approximately 100 miles traveled weekly.
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate (patient home to patient home).
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 1 full year of Adult Home Health experience OR 1 full year Hospice experience (whichever is higher).
• First-timers: Not accepted; must have recent specialty experience.
• Certifications: CPR and BLS required.
• Licensure: Must have license in hand; pending licenses not accepted.
• EMR Systems: Proficiency in HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) within the last 6 months required; RNs must also be proficient in Oasis. Retraining required if last use was over 6 months ago. Also using PointCare.
• Schedule:

  • Contract length: 13 weeks
  • Typical schedule: Friday to Monday, 4x10 hour shifts (Baylor Shift) or standard Monday to Friday 5x8 hour shifts.
  • Weekend and on-call requirements vary by location and will be discussed during the interview. On-call is on a rotating schedule.
• Travel Experience: No explicit prior travel experience required.

Additional Information

• Dress code: Scrubs
• Productivity expectations: 30-32 points per week
• Territory: Modified Eugene territory
• Reason for opening: Immediate resignation of previous RN

This position is ideal for experienced Home Health RNs who are comfortable with travel within a defined territory and have recent, relevant specialty experience.