Home Health Registered Nurse
Salem, OR
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Home Health Registered Nurse

Location: Salem, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

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.
• Average patient load: 5-8 patients per day.
• Types of visits include Start of Care, Wound Care, and Follow-up Visits.
• Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from the home clinic, covering Salem and nearby areas (e.g., Canby, Molalla, Woodburn, Colton).
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (5x8 hours).
• Weekend on-call required approximately 1 weekend every 4 weeks.
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate for travel between patient homes (commute to/from first and last patient is not billable).
• Dress code: Scrubs.
• Charting system: Proficiency required in HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) and OASIS (for RNs).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon.
• Minimum of one year of recent experience in a Home Health setting within the last year.
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Proficiency and experience with HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB).

Productivity Expectations

• Weekly productivity expectation: 30 units (points system based on visits and activities).
• Patient assignments typically range from 5-10 patients per day, equating to roughly 6-8 points daily.

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Must complete all required background checks including seven-year history, sex offender, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and state-specific searches as applicable.
• Fingerprinting required per state regulations.
• Health requirements include:

  • Physical exam within 12 months prior to start.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
  • Proof of immunizations or titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
  • 10-panel drug screen.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or documented declination.
  • COVID-19 vaccination series or documented declination.
• Must review and sign multiple compliance and confidentiality documents prior to start and annually if assignment extends beyond one year.

Travel & Local Candidates

• Local candidates accepted at the same rate.
• Must be willing to travel within a 75-mile radius from the home clinic location.

Notes

• Weekend and on-call requirements vary; discuss specifics during interview.
• Some positions may follow a Baylor shift schedule (4x10s, Friday-Monday), but most are standard 5x8 schedules.
• Candidates must have recent experience in home health nursing and be proficient with required EMR systems.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with home health expertise seeking a travel contract in Oregon with a structured schedule and defined patient load.