Home Health Registered Nurse
Salem, Oregon
Amedisys Home Health Care (Salem)

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Home Health

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

Job Description

• Provide, coordinate, and direct 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.
• Average patient load: 5-8 patients per day.
• Types of cases include Start of Care, Wound Care, Follow-up Visits, etc.
• Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from home clinic; average weekly travel approximately 250 miles.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
• Weekend/on-call requirements: 1 weekend on call every 4th week (varies by location and profession).
• Dress code: Scrubs.
• Charting: Proficiency required in HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) and OASIS (used within last 6 months or retraining required).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent Home Health experience within the last year.
• Hospice experience.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience working with adult patients in a Home Health setting.

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to travel within the assigned territory (Salem to northeast including Canby, Molalla, Woodburn, Colton).
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Weekend and on-call requirements vary; discuss during interview.
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate.

Compliance and Documentation

• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, updated annually.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
• Proof of immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug test required.
• COVID-19 vaccination or declination documentation required.
• Background checks including criminal history, sex offender registry, and state-specific screenings as applicable.
• Education verification and work history verification (at least 2 most recent employers or last 7 years).
• Various facility-specific compliance documents and training must be reviewed and signed prior to start (e.g., HIPAA, Code of Conduct, Privacy Policy, Home Health Scenarios, Compliance Training).
• Personal or auto insurance required for home health placements; policy must be current and under candidate’s name or list candidate as a driver.

Summary

This is a travel contract RN position in home health nursing requiring at least 1 year of recent specialty experience, current RN license, CPR/BLS certification, and proficiency in specific home health EMR systems. The role involves patient care in home settings with travel up to 75 miles from the home clinic, a typical 13-week contract, and some weekend/on-call duties. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and facility-specific documentation is mandatory.