Home Health LPN
Salem, Oregon
Amedisys Home Health Care (Salem)

Job Opportunity: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Travel/Contract

Location

• State: Oregon
• City: Salem

Job Description

• Provide and coordinate home nursing care according to physician orders and agency policies.
• Directly supervise and evaluate Home Health Aides and other LVNs/LVNs.
• Conduct home visits with an average patient load of 5-8 patients 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 required liability insurance.
• Travel radius up to 75 miles from the home clinic.
• Work schedule typically Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
• No guaranteed hours; patient census may vary.
• Use of HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) electronic medical record system required.
• Dress code: Scrubs.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 full year of recent Adult Home Health experience or 1 full year Hospice experience depending on specialty.
• Recent specialty experience required; first-time travelers are not accepted.

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Current LVN/LPN license in Oregon (license must be in hand; pending licenses not accepted).
• CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Work Environment and Expectations

• Home health setting.
• Must be proficient with HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) EMR; retraining required if not used within the last 6 months.
• Weekend and on-call requirements vary by location and should be discussed during the interview.
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate for travel between patient homes (commute to/from first and last patient not reimbursed).

Required Qualifications

• Valid LPN/LVN license in Oregon
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Home Health, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with adult patients in a Home Health setting
• Hospice experience
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Proficiency with HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) electronic medical record system

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required, but recent specialty experience is mandatory; first-time travelers are not accepted.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete standard background checks, drug screening, and health documentation including:

  • Physical exam within 12 months.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
  • COVID-19 vaccination or declination.
  • 10-panel drug screen.
• Must review and sign various compliance, confidentiality, and policy documents prior to start.
• Must have personal or auto insurance policy covering home health visits.

Travel and Mileage

• Expected to travel approximately 150 miles per week within the assigned territory.
• Local candidates accepted.

This position is ideal for experienced LVNs/LPNs with recent home health or hospice experience seeking a travel contract in Oregon.