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Licensed Practical Nurse

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Amedisys

Salem, Oregon

LPN

Posted Aug 10

What the listing says

Role

Term
Permanent
Setting
Home Health
Accepts
LPN
Experience
1+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$40/hr
nursing in Oregon$50/hr

The median for nursing in Oregon is $50/hr, across 239 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

Overview

Make a difference every day as an Amedisys licensed practical nurse Join Amedisys-one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U. S.-where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home.

Attractive pay $40.00 to $42.00 pay range

What's in it for you Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth. Paid time off. Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan.

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Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more.* Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program. 401(k) with a company match. Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.

Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement. And more. *Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status. *Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.

Responsibilities

Verify plan of care with the RN prior to each visit.

Collaborate with physician and RN frequently to ensure patient needs are being met; Notify them as soon as possible when patient condition changes. Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques. Check vital signs. Review all medications and perform a medication reconciliation at each visit. Perform specialized procedures ordered by physician (i.e. foley catheter change). Prepare equipment and materials for treatments using the aseptic technique. Complete documentation timely and accurately.

Qualifications

One year of clinical LPN experience. Current LPN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work. Current CPR certification. Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U. S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Sourced from Amedisys’ careers page.

Requirements

  • One year of clinical LPN experience.
  • Current LPN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.
  • Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U. S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
  • Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Benefits

  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Paid parental leave
  • Health savings account
  • Caregiver leave
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Employee assistance program

Place

City
Salem, Oregon
Median rent
$1,400/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$75,487/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
4% above the national average

Salem area index 103.6, where 100 is the national average.

Address
3220 State St Ste 100, Salem, OR 97301, USA

Salem, Oregon's capital, sits in the fertile Willamette Valley between Portland and Eugene. Nurses relocating here find a mid-sized city with a strong healthcare sector, easy access to wine country, and weekend trips to the Cascade Range or Oregon Coast about an hour away.

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Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

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Amedisys is one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the United States, providing healthcare in the home to more than 499,000 patients annually. Their services span home health, hospice, and high-acuity care, with a…

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