Detention Nurse- RN (Public Health Nurse) - Juvenile Department

Marion County • Salem, OR

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Marion County is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care to youth in the Juvenile Department, including juveniles in the detention facility, Guaranteed Attendance Program (GAP), and Alternative Programs (AP). The nurse works on a nursing team and provides comprehensive assessments, develops care plans and interventions, and delivers nursing services and case management. Duties include responding to intake assessments, dispensing medications, maintaining pharmacy and medication records, coordinating prescription refills, documenting encounters, and collaborating with probation officers, guardians, and others. The role serves youth typically ages 12–17 and requires adherence to Juvenile Department security procedures.

The position works in an around-the-clock, seven-day operation with rotating shifts and workstations. Schedules include day and swing shifts, weekends, and holidays. It is full-time and eligible for overtime. The position is on-site; remote work is not available. It is safety-sensitive, represented by a union, and requires completing juvenile security and supervision training within six months of hire.

Requirements

• Associate degree or diploma in nursing and two years of nursing experience in a public health, social services, or community health setting; or a bachelor's degree in nursing; or a satisfactory combination of relevant work, education, training, or experience as determined by Marion County.
• Hold a current license to practice as a registered nurse in Oregon at the time of appointment.
• Hold a current CPR certificate.
• Have a current driver's license in the state of residence and an acceptable driving history.
• Pass a post-offer drug screen, including marijuana testing.
• Pass a criminal history background check, including fingerprinting.
• Not be excluded from participation in federal health care programs or federal procurement and non-procurement activities, where applicable.
• Complete training on the security and supervision of juveniles in detention facilities and residential programs within six months after initial hire.
• Have knowledge of public health nursing practice, community resources, and public health sciences and services.
• Have skills in interdisciplinary teamwork, nursing assessment of individuals, families, groups, environments, and systems, therapeutic relationship-building, and skilled nursing care.
• Accept and abide by supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing case management for juveniles in detention, GAP, and AP, including pharmacy upkeep, medication dispensing, and intake assessments for juveniles new to the facility.
• Conduct and document comprehensive nursing assessments, including physical, mental, and emotional status assessments and counseling.
• Record encounter information accurately, completely, and promptly, including observed signs and symptoms, actions, education, outcomes, unusual circumstances, communications, treatment refusals, and transfer summaries.
• Maintain narcotic records and medication accounts, and order medications through approved vendors or local pharmacies.
• Coordinate medication refills with guardians in collaboration with appropriate probation officers.
• Develop individualized patient care plans consistent with standing orders or physician orders.
• Follow the Juvenile Department's security principles and procedures.
• Collaborate and maintain constructive working relationships and communication within and outside the facility, and interpret nursing services when appropriate.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Eligible for overtime.
• Full-time County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree