Institution Registered Nurse - Part-Time and Full-Time
About The Position
The Oregon Youth Authority is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Health Services team at Eastern Oregon Youth Correctional Facility in Burns, Oregon. The nurse provides comprehensive care supporting the physical and mental health of youth in OYA’s care while working in a safe, secure, close-custody environment. The role involves assessing health concerns, responding to emergencies, coordinating ongoing care, and helping youth understand and manage their health needs. This recruitment is for one part-time position and may also establish a qualified-candidate list for multiple current and future vacancies. The posted salary range is $8,059.00–$11,152.00 and is based on full-time hours; compensation and benefits are prorated for part-time hours. The role is represented by SEIU/OPEU. The salary range is the non-PERS participating rate and increases by 6% for PERS participants or once eligible. Annual increases are provided on the anniversary date until the range maximum is reached. The position requires a valid Oregon Registered Professional Nurse’s License at appointment and an active CPR card. Pre-employment screening includes criminal, driving-record, and vulnerable-population abuse and neglect checks; other checks may include fingerprinting, drug screening, and education verification. The incumbent is a mandatory reporter of child abuse. Visa sponsorship is not offered.
Requirements
- Possess a valid Oregon Registered Professional Nurse’s License at the time of appointment.
- Possess an active CPR card.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with an Electronic Health Record System.
- Knowledge of medical ethics.
- Experience working in a team environment across a variety of environments and situations.
- Experience prioritizing and completing work assignments with specified deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Assess and treat youth with physical or mental health concerns, develop nursing care plans, and provide emergency and first-aid care.
- Provide routine nursing care by carrying out provider orders, evaluating treatment effectiveness, collecting laboratory specimens, and providing health education.
- Administer and manage medications, including assessing allergies, dosages, side effects, and drug interactions, and maintaining required pharmacy records.
- Maintain accurate and confidential electronic medical records, documenting patient care, treatment, nursing care plans, appointments, and essential health information.
- Support clinic operations and facility safety, including staff training, oversight of medical supplies and equipment, and required security practices in a close-custody environment.
Benefits
- Low-cost, high-coverage health insurance.
- Generous time-off.
- Competitive retirement plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
