Institution Registered Nurse (Umatilla) Part-time Opportunity

State of Oregon•Umatilla, OR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Institution Registered Nurse (Umatilla) Part-time Opportunity Two Rivers Correctional Institute – Umatilla, Oregon Oregon Department of Corrections The position is working 10 hours a week and making 1/4 of the determined full-time salary range listed and still gets you eligible for our amazing benefits. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates and may be used to fill multiple/future vacancies. About the Job – Your Role The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) is seeking Registered Nurses with a passion for utilizing all areas of their training. You will be treating sickness, run lines, vaccinations, diabetic care, daily ailments, post-op care, end-of-life, and see the continuity of care without the intrusive limits of outside medical billing. The ODOC patient population is disproportionately affected by mental health needs, substance abuse needs, and many socioeconomic stressors and nursing staff are critical to the provision of evidence-based care to address these needs. We are seeking knowledgeable, motivated, empathetic, and passionate Registered Nurses to deliver patient centered health care services, comprehensive patient health education, and serve as a health care advocate for our patients. Your primary responsibility will be to provide health care services to individuals living in ODOC correctional facilities.

Requirements

Possess a valid Oregon Registered Professional Nurse's License at the time of appointment.
Professional principles, practices, and theory of nursing practice
Laws, rules, and regulations governing the provision of nursing practice
Medical terminology
Pharmacology management
Medical ethics
Counseling and intervention techniques
Disease processes and treatment methods
Principles and procedures of infection control/communicable disease management
Operating personal computers

Nice To Haves

Preference given to candidates with an unencumbered license.
Excellent oral and written communication
Social justice oriented
Embraces teamwork with a positive mindset
Health equity focused
Ability to perform in a high stress environment
Harm reduction advocate

Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care: The provision of nursing care includes patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, care planning, medication administration, laboratory/medical procedures, and treatment provision in accordance with ODOC policies, procedures, protocols, provider orders, and evidence-based standards of care.
Coordination of Care: Coordinate patient's health care by scheduling services on-site and community-based services to ensure optimal patient health outcomes are achieved.
Communication: Provide comprehensive patient education and serve as a resource for non-medical staff as it pertains to the provision of health care in the correctional setting. Advocate for patient care needs to ensure patient care needs are met in a timely manner and not adversely impacted by the correctional environment.
Documentation: Maintain accurate, legible, and complete records of patient care. Document all requests for medical attention, objective data collected during patient care, treatment provided, evaluation of treatment effectiveness, and patient education provided.
Administrative: Coordinate nursing care activities with services provided by other departments. Assume responsibility for the operations of the unit in the absence of management staff. Evaluate and monitor medical supplies to ensure appropriate supplies are available in sufficient quantities and that accurate accounting and secure storage of supplies, including narcotic, needle and syringe counts, is maintained.

Benefits

DOC employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic employee life coverage through the Public Employees' Benefit Board (PEBB) and retirement benefits through the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
Paid vacation leave and sick leave are accrued monthly and wage increases are awarded in accordance with the applicable labor contract.
5% for bilingual
4.75% for BSN
9.5% for MSN
5% for Lead Worker
Swing shift – $3.92/hour
Night shift - $5/hour
Weekend shift - $5/hour
Family health, vision, and dental insurance
Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
Optional short and long-term disability
Term life insurance
Fully paid retirement program
Oregon Saving Growth Plan
Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare