Institution Registered Nurse (Madras)

State of Oregon•Madras, OR

4d•$8,443 - $11,932•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Corrections is seeking Registered Nurses to provide patient-centered health care services to incarcerated individuals at Deer Ridge Correctional Institution in Madras, Oregon. The patient population has significant mental health and substance abuse needs as well as socioeconomic stressors. Nurses deliver evidence-based care, provide health education, and advocate for patients within the correctional environment. The role includes care for sickness, diabetic needs, vaccinations, routine ailments, post-operative care, and end-of-life needs. Nurses work with physicians and exercise professional autonomy in a secure correctional medical unit. The position is represented by AFSCME and may be eligible for Police & Fire benefits through PERS, as defined by statute. The salary range listed is for non-PERS qualifying applicants; PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range reflecting an additional 6.95%. Additional incentives may apply for bilingual skills, BSN or MSN education, Lead Worker duties, and swing, night, or weekend shifts. The position requires independent work with little or no supervision, availability to work any day of the week and any shift, occasional mandatory double shifts, and work in a correctional health care setting. Duties may involve contact with adults in custody who may become violent, prolonged walking or standing, stairs, heavy lifting, limited exertion during patient care, exposure to health care and correctional hazards, and occasional local or in-state travel for training or meetings.

Requirements

Possess a valid Oregon Registered Professional Nurse's License at the time of appointment.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.
Pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
Demonstrate knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and theory; laws and regulations governing nursing practice; medical terminology; pharmacology management; medical ethics; counseling and intervention techniques; disease processes and treatment methods; infection control and communicable disease management; and personal computer operation.
Have the ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
Have the ability to work any or all days of the week and any shift, including swing, graveyard, or day shifts.
Be able to work occasional mandatory double shifts.
Be able to walk or stand for long periods, climb stairs, and lift heavy items; the role may also involve limited exertion during patient care.
Be able to work in a correctional setting with potential exposure to violent behavior and health care or correctional hazards.

Nice To Haves

An unencumbered Oregon Registered Professional Nurse's License; preference is given to candidates with an unencumbered license.
Training or experience in a specialized area of nursing may be required by the agency at the time of recruitment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Social justice orientation.
Positive, team-oriented approach.
Focus on health equity.
Ability to perform in a high-stress environment.
Harm reduction advocacy.
Bilingual skills, BSN, MSN, or Lead Worker experience may qualify for additional incentives.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care, including patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, care planning, medication administration, laboratory and medical procedures, and treatment in accordance with ODOC policies, protocols, provider orders, and evidence-based standards.
Coordinate patient care by scheduling on-site and community-based services to support optimal health outcomes.
Provide comprehensive patient education and serve as a health care resource for non-medical staff.
Advocate for patient care needs and help ensure the correctional environment does not adversely affect timely care.
Maintain accurate, legible, and complete patient records, including requests for medical attention, collected data, treatments, evaluations of treatment effectiveness, and patient education.
Coordinate nursing care activities with services provided by other departments.
Assume responsibility for unit operations in the absence of management staff.
Evaluate and monitor medical supplies, maintain sufficient quantities, and ensure accurate accounting and secure storage, including narcotic, needle, and syringe counts.