Institution Registered Nurse (Pendleton)

State of Oregon•Pendleton, OR

1d•$8,443 - $11,932•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) is seeking Registered Nurses with a passion for caring for marginalized and underserved incarcerated individuals. 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. Primary tasks include: 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. This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Requirements

Possess a valid Oregon Registered Professional Nurse's License at the time of appointment.
Must have the ability to work any or all of the seven days of the week, including Saturdays or Sundays or both; and work any shift of the day, including swing, graveyard, or day.
Requires contact with adults in custody, who may become violent, in a correctional setting.
Requires mandatory double shifts occasionally.
Requires walking or standing for long periods, climbing stairs and heavy lifting.
May require limited exertion resulting from patient care.
May be exposed to chemicals, radiation, communicable diseases, or other hazards inherent in a health care and correctional setting.
May require occasional local or in-state travel for training or meetings.
The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
Applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to candidates with an unencumbered license.
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

Responsibilities

Provide health care services to individuals living in ODOC correctional facilities.
Patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, care planning, medication administration, laboratory/medical procedures, and treatment provision.
Coordinate patient's health care by scheduling services on-site and community-based services.
Provide comprehensive patient education and serve as a resource for non-medical staff.
Advocate for patient care needs.
Maintain accurate, legible, and complete records of patient care.
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

Medical, dental, vision, and basic employee life coverage through the Public Employees' Benefit Board (PEBB)
Retirement benefits through the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Paid vacation leave and sick leave are accrued monthly
Wage increases are awarded in accordance with the applicable labor contract
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