Institution Registered Nurse (Pendleton)

State of Oregon•Pendleton | ODOC | Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution, KY

10d•$8,443 - $11,932•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Corrections is hiring Registered Nurses to provide on-site, patient-centered health care to incarcerated individuals at Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution in Pendleton, Oregon. Nurses provide evidence-based care to a population with significant mental health, substance use, and socioeconomic needs, and serve as health care advocates and educators. The role offers professional autonomy, a manageable patient load, and continuity of care. Clinical work may include treating illness, running lines, vaccinations, diabetic care, routine ailments, post-operative care, and end-of-life care. The position includes direct nursing care, coordination of on-site and community-based services, patient and staff communication, documentation, and administrative responsibilities. Nurses may work independently with little or no supervision and assume responsibility for unit operations in the absence of management staff. The position is represented by AFSCME and may be eligible for Police & Fire benefits through PERS as defined by statute.

Requirements

Possess a valid Oregon Registered Professional Nurse's License at the time of appointment.
Pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
Be able to work any or all days of the week, including Saturdays or Sundays, and any shift, including swing, graveyard, or day.
Be able to work mandatory double shifts occasionally.
Be able to work independently with little or no supervision.
Be able to walk or stand for long periods, climb stairs, and perform heavy lifting.
Have the ability to perform limited exertion resulting from patient care.
Requested knowledge of professional nursing principles, practices, and theory; laws, rules, 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 operating personal computers.

Nice To Haves

An unencumbered Oregon Registered Professional Nurse's License.
Training or experience in a specialized area of nursing may be required by the agency.
Excellent oral and written communication.
Social justice orientation.
A positive, team-oriented mindset.
Focus on health equity.
Ability to perform in a high-stress environment.
Harm reduction advocacy.
Bilingual ability.
BSN or MSN qualification.
Lead Worker experience.

Responsibilities

Assess patients, develop nursing diagnoses and care plans, administer medications, perform laboratory and medical procedures, and provide treatment consistent with ODOC policies, provider orders, and evidence-based standards.
Coordinate patient care by scheduling on-site and community-based services.
Provide patient education and serve as a health care resource for non-medical staff.
Advocate for timely patient care and ensure needs are not adversely affected by the correctional environment.
Maintain accurate, legible, and complete patient care records, including requests for medical attention, assessment data, treatments, treatment evaluations, and patient education.
Coordinate nursing activities with other departments.
Assume responsibility for unit operations when management staff are absent.
Monitor and evaluate medical supplies, maintain adequate inventory, and ensure accurate accounting and secure storage, including narcotic, needle, and syringe counts.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic employee life coverage and term life insurance.
Retirement benefits through PERS, including a fully paid retirement program.
Paid vacation leave and sick leave accrued monthly.
11 paid holidays.
21 days of paid military leave for National Guard and reserve components.
Optional short- and long-term disability.
Oregon Savings Growth Plan.
Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.
Wage increases in accordance with the applicable labor contract.
Additional pay incentives may include 5% for bilingual ability, 4.75% for BSN, 9.5% for MSN, 5% for Lead Worker, $3.92/hour for swing shift, $5/hour for night shift, and $5/hour for weekend shift.