Licensed Practical Nurse, Health Services Technician (Pendleton)

Licensed Practical Nurse, Health Services Technician (Pendleton)

Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution Pendleton, Oregon

Oregon Department of Corrections

About the Job Your Role

The Health Services Technician provides clinical, emergency care, and treatment to inmates in a correctional institution performing nursing functions under the supervision and written direction of a Registered Nurse (RN).

Responsibilities include:

• Providing wound care including post-operative dressings and maintaining aseptic conditions
• Recognizing signs and symptoms as they relate to the disease process
• Conducting nursing procedures including treatments
• Administration of medications, identification of adverse side effects, and appropriate notification of RN or physician
• Using routine equipment such as stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, and oxygen
• Providing first aid and CPR
• Phlebotomy
• Assessing the severity of an emergency using triage format
• Developing a treatment plan for a life-threatening emergency and implementing independently
• Delegating non-nursing duties to unlicensed staff and providing direction to unlicensed staff
• Preparing accurate written documentation, records of nursing care given, and patient progress notes
• Monitoring patient's condition including vital signs, intravenous fluids, and medication needs
• Develop and execute a teaching program on medical issues for inmates, residents, or nonmedical personnel
• Understand and apply statutes and regulations regarding patient rights and confidentiality
• Assist with writing Nursing Policy and Procedures
• Do an EKG and take appropriate referral action
• Respond tactfully with patients who are combative or hostile
• Communicate with patients regarding patient's condition and medical procedures
• Work effectively with a variety of professional and paraprofessional staff
• Use proper body mechanics to safely lift and maneuver patients and various medical equipment.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of experience in the care and treatment of physically ill or injured patients, including training and/or experience in pharmacy and medical laboratory techniques and procedures.

Special Qualifications

At the time of appointment, possess an Oregon Licensed Practical Nurse certification AND a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Card.

Requested Skills

• Hygiene, sanitation, and sterilization procedures;
• Microbiology and disease processes;
• Nurse Practice Act and the scope of practice as defined by personal license;
• Nursing practices and procedures;
• Medical laboratory procedures;
• Fundamentals of pharmacology, anatomy, physiology, and nutrition;
• Health related resources in order to research and develop educational programs articles and resource documents.

Required

• A valid driver's license.

Application Information

• In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.
• The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans' preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
• Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.
• As part of our selection process, we may require additional assessment stages, such as written exercises, to further evaluate candidates' qualifications. Meaningful participation in these exercises is required for all applicants moving forward in the process. Failure to complete the required exercise(s) within the specified timeframe will result in disqualification from consideration. All candidates who successfully complete these screening stages and meet the necessary requirements will advance to the next stage in the selection process.
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Working Conditions

• Requires working independently with little or no supervision.
• Requires contact with adults in custody, who may become violent, in a prison setting.
• Requires mandatory double shifts occasionally.
• Requires walking or standing for long periods.
• Requires climbing stairs.
• May require limited exertion resulting from patient care.
• Are 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.

About the Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.

The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

Benefits

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.

The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:

• 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
• And more

About the Process What to Expect

• After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.
• Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
• The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.
• Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews.
• Final candidates will have a background check, PREA check, and reference checks.
• A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.
• A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations, and welcome to the team!

Requirements for Employment

The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at