Institution Registered Nurse (Umatilla)

Institution Registered Nurse (Umatilla) Two Rivers Correctional Institution – Umatilla, Oregon Oregon Department of Corrections About The Job – Your Role The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) is seeking Registered Nurses with a passion for caring for marginalized and underserved incarcerated individuals. Enjoy flexible scheduling, a manageable patient load, and the opportunity to truly follow the course of treatment without the pressures of billing or insurance. This is a rewarding role for those who value continuity of care, professional autonomy, and making a real difference. Job Description 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. What’s in it for you? 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. Additional Applicable Incentives 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 Minimum Qualifications Possess a valid Oregon Registered Professional Nurse's License at the time of appointment. Preference given to candidates with an unencumbered license. NOTE: At the time of recruitment, the agency may require training or experience in a specialized area of nursing. Requested General Knowledge 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 Desired Attributes 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 Working Conditions Requires working independently with little or no supervision. Must have the ability to work any or all of the seven days of the week, including but not limited to, Saturdays or Sundays or both; and work any shift of the day, including, but not limited to, 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. 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%. 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 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, some felony convictions may disqualify an applicant, but having a felony record does not exclusively restrict one from being considered as a candidate. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. Equal Opportunity Employer We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights. #J-18808-Ljbffr