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Institution Registered Nurse (Wilsonville) multiple positions

State of Oregon • Full-time • Wilsonville, Oregon, United States • $7,731 - $10,925 / month • 2w ago

Initial Posting Date:

04/30/2024

Application Deadline:

05/30/2024

Agency:

Department of Corrections

Salary Range:

$7,731 - $10,925

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Institution Registered Nurse (Wilsonville) multiple positions

Job Description:

Institution Registered Nurse (Wilsonville) multiple positions

Coffee Creek Correctional Facility – Wilsonville, Oregon

Oregon Department of Corrections

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.

ODOC’s mission is to promote public safety by holding offenders accountable for their actions and reducing the risk of future criminal behavior. Institution Registered Nurse positions are represented by American Federations of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and Association of Oregon Corrections Employees (AOCE). These positions may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute. Pay listed above is for a full-time employee, salary would range by hours worked.

Primary Duties

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.

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 - $3.85/hour
Weekend shift - $1.65/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.

General Knowledge Requirements

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

How to Apply

In the Job History section of your online Workday application clearly describe your experience as it relates to the minimum and general knowledge requirements and requested skills.
Be sure to demonstrate you have obtained any skills requested or required through education, work experience, or by showing you have transferable skills (i.e., skills obtained through military education or experience) that substantially relate to this position.

Applicants must update their Job History in Workday. Applications submitted without updating Job History on Workday may not be considered.

Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to an interview.

In the Work Experience section of your online application clearly describe your experience as it relates to the minimum and special qualifications, requested skills, and/or desired attributes. Be sure to demonstrate you have obtained any skills requested or required through education, work experience, or by showing you have transferable skills (i.e., skills obtained through military education or experience) that substantially relate to this position.

Failure to provide this information may result in eliminating your application from further consideration. A resume will not substitute for completing the work experience section of your application.

Requirements for Employment

You must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following convictions are likely to result in being disqualified for this position: felony convictions, computer theft, identify theft and fraud. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer.

The Selection Process – Expected Steps

Review of application/submitted materials by Recruiter to ensure Minimum Qualifications are met.
Recruiter refers top candidates to the Hiring Manager.
Hiring Manager will conduct criminal records check and hold interviews to determine the best candidates for open position(s).
Hiring Manager will complete a minimum of three (3) Reference Checks for best candidates for open position(s).
Candidates selected for conditional hire will be referred to Classification and Compensation Department for Pay Equity.
Hiring Manager will contact successful applicant(s) to discuss job offer/determine start date.

Benefits

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range. The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes family health and dental insurance, optional short and long-term disability and term life insurance – all of which can be tailored to individual needs. Also provided are fully paid retirement program, modest life insurance policy, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Additional Information

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.

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 (eeoc.gov).

ODOC is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone (that will have direct contact with residents) who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. For more information regarding PREA please visit: United States Department of Justice.

Veterans’ Preference

Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility. Please note – if you checked you are a veteran, you will be asked to upload your documents later in the application process, after you have applied.

Questions

If you have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter, Kelli Ketchum and reference Req-155625.

The fine print:

Warning! The system will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity. You must submit your application after you begin the process – you cannot save your progress and come back to it later.
Workday performs weekly maintenance Friday evenings and the system may be down for a several hours. Please plan accordingly.
This applicant list may be used in future requisitions.
We may also use other factors to help us decide who will move forward, such as your related work experience, education, and overall professionalism of your application materials.
Do not attach extra documents. We will only review documents requested in the posting.
ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.

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