Institution Registered Nurse; Pendleton

Institution Registered Nurse (Pendleton)

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.

• Initial Posting Date: 11/03/2025
• Final date to receive applications: 11/30/2025
• Agency:
  Department of Corrections
• Salary Range: $8,237 - $11,641
• Position Type:
  Employee
• Position Title:
  
  Institution Registered Nurse (Pendleton)

Primary responsibility: provide health care services to individuals living in ODOC correctional facilities. Main tasks include:

• Direct Patient Care: patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, care planning, medication administration, laboratory/medical procedures, and treatment provision in accordance with ODOC policies.
• Coordination of Care: schedule on‑site and community‑based services to ensure optimal patient health outcomes.
• Communication: provide comprehensive patient education and serve as resource for non‑medical staff; advocate for patient needs.
• Documentation: maintain accurate, legible, complete records of patient care.
• Administrative: coordinate nursing care activities with other departments; manage unit operations absent management; monitor supplies and secure storage.

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). May be eligible for Police & Fire benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

• 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 accrue monthly; wage increases per labor contract.
• 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.
• Family health, vision, and dental insurance; vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays; 21 days paid military leave; optional short and long‑term disability; term life insurance; fully paid retirement program;
  Oregon Saving Growth Plan; flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.

Possess a valid Oregon Registered Professional Nurse's License at the time of appointment. Preference given to candidates with an unencumbered license.

• 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

• 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

• Include 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.
• The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. Respond to public records and veterans’ preference questionnaires immediately after submitting.
• Monitor email and Workday for updates; you may be asked to submit a skills assessment, writing sample, or other assessment.
• Save a copy of this announcement for reference; it is not available after the deadline.

This recruitment will remain open until filled. We may close the announcement at any time when we have received an adequate number of applications. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

• Requires working independently with little or no supervision.
• Must be able to work any or all of the seven days of the week and any shift (swing, graveyard, 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 from patient care.
• May be exposed to chemicals, radiation, communicable diseases, or other hazards in healthcare and correctional settings.
• May require occasional local or in‑state travel for training or meetings.

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 for more than 24,000 offenders. The mission is to protect communities, promote…