Nurse Practitioner; Salem

Initial Posting Date

12/24/2025

01/05/2026

Department of Corrections

$9,802 - $13,245

Employee

Nurse Practitioner (Salem)

We’re hiring! We need dedicated professionals to provide on-site care within our secure correctional facility medical units. 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 professional continuity of care and making a real difference.

The Oregon Department of Corrections is hiring for part- and full-time Nurse Practitioners. These positions are located at the Santiam Correctional Institution (SCI) in Salem. Pay listed above is for a full-time employee, salary would range by hours worked.

Patient examination may include evaluation of the heart, lungs, and gastrointestinal system using a stethoscope to identify abnormalities in order to determine the nature and extent of disease. Evaluate patients for masses and enlargement in major organs and glands, such as for evidence of enlarged liver and enlarged thyroid gland. Examines teeth, throat, ears, eyes, skin, and other parts of the body for signs of malformation or disease.

Performs venipuncture as needed and orders laboratory studies. Interprets results of laboratory studies. Patient treatment may include developing and carrying out complete patient treatment plan as primary provider. Treats infections, sprains, and simple fractures. Sutures wounds not involving major blood vessels, nerves or tendons. Suggests food supplements, non-prescription medicine, and prescribes antibiotics and other drugs to the extent authorized. Refers cases to physicians and healthcare specialists for conditions outside this employee’s ability to diagnose or treat according to established protocol.

Confers directly with one or more physicians regarding diagnosis and care-management challenges. Training may include instructing nurses and health specialists in techniques to expand their diagnostic, counseling, communication, and referral skills. Confirms and extends assessments made by clinic registered nurses. Authorizes and oversees treatment given under that employee’s supervision. Explains normal growth and development, abnormalities, diseases, diagnostic methods, and treatment to patients.

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.

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.

• 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

• A current Nurse Practitioner’s license and Registered Nurse license issued by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.

• Diagnostic techniques
• Nursing principles and practices
• Current treatment for common human diseases
• Human growth and behavior

• Therapeutic treatments, use of examination instruments, and administration of medication
• Patient assessment, including laboratory tests and other diagnostic procedures, analysis of data, and problem identification
• Exercising judgment in determining when to consult other resources for diagnosis and case management
• Communicating orally and in writing with a variety of individuals
• Working with patients who may be aggressive, self-abusive, or combative

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