Nurse Practitioner; Statewide Part

Nurse Practitioner (Statewide)

Agency:
Oregon Department of Corrections

Position Type:
Employee Position – Part- or Full-time opportunities

Salary Range: $10,047 - $13,576 (full‑time). Part‑time salary prorated.

• Develop and implement comprehensive patient treatment plans.
• Manage infections, sprains, and uncomplicated fractures; suture wounds not involving major vessels, nerves, or tendons.
• Recommend appropriate food supplements, over‑the‑counter medications, and prescribe antibiotics and other authorized drugs.
• Refer cases beyond scope to physicians or specialists per established protocols.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams inside corrections and with community organizations to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case discussions and maintain open communication with all care providers.
• Accurately document clinical encounters in the electronic health record system.

• Current Nurse Practitioner license (APRN‑NP, FNP) and Registered Nurse license issued by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
• Knowledge of advanced primary‑care principles, evidence‑based clinical guidelines, and management of chronic and acute conditions common in correctional health.
• Familiarity with trauma‑informed care, patient confidentiality requirements, and ethical considerations specific to correctional settings.
• Competence in comprehensive physical assessment, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and formulating differential diagnoses.
• Capability to respond to urgent and emergent medical situations and coordinate with custody staff and emergency medical services.
• Ability to exercise clinical judgment, prioritize competing demands, and make appropriate referrals to specialty or higher‑level care.
• Proficiency in documenting encounters efficiently using an electronic health record.
• Strong collaborative skills within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life coverage through the Public Employees' Benefit Board (PEBB).
• Retirement benefits through the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). PERS‑qualifying applicants may receive an additional 6.95% adjustment.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and 21 days paid military leave for National Guard and Reserve components.
• Optional short and long‑term disability coverage.
• Term life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts, Oregon Saving Growth Plan, and other employee‑benefit programs.
• Paid allowances for professional health‑care attire, footwear, and swing, night, or weekend shifts.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Eligible veterans and National Guard service members receive candidate preference.