Licensed Practical Nurse, Health Services Technician (Portland

Licensed Practical Nurse, Health Services Technician (Portland)

Initial Posting Date: 08/10/2026

Final date to receive applications: 08/20/2026

Agency:
Department of Corrections

Salary Range: $6,279 - $6,578

Position Type:
Employee

The Health Services Technician provides clinical, emergency care, and treatment to inmates in a correctional institution performing nursing functions under the supervision and written direction of a Registered Nurse (RN).

• Providing wound care including post-operative dressings and maintaining aseptic conditions
• Recognizing signs and symptoms as they relate to the disease process
• Conducting nursing procedures including treatments
• Administration of medications, identification of adverse side effects, and appropriate notification of RN or physician
• Using routine equipment such as stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, and oxygen
• Providing first aid and CPR
• Phlebotomy
• Assessing the severity of an emergency using triage format
• Developing a treatment plan for a life‑threatening emergency and implementing independently
• Delegating non‑nursing duties to unlicensed staff and providing direction to unlicensed staff
• Preparing accurate written documentation, records of nursing care given, and patient progress notes
• Monitoring patient's condition including vital signs, intravenous fluids, and medication needs
• Develop and execute a teaching program on medical issues for inmates, residents, or non‑medical personnel
• Understand and apply statutes and regulations regarding patient rights and confidentiality
• Assist with writing Nursing Policy and Procedures
• Do an EKG and take appropriate referral action
• Respond tactfully with patients who are combative or hostile
• Communicate with patients regarding patient's condition and medical procedures
• Work effectively with a variety of professional and paraprofessional staff
• Use proper body mechanics to safely lift and maneuver patients and various medical equipment.

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.

Two (2) years of experience in the care and treatment of physically ill or injured patients, including training and/or experience in pharmacy and medical laboratory techniques and procedures.

At the time of appointment, possess an Oregon Licensed Practical Nurse certification AND a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Card.

• Hygiene, sanitation, and sterilization procedures;
• Microbiology and disease processes;
• Nurse Practice Act and the scope of practice as defined by personal license;
• Nursing practices and procedures;
• Medical laboratory procedures;
• Fundamentals of pharmacology, anatomy, physiology, and nutrition;
• Health related resources in order to research and develop educational programs articles and resource documents.

• A valid driver's license.

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.
• The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date.

• Requires working independently with little or no supervision.
• Requires contact with adults in custody, who may become violent, in a prison setting.
• Requires mandatory double shifts occasionally.
• Requires walking or standing for long periods.
• Requires climbing stairs.
• May require limited exertion resulting from patient care.
• Are 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.

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 supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.

The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a…