Institution Registered Nurse; Umatilla

Institution Registered Nurse (Umatilla)

Two Rivers Correctional Institution – Umatilla, 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. 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.

• Direct patient care: 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: schedule on‑site and community‑based services to ensure optimal patient health outcomes.
• Communication: provide comprehensive patient education, serve as a resource for non‑medical staff, and advocate for patient care needs to ensure timely and unhindered care.
• Documentation: maintain accurate, legible, and complete records of patient care, including requests for medical attention, objective data, treatment provided, evaluation of effectiveness, and patient education.
• Administrative: coordinate nursing care activities with other departments, assume responsibility for unit operations in the absence of management staff, monitor medical supplies, and manage narcotic, needle, and syringe counts.

• Valid Oregon Registered Professional Nurse's License at the time of appointment.
• Preference for candidates with an unencumbered license.
• May require training or experience in a specialized area of nursing.

• 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
• Infection control and communicable disease management
• Operating personal computers

• Excellent oral and written communication
• Social justice oriented
• Teamwork with a positive mindset
• Health equity focused
• Ability to perform in a high stress environment
• Harm reduction advocate

• Independent work with minimal supervision
• Availability to work any day of the week and any shift, including swing, graveyard, or day shifts
• Contact with adult inmates who may become violent in a correctional setting
• Mandatory double shifts occasionally
• Walking or standing for long periods, climbing stairs, and heavy lifting
• Exposure to chemicals, radiation, communicable diseases, or other hazards inherent in healthcare and correctional settings
• Occasional local or in‑state travel for training or meetings

Salary range: $8,443 - $11,932. The range listed above is for non‑PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range reflecting an additional 6.95%.

• Family health, vision, and dental insurance
• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
• 21 days paid military leave for National Guard and Reserve components
• Optional short‑and long‑term disability
• Term life insurance
• Fully paid retirement program
• Oregon Savings Growth Plan
• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare

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.

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). PREA prohibits hiring, promoting, or contracting with individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in confinement settings.