Autonomous RN — On‑Site Care in a Secure Facility

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 94,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual incentive

BSN incentive

MSN incentive

Lead Worker incentive

Swing shift differential

Night shift differential

Weekend shift differential

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Corrections is seeking an Institutional Registered Nurse for Salem to provide direct patient care within a secure correctional medical unit. You will deliver comprehensive nursing services, coordinate care, and educate patients in a demanding, high-stakes environment.

Join a team dedicated to continuity of care, professional autonomy, and serving underserved incarcerated populations.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Oregon Registered Professional Nurse's License at the time of appointment.
• Preference given to candidates with an unencumbered license.
• NOTE: At the time of recruitment, the agency may require training or experience in a specialized area of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care: assessment, nursing diagnosis, care planning, medication administration, and procedures per ODOC policies and standards.
• Coordination of care: schedule services on-site and community-based services for optimal outcomes.
• Communication: deliver patient education and serve as a resource to staff regarding nursing care in a correctional setting.
• Documentation: maintain accurate records of patient care, requests for medical attention, and treatment evaluations.
• Administrative: coordinate nursing activities with other departments and manage unit operations in the absence of management.

Job description

The Oregon Department of Corrections is seeking an Institutional Registered Nurse for Salem to provide direct patient care within a secure correctional medical unit. You will deliver comprehensive nursing services, coordinate care, and educate patients in a demanding, high-stakes environment.

Join a team dedicated to continuity of care, professional autonomy, and serving underserved incarcerated populations.