Institution Registered Nurse (RN) - Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility

Oregon Inc; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEIU/OPEU representation

Job summary

Oregon Youth Authority in Albany, Oregon invites qualified candidate for Institution Registered Nurse (RN) at Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility. You will provide comprehensive health care and develop a health care plan for youth in custody, coordinating with medical, dental and mental health professionals.

Active Oregon RN license and CPR are required, with experience using an electronic health record system.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Oregon Registered Professional Nurse's License at the time of appointment.
• Active CPR card.
• Driving is an essential function; a valid driver license required.
• Experience with an Electronic Health Record System.
• Knowledge of medical ethics.
• Team oriented with ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Holds daily sick-call and as-needed evaluations.
• Initiates treatment according to current medical and nursing plans of care.
• Evaluates youth returning from unauthorized absence and parole violations.
• Provides emergency and first aid evaluations and treatment as required.
• Assists medical, dental, psychiatric, and psychological providers with examinations and reports.
• Maintains nursing care records and enters data into JJIS.

Skills

Nursing

CPR

EHR experience

Teamwork

Education

Oregon RN License

Job description

Initial Posting Date: 10/20/2026
Application Deadline: /
Agency: Oregon Youth Authority
Salary Range: $8,059.00 - $11,152.00
Position Type: Employee
Position Title: Institution Registered Nurse (RN) - Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility

Job Description

Oregon Youth Authority. INSTITUTION REGISTERED NURSE. Albany, OR - Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility. Shift Information: Varied. OYA welcomes you to join the Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility as an Institution Registered Nurse. Are You Motivated To Provide The Best Quality Of Treatment Care To Youth In Our Facility? If So, OYA Invites You To Apply For Our Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility (OCCF) Institution Registered Nurse (RN). As The Health Services Clinic Nurse, You Will Promote And Maintain The Physical And Mental Health Of Our Youth In Custody. You Will Be Responsible For The Provision Of Comprehensive Health Care Services And For The Direct Professional Nursing Care To Our Youth Having Physical And Mental Health Complaints. As The RN, You Will Also Be Responsible For Developing a Health Care Plan For The Youth. Other Duties Includes:

• Holds daily sick-call and as-needed evaluations.
• Initiates appropriate treatment according to current medical and nursing treatment plans of care.
• Evaluates youth returning from unauthorized absence and parole violations according to standard procedure.
• Provides emergency and first aid evaluations and treatment, as required, sustaining vital functions. Refers patients to appropriate emergency provider.
• Assists medical, dental, psychiatric, and psychological providers with examination and reports.
• Performs destruction of unused or outdated medication
• Performs discharge planning functions to ensure continuity of care. Ensures youth is educated regarding health conditions, health care needs and medication prior to discharge.
• Carries out physician/dentist/nurse practitioner orders, ensuring they are appropriate, by observation and feedback from staff members, youth and youth's family. Evaluates effectiveness of care and adjusts accordingly while being consistent with best practices of the nursing profession.
• Collects laboratory specimens and samples for testing and analysis.
• Maintains accurate, legible and complete records of patient care in electronic Medical record (HER) including chart documentation, objective data collection, treatment provided, evaluation of treatment effectiveness, patient education provided, and the writing of nursing care plans.
• Enters essential youth-related health information into Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS).

Additional Information

• Shift Information: This position is a varied shift information covering shifts not only at Oak Creek YCF but all statewide clinic facilities.
• Representation: This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU/OPEU).
• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill multiple, current, and future vacancies.
• The salary range listed is the non-PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.
• This position receives annual increases on anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
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What You Need To Qualify

• Possess a valid Oregon Registered Professional Nurse's License at the time of appointment.

Additional Qualifications

• Possess an active CPR card

Special Qualifications

• Driving is an essential function of this position. A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s).

Desired Attributes

• Experience working with an Electronic Health Record System.
• Knowledge of medical ethics.
• Experience working in a team environment in a variety of environments and situations.
• Experience prioritizing and completing work assignments with specified deadlines.

About OYA

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is a national leader in the juvenile justice field, pioneering the implementation of a positive human development framework for its work with staff and youth, and using data to match the right youth with the right services. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions to support youth under our care. Our agency mission is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments.

OYA wants to hear from you! People of color, women and other members of historically underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply! For more information please visit www.oregon.gov/oya.

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we are here to serve. OYA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be individualized based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. The more diverse we are, the better our work will be.

Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. For assistance regarding reasonable accommodation or for alternative format please contact OYA Recruitment at 971-345-1236. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

In keeping with our mission, OYA will conduct a criminal record check, per OAR 416 Division 800, a driving record background check and a vulnerable population abuse and neglect check. Information obtained about an individual is confidential. An individual who refuses to consent to a criminal records/background check shall be disqualified from consideration in the position for which you applied. All applicants are subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as fingerprint based on criminal records check, pre-employment drug screening and/or education verification as required for the position.

In 2003 Congress passed the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), the first federal civil statue focused specifically on addressing sexual violence in juvenile facilities, jails, prisons, and other facilities. In recognition of the rights, safety, and well-being of the youth we serve you will be asked specific questions about your background to ensure our hiring and promotion practices comply with the National PREA standards.

All positions in OYA will require the incumbent to serve as a "mandatory reporter" of child abuse.

Visa Sponsorship: We do not offer Visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. OYA uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.

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