Nurse Practitioner (Pendleton)
Nurse Practitioner (Pendleton)
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$ 9802 - 13245
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Job Description
Initial Posting Date:
06/04/2025Application Deadline:
06/26/2025Agency:
Department of CorrectionsSalary Range:
$9802 - $13245Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Nurse Practitioner (Pendleton)Job Description:
Nurse Practitioner (Pendleton)
Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution Pendleton Oregon
Oregon Department of Corrections
The Oregon Department of Corrections is hiring a full-time Nurse Practitioner. This position is located at the Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (EOCI) in Pendleton.
About the Job Your Role
Patient examination may include evaluation of the heart lungs and gastrointestinal system using a stethoscope to identify abnormalities in order to determine the nature and extent of disease. Evaluate patients for masses and enlargement in major organs and glands such as for evidence of enlarged liver and enlarged thyroid gland. Examines teeth throat ears eyes skin and other parts of the body for signs of malformation or disease. Performs venipuncture as needed and orders laboratory studies. Interprets results of laboratory studies. Patient treatment may include developing and carrying out complete patient treatment plan as primary provider. Treats infections sprains and simple fractures. Sutures wounds not involving major blood vessels nerves or tendons. Suggests food supplements non-prescription medicine and prescribes antibiotics and other drugs to the extent authorized. Refers cases to physicians and healthcare specialists for conditions outside this employees ability to diagnose or treat according to established protocol. Confers directly with one or more physicians regarding diagnosis and care-management challenges. Training may include instructing nurses and health specialists in techniques to expand their diagnostic counseling communication and referral skills. Confirms and extends assessments made by clinic registered nurses. Authorizes and oversees treatment given under that employees supervision. Explains normal growth and development abnormalities diseases diagnostic methods and treatment to patients.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
A current Nurse Practitioners license and Registered Nurse license issued by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
Requested Knowledge in
Diagnostic techniques
Nursing principles and practices
Current treatment for common human diseases
Human growth and behavior
Requested Skills in
Therapeutic treatments use of examination instruments and administration of medication
Patient assessment including laboratory tests and other diagnostic procedures analysis of data and problem identification
Exercising judgment in determining when to consult other resources for diagnosis and case management
Communicating orally and in writing with a variety of individuals
Working with patients who may be aggressive self-abusive or combative
Application Information
In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview. 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. After you submit your application be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. You may be asked to submit a skills assessment a writing sample or other assessment as part of the application screening process.
Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline.
Working Conditions
This position is located inside Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution in Pendleton Oregon. The purpose of this job is primary care and medical management of the adults in custody including examination diagnosis treatment and performance of specialized procedures that are within scope of practice of the licensed nurse practitioner with referral to a physician when determination is made that illness or treatment is beyond the scope of practice. Treatment is provided in a setting that ranges from ambulatory or clinic care to infirmary or the Specialist Management Unit.
About the Department
The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities promote accountability and transform lives.
The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety trust and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming inclusive and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination harassment and retaliation.
The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff volunteers and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.
Benefits
The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.
The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package which includes:
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
Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
About the Process What to Expect
After the application deadline a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.
Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.
Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews.
Final candidates will have a background check PREA check and reference checks.
A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.
A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations and welcome to the team!
Requirements for Employment
The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you please contact the recruiter for more information.
Additional Information Please monitor your Workday and email accounts. You may be contacted through Workday or have additional tasks to complete.
Equity Diversity Inclusion and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity equity inclusion and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance efficiency and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.
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. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.
The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring promoting or contracting with anyone (that will have direct contact with residents) who has engaged in been convicted of or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.
Under Oregon Law qualifying veterans may apply for veterans preference. Review our veterans preference page for details about eligibility. Please note if you are a veteran you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application.
Questions
If you have questions about the position selection process or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.
Reference Number: Req-181795
Workday will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity. You may lose progress on your application.
Workday performs weekly maintenance Friday evenings and the system may be down for several hours.
ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.
Employment Type
Full-Time
