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Nurse Practitioner (Madras) Part- and full-time opportunities

State of Oregon • Full-time • Madras, Oregon, United States • $9,199 - $12,431 / month • 5m ago

Initial Posting Date:

06/28/2024

Application Deadline:

07/31/2024

Agency:

Department of Corrections

Salary Range:

$9,199 - $12,431

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Nurse Practitioner (Madras) Part- and full-time opportunities

Job Description:

Nurse Practitioner (Madras) Part- and full-time opportunities

Deer Ridge Correctional Institution – Madras, Oregon

Oregon Department of Corrections

The Oregon Department of Corrections is hiring for part- and full-time Nurse Practitioners. These positions are located at the Deer Ridge Correctional Institution (DRCI) in Madras. Pay listed above is for a full-time employee, salary would range by hours worked.

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 employee’s 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 employee’s 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 Practitioner’s 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

In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties off 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.

Working Conditions

This position is located inside Deer Ridge Correctional Institution in Madras, 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 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 promote public safety by holding offenders accountable for their actions and reducing the risk of future criminal behavior.

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:

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 Saving Growth Plan
Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
And more

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.

Recruiter: Kelli Ketchum, Kelli.L.Ketchum@doc.oregon.gov

Reference Number: Req-155562

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.

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