Institution Registered Nurse; Pendleton

Overview

Initial Posting Date: 01/05/2026

Final date to receive applications: 02/02/2026

Agency: Department of Corrections

Salary Range: $8,237 - $11,641

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Institution Registered Nurse (Pendleton)

Institution Registered Nurse (Pendleton) — Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution, Pendleton, Oregon

We’re hiring dedicated professionals to provide on-site care within a secure correctional facility medical unit. This role offers flexible scheduling, a manageable patient load, and the opportunity to follow the course of treatment without the pressures of billing or insurance. It values professional continuity of care and making a real difference.

The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) seeks Registered Nurses with a passion for caring for marginalized and underserved incarcerated individuals. Primary responsibilities include:

• Direct Patient Care: conduct patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, care planning, medication administration, laboratory/medical procedures, and treatment in accordance with ODOC policies, procedures, protocols, provider orders, and evidence-based standards of care.
• Coordination of Care: coordinate on-site and community-based services to ensure optimal patient health outcomes.
• Communication: provide comprehensive patient education; serve as a resource to non-medical staff and advocate for timely patient care needs within the correctional setting.
• Documentation: maintain accurate, legible, and complete records of patient care, including requests for medical attention, objective data, treatment provided, outcomes, and patient education.
• Administrative: coordinate nursing care with other departments; supervise unit operations in the absence of management; monitor supplies and ensure secure storage of supplies, including narcotics and needles.

DOC benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life coverage through the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and retirement benefits through the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Paid vacation and sick leave accrue monthly; wage increases follow the applicable labor contract.

Incentives may include:

• 5% for bilingual
• 4.75% for BSN
• 9.5% for MSN
• 5% for Lead Worker
• Swing shift – $3.92/hour
• Night shift – $5/hour
• Weekend shift – $5/hour

Possess a valid Oregon Registered Professional Nurse license at the time of appointment. Preference given to candidates with an unencumbered license. The agency may require training or experience in a specialized area of nursing at the time of recruitment.

• Professional principles, practices, and theory of nursing
• Laws, rules, and regulations governing 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 focus
• Ability to perform in a high-stress environment
• Harm reduction advocate

• In Work Experience, include dates and duties to show how you meet attributes. Include education and work experience meeting minimum qualifications; otherwise you may not be considered. Only candidates whose experience closely matches the qualifications will be invited to interview. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications on or before the close date.
• The posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. Respond to two questionnaires related to public records requests and veterans’ preference after submittal.
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Open Until Filled: This recruitment will remain open until filled. We may close the announcement when we have enough applications.

• Requires working independently with little supervision
• Must be able to work all…