Institution Registered Nurse; Umatilla

Oregon Department of Corrections provided pay range

This range is provided by Oregon Department of Corrections. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Initial Posting Date: 01/07/2026

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 (Umatilla)

Institution Registered Nurse (Umatilla)

Two Rivers Correctional Institution – Umatilla, Oregon

Oregon Department of Corrections

The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) is seeking Registered Nurses with a passion for caring for marginalized and underserved incarcerated individuals. Enjoy flexible scheduling, a manageable patient load, and the opportunity to truly follow the course of treatment without the pressures of billing or insurance. This is a rewarding role for those who value continuity of care, professional autonomy, and making a real difference.

The ODOC patient population is disproportionately affected by mental health needs, substance abuse needs, and many socioeconomic stressors. Nursing staff are critical to the provision of evidence-based care to address these needs. We are seeking knowledgeable, motivated, empathetic, and passionate Registered Nurses to deliver patient‑centered health care services, comprehensive patient health education, and serve as a health care advocate for our patients.

• Direct Patient Care:
  Provide nursing care including assessment, diagnosis, care planning, medication administration, laboratory/medical procedures, and treatment provision per ODOC policies and evidence‑based standards.
• Coordination of Care:
  Schedule on‑site and community services to ensure optimal patient health outcomes.
• Communication:
  Provide comprehensive patient education and serve as a resource for non‑medical staff. Advocate for patient needs to ensure timely care without adverse impact from the correctional environment.
• Documentation:
  Maintain accurate, legible, and complete records of patient care, including requests for medical attention, objective data, treatment provided, evaluation of effectiveness, and education offered.
• Administrative:
  Coordinate nursing care with other departments, assume responsibility for unit operations in the absence of management staff, and manage medical supplies, including accounting and secure storage of narcotic, needle, and syringe counts.

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). It may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

DOC employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic employee life coverage through the Public Employees’ Benefit Board (PEBB) and retirement benefits through the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Paid vacation leave and sick leave are accrued monthly and wage increases are awarded according to the applicable labor contract.

• 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’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.

• Professional principles, practices, and theory of nursing practice
• Laws, rules, and regulations governing nursing practice
• Medical terminology
• Pharmacology management
• Medical ethics
• Counseling and intervention techniques
• Disease processes and treatment methods
• Infection control/communicable disease management principles and procedures
• Operating personal computers

• Excellent oral and written communication
• Social justice oriented
• Embraces teamwork with a positive mindset
• Health equity focused
• Ability to perform in a high‑stress environment
• Harm reduction advocate

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