Institution Registered Nurse; Wilsonville

Overview

Position Title Institution Registered Nurse (Wilsonville)

Initial Posting Date 02/02/2026

Final date to receive applications 03/01/2026

Agency Department of Corrections

Salary Range $8,237 - $11,641

Position Type Employee

Job Description Institution Registered Nurse (Wilsonville) – Coffee Creek Correctional Facility, Wilsonville, Oregon

We’re hiring dedicated professionals to provide on-site care within our secure correctional facility medical units. Enjoy flexible scheduling, a manageable patient load, and the opportunity to follow the course of treatment without the pressures of billing or insurance. This is a rewarding role for those who value 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. This role emphasizes continuity of care, professional autonomy, and making a real difference in a correctional setting. The ODOC patient population has significant mental health and substance use needs, and nursing staff provide evidence-based care, health education, and advocacy.

Your primary responsibility will be to provide health care services to individuals living in ODOC correctional facilities. Primary tasks include:

• Direct Patient Care:
  Provide nursing care including 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:
  Schedule on-site and community-based services to ensure optimal patient health outcomes.
• Communication:
  Provide comprehensive patient education and serve as a resource for non-medical staff. Advocate for patient care needs to ensure timely care in the correctional environment.
• Documentation:
  Maintain accurate, legible, and complete records of patient care, including requests for medical attention, data collected, treatments provided, and education delivered.
• Administrative:
  Coordinate nursing activities with other departments. May assume unit operations in the absence of management staff. Monitor medical supplies, ensure adequate quantities, and maintain secure storage and counting of narcotics, needles, and syringes.

This position is represented by AFSCME and may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through PERS, as defined by statute.

DOC benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life coverage through the Public Employees' Benefit Board (PEBB) and retirement through PERS. Vacation and sick leave accrue monthly, and wage increases follow 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:

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 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
• Operating personal computers

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

• In the Work Experience section include dates and duties of all relevant positions to support how you meet the attributes. Include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications; otherwise you will not be considered.
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