Institution Registered Nurse

Initial Posting Date:

10/22/2026

Application Deadline:

11/01/2026

Agency:

Department of Corrections

Salary Range:

$8,443 - $11,155

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Limited Duration - Institution Registered Nurse

Job Description:

Institution Registered Nurse – Limited Duration

Central South Health Services Building / Remote – Salem, Oregon

Oregon Department of Corrections

This position is a limited duration anticipated to last through 6/30/2028, though, may be extended or decreased due to business need.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in a medical case review role. This is a remote work opportunity. This position offers an opportunity to utilize your clinical knowledge and critical-thinking skills to review medical records, evaluate the appropriateness of care, and ensure compliance with established clinical guidelines and standards. This position will coordinate regularly with Department of Justice partners for litigation purposes. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and committed to promoting quality patient care while working independently in a remote environment. If you are passionate about improving healthcare outcomes and applying your nursing expertise beyond the bedside, we encourage you to apply!

About the Job – Your Role

This position provides professional clinical expertise, conducts comprehensive reviews and creates comprehensive summaries of medical records. Core responsibilities include evaluating the adequacy, appropriateness, timeliness, and justification of medical care. Additional duties include coordinating ongoing health care services with the appropriate institutions, communicating pertinent information to the Chief of Medicine, tracking compliance with treatment plans and maintaining secure documentation. The role also involves explaining disease processes, clarifying medical orders, reporting changes in patient conditions, and communicating medical rationale to those who may not have a medical background. The position provides testimony on behalf of ODOC when needed. The nurse in this role works independently, relies on advanced clinical knowledge and experience, and often responds on behalf of the department.

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

Possess a valid Oregon Registered Professional Nurse's License at the time of appointment.

Preference given to candidates with an unencumbered license.

Desired qualification to include experience in providing direct court testimony (or willingness to do so). Additionally, experience in preparing detailed summaries of medical care.

NOTE: At the time of recruitment, the agency may require training or experience in a specialized area of nursing.

Requested General Knowledge

·        Professional principles, practices, and theory of nursing practice

·        Laws, rules, and regulations governing the provision of nursing practice

·        Medical terminology

·        Pharmacology management

·        Medical ethics

·        Counseling and intervention techniques

·        Disease processes and treatment methods

·        Principles and procedures of infection control/communicable disease management

·        Operating personal computers

Desired Attributes

·        Excellent oral and written communication

·        Social justice oriented with a commitment to remain unbiased

·        Embraces teamwork with a positive mindset

·        Health equity focused

·        Ability to perform in a high stress environment

·        Harm reduction advocate

·        Strong self‑management and self-motivation

·        Effective organization and time management

·        Prompt and reliable responsiveness

·        Ethical judgment and professionalism

·        Consistent follow‑through on tasks and patient needs

·        Adaptability to changing workflows and technologies

·        Problem‑solving and independent decision‑making

·        Accountability and accurate documentation

·        Compassionate, patient‑centered communication

·        Comfort in navigating Electronic Health Care Records

·        Skill in connecting clinical events to legal allegations to injury, medical malpractice, or regulatory non-compliance

·        Detail oriented, and the ability to review large amounts of medical records to spot missing data, timeline gaps, or clinical discrepancies

·        Strong research skills

·        The ability to translate complex medical jargon into clear and concise simple language

·        Flexibility and the ability to regularly re-prioritize tasks to work effectively with staff or members of the legal team

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.
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Working Conditions

·        Requires working independently with little or no supervision.

·        Must have the ability to work any or all of the seven days of the week, including but not limited to, Saturdays or Sundays or both; and work any shift of the day, including, but not limited to, swing, graveyard, or day.

·        Requires contact with adults in custody, who may become violent, in a correctional setting.

·        Requires mandatory double shifts occasionally.

·        Requires walking or standing for long periods, climbing stairs and heavy lifting.

·        May require limited exertion resulting from patient care.

·        May be exposed to chemicals, radiation, communicable diseases, or other hazards inherent in a health care and correctional setting.

·        May require occasional local or in-state travel for training or meetings.

·        Require high-speed internet.

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 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:

• 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.

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.

Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. 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. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

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, [email protected]

Reference Number: Req-208650

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• 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.