Institution Registered Nurse

Initial Posting Date:

10/20/2026

Application Deadline:

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Agency:

Oregon Youth Authority

Salary Range:

$8,059.00 - $11,152.00

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Institution Registered Nurse (RN) - Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility

Job Description:

Oregon Youth Authority

INSTITUTION REGISTERED NURSE

Albany, OR - Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility

Shift Information: Varied

OYA welcomes you to join the Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility as an Institution Registered Nurse.

Are you motivated to provide the best quality of treatment care to youth in our facility? If so, OYA invites you to apply for our Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility (OCCF) Institution Registered Nurse (RN). As the Health Services Clinic Nurse, you will promote and maintain the physical and mental health of our youth in custody.  You will be responsible for the provision of comprehensive health care services and for the direct professional nursing care to our youth having physical and mental health complaints. As the RN, you will also be responsible for developing a health care plan for the youth. Other duties includes:

• Holds daily sick-call and as-needed evaluations.
• Initiates appropriate treatment according to current medical and nursing treatment plans of care.
• Evaluates youth returning from unauthorized absence and parole violations according to standard procedure.
• Provides emergency and first aid evaluations and treatment, as required, sustaining vital functions.  Refers patients to appropriate emergency provider.
• Assists medical, dental, psychiatric, and psychological providers with examination and reports.
• Performs destruction of unused or outdated medication
• Performs discharge planning functions to ensure continuity of care. Ensures youth is educated regarding health conditions, health care needs and medication prior to discharge.
• Carries out physician/dentist/nurse practitioner orders, ensuring they are appropriate, by observation and feedback from staff members, youth and youth's family.  Evaluates effectiveness of care and adjusts accordingly while being consistent with best practices of the nursing profession.
• Collects laboratory specimens and samples for testing and analysis.
• Maintains accurate, legible and complete records of patient care in electronic Medical record (HER) including chart documentation, objective data collection, treatment provided, evaluation of treatment effectiveness, patient education provided, and the writing of nursing care plans.
• Enters essential youth-related health information into Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS).

Additional Information:

• Open Until Filled: This recruitment will remain open until filled but we may close the announcement at any time when we have received an adequate number of applications. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.
• Shift Information: This position is a varied shift information covering shifts not only at Oak Creek YCF but all statewide clinic facilities.
• Representation: This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU/OPEU).
• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill multiple, current, and future vacancies.
• Your application materials are used to determine your starting salary range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying. For more information on pay equity, click here.
• The salary range listed is the non-PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.
• This position receives annual increases on anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.

Would you like to learn more about this position or how our application process works? Join our Recruitment team from 11am-11:30am PST during our monthly OYA Career Chat Sessions. We can assist you with all your application and agency questions!

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About OYA

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is a national leader in the juvenile justice field, pioneering the implementation of a positive human development framework for its work with staff and youth, and using data to match the right youth with the right services. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions to support youth under our care. Our agency mission is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments.

If you are looking to join a team that values individual and cultural differences and the opportunity to contribute in the success of youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity, OYA wants to hear from you!

People of color, women and other members of historically underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply!

For more information please visit www.oregon.gov/oya.

What You Need To Qualify:

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

Additional Qualifications:

• Possess an active CPR card

Special Qualifications:

• Driving is an essential function of this position. A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s).

Desired Attributes:
We may show preference to candidates whose application materials demonstrate the following:

• Experience working with an Electronic Health Record System.
• Knowledge of medical ethics.
• Experience working in a team environment in a variety of environments and situations.
• Experience prioritizing and completing work assignments with specified deadlines.
  

How to Apply:

• Click on the "Apply" link above to complete your online application and submit by the posted closing date and time. For step-by-step instructions click apply to work for the state or current state employee.
• Cover Letter and Resume Required:The resume must be a separate document submitted in PDF format to ensure accessibility. The information you input under the 'Experience' section when applying does not constitute a resume. Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “desired attributes” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.
• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above. Failing to attach required documents may result in disqualification of your application.
• 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. 
• Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates. After hitting submit there may be additional required tasks for you to complete prior to the announcement closing. Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline.
• 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.  Be sure to submit your documentation prior to the close date of this posting in order to have the preference considered.

Caution: If you fail to follow these instructions, including failing to attach a resume or cover letter as described above, we will have to disqualify your application. We cannot consider incomplete or late applications.

Our amazing benefits include: 

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare. 
• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service. 
• Retirement Benefits: Membership in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP). 
• Wellness Resources: Support for work-life balance, health, and overall well-being. 
• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement. 
• Commuting: Access to Get There - Oregon’s carpool matching tool and trip planner. 
• Student Loan Forgiveness: Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. 

Helpful Links & Resources

How to Set Job Alerts | Workday Applicant FAQ | What You Need to Know to Get the Job

Oregon Job Opportunities Webpage | Classification and Compensation | Pay Equity

Additional Information:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we are here to serve. OYA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be individualized based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.” The more diverse we are, the better our work will be.

Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. For assistance regarding reasonable accommodation or for alternative format please contact OYA Recruitment at 971-345-1236. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

Pre-employment Checks:

In keeping with our mission, OYA will conduct a criminal record check, per OAR 416 Division 800, a driving record background check and a vulnerable population abuse and neglect check. Information obtained about an individual is confidential. An individual who refuses to consent to a criminal records/background check shall be disqualified from consideration in the position for which you applied. All applicants are subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as fingerprint based on criminal records check, pre-employment drug screening and/or education verification as required for the position.

In 2003 Congress passed the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), the first federal civil statue focused specifically on addressing sexual violence in juvenile facilities, jails, prisons, and other facilities.  In recognition of the rights, safety, and well-being of the youth we serve you will be asked specific questions about your background to ensure our hiring and promotion practices comply with the National PREA standards. 

All positions in OYA will require the incumbent to serve as a "mandatory reporter" of child abuse.

Visa Sponsorship:

We do not offer Visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. OYA uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.