Nurse Practitioner (Ontario) Part- and full-time opportunities
Company: Department of Corrections
Location: Ontario
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Initial Posting Date: 05/18/2022Application
Deadline:06/15/2022Agency:Department of CorrectionsSalary
Range:$7,276 - $10,586Position Type:EmployeePosition Title:Nurse
Practitioner (Ontario) Part- and full-time opportunitiesJob
Description:Nurse Practitioner - Part and full-time
opportunitiesSnake River Correctional Institution (Ontario,
Oregon)Oregon Department of CorrectionsThe Oregon Department of
Corrections is hiring for part- and full-time Nurse Practitioners.
These positions are located at the Snake River Correctional
Institution (SRCI) in Ontario. Pay listed above is for a full-time
employee, salary would range by hours worked. This recruitment will
be used to establish a list of qualified applicants and could be
used to fill future vacancies.The Oregon Department of Corrections
(ODOC) seeks to employ career-oriented candidates and offers
employment opportunities in a wide variety of challenging
occupations. ODOC's mission is to promote public safety by holding
offenders accountable for their actions and reducing the risk of
future criminal behavior.This position is represented by American
Federations of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P) benefits
through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by
statute.Position OverviewSelf-starters wanted!Patient examination
may include evaluation of the heart, lungs, and gastrointestinal
system using a stethoscope to identify abnormalities in order to
determine the nature and extent of disease. Evaluate patients for
masses and enlargement in major organs and glands, such as for
evidence of enlarged liver and enlarged thyroid gland. Examines
teeth, throat, ears, eyes, skin, and other parts of the body for
signs of malformation or disease. Performs venipuncture as needed
and orders laboratory studies. Interprets results of laboratory
studies. Patient treatment may include developing and carrying out
complete patient treatment plan as primary provider. Treats
infections, sprains, and simple fractures. Sutures wounds not
involving major blood vessels, nerves or tendons. Suggests food
supplements, non-prescription medicine, and prescribes antibiotics
and other drugs to the extent authorized. Refers cases to
physicians and healthcare specialists for conditions outside this
employee's ability to diagnose or treat according to established
protocol. Confers directly with one or more physicians regarding
diagnosis and care-management challenges. Training may include
instructing nurses and health specialists in techniques to expand
their diagnostic, counseling, communication, and referral skills.
Confirms and extends assessments made by clinic registered nurses.
Authorizes and oversees treatment given under that employee's
supervision. Explains normal growth and development, abnormalities,
diseases, diagnostic methods, and treatment to patients.Minimum
Qualifications A current Nurse Practitioner's license and
Registered Nurse license issued by the Oregon State Board of
NursingRequested Knowledge inDiagnostic techniquesNursing
principles and practicesCurrent treatment for common human
diseasesHuman growth and behaviorRequested Skills inTherapeutic
treatments, use of examination instruments, and administration of
medicationPatient assessment, including laboratory tests and other
diagnostic procedures, analysis of data, and problem
identificationExercising judgment in determining when to consult
other resources for diagnosis and case management.Communicating
orally and in writing with a variety of individualsWorking with
patients who may be aggressive, self-abusive, or combativeHow to
Apply:In the Job History section of your online Workday application
clearly describe your experience as it relates to the minimum and
general knowledge requirements and requested skills.Only the
candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications
and requested skills of this position will be invited to an
interview.In the Work Experience section of your online application
clearly describe your experience as it relates to the minimum and
special qualifications, requested skills, and/or desired
attributes. Be sure to demonstrate you have obtained any skills
requested or required through education, work experience, or by
showing you have transferable skills (i.e., skills obtained through
military education or experience) that substantially relate to this
position. Your application and work experience will be used to
determine how related your experience is to this position.Failure
to provide this information will result in eliminating your
application from further consideration. A resume will not
substitute for completing the work experience section of your
application.Working ConditionsThis position is located inside Snake
River Correctional Institution in Ontario, Oregon. The purpose of
this job is primary care and medical management of the adults in
custody, including examination, diagnosis, treatment, and
performance of specialized procedures that are within scope of
practice of the licensed nurse practitioner, with referral to a
physician when determination is made that illness or treatment is
beyond the scope of practice. Treatment is provided in a setting
that ranges from ambulatory or clinic care to infirmary or the
Specialist Management Unit.Requirements for EmploymentYou must be
able to pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS)
fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following
convictions are likely to result in being disqualified for this
position: felony convictions, computer theft, identify theft and
fraud. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job
offer.Pre-employment Check The executive order that mandated
vaccination or an exception to the vaccine requirement ended March
31. OSHA rules require that some positions (health care settings,
health care professionals) still have the mandate. We have added a
verification question, COVID-19 Vaccination Status, to the
pre-employment questionnaire for those positions an agency
determines meet the criteria for the vaccination requirement. The
response options are Fully Vaccinated, Approved Exception, & Not
required for this position.The Selection Process - We expect
toInitial review of minimum qualifications, knowledge, and
skills.Consideration of top candidates - Recruitment will review
and refer the top candidates to the hiring manager.There will be
interviews and/or testing to determine the best candidates for a
position.Background check and reference checks - All finalists must
pass a thorough a criminal record check and reference
check.BenefitsThe salary range listed above is for non-PERS
qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible
for an adjusted range. The State of Oregon provides a generous
benefit package, which includes family health and dental insurance,
optional short and long-term disability and term life insurance -
all of which can be tailored to individual needs. Also provided are
fully paid retirement program, modest life insurance policy, paid
holidays, vacation and sick leave. Position may be eligible for
Police & Fire (P) benefits through Public Employees Retirement
System (PERS), as defined by statute.Additional
InformationDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion is embedded in the
Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be
a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and
inclusion. 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. The EEO is the Law poster is available for your
reference.ODOC 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. For more information regarding PREA please
visit: United States Department of Justice.Veterans'
PreferenceUnder Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for
veterans' preference. Review our veterans' preference page for
details about eligibility. Please note - if you checked you are a
veteran, you will be asked to upload your documents later in the
application process, after you have applied.QuestionsIf you have
questions about the position, please contact the recruiter, Maria
Arellano and reference number: REQ-97378.The fine print:Warning!
The system will timeout after 20 minutes of inactivity. You must
submit your application after you begin the process - you cannot
save your progress and come back to it later.Workday performs
weekly maintenance Friday evenings and the system may be down for
several hours. Please plan accordingly.We may also use other
factors to help us decide who will move forward, such as your
related work experience, education, and overall professionalism of
your application materials.Do not attach extra documents. We will
only review documents requested in the posting.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 announcement is intended as a general
descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not
constitute either an expressed or implied contract.Application
information may be used throughout the entire selection process and
used in future vacancies. This process is subject to change without
notice. The pay and benefits on all announcement may change without
notice.
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