Licensed Practical Nurse, Health Services Technician (Wilsonville)

Initial Posting Date:

04/11/2024

Application Deadline:

04/29/2024

Agency:

Department of Corrections

Salary Range:

$5,482 - $6,023

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Licensed Practical Nurse, Health Services Technician (Wilsonville)

Job Description:

Licensed Practical Nurse, Health Services Technician (Wilsonville) multiple positions

Coffee Creek Correctional Facility

• Wilsonville, Oregon

Oregon Department of Corrections

The Oregon Department of Corrections has multiple openings for Licensed Practical Nurses, Health Services Technicians at our Health Services Division located within Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville, Oregon. 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&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Position Overview

The Health Services Technician provides clinical, emergency care, and treatment to adults in custody (AIC) in a correctional institution performing nursing functions under the supervision and written direction of a Registered Nurse (RN).

• Providing wound care including post-operative dressings and maintaining aseptic conditions

• Recognizing signs and symptoms as they relate to the disease process

• Conducting nursing procedures including treatments

• Administration of medications, identification of adverse side effects, and appropriate notification of RN or physician

• Using routine equipment such as stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, and oxygen

• Providing first aid and CPR

• Phlebotomy

• Assessing the severity of an emergency using triage format

• Developing a treatment plan for a life-threatening emergency and implementing independently

• Delegating non-nursing duties to unlicensed staff and providing direction to unlicensed staff

• Preparing accurate written documentation, records of nursing care given, and patient progress notes

• Monitoring patient's condition including vital signs, intravenous fluids, and medication needs

• Develop and execute a teaching program on medical issues for adults in custody, residents, or nonmedical personnel

• Understand and apply statutes and regulations regarding patient rights and confidentiality

• Assist with writing Nursing Policy and Procedures

• Do an EKG and take appropriate referral action

• Respond tactfully with patients who are combative or hostile

• Communicate with patients regarding patient's condition and medical procedures

• Work effectively with a variety of professional and paraprofessional staff

• Use proper body mechanics to safely lift and maneuver patients and various medical equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in the care and treatment of physically ill or injured patients, including training and/or experience in pharmacy and medical laboratory techniques and procedures.

Special Qualifications

• At the time of appointment, possess an Oregon Licensed Practical Nurse certification AND a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Card.

General Knowledge

• Hygiene, sanitation, and sterilization procedures

• Microbiology and disease processes

• Nurse Practice Act and the scope of practice as defined by personal license

• Nursing practices and procedures

• Medical laboratory procedures

• Fundamentals of pharmacology, anatomy, physiology, and nutrition

• Health related resources in order to research and develop educational programs articles and resource documents

Required

• A valid driver's license.

How to Apply

Follow the "Apply" link above to fill out the online application. Only completed applications received by the post-closing date will be considered. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to an interview.

In the Job History 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.

Failure to provide this information in your Job History section of your application shall result in the elimination of your application from further consideration. A resume will not substitute for completing the work experience section of your application.

Working Conditions

• requires working independently with little or no supervision

• must have the ability to work any or all 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 prison setting

• requires mandatory double shifts occasionally

• requires walking or standing for long periods

• requires climbing stairs

• may require limited exertion resulting from patient care

• are 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

Requirements for Employment

You 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.

The Selection Process

• We expect to

• Initial 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.

Benefits

The 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&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Additional Information:

IMPORTANT: Please monitor your Workday and email accounts. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application.

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 (eeoc.gov)

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' Preference

Under 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.

Questions

If you have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter, Kelli Ketchum and reference Req-146602.

The fine print:

• Warning! The system will timeout after 15 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.

• This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies.

• 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. This process is subject to change without notice. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.