Nurse Manager

Initial Posting Date:

04/11/2024

Application Deadline:

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Agency:

Oregon Youth Authority

Salary Range:

8,372.00 - 12,340.00

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Nurse Manager

Job Description:

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY

Nurse Manager

Woodburn - MACLAREN YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY HEALTH CLINIC

Join our team at the Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) as a Nurse Manager, overseeing the delivery of vital nursing services within our Youth Correctional Facilities. Reporting directly to the OYA Medical Director, you'll play a pivotal role in providing direction and guidance to our statewide institutional nursing program. From quality assurance and improvement to supervising nursing staff, your leadership will ensure the highest standards of healthcare for the 900 youth under our care. Join us in creating and maintaining a positive, affirming environment that values both our dedicated employees and the youth we serve. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of young individuals and contribute to their rehabilitation journey, apply now!

For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, please click here.

Additional Information:

• Open Until Filled: This recruitment will remain open until filled. Our first application screening is scheduled for February 28, 2024 at 8:30am, but we may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee that we will consider applications received after this screening date. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

• This position is part of the state's management team.

• Up to $3,000.00 Relocation Reimbursement may be available for this position. Please email the HR Recruiter for more information.

• We may use this recruitment to fill future vacancies.

• Starting Salary Expectations: $100,464.00 yearly to $116,124.00 yearly; based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity (should you have significant years of experience performing this work, starting salary may be higher).

• Position Salary Range: up to $158,400 Annual Salary.

• This position receives annual increases on anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached.

• Upon PERS eligibility, employees will receive a 6.95% increase to their base salary and will pay the employee 6% contribution to PERS.

• 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.

ABOUT OYA

At OYA, diversity, equity, and inclusion are more than just words on a page. To meet our mission and live our values as an agency, DEI must be at the heart of all we do. We support cultural competence, develop teams and cultivate leaders in ways that are equitable to everyone, especially people of color, those who identify as LGBTQ+, or those from other marginalized communities. We are explicit and intentional as we identify resources that all our youth and staff need to grow and prosper. Our DEI work connects closely with our culture of positive human development, with safe and supportive environments where everyone is held accountable and connected to their community. The end goal 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, with the opportunity to contribute to youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity, OYA wants to hear from you! People of color, women, and other members of historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply!

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

What's in it for You?

OYA values our employees. We believe that your time outside of the workplace is as valuable as it is inside the workplace. We offer a great work/life balance with flexible work schedules on most positions and a competitive benefits package, including low-cost, high-coverage health insurance, generous time-off, and a competitive retirement plan.

Discover more about working in Oregon state government by clicking here.

What You need to Qualify:

three years of nursing experience including some supervisory and/or teaching experience which shows knowledge of

a) nursing techniques and therapeutic intervention used in care and treatment of patients (specific to the employing facility);

b) supervisory techniques and work management of subordinate personnel; and

c) administrative and educational principles and practices involved in nursing administration.

Special Qualifications:

• At the time of appointment, possess a valid Oregon Registered Professional Nurse's license.

• 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/APPLICATION SCORING CRITERIA: In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the attributes below to determine whom to interview.

• Demonstrated ability to inspire, motivate, and lead a diverse team of nursing professionals and support staff in a challenging environment.

• Ability to effectively communicate organizational goals, policies, and procedures to staff, while also soliciting feedback and fostering open communication channels.

• Proven track record of fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture that encourages teamwork, accountability, and professional growth.

• Skilled in decision-making and problem-solving, with the capacity to navigate complex situations and make sound judgments in high-pressure environments.

• Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace, and ability to create a culturally competent and inclusive environment for both staff and youth.

• Strong conflict resolution skills, with the capability to address interpersonal conflicts and promote a positive work environment conducive to collaboration and mutual respect.

How to apply:

• Complete the application fully or upload a complete resume including dates of employment and duties/responsibilities of each position.

• Complete the questionnaire / supplemental questions.

• RESUME & COVER LETTER REQUIRED: Submit a cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications and the desired attributes above.

• After you submit your application please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This step will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.

• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference.

Click here for more information about veterans' preference. The task to claim preference will come after the public records request and gender identity questionnaire tasks. Click here for a guide on how to upload your documents. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your DD214/DD215/civil service preference letter to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

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.

Have Questions?:

For questions about the job announcement, contact our Recruitment Team OYAjobs@oya.oregon.gov