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Post Code:  D705
Announcement Number:   LE000342
Classification Number:   C6214
Open:   03/06/2000
Revised:   03/19/2008 (Language)
Close:   OPEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Location:  Albany, Burns, Grants Pass, La Grande, Salem, Tillamook, Warrenton, Woodburn
Availability:  Full Time

INSTITUTION REGISTERED NURSE
$4,239 - $6,136 MONTHLY


The mission of the Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth offenders accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments.  In support of this mission, the agency director’s message states:
 
 “The OregonYouth Authority's mandate is multi-faceted. Our most important charge is to protect the public and hold youth offenders accountable for their behavior.  But at all levels of the organization, our greatest challenge is to provide youth with opportunities to learn personal responsibility, develop social skills, and make positive choices for themselves. Our goal is to prevent youth from moving deeper into the juvenile justice or the adult corrections systems”.
 
As an OYA employee, individuals are a part of the team responsible for the supervision, management and administration of correctional facilities, parole and probation services, community out-of-home placements, and other functions related to state programs for youth corrections.  These responsibilities are provided for youth offenders from diverse cultures and backgrounds ranging in age from 12 to 18 (in some cases up to age 25).  The youth offenders may reside in one of eleven OYA-operated facilities located around the state or may be involved with services under the jurisdiction of OYA such as parole and probation. 
 
The OregonYouth Authority values culturally competent staff to provide a continuum of services to our diverse clientele.
 
GENERAL INFORMATION
  • The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) provides services to protect the public and reduce juvenile crime through OYA programs and partnerships with local communities and counties.
  • These positions are with the Oregon Youth Authority at youth correctional facilities located in Salem, Woodburn, Albany, Grants Pass, Burns, Tillamook, Warrenton and LaGrande.  Please note:  A list of candidates for these vacancies may be pulled anytime after two weeks.
  • Positions are full-time, part-time and job-share. Be sure to indicate your interest on your application. In addition to the salary listed, an employee who is working direct care in this classification and possesses a Baccalaureate degree with relevant course work shall receive a 4.75% of his or her salary or possesses a Master’s degree with relevant course work shall receive an additional 9.5% of his or her salary.
  • This recruitment will be used to establish a list of candidates that will be used to fill vacancies as they occur.
H.I.R.E.:  H.I.R.E. system participants are encouraged to apply. You must follow the instructions in the HOW TO APPLY section of this announcement.

All applicants are required to complete the following pre-employment testing:
  1.        IMPACT, a video-based, multiple-choice test of a person’s common sense and a reading exercise.
  • Applicants offered employment will be:
  1. subject to a fingerprint-based criminal record check (conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude appointment; the circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered); and
  2. subject to pre-employment drug testing.
  • A benefit of this position is participation through the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) with employer contributions. This position is also designated as “Police and Fire” membership with PERS which includes the ability to retire 5 years earlier than positions designated “General Membership”.
  • All positions in OYA require the incumbent to serve as a “Mandatory Reporter” of child abuse.
  • This recruitment is open to anyone meeting the qualifications listed below.
  • If you are currently licensed in another state and would like to apply for an Oregon Nursing License, you may check the Oregon Nurses website www.osbn.state.or.us/licensing for the procedure.
  • Testing for Tuberculosis is required for this position.
TO QUALIFY
 
You must possess a valid Oregon Registered Professional Nurse License at the time of the appointment.  In order for your application to be accepted you must either enter your valid Oregon Registered Professional Nurse License number in the SKILLS section of your application (PD100) OR submit a photocopy of your license along with your PD100.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 
The Institutional Registered Nurse is responsible for providing comprehensive health maintenance,
preventive and primary medical care and treatment for students at a residential close custody facility under the supervision of a local physician.  Major duties:
  • perform comprehensive observations and assessments of student's mental and physical condition and makes appropriate referral.
  • initiate appropriate treatment according to current medical protocols;
  • provides routine care as required by applying nursing care techniques, dispensing and administering oral medications, and performing minor surgery procedures as authorized;
  • charts appropriate pertinent information;
  • maintains appointment schedules for clinic physicians;
  • performs laboratory and x-ray services according to written orders and standard procedures;
  • dispenses medications according to written orders, maintains pharmacy records and performs inventory control reporting any discrepancies to supervisor; and
  • maintains security procedures per close custody policies and procedures.
WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Daily contact with youth offenders who exhibit hostile, assaultive behavior.  These positions are located in close custody facilities which requires, as a primary responsibility, strict adherence by each employee to security measures at all times to assure the custody, control and supervision of youth offenders.
  • Potential exposure to communicable diseases and infections.
  • Youth correctional facilities are tobacco free environments. 
  • Staff are expected to work during inclement weather conditions.
APPLICATIONS
 
Obtain a State of Oregon application (form PD 100) from a local Oregon Employment Department office OR most state agency personnel offices.  If you have a disability and need an alternative format in order to complete the application form (PD 100), you may call the OYA Employee Services at 503 373-7383, or TTY 503 378-4672 for the hearing impaired to leave a message about the alternative format needed.
 
Mail or deliver you completed application form (PD 100) to:
 
Oregon Youth Authority Employee Services
530 Center Street NE, Suite 200
Salem, OR  97301-3740
 
Applications may be FAXED to 503 373-7623.  They must be received by 5:00 p.m.on the close date and must be complete and legible.  The Oregon Youth Authority cannot be responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of transmitting by FAX or which may be lost in the mail. We are unable to acknowledge or verify receipt of applications due to the large volume.
 
SUBMIT only the required materials.  Reference letters or work examples should be kept for interviews. KEEP a copy of your application for job interviews. COPIES ARE NOT PROVIDED
 
NOTICE of results will be sent by mail.  Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of the results.  Your request must be received within 10 days from the date of the notice.  Additional information cannot be accepted.
 
PLEASE NOTE:  The Oregon Youth Authority does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete U. S. Department of Justice form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.
 
CURRENT JOB OPENINGS and information on application forms are available through:
 
Oregon Youth Authority, Toll Free (1-800-375-2864)
          www.oregon.gov/OYA  or www.oregonjobs.org
 
THE OREGONYOUTH AUTHORITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, COMMITTED TO SELECTING, TRAINING SUPPORTING AND EMPOWERING A COMPETENT AND DIVERSE WORKFORCE.

 
Page updated: March 31, 2008

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