Initial Posting Date:

09/02/2025

Application Deadline:

09/30/2025

Agency:

Department of Corrections

Salary Range:

$10,272 - $13,880

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Pendleton)

Job Description:

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Pendleton)

Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution – Pendleton, Oregon

Oregon Department of Corrections

We are excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for a Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at the Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (EOCI) in Pendleton, Oregon. This role requires on-site work and offers the chance to collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals serving a traditionally underserved community. In addition to the rewarding nature of the position, you'll enjoy the outstanding benefits the state is known for, including participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Join us in making a meaningful impact while advancing your career!

You will have the opportunity to substantially increase your income by being on call after hours and weekends.

About the Job – Your Role

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners provide psychiatric assessment and psychotropic medication management as clinically indicated to mentally ill adults in custody (AIC) within the Behavioral Health Services (BHS) of the ODOC, including referral of AICs to programs and services as appropriate, and to provide on-call crisis intervention services after-hours, holidays, and on weekends. The employee will work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and will coordinate care of AIC patients with other members of the treatment team. 

BHS is comprised of an administrative unit which sets policy and long-term direction for targeted service populations at each of the institutions which may include diagnostic evaluation, stabilization, treatment, release planning, and case-management services for mentally ill and developmentally disabled AICs. A continuum of special housing assignments have been identified in the Mental Health Infirmary, Intermediate Care Housing, Behavioral Housing Unit, Day Treatment, and Mental Health housing.

This position is represented by American Federation 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a current Oregon Nurse Practitioner license issued by the Oregon State Board of Nursing AND a current Prescriptive Authority Certification within the Oregon APRN Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice.

Additional Requirements:

• Have a current DEA registration or the ability to obtain one

• Possess a current National Provider Identifier (NPI) number

• Be a certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Knowledge of

• Information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat mental disorders, injuries, and diseases. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties, drug interactions, and preventive health care measures.

• Psychiatric advanced practice nursing and medical principles and practices.

• Human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, pathology, nutrition, and pharmacology.

• Human behavior and growth.

• Community resources for patient referral.

Requested Skills

• Treating affective illness and distress, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use disorder, persistent mental illness, and survivors of sexual assault.

• Therapeutic treatments, use of examination instruments, and administration of medications with an emphasis on psychotropic medications.

• Patient psychiatric treatment assessment, including mental status examinations, laboratory tests, and other diagnostic procedures, analysis of data, and problem identification.

• Developing and modifying treatment plans, including further diagnostic studies, therapy, patient education, and identification of parameters for follow-up.

• Critical thinking, using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Working with aggressive, abusive or combative patients.

• Communicating orally and in writing with a variety of individuals ranging from health care professionals to laypersons.

Application Information

• In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job offer.

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Working Conditions

The work is conducted in an adult male and/or female prison. Adults in custody may become physically and verbally abusive and assaults and disturbances may occur. Training in, and knowledge of crisis intervention techniques, emergency procedures, and defensive measures is essential. Contact with adults in custody during treatment, consultation, or supervision may take place with the Nurse Practitioner out of visual range of security staff. Vigilance and awareness are required to maintain a non-threatening environment to prevent aggressive or high anxiety AIC behavior. May have exposure to chemicals, communicable diseases, radiation, and other hazards inherent within a health care and correctional setting.

Will be expected to share the mission, vision, and core values of the department.

About the Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.

The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

Benefits

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.

The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:

• Family health, vision, and dental insurance

• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays

• 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components

• Optional short and long-term disability

• Term life insurance

• Fully paid retirement program

• Oregon Saving Growth Plan

• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare

• And more

About the Process – What to Expect

• After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.

• Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.

• The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.

• Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews.

• Final candidates will have a background check, PREA check, and reference checks.

• A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.

• A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations, and welcome to the team!

Requirements for Employment

The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.

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.

The Oregon Department of Corrections 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. Learn more about PREA.

Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation.

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.

Questions

If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.

Recruiter: kelli.l.ketchum@doc.oregon.gov 

Reference Number: Req-186505

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• 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 applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

• 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. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.