Limited Duration - Institution Registered Nurse

Initial Posting Date:
10/22/2026
Application Deadline:
11/01/2026
Agency:
Department of Corrections
Salary Range:
$8,443 - $11,155
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Limited Duration - Institution Registered Nurse
Job Description:
Institution Registered Nurse – Limited Duration
Central South Health Services Building / Remote – Salem, Oregon
Oregon Department of Corrections
This position is a limited duration anticipated to last through 6/30/2028, though, may be extended or decreased due to business need.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in a medical case review role. This is a remote work opportunity. This position offers an opportunity to utilize your clinical knowledge and critical-thinking skills to review medical records, evaluate the appropriateness of care, and ensure compliance with established clinical guidelines and standards. This position will coordinate regularly with Department of Justice partners for litigation purposes. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and committed to promoting quality patient care while working independently in a remote environment. If you are passionate about improving healthcare outcomes and applying your nursing expertise beyond the bedside, we encourage you to apply!
About the Job – Your Role
This position provides professional clinical expertise, conducts comprehensive reviews and creates comprehensive summaries of medical records. Core responsibilities include evaluating the adequacy, appropriateness, timeliness, and justification of medical care. Additional duties include coordinating ongoing health care services with the appropriate institutions, communicating pertinent information to the Chief of Medicine, tracking compliance with treatment plans and maintaining secure documentation. The role also involves explaining disease processes, clarifying medical orders, reporting changes in patient conditions, and communicating medical rationale to those who may not have a medical background. The position provides testimony on behalf of ODOC when needed. The nurse in this role works independently, relies on advanced clinical knowledge and experience, and often responds on behalf of the department.
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
Possess a valid Oregon Registered Professional Nurse's License at the time of appointment.
Preference given to candidates with an unencumbered license.
Desired qualification to include experience in providing direct court testimony (or willingness to do so). Additionally, experience in preparing detailed summaries of medical care.
NOTE: At the time of recruitment, the agency may require training or experience in a specialized area of nursing.
Requested General Knowledge
· Professional principles, practices, and theory of nursing practice
· Laws, rules, and regulations governing the provision of nursing practice
· Medical terminology
· Pharmacology management
· Medical ethics
· Counseling and intervention techniques
· Disease processes and treatment methods
· Principles and procedures of infection control/communicable disease management
· Operating personal computers
Desired Attributes
· Excellent oral and written communication
· Social justice oriented with a commitment to remain unbiased
· Embraces teamwork with a positive mindset
· Health equity focused
· Ability to perform in a high stress environment
· Harm reduction advocate
· Strong self‑management and self-motivation
· Effective organization and time management
· Prompt and reliable responsiveness
· Ethical judgment and professionalism
· Consistent follow‑through on tasks and patient needs
· Adaptability to changing workflows and technologies
· Problem‑solving and independent decision‑making
· Accountability and accurate documentation
· Compassionate, patient‑centered communication
· Comfort in navigating Electronic Health Care Records
· Skill in connecting clinical events to legal allegations to injury, medical malpractice, or regulatory non-compliance
· Detail oriented, and the ability to review large amounts of medical records to spot missing data, timeline gaps, or clinical discrepancies
· Strong research skills
· The ability to translate complex medical jargon into clear and concise simple language
· Flexibility and the ability to regularly re-prioritize tasks to work effectively with staff or members of the legal team
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 posting close date.
The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submitt