Corrections Nurse, Sheriff's Office

Corrections Nurse, Sheriffs Office

Salary

$8,596.48 - $11,520.18 Monthly

Location

Sheriffs Office - Corrections Division, Jail, OR

Job Type

Regular, full time, full benefits

Job Number

2026-00122

Department

Sheriffs Office

Opening Date

08/26/2026

Closing Date

9/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit

DCSO

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Summary

ABOUT THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office is a full-service agency that oversees the adult jail, provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process and search and rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with five K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today led by Sheriff Ty Rupert, the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office serves over 200,000 residents in Deschutes County.

ABOUT THE COUNTY:

We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.

Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.

We hope you'll consider joining our talented team.

ABOUT THE JOB:

This position provides professional nursing duties in a corrections setting that include physical assessments, verification of medication and treatment, TB testing, documentation of medical care, scheduling, and conducting sick calls. Will also be responsible for communicating with medical, mental health, and public health communities, alcohol and or drug detoxification, administering medications, scheduling out-of-facility physician and dental appointments, maintaining statistics, and resolving medical bills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide non-emergency medical services in the jail during daily sick-call; takes requests for medical services; examines inmates as needed; dispenses treatment; administers medications and injections; collects laboratory samples.
• Coordinates medical needs of inmates with jail providers; works with providers to assess and treat medical conditions.
• Assesses medical needs and evaluates medical requirements of inmates.

What You Will Bring:

Knowledge of or experience with:

• Principles and practices of professional nursing.

Skill in:

• Responding to stress and medical emergencies with haste and sound judgment.
• Maintaining medical records and writing clear and concise reports.
• Communicating effectively in both oral and written form.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with individuals, whether members of the public or coworker, from diverse groups and backgrounds.
• This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the positions scope and function.

Notification to all candidates will be sent via email and/or text only. Please opt in for text messaging or check your email and your Governmentjobs.com account for application status.

Review the full job description by clicking HERE.

Compensation

$8,596.49 to $11,520.18 per month for a 182.53 hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This union-represented position is available immediately.

Nurses currently work twelve hour shifts and follow our Correction's team schedule of four days on and four days off; however, shifts may vary. May be required to work eight, ten or twelve hour shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. Must be available for all shifts including day, swing, and/or graveyard.

BENEFITS:

Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off, and professional development opportunities. Please click HERE for full benefit details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelors Degree in Nursing;
• Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing;
• OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.

Must possess an Oregon State Registered Nurse license by date of hire.

Preference will be given for:

• A Bachelors Degree in Nursing;
• AND one year of experience in a hospital or physicians office. ICU, medical/surgical, or emergency room experience is helpful but not required.

Necessary Special Requirements

The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable drivers license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment.) This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, when necessary, to meet employment and agency needs.

Must pass a driving record review and criminal history background.

• A current drivers license and the state of origin are required. Candidates who wish to be considered for this position must include an accurate drivers license number and state of origin on their application under the Personal Information section.

Background Investigation:

• A successful candidate will complete a full background investigation and interview prior to receiving a conditional job offer.

Deschutes County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build an inclusive environment that encourages, supports, and represents the diverse voices and needs of our communities. All are encouraged to apply - we welcome diverse perspectives and experiences.

If you are a veteran and would like to apply for Veterans Preference, please click HERE for information.

Deschutes County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build an inclusive environment that encourages, supports, and represents the diverse voices and needs of our communities. All are encouraged to apply - we welcome diverse perspectives and experiences.

If you are a veteran and would like to apply for Veterans Preference, please click HERE for information.

Excellent County benefit package when eligible.

Deschutes County offers eligible employees a comprehensive healthcare package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $100 for employee only and $121 per month for employee plus dependents. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, Deschutes County provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.

When Are you Eligible:

If you are hired on the first business day of the month, your benefits will start on the first of that month (immediate benefits, either that day or back to the first of the month if the first is on a Saturday or Sunday). If you are hired after the first business day of the month, your benefits will start on the first day of the following month.

Employer paid benefit offerings include:

• Life Insurance for employee and dependents
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Program through Oregon PERS
• Time Management Leave

Employee paid voluntary benefit offerings include:

• 125 Flexible Spending Program
• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance

To learn more about Deschutes Countys generous benefit offerings, please visit our Benefits page and click on Employee Benefits or click HERE for full benefits guide.

01

Possession of or ability to obtain an Oregon Registered Nurse License by the date of hire is required for this position. Please select the box that indicates your current licensure status in Oregon.

• I currently possess licensure as an Oregon Registered Nurse.
• I have the ability to obtain licensure as an Oregon Registered Nurse by date of hire.
• I do not possess or have the ability to obtain licensure as an Oregon Registered Nurse.

02

This position requires an Associates Degree in Nursing, graduation from an accredited school of nursing, or any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job. Do you meet the minimum qualifications as listed above?

• Yes
• No

03

Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications as listed above. Be specific with regard to education and years of experience.

04

Computer literacy with strong typing and computer skills is required for this position. Do you consider yourself computer literate?

• Yes
• No

05

Preference will be given for one year (or more) of experience in a hospital or physicians office. Do you have one year (or more) of experience in a hospital or physicians office?

• Yes
• No

06

If applicable, please describe any experience you have working in a hospital or physicians office.

07

Do you have any ICU, Medical/Surgical, or Emergency Room experience?

• Yes
• No

08

If applicable, please describe your ICU, medical/surgical, or emergency room experience.

09

If you have any other experience or transferable skills related to the position that you would like us to consider, and they are not reflected above, please explain here.

10

We are continuous, 24-hour a day, 365 days a year operation. As an employee, you will be required to work all shifts including weekends and holidays (this includes major holidays such as July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day, New Years Eve and Day). Are you willing and available to work these dates?

• Yes
• No

11

Are you available to work ALL shifts (day, swing and/or graveyard)?

• Yes
• No

12

In order to be considered for a position with the Deschutes County Sheriffs Office, candidates must pass a PRE-qualifying driving record review and a criminal history background check. Deschutes County will use the drivers license number from your application to conduct an investigation verifying your background. Results will be used for the purpose of making selection decisions. Information contained in your background check will be reviewed by those persons involved in making decisions on candidate selection or performing the background investigation. You must provide your drivers license number and state of issuance in the Personal Information Section of this application form. FAILURE TO LIST YOUR LICENSE NUMBER AND STATE, or listing incorrect information, will disqualify you for submitting an incomplete application. By checking YES below, I give Deschutes County my consent to perform a pre-qualifying review of my driving record and criminal history background as described above. I understand the information will be used in the selection process for the Deputy position.

• Yes
• No

13

Are you able to meet the requirements of the position with or without accommodation?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Deschutes County Human Resources

Address 1300 NW Wall Street Suite 201

Bend, Oregon, 97703

Phone (541) 388-6553

Website https://www.deschutes.org/jobs