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Occupational Report for Registered Nurses (29-1111) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required. Include advance practice nurses such as: nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse midwives, and certified registered nurse anesthetists. Advanced practice nursing is practiced by RNs who have specialized formal, post-basic education and who function in highly autonomous and specialized roles.

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Employment Outlook for Registered Nurses
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be much larger than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a much faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be much higher than the regional average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

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Current Employment Department Job Openings for Registered Nurses There are 275 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 26 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Family Nurse Practitioner 8/11/09 Roseburg DOE
Registered Nurse 11/3/09 Roseburg N/A to N/A DOE
Registered Nurse, Home Care Visits 10/9/09 Bend $23.00/hr
PCS Spv,Nsg Adm,X (Req#: 100316 D) 3/18/10 Bay Area DOE
Dialysis RN 3/5/10 Newport
RN Surgical Services (Req#: 090416 B) 2/17/10 Bay Area DOE
House Supervisor - RN 3/5/10 Newport
Nurse Practitioner 4/14/10 Marylhurst $25.00/hr to $65.00/hr DOE
Mental Health Nurse 3/5/10 Corvallis $20.00/hr to $30.00/hr DOE
Registered Nurse 4/22/10 Portland $26.00/hr
Mental Health Registered Nurse 4/19/10 Newport $22.99/hr to $26.65/hr DOE
Registered Nurse 3/26/10 Corvallis
Unit Director Emergency Services 4/15/10 Roseburg DOE, Neg.
RN 2/4/10 Coos Bay DOE
Nurse Practitioner 1/20/10 Roseburg
Part-Time Nursing Assistant Clinical Instructor Substitutes 2/10/10 Gresham DOE
Community Health Nurse 4 - School Health Program Coordinator 4/30/10 Lincoln County $4,648/mo to $4,931/mo DOE
Registered Nurse 5/7/10 Newport
RN Case Manager 4/29/10 Medford $30.00/hr to $35.00/hr DOE
Registered Nurse/Lpn/Rn 5/10/10 Lakeview $17.36/hr DOE
Registered Nurse 5/4/10 Florence $28.00/hr to $32.00/hr DOE
RN - Home Health (Relief) 5/17/10 Enterprise DOE
Nurse Practitioner 00013357 5/21/10 Eugene $36.96/hr to $51.73/hr
Utilization Review Nurse 5/15/10 Lincoln City
ER Tech III 6/1/10 Lincoln City
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Job Openings from the Web for Registered Nurses The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 1143 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 26 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
RN Float Pool Manager Critical Care SAVE 8/31/10 Clackamas Kaiser - Oregon/Washington
ER, Registered Nurse, RN 8/31/10 Klamath Falls Medical Connections
Case Manager, Registered Nurse, RN 8/31/10 Klamath Falls Medical Connections
Physician (Pulmonary & Critical Care or Critical Care Medicine (Clinician Educator or Researcher)) 8/31/10 Portland Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
OB/GYN Medical Provider 8/31/10 Klamath Falls Medical Connections
Registered Nurse Operating Room Travel Job 8/31/10 Corvallis Medical Connections
SNF Quality and Utilization Facilitator SAVE 8/31/10 Salem Kaiser - Oregon/Washington
ICU/Nights, Registered Nurse 8/31/10 Klamath Falls Medical Connections
Nurse, Inpatient / OB / ER 8/31/10 Portland Bristol Bay Area Health Corp
Joint Replacement Program Coordinator 8/31/10 Salem
Registered Nurse 8/31/10 La Grande Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Wound Care Clinic, RN 8/31/10 Klamath Falls Medical Connections
Registered Nurse Family Birth Travel Job 8/31/10 Bend Medical Connections
RN II/Lactation Consultant 8/31/10 Klamath Falls Medical Connections
Clinical Liaison (20100775) 8/30/10 Portland Walgreens
UTILIZATION REGISTERED NURSE 8/30/10 Corvallis AB Staffing Solutions LLC
Registered Nurse - RN - Psychiatric 8/30/10 Bend Maxim Staffing Solutions--Nurse Staffing
OT 8/30/10 Aureus Medical Group
OR RN - SOUTHERN OREGON 8/30/10 Aureus Medical Group
CARDIAC CATH LAB NURSE 8/30/10 Corvallis AB Staffing Solutions LLC
RN Mental Health Adult Resource Nurse 8/30/10 Portland Providence Health & Services
Associate Nurse Manager- Diabetes & Internal Medicine Units 8/30/10 Portland Providence Health & Services
RN Supervisor HH 8/30/10 Portland Providence Health & Services
Nurse; R/N 8/30/10 Oregon City Clackamas County Community Health
Registered Nurse - Surgical Services - Operating Room - OR 8/30/10 Portland Maxim Staffing Solutions--Nurse Staffing
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Wages for Registered Nurses
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $25.98 $30.15 $35.62 $40.69 $46.18 $35.56 $73,961
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 26.86 30.31 35.11 39.61 43.99 35.13 73,067
Multnomah / Washington 27.43 31.82 36.96 41.95 48.21 36.85 76,639
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 25.33 29.51 34.44 39.70 43.80 34.16 71,056
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 23.92 28.02 33.44 39.33 43.28 33.49 69,645
Lane 26.60 30.56 35.51 40.13 46.43 35.49 73,818
Douglas 21.08 23.44 29.44 38.19 45.52 31.25 65,002
Coos / Curry 24.93 28.99 34.27 39.86 44.02 34.94 72,666
Jackson / Josephine 25.06 28.70 33.97 38.53 42.31 34.07 70,862
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 24.53 27.58 31.49 37.26 46.71 33.38 69,411
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 25.61 30.56 36.19 41.14 44.61 35.39 73,620
Klamath / Lake 26.70 30.11 34.13 39.96 43.84 34.56 71,870
Morrow / Umatilla 20.33 25.17 31.13 36.21 40.75 30.75 63,976
Baker / Union / Wallowa 22.63 26.73 31.21 36.17 39.86 30.98 64,451
Grant / Harney / Malheur 23.46 26.85 30.83 35.81 41.06 32.14 66,870
Clackamas 27.01 31.54 37.33 42.79 48.66 37.57 78,146
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Regional Employment Projections for Registered Nurses
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 30,656 37,427 6,771 22.1% 677 595 1,272
Multnomah / Washington 13,770 16,516 2,746 19.9% 275 265 539
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 2,906 3,712 806 27.7% 81 58 138
Lane 2,806 3,537 731 26.1% 73 55 129
Clackamas 2,382 2,937 555 23.3% 56 47 102
Jackson / Josephine 2,175 2,589 414 19.0% 41 42 83
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 1,503 1,930 427 28.4% 43 30 73
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 1,484 1,872 388 26.1% 39 29 68
Douglas 789 897 108 13.7% 11 15 26
Coos / Curry 618 711 93 15.0% 9 12 21
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 482 561 79 16.4% 8 9 17
Klamath / Lake 419 496 77 18.4% 8 8 16
Morrow / Umatilla 414 464 50 12.1% 5 8 13
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 399 521 122 30.6% 12 8 20
Grant / Harney / Malheur 340 397 57 16.8% 6 6 12
Baker / Union / Wallowa 334 387 53 15.9% 5 6 12

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Registered Nurses
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 30,656
Total, All Industries Private 25,261
Finance and Insurance Private 258
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities Private 258
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 527
Administrative and Support Services Private 525
Employment Services Private 441
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 24,171
Ambulatory Health Care Services Private 5,734
Offices of Physicians Private 2,722
Offices of Other Health Practitioners Private 382
Outpatient Care Centers Private 1,685
Home Health Care Services Private 732
Hospitals Private 16,736
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Private 16,589
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities Private 1,576
Nursing Care Facilities Private 1,012
Community Care Facilities for the Elderly Private 404
Total, All Industries Federal 866
Federal Government (Non-Postal) Federal 863
Total, All Industries State 560
Public Administration State 280
Total, All Industries Local 3,935
Educational Services Local 2,326
Health Care and Social Assistance Local 661
Hospitals Local 612
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Local 612
Public Administration Local 931
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 793
Educational Requirements for Registered Nurses Workers must have an associate to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Registered Nurses
  • Administer Injections
  • Administer Medications
  • Analyze Blood Samples
  • Analyze Medical Data
  • Analyze Medical Laboratory Results
  • Analyze Patient Activity
  • Apply Anatomy Theory
  • Apply Clinical Problem Solving Techniques
  • Apply Drug Information To Patient Treatment
  • Apply Health And Sanitation Standards
  • Apply Human Anatomy And Physiology Knowledge
  • Apply Human Developmental Disease Theory
  • Apply Human Growth And Development Theory
  • Apply Institutional Care Procedures
  • Apply Life Support Procedures
  • Apply Mathematical Principles To Social Statistics
  • Apply Medical Diagnostic Techniques
  • Apply Nursing Practices And Procedures
  • Apply Patient Care Procedures
  • Apply Personal Care Procedures
  • Apply Pharmacological Knowledge And Terminology
  • Apply Statistical Methods
  • Assist In Childbirth
  • Assist In Examining And Treating Medical Patients
  • Collect Clinical Data
  • Conduct Medical Laboratory Tests
  • Conduct Patient Evaluations
  • Document Medical Prognosis
  • Draw Blood
  • Explain Uses And Effects Of Drugs
  • Follow Medical Office Procedures
  • Hand Instruments And Materials To Doctor
  • Maintain And Compile Medical Records And Charts
  • Observe Patients, Report Patients' Condition And Responses To Treatment
  • Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
  • Prepare Medical Treatment Room
  • Prepare Patient Reports
  • Prepare Patients For Exams, Treatments, Or Tests
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Provide Medical Treatments To Patients
  • Recognize Childhood Diseases
  • Set Up And Administer Incubators In Hospitals
  • Set Up And Operate Oxygen Tents In Hospitals, Homes And Institutions
  • Set Up Patient Care Equipment
  • Take Vital Signs
  • Teach Medical Self Care
  • Understand Needs Of The Elderly
  • Understand The Properties Of Drugs
  • Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Behavior Modification Techniques
  • Use Clinical Sterilizing Techniques
  • Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Data
  • Use Correct Surgical Setup And Support Techniques
  • Use Medical Equipment In Direct Patient Care
  • Use Medical Terminology
  • Use Nursing Terminology
  • Use Respirators And Respiratory Therapy Equipment
  • Use Vital Care Procedures
  • Weigh Patients
  • Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers for Registered Nurses The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Chemeketa Community College
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305
Phone: (503) 399-5000
Programs of Training:
Linn-Benton Community College
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
Phone: (541) 917-4999
Programs of Training:
Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 491-6422
Programs of Training:
Linfield College-Adult Degree Program
900 SE Baker
McMinnville, OR 97128
Phone: (503) 883-2447
Programs of Training:
Central Oregon Community College
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 383-7500
Programs of Training:
George Fox University
414 N Meridian St
Newberg, OR 97132
Phone: (503) 538-8383
Programs of Training:
University of Portland
5000 N Willamette Blvd
Portland, OR 97203
Phone: (503) 943-7911
Programs of Training:
Rogue Community College
3345 Redwood Hwy
Grants Pass, OR 97527
Phone: (541) 956-7500
Programs of Training:
Concordia University
2811 NE Holman Street
Portland, OR 97211
Phone: (503) 288-9371
Programs of Training:
Linfield College-Portland Campus
2215 NW Northrup St
Portland, OR 97210
Phone: (503) 413-8481
Programs of Training:
Blue Mountain Community College
2411 NW Carden Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
Phone: (541) 276-1260
Programs of Training:
Clackamas Community College
19600 South Molalla Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045
Phone: (503) 657-6958
Programs of Training:
Southwestern Oregon Community College
1988 Newmark Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: (541) 888-2525
Programs of Training:
Oregon Health & Science University
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
Portland, OR 97239
Phone: (503) 494-7800
Programs of Training:
Portland Community College
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 244-6111
Programs of Training:
Treasure Valley Community College
650 College Blvd
Ontario, OR 97914
Phone: (541) 881-8822
Programs of Training:
Oregon Coast Community College
332 SW Coast Hwy
Newport, OR 97365
Phone: (541) 265-2283
Programs of Training:
Umpqua Community College
1140 College Rd.
Roseburg, OR 97470
Phone: (541) 440-4600
Programs of Training:
Clatsop Community College
1653 Jerome Ave
Astoria, OR 97103
Phone: (503) 325-0910
Programs of Training:
Lane Community College
4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene, OR 97405
Phone: (541) 463-3000
Programs of Training:
Columbia Gorge Community College
400 E Scenic Dr
The Dalles, OR 97058
Phone: (541) 506-6011
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Registered Nurses These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Clackamas Community College
Columbia Gorge Community College
Klamath Community College
Lane Community College
Mt Hood Community College
Portland Community College
Tillamook Bay Community College
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Registered Nurses matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Respiratory Therapists 52%
Health Diagnosing And Treating Practitioners, All Other 49%
Physician Assistants 49%
Respiratory Therapy Technicians 45%
Licensed Practical And Licensed Vocational Nurses 39%
Recreational Therapists 38%
Occupational Therapists 37%
Therapists, All Other 35%
Health Technologists And Technicians, All Other 34%
Podiatrists 32%