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JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: August 23, 2022

POSITION TITLE: PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY SPECIALIST I

STATUS: Permanent / Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

SALARY: $3,708 per month at 1.0 FTE | SR16 | BU13

LOCATION: Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital – Waimea, Kaua’i, HI

This position is located in the Materials Management department at Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) of the Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua’i Region. KVMH, along with Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH) and The Kaua’i Region Clinics, which consists of The Clinic at Waimea, The Clinic at Port Allen, The Clinic at Kalāheo, The Specialty Clinic at Kalāheo, The Clinic/Urgent Care at Po’ipū, and The Clinic at Kapa’a, are all part of a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i.

The Materials Management department implements and directs the region’s Procurement policies and procedures to control the purchasing or lease of all goods and services from outside sources; purchases, negotiate, or reviews all purchase arrangements with outside sources; manages products in general use by establishing criteria for acceptability, cataloging, administering to ensure adequate processing and maintenance of reusable products; purchases and distributes supplies/equipment in a timely manner throughout the region; assists with the region’s contracts and general processing and maintenance of Capital Improvement Projects. 

JOB FUNCTIONS: The Procurement & Supply Specialist I receives orientation and training in the principles, statutes, techniques, work processes, and procedures related to government purchasing and supply functions; as a trainee, performs selected purchasing activities; and performs other related duties as assigned. This position reports directly to the Senior Contracts Manager I, position no. 55533, or its designee.

Candidates must be able to travel to and from different facilities within the Kaua’i Region as assigned based on operational needs. 

BENEFITS: 

• 13 paid holidays each year (14 during election years)
• 21 paid vacation days per year
• 21 paid sick days per year
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation plans

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements.  Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience are credited based on a 40-hour workweek.

Education: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Excess work experience as described under the Specialized Experience, below, or any other progressively responsible administrative, professional or analytical work experience which provided knowledge, skills, and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. To be acceptable, the experience must have been of such scope, level, and quality as to assure the possession of comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The education or experience background must also demonstrate the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and other documents; read and interpret complex written material; and solve complex problems logically and systematically.

Licensure: Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license (Type #3).

Certifications: None required.

Experience: None required. 

DESIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of: English grammar, punctuation, and word usage; arithmetic; report writing.

Ability to: Learn the principles and practices of governmental purchasing and supply functions; gather, analyze and evaluate facts and data, make inferences, draw conclusions and recommend sound alternatives for action consistent with facts, circumstances, guidelines, etc.; learn to conduct effective interviews; speak clearly and effectively; prepare clear, complete, concise reports; maintain effective working relationships.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Applicants must be physically able to perform, efficiently and effectively, the essential duties of the position which typically require the ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters, glasses permitted, and the ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, or the ability to compensate satisfactorily.

Mental/Emotional Requirements: All applicants must possess emotional and mental stability appropriate to the job duties and responsibilities and working conditions.

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: May 25, 2022

POSITION TITLE: GENERAL LABORER II

The General Laborer II participates in a variety of manual and semi-skilled work tasks in connection with the cleaning, care, landscaping, and maintenance of the hospital grounds. Also included is the maintenance and repair of campus roads, buildings and equipment for the facility. This position reports to the Building Maintenance Worker II, position no. 58274, or its designee. 

STATUS:  Permanent / Full-time (1.0 FTE)

LOCATION: This position is located in the Maintenance department of Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH). Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH), SMMH, and The Kaua’i Region Clinics, which consist of The Clinic at Waimea, The Clinic at Port Allen, The Clinic at Kalaheo, The Clinic/Urgent Care at Po’ipu, and the Clinic at Kapa’a are part of the Kaua’i Region, Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation, a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i.

The Maintenance department provides technical expertise for the design, planning and construction aspects of building, remodeling, or renovation of the physical plant and equipment to meet the needs of the facility; maintains the buildings and equipment of the facility; repairs or replaces parts of equipment; maintains electrical service; ensures other utilities of the facility are functioning properly; maintains grounds and landscaping; operates and maintains boilers; conducts fire inspection; and maintains the facility in a clean, sanitary and attractive condition.

SALARY: $3,795 per month at 1.0 FTE | BC03 | BU01

BENEFITS: 

• 13 paid holidays each year (14 during election years)
• 21 paid vacation days per year
• 21 paid sick days per year
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation plans

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements.  Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience are credited based on a 40-hour workweek.

Education: None required. 

Licensure: Current, valid driver’s license preferred.

Certifications: None required.

Experience: One (1) year of manual, unskilled and semi-skilled work experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and training. 

Knowledge of: Common hand tools and equipment used in manual, unskilled and semiskilled work; common methods, procedures, and materials used in general construction and maintenance work, including safety practices.

Ability to: Use common hand tools and equipment typical of the class; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; perform heavy lifting, moving, digging or other manual work typical of the class.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Applicants must be physically able to perform, efficiently and effectively, the essential duties of the position which typically require the ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters, glasses permitted, and the ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, or the ability to compensate satisfactorily.

Mental/Emotional Requirements: All applicants must possess emotional and mental stability appropriate to the job duties and responsibilities and working conditions.

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: May 23, 2022

POSITION TITLE: EMERGENCY ROOM ASSISTANT – FULL PERFORMANCE

Under the direct supervision of the Registered Professional Nurses and/or Providers, the primary responsibilities of the Emergency Room Assistant includes but is not limited to: performing a variety of technical paraprofessional nursing care duties to patients in the Emergency Services and Critical Care departments; utilizes the principles of growth and development to assess each patient’s age specific needs and provides age-specific treatment and care; records and monitors vital signs; prepare patients for examinations; collect and deliver specimens; respond to emergency codes; transports patients to different units within the facility; take inventory and restock all supplies/equipment; including any other duties as assigned. Although assigned to the Emergency Services department, these positions may be cross-trained and assigned to float and assist other nursing units within the facility, as necessary. These positions report directly to the Registered Professional Nurse V (Unit Nurse Manager – Emergency Department), position no. 59228, or its designee.

Candidates must be available to work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays, based on hospital operations. Services are provided 24/7. 

STATUS: Permanent / Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

POSITION NOS.: 59639, 59640, 59641

LOCATIONS: These positions are located in Emergency Services department of Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH). KVMH, Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH), and the Kaua’i Region Clinics, which include: The Clinic at Waimea, The Clinic at Port Allen, The Clinic at Kalaheo, Specialty Clinic at Kalaheo, The Clinic/Urgent Care at Po’ipu, and The Clinic at Kapa’a, are part of the Kaua’i Region, Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation, a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i.

The Emergency Services department provides nursing care and first aid to patients requiring emergency services; assists the physician in the examination and treatment of patients; prepares and maintains records of all emergency cases; and arranges admittance to the hospital as required; and for outpatient surgery patients, provides preoperative and postoperative care.

SALARY: $4,024 per month at 1.0 FTE| HE08 | BU10

BENEFITS: 

• 13 paid holidays each year (14 during election years)
• 21 paid vacation days per year
• 21 paid sick days per year
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation plans

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements.  Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience are credited based on a 40-hour workweek. Also, please see below additional requirements according to the specific department.

Licensure: None required. However substitutions may be allowed for the following. Evidence of licensure is required, if indicated on application/resume: 

Current registration as a Paramedic or Mobile Intensive Care Technician (MICT) by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians substitutes for one (1) year of experience required; 

Current registration as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and nine (9) months of hospital emergency room experience substitutes for one (1) year of experience required;

Successful completion of a State of Hawaii-approved Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Basic training program and nine (9) months of hospital emergency room experience substitutes for one (1) year of experience required.

Certifications: Current certification from the American Heart Association for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Workers (BLS). Evidence of certification is required. 

Experience: Two (2) years of work experience which involved independently observing and reporting on a variety of physical and/or mental symptoms and conditions and implementing care and/or treatment procedures for a caseload of acute care patients.  Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing skills (i.e., taking vital signs, measuring output, recognition of abnormal signs and symptoms, etc.); first aid; patients’ rights; universal precautions; infection control; body mechanics; basic medical and nursing terminology; and the ability to read, write, speak and understand simple sentences in English; follow oral and written instructions precisely; and assist in providing paraprofessional nursing care to emergency room patients and patients receiving care on an outpatient basis AND; 

One (1) year of experience must have been obtained in a hospital emergency room and involved receiving formal and/or on-the-job training in emergency medical practices, techniques, procedures, equipment and supplies; and applying the knowledge gained by assisting professional nurses in the provision of care to emergency room patients.  Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of emergency medical practices, techniques and procedures; functional anatomy and human physiology; use of emergency equipment and supplies; and the ability to evaluate the condition of an injured or sick patient; recognize life-threatening signs and symptoms; render a variety of emergency aid and treatment; and operate and maintain emergency equipment and instruments.

Desirable Qualifications: Ability to handle emergency situations in a calm manner; ability to communicate and work effectively with distraught or agitated individuals.

DESIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Personal hygiene and bodily care; multiple/differing cultures; oral and written communication skills; good observation skills and ability to recall and report/document a series of events accurately; positive attitude; tolerant of unusual, irritating behavior (e.g., slow, repetitive, forgetful, confused, incontinent, messy).

Ability to: Read, write, speak and understand simple sentences in English; follow oral and written instructions precisely; get along well with others; acquire and demonstrate an attitude of respect toward patients with a variety of disabilities; retain emotional stability despite emotional and physical pressures; develop an appreciation of nursing and medical ethics.

Personal Characteristics: Patience, tact, an even temperament in meeting and dealing with others, and productive work habits.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Applicants must be physically able to perform, efficiently and effectively, the essential duties of the position which typically require the ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters, glasses permitted, and the ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, or the ability to compensate satisfactorily.

Sensory: Distinguish changes in a patient’s skin color; read typewritten and handwritten reports, instructions, and notes in patient’s charts; and hear through a stethoscope to measure a patient’s blood pressure.

Coordination and Dexterity: Apply dressing, slings, and bandages; ventilate patients with and ambu-bag, elder valve, or external chest compressions.

Strength and Stamina: Lift and carry patients when extricating them from a private or emergency vehicle or helicopter; subdue and physically restrain uncontrolled patients.

Mobility: Move freely and quickly thorough out the emergency room to attend to frequently changing priorities and patient needs.

Mental/Emotional Requirements: All applicants must possess emotional and mental stability appropriate to the job duties and responsibilities and working conditions.

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT

COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.  After receiving a conditional offer of employment, all prospective new HHSC employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  New employees are required to provide confirmation of their full vaccination status by presenting their CDC vaccination card or VAMS Certificate prior to their start date.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: March 22, 2023

POSITION TITLE: CLERK V

STATUS:  Permanent / Full-Time  (1.0 FTE)

LOCATION: This position is located in the Behavioral Health department at Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital of the Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua’i Region. SMMH, along with Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) and The Kaua’i Region Clinics, which consists of The Clinic at Waimea, The Clinic at Port Allen, The Clinic at Kalāheo, The Specialty Clinic at Kalāheo, The Clinic/Urgent Care at Po’ipū, and The Clinic at Kapa’a, are all part of a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i.

The Behavioral Health (BH) Unit provides nursing, social work, and ancillary health services to involuntary and voluntary patients with acute and/or chronic psychiatric and behavioral problems.

JOB FUNCTIONS: The Clerk V is responsible for receiving patients and scheduling appointments and procedures and other related duties required to support the services for the nursing BH Unit and some clerical assistance to the Social Services Department as requested. Applicants must be able to effectively communicate with nursing managers and have the ability to use tact and diplomacy in ensuring that Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards are maintained. A high level of confidentiality is required.  This position may be required to work in other nursing units as assigned and subject to working all shifts and weekends as assigned. The Clerk V reports to the Registered Professional Nurse V (Nurse Manager), position number 20782, or its designee.  

SALARY: $3,285 per month | SR12 | BU03

BENEFITS: 

• 13 paid holidays each year (14 during election years)
• 21 paid vacation days per year
• 21 paid sick days per year
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation plans

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements.  Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience are credited based on a 40-hour workweek.

Education: None required. 

Licensure: None required. 

Certifications: None required.

Basic Experience: One-half (1/2) year of work experience which involved the performance of clerical tasks which demonstrated knowledge of English grammar; spelling; arithmetic; ability to read and understand oral and written instructions; ability to write simply and directly; and ability to compare words and numbers quickly and accurately.

General Clerical Experience: Three (3) years of work experience which involved the performance of a variety of clerical tasks that demonstrated knowledge of English grammar, spelling, arithmetic, common office appliances, and equipment; and the ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, carry out procedures in clerical work systems, speak and write simply and directly, compare words and numbers quickly and accurately, operate various kinds of office equipment.

Select Certification: Of the three (3) years’ work experience requirement, applicants should also possess a minimum of two (2) years of clerical work experience in a healthcare or clinic setting within the previous two (2) years. Work experience in behavioral health setting preferred.

Supervisory Aptitude: Demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by serving as a group or team leader, or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.

DESIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of:  Business English; spelling; arithmetic; the operation and operational maintenance of various office appliances and equipment, including office duplicating and copying machines; office practices and procedures.  Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability to work with a variety of hospital programs and software applications.

Ability to:  Plan and carry out a wide range of clerical functions, including various highly complex assignments; maintain an effective work pace under periodic deadlines; learn and apply pertinent statutory provisions, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; read and understand manuals and other detailed books of instruction; write routine business letters, summaries, and reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of grammar and style; speak simply and directly, including occasionally speaking to groups as well as individuals; deal tactfully with others.  Ability to prepare and compile records, reports, schedules, and staffing information; cognizant of contract-related deadlines. Maintains files of appropriate records for office operations and to meet regulatory agency requirements. Ability to cross-train to provide support to other office operations; remain flexible to changing systems; is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Applicants must be physically able to perform, efficiently and effectively, the essential duties of the position which typically require the ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters, glasses permitted, and the ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, or the ability to compensate satisfactorily.

Light physical effort (lift/carry up to 10 lbs.).
Occasional standing/walking.
Near acuity: the ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less.

Mental/Emotional Requirements: All applicants must possess emotional and mental stability appropriate to the job duties and responsibilities and working conditions.