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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE Entry level #59430 (KAUAI-KR357)

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: August 13 2021

JOB STATUS: Temporary with Benefits

SALARY: $3721/Monthly Salary (HE06A)

JOB LOCATION: Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital, Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii

FUNCTION: This position works in a nursing unit of a hospital, clinic or long term care facility and is responsible for independently performing the full range of practical nursing care and related technical work. The position may work on rotating shifts and in a variety of care units (e.g., medical, surgical, LTC, etc.).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Prerequisite Qualifications Required for Entry Level

Knowledge of: the nursing process; body structure and function; principles of asepsis; universal precautions; infection control; principles of administering medications; patient preparation for prescribed treatments and procedures; data-gathering techniques; interpersonal communication skills; alternative methods of communication for patients with special needs; environmental and patient safety; patient rights; individualization of care, including religious, cultural and developmental influences; patient age groups and the developmental process characteristic of these age groups; team participation in care planning and evaluations; therapeutic and life-saving procedures; specialized equipment; maintenance of optimal body functioning and prevention of complications; principles of body mechanics and assistive devices; comfort measures; obvious signs of emotional and mental health problems; chemical dependency; adaptive and maladaptive behavior; sensory deprivation and overload; abusive and self destructive behavior; concepts of wellness; reproduction and human sexuality; birthing and parenting; and growth and development, including dying and death.

Ability to: Apply practical nursing principles and practices; read, write, speak, understand and communicate effectively with others in English; maintain records and prepare reports; respond quickly and take appropriate action in emergencies; follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective relationships with other staff, patients and others.

License: Valid license with the State of Hawaii as a practical nurse at the time of appointment.

Education/Specialized Training: As required to apply for a State of Hawaii license as a practical nurse.

Certification Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Workers must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

REGISTERED PROF NURSE III (ED)**8/2021

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: August 9, 2021

JOB STATUS: Temp with Benefits / Full-time (0.90 FTE)

SALARY: $7,254.90/month (SR20)

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

EDUCATION LEVEL: 2-Year Degree

FUNCTION: This position is located in the Emergency Department (ED) of the Nursing Services Department of Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH). KVMH, Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH), and The Kaua’i Region Clinics are all part of the Kaua’i Region, Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation, a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i operating nine (9) facilities statewide.

The Registered Professional Nurse (RPN) III provides professional nursing care within the ED; coordinates care with other disciplines: provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care; determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs of patients, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system; communicates with the ED physicians regarding changes in patient’s status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies; responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment; and any other duties as assigned. In the event that there are no patients in the department, the RPN III may be subject to cross training and may be assigned to assist other departments within the facility (Long Term Care, Labor & Delivery, Medical/Surgical, etc.). In addition, this position is also subject to a combination of 12- and 8- hours rotating shift work, including work on the weekends and holidays.

The RPN III works under the general supervision of the RPN: Unit Nurse Manager, or its designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION 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 school of nursing.

Licensure: License to practice as a professional nurse in the State of Hawai’i. Applicants must submit evidence of current Hawai’i RN licensure (a copy of valid license) at the time of appointment.

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) & Advance Care Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association must be presented upon appointment of hire.

Experience: Six (6) months of responsible professional nursing experience.

Select Certification: Of the six (6) months professional nursing experience required, six (6) months of professional nursing experience must have been in emergency services.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Knowledge of: Nursing theory and practice; biological, physical, social and medicinal sciences as related to nursing theory and practice; thorough knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures.

Ability to: Apply nursing theory and practices to planning and giving nursing care; recognize, interpret and evaluate symptoms of patient’s condition and take appropriate action; direct the work of nursing assistants; work effectively and cooperatively with patients, family members, medical staff and employees. Must also have the ability to prepare comprehensive nursing diagnosis and nursing care plans; and plan and direct the work of lower level registered nurses and nursing assistants.

Familiarity with standards, regulations, requirements of Medicare, Medicaid, The Joint Commission, procedures used in surveillance and control of hospital infections.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

Physical Demands

Moderate physical effort (life/carry up to 25 lbs.)
Occasional prolonged standing/walking
Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients
Occasionally lifts supplies/equipment
Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching

Vision Requirements

Accommodation: ability to adjust vision to bring objects into focus.
Color Vision: ability to distinguish and identify different colors.

Working Conditions

May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases
Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases
Subject to hazards of flammable, explosive gases
Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements
Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances
Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, illness, injury and death)
Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
Handles emergency or crisis situations
Subject to many interruptions
Occasionally subjected to irregular hours
Requires judgment/action which could result in the death of a patient
Handles absentee replacement on short notice

Tools, Equipment & Machines

Personal computers & associated software
Common office equipment (typewriter, photocopier, facsimile, adding machines)
Diagnostic equipment

Mental Demands: Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Handling emergency or crisis, subject to irregular hours and shift work; required to make judgments/actions, which could result in the death of a patient.

Special Demands: In contact with patients under a variety of circumstances; handling emergency or crisis; subject to many interruptions; subject to irregular hours; subject to shift work; required making judgments/actions which could result in the death of a patient.

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN – FULL PERFORMANCE #21798 (KAUAI -KR286)

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: January 31, 2022

JOB STATUS: Permanent / Full Time (1.0 FTE)

SALARY: $3,721.00/Monthly Salary (HE06 ; BU10)

JOB LOCATION: HHSC Kaua’i Region – Kaua’i, HI

FUNCTION: This position is located in the Pharmacy Department of Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) and Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH). KVMH, SMMH, and the Kaua’i Region Clinics are part of the Kaua’i Region, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawaii, operating statewide.

The Pharmacy Technician will be responsible to assist the Pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical services in accordance with established procedures and methods including charting/charging reconciliation on all patients daily, addressing issues to the attention of the Pharmacists, ordering medication, inventory receiving, and answering telephone calls and triage to the appropriate person. In addition, this position will perform daily stocking/removal of outdated medications from automated dispensing machines throughout the hospital; assist the Surgery/Operating Room Department with endoscopy tray deliveries and restocking; conduct monthly medication inspections; submits weekly narcotic dispense reports to the State Narcotics Enforcement; repackaging medication for unit dose/dispense home use and other duties as assigned.

This position may be required to work on rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays and may be assigned to travel to and from the different facility locations in HHSC Kaua’i Region. The Pharmacy Technician will report directly to the Regional Director of Pharmacy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION 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-hours.

Education: High School diploma preferred.

Licensure: Current, valid drivers license preferred.

Experience:

One (1) year of work experience in a pharmacy setting (i.e., community pharmacy, hospitals, other medical institutions) which provided basic knowledge of pharmaceutical nomenclature; pharmaceutical system of weights and measures (e.g., milligrams, milliliters, cubic centimeters, etc.); commonly used pharmaceutical preparations used in the treatment of illnesses; dosage requirements; storage requirements; routes of drug administration; and practices and procedures employed in filling pharmacy prescriptions; and the ability to perform basic arithmetic computations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division); and transcribe accurate medication profiles.

One (1) year of work experience assisting a licensed pharmacist in a hospital which required receiving and reading prescription and medication orders from physicians; performing arithmetic computations to determine proper measurements/quantities of pharmaceutical components required; measuring, counting, packaging, and labeling items and arranging them for final professional review. The work experience must have demonstrated a knowledge of commonly used pharmaceutical preparations used in the treatment of illnesses, dosage requirements, dosage forms, storage requirements; experience in receiving and reading requisitions from pharmacists; measuring, counting, packaging, and labeling items; aseptic techniques; routes of drug administration; pharmaceutical nomenclature; pharmaceutical system of weights and measures; procedures and operations relating to aseptic compounding and sterile compounding; arranging medication for final professional review; maintaining accurate inventory records; State and Federal pharmacy regulations; applicable hospital/unit policies and procedures; and the ability to provide pharmaceutical services in accordance with established procedures and methods; measure drug doses accurately; maintain records and prepare reports; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Substitutions:

Successful completion of a pharmacy technician program from an accredited school and/or a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) may be substituted for six (6) months of experience.

Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college or university may be substituted for all of the experience required for the full performance level.

Certifications:

Certification of Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.

Desirable Qualifications: Ability to learn quickly; be a “team player” and get along well with others; be self-motivated; use a computer to enter and retrieve data; good memory; and be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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. Disabilities in these or other areas will not automatically result in disqualification. Those applicants who demonstrate that they are capable of performing the essential functions of the positions will not be disqualified under this section.

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.

CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE-FP (KAUAI -KR265)

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: April 07, 2021*Revised 7/27/2021* 3 C.N.A FP POSITIONS OPEN*

4/7/2021 59211

7/27/2021 58049

7/27/2021 58702

JOB STATUS: Temporary with Full Benefits

SALARY: $3,475/Monthly Salary (HE04)

JOB LOCATION: Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH)- Kapa’a, Kaua’i, HI

FUNCTION AND LOCATION: This position is located in the Skilled Nursing Care unit of Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH). SMMH is part of the Kaua’i Region, Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation, a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i operating nine (9) facilities statewide.

The Certified Nurse Aide is responsible for providing direct patient care through the performance of a variety of nursing support tasks in accordance with established methods and procedures. The position, although assigned to the Skilled Nursing Care unit, will also require cross training, floating to other units as assigned by the Unit Manager or Charge Nurse. Position is subject to rotating shift work and may be required to work on weekends and/or holidays.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION 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.

Certifications Required:

Applicants must obtain a valid State of Hawaii Nurse Aide Certificate certification and have completed a State approved training program which demonstrates knowledge of basic nursing skills (i.e., taking vital signs, measuring output, recognition of abnormal signs and symptoms, etc.); the aging process; first aid; patient rights; universal precautions; infection control; body mechanics; purpose and benefits of activities of daily living (i.e., eating/feeding, providing fluids, bathing, dressing, etc.); purpose and benefits of restorative care (i.e., use and application of assistive devices; range of motion activities; bowel and bladder training; correct use of bed pans, urinals, and/or commodes, etc.); and basic medical and nursing terminology.

Basic Life Support (BLS) must be presented upon hire.

Prerequisite Qualifications Required for the Full Performance Level

Experience and Essential Knowledge and Abilities: One (1) year of work experience in a health facility such as a hospital or similar medically oriented institution where the primary or basic objective was to observe and report on a variety of physical and/or mental symptoms and conditions and implement care and/or treatment procedures for a caseload of 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; patient rights; universal precautions; infection control; body mechanics; principles of growth and development; purpose and benefits of activities of daily living (i.e., eating/feeding, providing fluids, bathing, dressing, etc.); purpose and benefits of restorative care (i.e., use and application of assistive devices, range of motion activities, etc.); basic medical and nursing terminology; and the ability to assist and participate in the activities of the treatment team; assess each patient’s age specific needs; and independently provide age specific direct personal care services to a caseload of patients.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

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 & PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

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

REGISTERED PROF NURSE II/III (OB) (KAUAI -KR355)

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: July 16, 2021 ***Revised July 30, 2021*** Revised 8/16/2021

JOB STATUS: Permanent/Full Time (0.9 FTE)

SALARY: $6,101.10/month (BU09/SR18)

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

FUNCTION: This position is located in the Obstetrics/Nursery Unit of Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH). KVMH, Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH) and the Kaua’i Region Clinics are part of the Kaua’i Region, Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i.

The Obstetrics/Nursery unit provides all phases of nursing care involving prenatal care, disorders of pregnancy, complications of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and care of the newborn and the mother.

The Registered Professional Nurse (RPN) II provides acute nursing care and treatment services on a 24-hour basis and is responsible for the total age-specific nursing care of the newborn, adult/adolescent patient in the unit.Under the immediate supervision of a higher level RPN, this position also receives orientation and guidance on nursing policies and procedures and nursing care techniques; develops and/or implements nursing care plans for assigned patients or clients; provides nursing care, treatment services and/or health education information; and performs other related duties as assigned. In the event there are no patients in the unit, this position is subject to cross-training in order to float and assist other nursing units, i.e., Medical/Surgical, Intensive Care/Critical Care, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are credited based on a 40-hour workweek.

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

Licensure: License to practice as professional nurse in the State of Hawai’i. Applicants must submit evidence of current Hawai’i RN licensure (a copy of valid license) at the time of hire appointment.

Certifications: Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) in Health Care Provider (adult, child and infant), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) and STABLE (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Labs and Emotional Support) within one (1) month of employment.

Select Certification: Must possess Med/Surg or Obstetrics work experience gained within the last two (2) years as an LPN or equivalent.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIRED

Knowledge of: Nursing theory and practice; biological, physical, social and medicinal sciences as related to nursing theory and practice; nursing techniques and procedures; nursing literature and current trends and developments in nursing.

Ability to: Apply nursing theory and practice to planning and giving nursing care; recognize, interpret and evaluate symptoms of patient’s condition and take appropriate action; establish and maintain good working relationships with hospital personnel and medical staff; direct the work of nursing assistants.

Familiarity with standards, regulations, requirements of Medicare, Medicaid, The Joint Commission, procedures used in surveillance and control of hospital infections desired.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

Physical Demands

Moderate physical effort (life/carry up to 25 lbs.)
Occasional prolonged standing/walking
Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients
Occasionally lifts supplies/equipment
Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching

Vision Requirements

Accommodation: ability to adjust vision to bring objects into focus.
Color Vision: ability to distinguish and identify different colors.

Working Conditions

May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases
Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases
Subject to hazards of flammable, explosive gases
Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements
Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances
Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, illness, injury and death)
Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
Handles emergency or crisis situations
Subject to many interruptions
Occasionally subjected to irregular hours
Requires judgement/action which could result in the death of a patient
Handles absentee replacement on short notice

Tools, Equipment & Machines

Personal computers & associated software
Common office equipment (typewriter, photocopier, facsimile, adding machines)
Diagnostic equipment

PER DIEM NURSES (KAUAI -KR354) ACTIVE RECRUITMENT*

***IMMEDIATE VACANCIES – ACTIVE RECRUITMENT UNTIL NEEDS ARE MET***

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: July 15, 2021 ***Updated on August 15, 2024***

POSITION TITLE: PER DIEM NURSE

STATUS: Per Diem (0.30 FTE)

SALARY: $57.99 per hour | SR20 | BU79

LOCATIONS: These positions are located in the Nursing Services (Emergency Services, Long Term Care, Medical/Surgical, Obstetrics, etc.) departments of HHSC Kaua’i Region. Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH), Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH), and The Kaua’i Region Clinics, which consist of The Clinic at Waimea, The Clinic at Port Allen, The Clinic at Kalāheo, The Specialty Clinic at Kalāheo, Urgent Care at Po’ipū, The Clinic at Līhu’e, and The Clinic at Kapa’a are all part of the Kaua’i Region, Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i. See below for a listing of available positions.

JOB FUNCTIONS: The Per Diem Nurses provide professional nursing care for patients; coordinate care with other disciplines; provide care that meets the psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care; determine priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs of patients, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system; communicate with the attending physicians regarding changes in patient’s status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies; responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. In addition, these positions are subject to cross-training and may be assigned to float and assist other departments within the facility as needed. These positions report to their respective Registered Professional Nurse V (Unit Nurse Manager), or its designee.

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

AVAILABLE POSITIONS:

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

Obstetrics / Labor & Delivery

#109797 – posted on 02/15/2023
#109805 – posted on 10/30/2023

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION 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 the additional requirements according to the specific department. All applicants are required to provide evidence of all applicable education, licenses, and certifications.

***Possession of specific certifications and level of experience may be required for certain positions. See below for additional minimum qualification requirements***

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Graduation from a nursing program with a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is highly desirable.

Licensure: Valid, active license to practice as a professional nurse in the State of Hawai’i. Applicants must submit evidence of current Hawai’i RN licensure (a copy of a valid license) at the time of appointment.

Experience: One (1) year of professional nursing work experience, where the employee independently provided nursing care to patients in a clinic, hospital, or institution.

Substitutions Allowed: Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university school of nursing may be substituted for one year of nursing experience.

Certifications: Current certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) for Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Workers. See below for additional certification requirements based on the department.

Selective Certification: Specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities may be required to perform the duties of some positions. In such positions, applicants may be restricted to those who possess the pertinent experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position. See below for more additional selective certification requirements based on the department.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Nursing theory and practice; biological, physical, social, and medicinal sciences as related to nursing theory and practice; thorough knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures; nursing literature and current trends and developments in nursing.

Ability to: Apply nursing theory and practices to planning and giving nursing care; recognize, interpret, and evaluate symptoms of patient’s condition and take appropriate action; direct the work of nursing assistants; work effectively and cooperatively with patients, family members, medical staff, and employees. Must also have the ability to prepare comprehensive nursing diagnoses and nursing care plans, and plan and direct the work of lower-level registered nurses and nursing assistants.

Familiarity with standards, regulations, requirements of Medicare, Medicaid, Joint Commission, and procedures used in the surveillance and control of hospital infections.

HEALTH & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the health and physical requirements deemed necessary to effectively and safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases.
Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases.
Subject to hazards of flammable, explosive gases.
Occasional exposure to unpleasant patients or unit elements.
Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.
Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, illness, injury, and death).
Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
Handles emergency or crisis situations.
Subject to many interruptions.
Occasionally subjected to irregular hours.
Requires judgment/action which could result in the death of a patient.
Handles absentee replacement on short notice.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Join our dynamic team at HHSC Kaua’i Region, where we are proud to offer a comprehensive range of healthcare services at our critical access hospitals – KVMH and SMMH. From full-service emergency departments to specialized surgeries, family and internal medicine, intensive care, obstetrics and gynecology, behavioral health, pediatrics, and a range of ancillary services, and more, we are dedicated to providing quality, compassionate care to our community. With locations across Kaua’i, including outpatient clinics and urgent care facilities, we strive to make healthcare accessible to all. As part of the Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation, we uphold values of excellence, transparency, accountability, integrity, and teamwork. Join us as we work together to deliver exceptional care and make a positive impact in the lives of those we serve.

BENEFITS

Embark on a fulfilling journey with a team that genuinely values your well-being and professional development. We are excited to offer part-time and seasonal employees a comprehensive benefits package, including automatic enrollment in the State of Hawai’i’s Deferred Compensation Plan, kickstarting your financial stability. For those not covered by the Employers’ Union Trust Fund’s (EUTF) full-time plans, we offer medical and prescription drug plans as we believe your health is your greatest asset. Navigating life’s uncertainties is easier with our Employee Assistance Program, designed to support you and your loved ones. We’re committed to supporting your ambitions, offering potential eligibility to our Student Loan Repayment & Scholarship Programs. Join us for a career that cares for your personal enrichment and professional growth.

***Please see below additional requirements based on the department***

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH / PSYCH

Select Certification: Six (6) months of professional nursing experience must have been in Psychiatric/Behavioral Health and/or acute care.

Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association is required. Certification in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Select Certification: Six (6) months of professional nursing experience must have been in emergency services.

Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) AND Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications issued by the American Heart Association are required.

Applicants are also required to obtain the following certifications within six (6) months of employment: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and NIH Stroke Scale.

Possession of certifications issued by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is highly recommended.

INTENSIVE CARE / CRITICAL CARE UNIT

Select Certification: Six (6) months of professional nursing experience must have been in Acute Care, Intensive Care, or Cardiac Care services.

Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) AND Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications issued by the American Heart Association are required.

Possession of certifications issued by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and NIH Stroke Scale is highly recommended.

OBSTETRICS / LABOR & DELIVERY

Selective Certification: Six (6) months must have been in labor and delivery, antepartum and postpartum, and fetal monitoring.

Certifications: Applicants are also required to obtain the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Labs and Emotional Support (STABLE), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications within one (1) month of employment.

SURGERY / OPERATING ROOM

Selective Certification: Six (6) months of professional nursing experience in the operating/recovery room department.

Certifications: Current certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) AND Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by the American Heart Association are required; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is also required.

*CB

REGISTERED PROF NURSE III (LTC) #58704 (KAUAI-KR349)

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: July 15 2021

JOB STATUS: Permanent/Full Time

SALARY: $8,061/month (SR20)

JOB LOCATION: Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital – Waimea, Kaua’i, Hawai’i

EDUCATION LEVEL: 2-Year Degree

FUNCTION: This position is located in the Nursing Facility Unit at KVMH. KVMH is part of the Kaua’i Region, Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation, a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawaii operating 10 facilities statewide.

The Nursing Facility provides nursing services to patients requiring a skilled and intermediate level of nursing care. Generally patients require long term care when there is a need for palliative treatment and comfort measures.

This position assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care of residents within the skilled nursing setting. Position is responsible for ensuring continuity of care of the residents between shifts by providing direct care as well as supervising the care given by CNAs, LPNs and supportive staff members. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings including resident and family teachings. Maintains role as resident advocate with a focus on the facility’s mission.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION 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 school of nursing.

Licensure: License to practice as a professional nurse in the State of Hawai’i. Applicants must submit evidence of current Hawaii RN licensure (a copy of valid license) at the time of appointment.

Experience: Six (6) months of responsible professional nursing experience, in skilled nursing facility preferred.

Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon appointment of hire.

Knowledge and Abilities Required:

Ability to: Apply nursing theory and practices to planning and giving nursing care; recognize, interpret and evaluate symptoms of patient’s condition and take appropriate action; direct the work of nursing assistants; work effectively and cooperatively with patients, family members, medical staff and employees.

REGISTERED PROF NURSE III (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH) #27583 & 34620 (KAUAI -KR350)

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: July 15 2021*updated 8/16/2021 POSITION # 27583 , 34620

JOB STATUS: Permanent/Full Time (0.90 FTE)

SALARY: $7,254.90/month (SR20)

JOB LOCATION: Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital – Kapa’a, Kaua’i, HI

FUNCTION: This position is located in the Acute Behavioral Health Unit of the Nursing Services Section of Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH). SMMH, Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH), and Kaua’i Region Clinics, are part of the Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation, a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i.

The Acute Behavioral Health Unit at SMMH provides direct nursing treatment, social work, and ancillary health services to involuntary and voluntary patients with acute and/or chronic psychiatric and behavioral conditions.

The Registered Professional Nurse III (RPN III) provides nursing treatment and educational service for specific individualized age appropriate patient care of the, adult patient population; develops and implements nursing care plans with other disciplines; determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs of patients, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system; communicates with the attending physicians regarding changes in patient’s status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies; responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment and other duties as assigned. Although designated to Behavioral Health, this RPN will be subject to cross training and may be assigned to float to other departments within the facility as needed. In addition, this position is subject to rotating shifts and to provide work on the weekends and holidays.

This position reports and is under the general supervision of the RPN V: Unit Nurse Manager, or its designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION 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 school of nursing.

Licensure: Valid and active license to practice as a professional nurse in the State of Hawai’i. Applicants must submit evidence of current Hawai’i RN licensure (a copy of valid license) at the time of appointment.

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) & Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications must be presented upon appointment of hire.

Experience: Six (6) months of responsible professional nursing experience.

Select Certification: Of the six (6) months professional nursing experience required, six (6) months of professional nursing experience must have been in Psychiatric/Behavioral Health and/or acute care

DESIRED SKILLS

Knowledge of: Nursing theory and practice, technique and procedures; biological, physical, social, and medicinal sciences as related to the nursing theory and practice; nursing techniques and procedures; nursing literature and current trends and developments in nursing hospital/institution nursing programs and current trends and procedures necessary for their implementation.

Ability to: Apply nursing theory and practices to planning and giving nursing care; recognize, interpret and evaluate symptoms of patient’s condition and take appropriate action; direct the work of nursing assistants; work effectively and cooperatively with patients, family members, medical staff and employees. Must also have the ability to prepare comprehensive nursing diagnosis and nursing care plans; and plan and direct the work of lower level registered nurses and nursing assistants.

Familiarity with standards, regulations, requirements of Medicare, Medicaid, Joint Commission, procedures used in surveillance and control of hospital infections.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

KITCHEN HELPER – (KAUAI-KR352)

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: July 15 2021

JOB STATUS: Temporary without Benefits (1.0 FTE)

SALARY: $21.29/hour (BU01/BC02)

JOB LOCATION: Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital, Waimea, Kauai, HI

FUNCTION: This position is located in Nutritional Services department of Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH). KVMH is part of the Kauai Region, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawaii operating 9 facilities statewide.

Primary functions of this position include but is not limited to routine manual work in kitchen for the preparation of the best possible nourishing and attractive meals as economically as possible to all patients, employees and visitors of the hospital; administers food service efficiently and provides scientifically planned diets for patients in promoting the objectives of dietetics; maintains cleanliness of kitchen and dining room areas; washes and cleans kitchen utensils and equipment; and performs other related duties as assigned. This position may be subject to work on weekends and/or holidays.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Experience and Training: Some experience in general kitchen work where food is prepared; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Knowledge of: Preparation of raw and processed food to be cooked; methods, materials, and equipment used in cleaning kitchen equipment, appliances and utensils; kitchen safety and sanitation requirements; personal hygiene.

Ability to: Learn quantity cookery; operate kitchen equipment and appliances; measure food servings and serve food; give and receive oral and written instructions; work cooperatively with others; oversee the work of patients or inmates; tolerate kitchen heat and noises; perform heavy lifting, moving and carrying typical of the class.

Physical and Medical Requirements:

Employee 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. Physical demands may include moderate to heavy physical effort (lift/carry up to 50 pounds with assistance) and moderate amount of standing/walking. Environmental conditions may include extreme hot, cold and temperature changes such as walking into the walk-in freezer). Working conditions may require exposure to toxic chemicals used for cleaning. Protective equipment may be required such as gloves, face protection or apron.

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

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE FP #59328 (KAUAI-KR348)

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: July 15, 2021

JOB STATUS: Temporary with Benefits

SALARY: $4,024/Monthly Salary (HE08A)

JOB LOCATION: Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital, Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION 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.

Prerequisite Qualifications Required for the Full Performance Level:

One (1) year of progressively responsible work experience in a hospital or similar health institution as a (1) licensed practical nurse, (2) licensed vocational nurse, or (3) registered professional nurse. Such work experience must have involved the performance of a variety of personal care, nursing care and related technical work for a caseload of patients and required and demonstrated possession of the knowledge of practical nursing principles and practices including patient age groups and the developmental process characteristic of these age groups; and the ability to apply them in providing care/treatment that is appropriate to the age, medical condition and/or developmental status of the patients served; and observe, record and report on the general and specific physical and mental conditions of the patients, and the signs and symptoms which may be indicative of significant changes in the condition of such patients.

Ability to: Apply practical nursing principles and practices; read, write, speak, understand and communicate effectively with others in English; maintain records and prepare reports; respond quickly and take appropriate action in emergencies; follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective relationships with other staff, patients and others.

License: Valid license with the State of Hawaii as a practical nurse at the time of appointment.

Certification Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Workers must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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