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DATE POSTED: August 28, 2019

JOB STATUS: Permanent / Full Time

SALARY: $3,346. Per month (BU10/HE04)

JOB LOCATION: Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital- Kapaa, Kauai, HI

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

Requirements

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.

Certification 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..

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.

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

Knowledge of: Personal hygiene and bodily care.

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.

Physical Requirements: All employees must be physically able to perform the essential duties of the position. The following physical, sensory and mental requirements are generally stated and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class.

DATE POSTED: July 26 2019

JOB STATUS:  Perm / Full Time

SALARY: $3,726/ Per Month (BU10/HE-07)

JOB LOCATION:  Urgent Care Poipu (Kauai)

FUNCTION: The position is located in the Urgent Care at Poipu which is under  Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH), Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH), and the Kauai Region Clinics. The Kauai Region Clinics consist of The Clinic at Waimea, The Clinic at Port Allen, The Clinic at Kalaheo, The Clinic at Poipu, The Clinic at Kapaa, and Urgent Care at Poipu. KVMH, SMMH, and Kauai Region Clinics are part of the Kauai Region, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawaii, operating nine (9) facilities statewide.

This position assists the clinical licensed staff by performing a variety of tasks to ensure that necessary patient care and related technical work are provided. The position may be required to work on shifts, including evenings, and weekends and holidays.

The Urgent Clinic Hours are:

Monday – Friday – 8:30 am – 7:00 pm with one half (1/2) hour meal break

Saturday – Sunday – 8:00 am – 4:30 pm with one half (1/2) hour meal break

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

General Experience: One (1) year of work experience which involved independently observing and reporting a variety of physical and/or mental symptoms and conditions and implementing care and/or treatment procedures for a case load of patients. Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of basic clinical 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 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 patient receiving care on an outpatient basis.

Specialized Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible work experience as a Medical Assistant in an Outpatient Clinic or similar health institution setting assisting professional licensed clinical staff in the provision of care to outpatient patients. Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of emergency medical practices, techniques and procedures; functional anatomy and human physiology.

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

Certifications Required:

1. Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA) from the National Healthcare Association (NHA); Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from the American Medical Technologists (AMT); or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) must be obtained at time of appointment.
2. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Workers must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.

 

DATE POSTED: July 23, 2019 Revised 11/19/2019

JOB STATUS: Permanent / Full Time

SALARY: $3,346. Per month (BU10/HE04)

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

FUNCTION AND LOCATION:  This position is located in the Med Surge unit 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.

Requirements

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.

Certification 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..

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.

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

Knowledge of: Personal hygiene and bodily care.

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.

Physical Requirements: All employees must be physically able to perform the essential duties of the position. The following physical, sensory and mental requirements are generally stated and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class.

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: April 19, 2021

JOB STATUS: Permanent / Full-Time (0.90 FTE)

SALARY: $7,254.90/month (SR20B)

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

EDUCATION LEVEL: 2-Year Degree

FUNCTION:   This position is located in the Medical/Surgical unit of Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH). KVMH, Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital and The Kaua’i Region Clinics are 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 Medical/Surgical unit provides age-specific nursing care services to medical and surgical patients in accordance with the physicians’ instruction.

The Registered Professional Nurse (RPN) is responsible for the provision of professional nursing care to patients in accordance with accepted standards and hospital policy. This position, although assigned to the Medical/Surgical unit, will also require cross training and may be assigned to float and assist to other departments within the facility (Labor & Delivery, Skilled Nursing Care, Intensive Care/Critical Care, etc.). The RPN III is also subject to a combination of 12- and 8-hour shifts, including work on the weekends and holidays.

This position reports directly to the Registered Professional Nurse 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: License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Hawai’i.

General Experience: One-half year (1/2) of professional nursing experience.

Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

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; 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 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

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.

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.

DATE POSTED: July 17, 2019

JOB STATUS:  Perm / Full Time

SALARY: $3310/ Per Month (BU03/SR15)

JOB LOCATION:  KVMH, Waimea & SMMH, Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii 

FUNCTION: This position is located in the Patient Financial Services Department of Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) located in Waimea, Kauai Hawaii. KVMH, Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH), and Kauai Region Clinics are part of the Kauai Region, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawaii operating.

• The Patient Finance Services Department manages and coordinates patient billing, follow up, and collection services; and manages all healthcare insurance revenue recovery activities.
• The Account Clerk V is responsible for independently providing clerical support for the Patient Financial Services Department. This position works closely with the Patient Account Representative IIs and PAR V to ensure that billing charges are processed systematically and accurately for quality and customer satisfaction. Duties include maintaining all cash and adjustment posting transactions including auditing of reports to ensure that files are posted correctly; recordkeeping, general clerical duties, public relations, and other duties as assigned. The position requires completion of large volume of work within a limited period of time. Position may be required to travel between facilities on a regular basis.
• This position reports to the Regional Fiscal Management Officer – Revenue Cycle Officer (RCO) with a dotted line to the Regional Fiscal Management Officer (RFMO-Comptroller).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High School Diploma preferred.

Experience: One half ( 1/2) year of work experience which demonstrated knowledge of arithmetic and spelling and possession of the abilities to follow oral and written directions, to write simply and directly, and to observe differences in words and numbers quickly and accurately.

Specialized Experience: Four (4) years specialized experience, involved in posting to accounting records and other systematizing of fiscal information, i.e., computing, classifying and recording numerical data to keep sets of financial accounting records complete and to derive reports there from. Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of standard accounting classification and terminology pertinent to accounts maintenance operations and office practices and procedures relating to the processing and recording of transactions and accounting information. This work must have involved reconciling accounts (i.e., checking for errors, balancing, and going back to original source document for verification); and the preparation of standard financial statements.

Applicants must possess supervisory aptitude. Supervisory aptitude is the 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, previous work experience in a position that demonstrates or performs supervisory functions 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.

Certification: None

Licensure: None

Desired Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of Business English; spelling; arithmetic; the operation and operational maintenance of common office appliances and equipment including office duplicating and copy machines; and office practices and procedures. Ability to carry out a variety of standard office routines, perform assignments requiring uniform mental attention; learn and apply pertinent statutory provisions, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; learn and apply a variety of instructions furnished in writing, oral diagrammatic or schedule form; operate and maintain various common office appliances, which may include duplicating and simple electronic data processing equipment; prepare simple narrative and numerical reports; perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately ; speak and write simply and directly, and understand and interpret laws, ordinances, rules and regulations; deal effectively and tactfully with the public; and work harmoniously and collaboratively with fellow departmental and hospital staff.

Physical and Medical 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 position will not be disqualified under this section.

Any condition, which would cause applicants to be a hazard to themselves or others, is cause for disqualification.

Physical Demands:

Light physical effort (lift/carry up to 10 lbs.)

Occasional standing/walking

Travel within the Kauai region

Prolonged sitting

Vision Requirements:

Near Acuity: 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; may be exposed to infections and contagious diseases.

EXCELLENT STATE BENEFIT PACKAGE:

Medical, Dental, and Vision with various coverage packages offered.  Coverage option to begin on 1^st day of hire.

Term Life Insurance is available to eligible employees at NO COST.

HOLIDAYS 13 paid holidays each year; 14 during an election year.

VACATION 21 days per year with an accumulation of up to 90 days

SICK LEAVE 21 days per year, with no limit on accumulation.

Retirement plan Upon hire, eligible employees are enrolled automatically to the State’s Employees’ Retirement System (ERS).  Employees will be vested upon completion of 10 years of service.

 

Job Description

DATE POSTED: July 11 2019

JOB STATUS:  Permanent/Full Time

SALARY:   $6,453/month (SR18)

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

EDUCATION LEVEL: 2-Year Degree

FUNCTION:   This position is located in the Long Term Care Unit of Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH).  SMMH is part of the Kauai Region, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawaii operating 13 facilities statewide.

 The Registered Professional Nurse II (RPN II) provides professional nursing care within the LTC; 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. Position is subject to shift work and may be assigned to cover other nursing units as needed.

The RPN II works under the general supervision of the attending physician and reports to the Director of Nursing (DON).

Job Description

DATE POSTED: June 26, 2019

JOB STATUS:  Permanent/Full-time

SALARY:   RN II $6453/month (SR 18)

                       RN III $7672/month (SR20)

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

EDUCATION LEVEL: 2-Year Degree

FUNCTION:   This position is located in the Long Term Care Unit of Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH).  SMMH is part of the Kauai Region, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawaii operating 9 facilities statewide.

The Registered Professional Nurse III (RPN III) provides professional nursing care within the LTC; 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. Generally, patients/residents require long term care when there is a need for minimal to total care of daily living of resident/patients with comfort measures. There is also hospice care periodically in the facility when necessary. Position is subject to shift work and may be assigned to cover other nursing units as needed. Position will work a combination of 12 and 8-hour shifts to total 80 hours in a two-week period.

The RPN III works under the general supervision of the LTC Operations Manager.