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DATE POSTED: June 19, 2019

JOB STATUS:  Perm / Full Time

SALARY: $2,835/ Per Month (BU63/SR11)

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

FUNCTION:  This position is located in the Human Resources Services Department of Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH). The Kauai Region, consists of Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH) and Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawaii operating 9 facilities statewide. This position is regional and is required to travel between facilities on a regular basis.

The function of this organizational unit is to administer the human resources programs for the Kauai Region. This includes human resources management, State human resources rules and regulations, collective bargaining contracts, and maintenance of human resources records and transactions. The unit provides service to line managers in the areas of labor relations, recruitment & examination, classification & compensation, administrative services, workers’ compensation and safety, and laws/regulations that impact the employer/employee relationship.

The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of human resources duties and responsibilities for the Kauai Region. This includes onboarding/orientation, benefit program administration, transactions, leave programs and other duties as assigned.

This position reports to the Regional HR Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Graduation from high school preferred.

General Experience: One (1) year progressively responsible general office clerical experience.

Specialized Experience:  Two (2) years of experience in an office where the work required the knowledge and application of pertinent human resources rules, regulations, procedures and program requirements.

Certification/Licenses: None required.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Knowledge of: Thorough and comprehensive knowledge of supplementary manuals and instructions, policy statements and precedent cases.  

Ability to: Exercise sound judgment in selecting appropriate guidelines, from among various pertinent published and precedent case materials; deal with a variety of people under different circumstances, including pressure situations where information must be provided rapidly and accurately; provide substantive advisory and consultative services.

 WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Incumbent 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, and the ability to communicate satisfactorily. This position is subject to long hours and numerous interruptions.  This position is required to report to either SMMH or KVMH as needed.

 

Job Description

DATE POSTED: June 17, 2019

JOB STATUS:  Permanent/Full Time

SALARY:   $7672.00/month (SR20B)

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

EDUCATION LEVEL: 2-Year Degree

FUNCTION: This position is located in the Acute Psychiatric Unit of the Nursing Services Section 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 12 facilities statewide.

The Acute Psychiatric Unit at SMMH provides nursing, social work, and ancillary health services to involuntary and voluntary patients with acute and/or chronic psychiatric and behavioral problems.

This position, although assigned to the Psych Unit, will also require cross training, floating to other units and is subject to shift work.

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 REQUIREMENT: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. 

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

CERTIFICATION: BLS & ACLS certification required within six (6) months from date of hire.

SELECT CERTIFICATION: Of the six (6) months professional nursing experience required, six (6) months of professional nursing experience must have been in PSYCHIATRIC UNIT.

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

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: June 13, 2019; ***Revised on 11/18/2019; ***REVISED 9/21/2021**

JOB STATUS:  Permanent / Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

SALARY: Negotiable / Per Month (BU13/SR22)

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

FUNCTION:  This position is located in the Finance Department of Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) and Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH). 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 Specialty Clinic at Kalaheo, The Clinic/Urgent Care at Po’ipu, 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 operating nine (9) facilities statewide.

The Kaua’i Region Finance Department provides a variety of fiscal services including bookkeeping, billing and collections, budgetary control, purchasing and inventory, and informs administration of financial condition; provides general accounting services, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and inventory; and also maintains financial data for budget preparation, implementation, and control.

The Accountant V is responsible to ensure the accurate and timely processing of the accounting functions for all Kaua’i Region facilities including but not limited to: all aspects of regional general accounting procedures, month and year-end closing, analytical and reporting reviews, cost accounting, cost reporting financial statement preparation, reconciliation and balancing of accounts receivable, collections and payments, inventory, fixed assets, accounts payable, and payroll. This position requires the processing of large volume transactions within a limited period of time. This position requires travel to and from Kaua’i Region facilities on a regular basis as determined in order to perform all aspects of the accounting functions. The Accountant V reports directly to the Regional Chief Financial Officer (RCFO), 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: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with at least 12 semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing subjects.

General Experience: Four and one-half (4 1/2) years of progressively responsible professional accounting or auditing experience which may have included teaching accounting at the university level.

Supervisory Experience: At least one (1) of the four-and-one-half (4-1/2) required general experience must have included supervisory responsibilities which involved planning and directing the work of subordinates, assigning and reviewing such work, advising others on difficult work problems and training and developing employees

Select Certification: Of the required 4 ½ years of professional accounting or auditing experience, three (3) years of responsible professional accounting or auditing experience working in a hospital setting is required. The required experience must have been gained within the past four (4) years.

Certification: CPA preferred, but not required.

Licensure: Possession of a active, valid license to drive in the State of Hawai’i.

Desired Skills & Abilities:

Experience in asset accounting with skills in analyzing and interpreting data.

Experience in preparing complex, consolidated financial reports.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and advanced Excel skills (i.e. use/familiarity with pivot tables, vlookups, filters, complex functions, etc.)

Candidate must possess a solid understanding of accounting concepts, is detail-oriented, and demonstrates strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, as well as, excellent organizational and communication skills.

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

A thorough knowledge of the theories, principles, practices and techniques of accounting and the ability to apply this knowledge to complex accounting problems; the ability to develop solutions to complex and unprecedented situations; and the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Public fiscal administration, including budgeting and financial reporting, and State appropriation and budget account procedures, and have the ability to supervise clerical and accounting subordinates.

Knowledge of the construction of accounting systems and methods of installing them, and may need to have the ability to learn the principles and practices of supervision.

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.

Physical Demands

• Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.)
• Occasional prolonged standing/walking
• Occasionally lifts supplies/equipment
• Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching

Vision Requirements

• Near Acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less

Working Conditions

• Self-driven, self-starter, goal oriented, and someone who can work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and energize personnel at all levels.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Organize/coordinate, analyze/interpret, problem solve, make decisions, plan, communicate, prepare written communications, and prepare transaction documents.

Tools, Equipment & Machines

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

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.

Job Description

DATE POSTED: June 7, 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.

Job Description

DATE POSTED: June 7, 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.

Job Description

DATE POSTED: June 6, 2019

JOB STATUS:  Permanent/Full Time

SALARY:   $2835.00/month (SR11B/BU03)

JOB LOCATION:  Kauai Region Clinics, Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii (Urgent Care/Walk-in Clinic)

FUNCTION: 

The position is located in the Urgent Care at Poipu under the Patient Financial Services Department of 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.

The Clinic Receptionist I – Urgent Care/Walk-in at Poipu receives and interviews incoming patients or accompanying parties to obtain data required for physician and Clinic. Additionally, this position performs a variety of fiscal record keeping and clerical services for the receptionist desk and providers. Position is subject to shifts, which may include weekends, extended hours, and incumbent may be floated to any Kauai Region Clinic site as deemed necessary by Manager. Position will be required to work  five 8-hour shifts to equal 40 hours in a week at both Clinic at Poipu and Urgent Care Clinic.

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

The Clinic at Poipu Hours are:

Monday – Friday – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with one hour meal break

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.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Two (2) years experience of responsible typing, stenographic, substantive clerical work, or any combination of these experiences which duties 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, observe differences in copy and proofread words and numbers quickly and accurately, and operate various kinds of office equipment; and ability to deal effectively with others in eliciting information and providing service.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Graduation from High School preferred.

Knowledge and Abilities Required:

Knowledge of: Office practices and procedures; grammar, spelling, punctuation and work usage; use of standard office machines; techniques of interviewing others to obtain pertinent information.

Ability to: Make arithmetic computations; compare names and numbers rapidly and accurately; utilize pagers and overhead paging system, teleprocessing terminal, file materials numerically and alphabetically; follow oral and written instructions; deal tactfully and effectively with the public; work harmoniously with others; understand, explain and apply policies, procedures, rules and regulations pertinent to patients receiving clinic medical care; keep matters confidential; interview others to obtain pertinent information.

CERTIFICATION: None required

LICENSE REQUIREMENT: None Required