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REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF NUTRITION FOOD SERVICES OPERATIONS #109892

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: October 13, 2023

POSITION TITLE: Regional Director of Nutrition Food Services Operations

JOB STATUS: Exempt (1.0 FTE)

SALARY: $118,000 annually

LOCATION: This position is located in the Nutritional Services department of HHSC Kaua’i Region. Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (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 Kalāheo, The Specialty Clinic at Kalāheo, The Clinic/Urgent Care at Po’ipū, 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 Nutritional Services department prepares and serves meals to patients/residents, inclusive of special diets; prepares meals for and operates staff dining room; provides dish washing and cleaning services; maintaining sanitation and infection control in the dietary department; maintaining food storage and control; maintains dietary records; provides staff development and education; maintains diet manual; and submits budgetary requirement for unit.

JOB FUNCTIONS: The Regional Director of Nutrition Food Services Operations directs the culinary program for HHSC Kaua’i Region. The service lines include retail, catering, long‐term care meals, and patient room service. This position is expected to plan, develop and implement quality plans for each program; manages and supervises the overall department to include staffing, performance appraisals; department budgets; and clinical dietary programs. This position may require travel to and from various facilities within the region based on operational needs. The Regional Director of Nutrition Food Services Operations will report directly to the Regional Chief Executive Officer (RCEO), position no. 109678, or its designee.

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
Loan Repayment & Scholarship Programs

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. All applicants are required to provide evidence of all applicable education, licenses, and certifications.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary, Food Service/Management is preferred. Equivalent experience and/or Culinary Arts Certificate is acceptable.

Experience: Five (5) years of experience in food service supervisory/management with a strong background in leadership skills, staff training and development, quality management, and resource management. Successful track record partnering with clinical and administrative staff. Food service experience in healthcare within the past two (2) years is highly desirable.

Certification: Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), Certified Food Protection Professional (CFFP) to be obtained within eighteen (18) months of employment; Certified Food & Beverage Executive (CFBE) is desirable.

DESIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost control, and presentation. Strong leadership skills and desire to work in the healthcare industry.

Ability to communicate on various levels including management, departmental, and customer. Must be able to effectively problem solve with staff, physicians, families, and patients/residents. Must be proficient in menu design for retail, catering, and patient/resident room service. Must be able to design, organize, and produce gourmet meals in a minimal period. Must effectively work with the electronic medical record and its applications, as needed.

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.

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REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE III #58839 (KAUAI -KV155)

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: October 06, 2023 ***Updated on December 27, 2023***

JOB STATUS: Permanent | Part-Time (0.70 FTE)

SALARY: $8,643 per month at 1.0 FTE| SR20 | BU09

LOCATION: This position is located at the Urgent Care at Po’ipū of Kaua’i Region Clinics of Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua’i Region. Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH), 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, Urgent Care at Po’ipū, The Clinic at Līhu’e, and The Clinic at Kapa’a, are all part of a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i.

The Registered Professional Nurse (RPN) III provides professional nursing care for patients; 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 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. The RPN III reports directly to the RPN IV (Nurse Support Coordinator) , position no. 59869 or its designee.

Candidates must be available to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays, and may be assigned to assist other clinic locations in the region 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
Loan Repayment & Scholarship Programs

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).

Certification: Current certification issued by the American Heart Association for Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Workers.

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

Selective Certification:

Of the six (6) months of professional nursing experience, six (6) months must have been in Urgent Care or Emergency Services, where the employee independently demonstrated critical thinking skills and the knowledge that is age specific.
Intravenous (IV) and phlebotomy skills preferred.
Experienced with triage, assisting with minor procedures, CLIA waived testing, and scheduling diagnostic exams.

DESIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

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.

Familiarity with standards, regulations, requirements of Medicare, Medicaid, TJC, procedures used in surveillance and control of Clinic/ Hospital facility infections.

Ability to: plan and schedule the work of others and utilize the principles and practices of supervision; apply nursing theory and practice in planning and giving nursing care; recognize, interpret and evaluate symptoms of patient’s condition; and take appropriate action; initiate and maintain working relationships with members of the medical staff, administration, nursing and other departments and agencies affiliated with the hospital.

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.

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HOSPITAL SECURITY AGENT (KAUAI -KR428)

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

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: December 14, 2023

POSITION TITLE: HOSPITAL SECURITY AGENT

STATUS: Varies. See below available positions.

SALARY: Starting rate of $22 per hour | BU00

LOCATIONS: These regional positions are located in the Maintenance department 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, The Clinic/Urgent Care at Po’ipū, 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. Please see below the listing of available positions in their respective locations.

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; maintains the facility in a clean, sanitary and attractive condition; as well as provides security services, which ensure a secure environment within and outside the region hospital and facilities for all patients, employees, visitors and physical property.

JOB FUNCTIONS: The Hospital Security Agent is responsible for regularly policing the hospital and premises of HHSC Kaua’i Region as well as enforces pertinent laws, rules, and regulations to protect all patients, employees, visitors, and detect and prevent attempts by persons who violate the law. Other duties include preventing fires, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry; assists staff with unruly visitors and patients; alleviates plant safety and environmental conditions; conducting investigations, maintaining records and logs and preparing incident reports; and any other duties as assigned. This position may be required to work shifts, including weekends, holidays, and travel to and from the regional facilities based on operational needs. The Hospital Security Agent reports directly to the Manager of Security Services (Regional), position no. 109840, or its designee.

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

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
Loan Repayment & Scholarship Programs

AVAILABLE POSITIONS:

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

Exempt | Full-Time (1.0 FTE) – posted on 12/14/2023
Exempt | Full-Time (1.0 FTE) – posted on 12/14/2023
Exempt | Full-Time (1.0 FTE) – posted on 12/14/2023
Exempt | Part-Time (0.80 FTE) – posted on 12/14/2023
Exempt | Part-Time (0.80 FTE) – posted on 12/14/2023

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

Exempt | Full-Time (1.0 FTE) – posted on 12/14/2023
Exempt | Full-Time (1.0 FTE) – posted on 12/14/2023
Exempt | Full-Time (1.0 FTE) – posted on 12/14/2023
Exempt | Full-Time (1.0 FTE) – posted on 12/14/2023
Exempt | Part-Time (0.75 FTE) – posted on 12/14/2023

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.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Licensure: Possession of a valid Hawai’i’s driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Certifications:

Valid registration as a Guard with the State of Hawai’i Board of Private Detectives and Guards, in accordance with Act 160, Session Laws of Hawai’i 2017 at the time of appointment.
Required to obtain certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (infant, child, and adult) from the American Heart Association and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification within no more than three (3) months of employment.

General Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of security officer experience.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Knowledge of: law enforcement methods, techniques and procedures pertaining to the protection and security of personnel and property; methods of maintaining law and order within premises patrolled; techniques and procedures involved in a security operation; effective report writing techniques; court procedures and demeanor; proper handling of other related equipment.

Ability to: speak, read, and write English; work independently; learn during the initial orientation period, hospital rules and regulations pertaining to security; law enforcement techniques pertaining to the protection and security of personnel and property; thoroughly understand and carry out oral and written instructions; write clear and concise reports of investigations and incidents within a timely manner; explain to others and apply laws, rules and regulations concerning the protection and security of personnel and property; work effectively under highly stressful conditions, including hostile individuals; communicate effectively and deal with the general public in a firm but tactful and courteous manner; make sound decisions based on accurate appraisal of people and crisis situations; learn and give first aid and CPR procedures; operate a motor vehicle, security systems, and general office equipment; work cooperatively and tactfully with all personnel, patients and visitors; work shifts, including weekends, holidays, and travel between facilities on a regular basis.

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

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).
Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing more or up to 50 pounds.
Standing for up to eight (8) hours a day, walks and climb stairs, and ladders while on duty.
Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
Handles emergency or crisis situations.
Subject to many interruptions.
Occasionally subjected to irregular hours.
Requires quick judgment/action.
Handles absentee replacement on short notice.

COOK II #59874 (KAUAI-KR427)

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: September 20, 2023

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

SALARY: $5,034 per month | BC08 | BU01

LOCATION: This position is located in the Dietary / Nutritional Services department of Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH). Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH), SMMH, and The Kaua’i Region Clinics, which include: 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 part of the Kaua’i Region, Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation, a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i.

The Dietary / Nutritional Services department provides the best possible nourishing and attractive food as economically as possible to the patients, employees, and visitors of the hospital. Administers food service efficiently and provides scientifically planned diets for patients in promoting the objectives of dietetics.

The Cook II performs cooking activities at a cooking station in a large kitchen or has responsibility for all cooking activities in a small kitchen; may supervise kitchen and cook helpers; and performs other related duties as assigned. This position also may require work on all shifts as needed, including on weekends and holidays. The Cook II reports directly to the Institution Food Services Manager IV (Regional), position no. 58745 or its designee.

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
Loan Repayment & Scholarship Programs

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. All applicants are required to provide evidence of all applicable education, licenses, and certifications.

Education: None required.

Licensure: None required.

General Experience: Two (2) years of professional work experience that demonstrated knowledge of and ability to independently prepare various types of foods using various cooking methods (e.g., cooking meats, fish and poultry by various processes, such as roasting, baking, broiling and/or frying).

DESIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Quantity cookery; use and care of cooking utensils and equipment; kitchen safety and sanitation requirements; methods of handling and storing foods; personal hygiene.

Ability to: Instruct and supervise others in cooking activities; estimate amounts of raw foods necessary to meet menu requirements; plan cooking schedules to meet scheduled meal times; get along well with others; tolerate kitchen heat; perform menu planning and food purchasing as required; perform heavy lifting, moving and carrying typical of the class.

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.

REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE IV (OR SUPPORT COORDINATOR) #59873 (KAUAI-KR426)

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: September 20, 2023

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

SALARY: $9,527 per month | SR22 | BU09

LOCATION: This position is located in the Surgery / Operating Room (OR) 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 Kalāheo, The Specialty Clinic at Kalāheo, The Clinic/Urgent Care at Po’ipū, 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 Surgery/OR department provides nursing services for all surgical procedures; provides a sterile and sanitary environment for the performance of surgical operations; provides proper control so that preoperative requisites of the hospital and Medical Staff are properly carried out; and ensures that necessary equipment, instruments, and drugs are available to the surgeon.

As a full-time Nursing Support Coordinator, the Registered Professional Nurse (RPN) IV (OR Support Coordinator) serves as an assistant to the RPN V (Unit Nurse Manager) in providing nursing care and treatment services for the Surgery/OR department and supervises and participates in managing the daily operations in the event that the Unit Nurse Manager is out of office; assists with supervisory responsibilities over all shifts and may require work on weekends, holidays, stand-by and call-backs dependent on operational needs; and performs other related duties as required. The RPN IV reports directly to the RPN V, position no. 59602 or its designee.

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
Loan Repayment & Scholarship Programs

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.

Certifications: Applicants are required to provide current certifications issued by the American Heart Association in the following:

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (adult, child, and infant);
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS);
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

General Experience:

One and one-half years (1-1/2) of professional nursing experience, of which one year must have been comparable to Registered Professional Nurse III, where the applicant independently provided nursing care to patients in a clinic, hospital, or institution;
Experience in Operating Room/Recovery Room services, and/or certification in specialty preferred.

Supervisory Experience: Applicants must possess professional supervisory nursing experience which included: (1) planning and directing the work of others; (2) assigning and reviewing their work; (3) advising them on difficult problem areas; (4) timing and scheduling their work; and (5) training and developing employees.

Supervisory Aptitude: Applicants must be able to demonstrate the aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through the successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisor 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 or administrative 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: nursing theory and practice; nursing techniques and procedures; nursing literature and current trends and development in nursing; biological, physical, social and medicinal sciences as related to nursing theory and practice; nursing techniques and procedures. Knowledge of JCAHO requirements, and those of other federal, state, or private regulatory/review organizations with which the hospital interacts.

Ability to: plan and schedule the work of others and utilize the principles and practices of supervision. The ability to apply nursing theory and practice in planning and giving nursing care; recognize, interpret and evaluate symptoms of patient’s condition; and take appropriate action. The position should be able to initiate and maintain working relationships with members of the medical staff, administration, nursing and other departments and agencies affiliated with the hospital.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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.

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.

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TRANSPORT MEAL DELIVERER (REGIONAL) ACTIVE RECRUITMENT* (KAUAI-KR425)

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

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: September 19, 2023 ***Updated on April 05, 2024***

POSITION TITLE: TRANSPORT MEAL DELIVERER (REGIONAL)

STATUS: Exempt | WITH Benefits (0.50 FTE)

SALARY: $24 per hour | BU00

LOCATION: These are regional positions located in the Dietary/Nutritional Services department of the HHSC Kaua’i Region. The Kaua’i Region consists of Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH), Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH), and Kaua’i Region Clinics of the Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i.

The Dietary/Nutritional Services department prepares and serves meals to patients, inclusive of special diets; prepares meals for and operates staff dining room; provides dish washing and cleaning services; maintaining sanitation and infection control in the dietary department; maintaining food storage and control; maintains dietary records; provides staff development and education; maintains diet manual; and submits budgetary requirement for unit.

We are in search of a reliable, customer-focused Transport Meal Deliverers (TMD) (Regional) who will be responsible to assemble, package and deliver meals and food item supplies to homebound customers’ homes in a safe and timely manner. Meal delivery service will include a brief environmental wellness check and distribution of program or nutrition information. The TMDs must practice safety while out on delivery routes and be obey all relevant posted traffic signs and rules. Additionally, the TMDs builds positive meaningful rapport with customers. These positions may be required to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays and evenings as assigned based on operational needs. These positions report directly to the Regional Director of Nutrition Food Service Operations, position no. 109829, or its designee.

BENEFITS:

13 paid holidays each year (14 during election years)
21 paid vacation days per year
21 paid sick days per year
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
Retirement and Deferred Compensation plans
Potential eligibility for various Student Loan Repayment & Scholarship Programs

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. All applicants are required to provide evidence of all applicable education, licenses, and certifications.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Licensure: Valid, driver’s license with a clean traffic abstract is required.

Experience: Prior experience in customer service or delivery-related roles; Prior experience working with geriatric and/or disabled population preferred.

DESIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Familiarity with local roads and neighborhoods; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong time management and organizational skills.

Ability to: Perform heavy lifting, moving and carrying; work independently and complete all job assignments on a daily basis; walk up to multiple miles within a shift while pulling and/or carrying food items to home delivery customers; stand; walk; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS / 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.

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent may be regularly exposed to normal risks associated with driving, working outdoors, as well as in the kitchen/dining room.

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, pediatrics, and a range of ancillary services, and more, we are dedicated to providing quality, accessible, 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.

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MEDICAL ASSISTANT – FULL PERFORMANCE #59872 (KAUAI-KR321)

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: September 18, 2023

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

SALARY: $4,521 per month | HE07 | BU10

LOCATION: This position is located in 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, The Clinic/Urgent Care at Po’ipū, and The Clinic at Kapa’a. Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH), Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH), 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 statewide.

The Medical Assistant assists the clinical licensed staff by performing a variety of tasks to ensure that necessary nursing care and related technical work are provided and any other duties assigned. This position requires travel on a regular basis to other facilities within the Kaua’i region clinics based on operational needs. The position directly reports to the Registered Professional Nurse V (Clinic Nurse Manager), position number 57326, or its designee.

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
Loan Repayment & Scholarship Programs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Experience and Essential Knowledge and Abilities:

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.

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.

Certification: 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; AND Current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Workers issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).

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

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.

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OUTPATIENT CLINICAL ASSISTANT – FULL PERFORMANCE #59583 (KAUAI -KR424)

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: September 18, 2023 ***Updated on September 20, 2023***

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

SALARY: $4,349 per month | HE06 | BU10

The Outpatient Clinical Assistant (OCA) assists the clinical licensed staff by performing a variety of tasks to ensure that necessary nursing care and related technical work are provided and any other duties assigned. This position requires travel on a regular basis to other facilities within the Kaua’i region clinics based on operational needs. The position directly reports to the Registered Professional Nurse V (Clinic Nurse Manager), position number 57326, or its designee.

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
Loan Repayment & Scholarship Programs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Experience and Essential Knowledge and Abilities:

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 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 patient receiving care on an outpatient basis.

One (1) year of progressively responsible work experience in a Outpatient Clinic or similar health institution setting receiving formal and/or on-the-job training in outpatient medical/surgical practices, techniques, procedures, equipment and supplies; and applying the knowledge gained by assisting professional nurses 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.

Certification: Current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Workers issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).

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

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.

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DIETICIAN II-V (REGIONAL) (KAUAI -KR423)

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: September 12, 2023 ***Updated on December 27, 2023***

POSITION TITLE: DIETICIAN II-V (REGIONAL)

STATUS: Permanent | Full Time (1.0 FTE)

SALARY: $4,339 – $5,713 per month at 1.0 FTE | SR18-24 | BU13

LOCATION: This regional position is located in the Dietary / Nutritional Services 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, Urgent Care at Po’ipū, The Clinic at Līhu’e, and The Clinic at Kapa’a, are all part of a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i.

The Dietary / Nutritional Services unit provides healthful and attractive food to the patients and employees of the hospital. This position may be responsible for consults with attending physicians concerning the dietary needs of the patients. This position also teaches patients with special diet problems and visits patients at the hospital to be sure they are getting adequate nourishment.

JOB FUNCTIONS: The Dietician is primarily responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and administering dietetic food services operations, to meet the needs of all patients and employees of the Kaua’i Region. This includes consulting with the Hospital Executive Chefs concerning the performance of food services personnel, and the ordering of food, supplies, and equipment for the section. The Dietitian is also involved in providing clinical dietetic services, which includes both clinical and patient counseling/education services; and performs other duties as assigned. This position reports directly to the Regional Chief Executive Officer, position no. 109678, or its designee.

BENEFITS:

13 paid holidays each year (14 during election years)
21 paid vacation days per year
21 paid sick days per year
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
Retirement and Deferred Compensation plans
Potential eligibility for various Student Loan Repayment & Scholarship Programs

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. All applicants are required to provide evidence of all applicable education, licenses, and certifications.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a course of study approved by the American Dietetic Association, including the successful completion of a dietetic internship, or other equivalent clinical component approved by the Association.

Licensure: Current, valid driver’s license preferred.

Certification:

For Dietitian II level: Applicants may be registration eligible by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and must obtain registration within one (1) year from date of hire.
For Dietitian III level and above: Applicants must be registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Specialized Experience: Professional dietetic or nutrition experience that provided the applicant with a full professional understanding of the theories of dietetic therapy and their application in the maintenance, improvement and/or recovery of good health. For levels III and higher, at least one (1) year of experience must have been comparable to the next lower level in this series.

Supervisory Experience: Work experience which demonstrated the applicant’s knowledge of and ability to apply the principles, practices, techniques and methods of supervision including: (1) planning, organizing and directing the work of others; (2) assigning and reviewing work; (3) advising others on difficult work problems; (4) timing and scheduling work; and (5) training and developing employees.

See below table based on position level:

CLASS TITLE	SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (YEARS)	SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE (YEARS)
Dietitian II	0	0
Dietitian III	1	0
Dietitian IV	2	*
Dietitian V	2	1

*For Dietitian IV positions, applicants must have demonstrated evidence of 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.

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.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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RECREATIONAL AIDE – FULL PERFORMANCE (REGIONAL) (KAUAI -KR422)

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: August 03, 2023 ***Updated on August 20, 2024***

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

SALARY: $4,566 per month | HE06 | BU10

LOCATION: These positions are regional and are located in the Recreational Therapy department of the Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua’i Region, a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i. HHSC Kaua’i Region consists of Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) and Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH), both critical access hospitals; The Kaua’i Region Clinics; and its affiliates.

The Recreational Therapy department is part of Kaua’i Region’s multi-disciplinary team and provides an appropriate therapeutic recreation program to maintain the physical and mental health of patients and to assist patients with achieving their physical and mental rehabilitation goals.

We are in search for individuals with a genuine passion for helping others and a strong desire to contribute to their well-being. As the full performing Recreational Aide, you will be primarily responsible to provide supportive, therapeutic, and recreational activities to patients/residents of HHSC Kaua’i Region. The position may be required to work on shifts, including evenings, and weekends and holidays and may require travel on a regular basis to other facilities within the Kaua’i region facilities as assigned. The position directly reports to the Administrative Services Officer (Regional Outreach Manager), position number 60271, or its designee.

AVAILABLE POSITIONS:

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

#58686 – posted on 08/20/2024

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

#59871 – posted on 08/03/2023

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Licensure: Current, valid State of Hawai’i Type 3 Driver’s License.

Certification: Current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Workers issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) at the time of appointment.

Experience and Essential Knowledge and Abilities: One (1) year of progressively responsible work experience in a recreational care program/setting which involved receiving on-the-job training in performing a variety of basic recreational therapy practices and techniques. Such experience must have demonstrated basic knowledge of recreational treatment plans and leisure-time activities; normal human growth and development; and the ability to adhere to orders and independently carry out simple recreational activities and therapeutic treatment plans; communicate and deal effectively with patients/residents and their families; and work effectively with others.

Desirable Qualifications: Possess or be able to obtain a Public Utilities Carrier license.

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.

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

Join our ‘ohana and experience a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond just compensation. Our organization is dedicated to nurturing the well-being of our colleagues and the community we serve. For eligible employes, we offer a selection of health plans, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage. Secure your future with automatic enrollment to our Employees’ Retirement System plan, and take advantage of the IRC 457 deferred compensation plan for additional financial peace of mind. We understand life’s uncertainties, which is why we provide fully paid term life insurance, workman’s compensation, and temporary disability insurance. Our Employee Assistance Program is designed to support you and your family through any of life’s challenges. Enjoy time off with thirteen (13) days (104 hours) paid holidays, extending to fourteen (14) days (112 hours) during election years, and a generous allotment of twenty-one (21) paid vacation and sick days, or 168 hours, annually. We also support your continued growth and furthering your education through our Student Loan Repayment & Scholarship Programs. Discover more about how we care for our team at our benefits page.

*NOTE: The compensation for paid holidays, vacation time and sick leave is based on a full-time equivalent (FTE) status for 8-hour workdays. If an employee’s FTE status is less than 1.0, the accrual of these benefits will be adjusted accordingly.

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