Registered Professional Nurse III

LOCATION : SAMUEL MAHELONA MEM HOSP | Emergency Services

POSITION STATUS: 0.90 | Permanent


SALARY RANGE: BU09 | SR20

SALARY RATE: $99,122.40 (Annual Salary) based on the FTE

JOB DUTIES: This position is located in the Emergency Services/Acute/Swing Bed departments of the Hawai'i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua'i Region, a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai'i. The HHSC Kaua'i Region encompasses Kaua'i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) and Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH), both designated as critical access hospitals (CAH), as well as the Kaua'i Region Clinics and its affiliated entities.

The Emergency Services/Acute/Swing Bed departments provide comprehensive patient care by delivering immediate medical attention in emergencies, facilitating acute care for patients with serious health conditions, and managing swing bed services to support transitional care. This department ensures timely assessment and treatment of patients, coordinates with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, and maintains compliance with regulatory standards. Additionally, it emphasizes patient safety, effective communication, and the efficient use of resources to enhance overall patient outcomes and satisfaction.

The Registered Professional Nurse (RPN) III delivers nursing care and first aid to patients in the Emergency Services/Acute/Swing Bed department; assists physicians in examining and treating patients, arranges for inpatient admissions as necessary, provides nursing care to assigned patients, and performs other assigned duties. This position operates on rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and may float to assist other nursing units as required by patient care needs and operational demands.

The RPN III reports to the RPN V (Unit Nurse Manager) position number 58450, or its designee.

THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE: Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated; the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week.

EDUCATION: Applicants must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.

NURSING EXPERIENCE: Six (6) months of professional nursing work 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.

CERTIFICATIONS: Possession of current certifications issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) for Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Workers, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is required at the time of appointment. NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification must be obtained within six (6) months of employment. Current certificates for the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) are highly preferred.

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.

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered.


LICENSES REQUIRED: Possession of an active license to practice as a professional nurse (RN) in the State of Hawai'i; possession of an active State of Hawai'i type #3 driver's license is preferred.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• KNOWLEDGE OF: Nursing theory and practice, techniques and procedures; biological, physical, social, and medicinal sciences related to nursing; current trends and developments in nursing; and necessary procedures for implementation in hospital/institution nursing programs.

• ABILITY TO: Apply nursing theory and practices to plan and deliver nursing care; recognize, interpret, and evaluate symptoms of patients' conditions and take appropriate action; direct the work of nursing assistants; collaborate effectively with patients, family members, medical staff, and employees; prepare comprehensive nursing diagnoses and care plans; and oversee the work of lower-level registered nurses and nursing assistants.

• FAMILIARITY WITH: Standards, regulations, and requirements of Medicare, Medicaid, TJC, and procedures for surveillance and control of hospital infections.

ALL CIVIL SERVICE JOB VACANCIES WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS

The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal laws relating to employment practices

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of this position. Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities. If you worked on a part-time basis, indicate the average number of hours worked per week. Please note that experience will be based on a 40-hour workweek. Note: We will not postpone the recruitment process because of your failure to provide accurate and complete information concerning your qualifications.


MERIT OR CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM: You must meet the minimum qualification requirements, including education, experience, other public employment requirements for State Civil Service employment, and HHSC Standards of Fitness. Only those applicants that are scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager will be contacted.


CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under the federal law for unrestricted employment and at the time of appointment intend to reside in the State of Hawaii during the course of employment with the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.


VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service.


HEALTH AND 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. Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.


MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination, which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for physical examinations, except the cost for drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.


CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS: Applicable checks will be conducted periodically, and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. Applicable checks may include, but are not limited to, state and federal criminal history records, child abuse and neglect registry check, adult protective services registry and sex offender registry records, etc. If a job offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all applicable checks, any offer of employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required checks.


IMPORTANT APPLICATION/EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION


Administrative Review, subsequent appeals: If you do not agree with a decision made by the Employment Office as to your non-qualification or non-selection for a position, you may complete a Request for Administrative Review form (available on the HHSC website) or you may submit a written request within twenty (20) days from the date of your sent notice to the Regional Chief Executive Officer/Designee. Your letter requesting the Administrative Review must include: 1) The job title(s) and recruitment number(s), 2) the specific reason(s) you are requesting the review noting if there is statute or rule violation, and 3) any additional information you want to submit to substantiate your request. If you do not submit your request within the twenty (20) days deadline, no Administrative Review will be conducted. Since the Administrative Review is a prerequisite to subsequent steps, failure to utilize this process will make you ineligible for subsequent appeals. The administrative review, formal complaint and/or appeals hearing will not necessarily postpone the recruitment process and/or rescind a selection. If you do not agree with the Administrative Review, you may file a Formal Compliant and then, if you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board.


CONTACT INFORMATION : SAMUEL MAHELONA MEM HOSP is located at 4800 Kawaihau Road, Kapaa, HI 96746. For employment opportunities, please contact KVMH: View phone number on click.appcast.io | SMMH: View phone number on click.appcast.io, email: View email address on click.appcast.io or visit our website at


Persons with Disabilities may contact the Recruitment Office to discuss special needs in applying at KVMH: View phone number on click.appcast.io | SMMH: View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io.