REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE IV #59869 (KAUAI -KR420)
JOB DESCRIPTION DATE POSTED:
August 02, 2023 JOB STATUS:
Permanent / Full-Time (1.
0 FTE) SALARY:
$9,527 per month SR22 BU09 LOCATION:
This position is located at the Clinic/Urgent Care at Po'ipu department 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 Kalaheo, The Specialty Clinic at Kalaheo, The Clinic/Urgent Care at Po'ipu, and The Clinic at Kapa'a, are all part of a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai'i.
As a working supervisor, the Registered Professional Nurse (RPN) IV serves as an assistant to the nurse manager in providing nursing care and treatment services for the Clinic/Urgent Care at Po'ipu and supervises and participates in managing the daily operations of the facility; assists with supervisory responsibilities over all shifts for the clinic and may work on rotating shifts, with work on weekends and holidays; and performs other related duties as required.
The incumbent of this position may travel to and from other facilities within the region based on operational needs.
The RPN IV reports directly to the Regional Chief Quality and Compliance Officer, position no.
109565 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 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:
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).
General
Experience:
One and one-half (1-1/2) years of professional nursing work experience.
Supervisory Aptitude:
Applicants must be able to demonstrate 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 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.
General Certification:
Current certification issued by the American Heart Association for Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Workers.
Selective Certification:
Six (6) months of professional nursing experience must have been in Urgent Care or Emergency Services, or similar clinical setting, 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; 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; 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; 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.
WORKING CONDITIONS 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 (lift/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:
the 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 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.
Tools, Equipment & Machines Personal computers & associated software Common office equipment (typewriter, photocopier, facsimile, adding machines) Diagnostic equipment CB Recommended Skills Administration Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls) Basic Life Support Biology Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor Clinical Works Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
August 02, 2023 JOB STATUS:
Permanent / Full-Time (1.
0 FTE) SALARY:
$9,527 per month SR22 BU09 LOCATION:
This position is located at the Clinic/Urgent Care at Po'ipu department 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 Kalaheo, The Specialty Clinic at Kalaheo, The Clinic/Urgent Care at Po'ipu, and The Clinic at Kapa'a, are all part of a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai'i.
As a working supervisor, the Registered Professional Nurse (RPN) IV serves as an assistant to the nurse manager in providing nursing care and treatment services for the Clinic/Urgent Care at Po'ipu and supervises and participates in managing the daily operations of the facility; assists with supervisory responsibilities over all shifts for the clinic and may work on rotating shifts, with work on weekends and holidays; and performs other related duties as required.
The incumbent of this position may travel to and from other facilities within the region based on operational needs.
The RPN IV reports directly to the Regional Chief Quality and Compliance Officer, position no.
109565 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 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:
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).
General
Experience:
One and one-half (1-1/2) years of professional nursing work experience.
Supervisory Aptitude:
Applicants must be able to demonstrate 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 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.
General Certification:
Current certification issued by the American Heart Association for Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Workers.
Selective Certification:
Six (6) months of professional nursing experience must have been in Urgent Care or Emergency Services, or similar clinical setting, 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; 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; 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; 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.
WORKING CONDITIONS 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 (lift/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:
the 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 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.
Tools, Equipment & Machines Personal computers & associated software Common office equipment (typewriter, photocopier, facsimile, adding machines) Diagnostic equipment CB Recommended Skills Administration Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls) Basic Life Support Biology Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor Clinical Works Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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