Nursing Supervisor, Clinical Operations - Emergency Room RN

Position: Nursing Supervisor, Clinical Operations - Emergency Room (Big Island, Full-Time, 40, Days) RN required
Location: ‘Aiea

About Us

Queen's North Hawai'i Community Hospital is a 35-bed rural acute care hospital located in Waimea (Kamuela), Hawaii Island. More than 300 employees and over a dozen employed physicians staff the main hospital, as well the outpatient clinics located in the Lucy Henriques Medical Center, at our Primary Care Clinic located near Longs Drugs, and at our Specialty Clinic located in the Parker Ranch Center.

Queen's North Hawai'i Community Hospital is an affiliate of The Queen's Health Systems since 2014. The Queen's Health Systems 'ohana includes over 9,000 employees and more than 1,400 physicians with 1,000 specialists statewide. We are the largest private healthcare system in Hawai'i and dedicated to improving the health of Native Hawaiians and all of the people of Hawai'i. We're working to fulfill the mission of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality health care services.

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Your Health. Our Legacy

Scope of Service

The North Hawaii Community Emergency Department (ED) is a 13-bed, unit that provides comprehensive emergency medical and nursing services 24 hours a day for patients of all ages. The NHCH Emergency Department is a Level III Trauma Center for the Northern Region of the Island of Hawaii and is affiliated with the Queen's Health System. North Hawaii Community Hospital has access to a tertiary facility for a higher level of care via medivac.

A trauma team is available 24 hrs/day, seven-days-a-week, and may be activated by the ER Attending on Duty. Additionally, Stroke Code protocol may be activated on patients meeting the stroke criteria via tele-medicine, as well as Code STEMI for acute coronary syndrome.

Adults constitute 93% of patients seen  remaining 7% of the patients are under the age of 18. The top 10 chief complaints include abdominal pain, shortness of breath, chest pain, falls, psychiatric problems, cold symptoms, MVA's, multiple trauma, headache and weakness.

Responsibilities

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervisor is responsible for daily operations of the nursing unit, and supervisions and support of personnel and patients. Includes administrative duties, and may include hands-on clinical duties and responsibilities. Assists in setting the standard of care in the department, consistent with the mission, vision and philosophy of Queen's North Hawaii Community Hospital (QNHCH).

• Ensures operations and functions are in compliance with regulatory requirements and the policies and procedures of the Hospital.

• Participates in the administrative and operational management of unit(s) and area(s) assigned

• Serves as the manager of the department/unit in the absence of the Manager as assigned.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking.

• Frequent: sitting, standing, walking, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods.

• Occasional: stooping/bending, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, lifting and carrying usual weight of one pound up to five pounds, reaching above, at and below shoulder level

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

• Subjected to noise/vibrations from intercoms, telephones and monitors.

• Exposure to body fluids and communicable diseases.

• Frequently works on multiple tasks and priorities at one time.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• Current Hawaii State license as Registered Nurse.

• Associates degree in Nursing.

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

• Depending upon area of assignment, specialty certification/training may be required.

• Current BLS certification.

B. EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum three (3) years as a Registered Nurse in an acute care facility.

• Prior supervisory/leadership experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet

Your Health. Our Legacy

Our Mission: To fulfill the intent of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality health care services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all of the people of Hawai'i.

Our Values:
Compassion guides our actions
Aloha inspires us in all that we do
Respect and understanding are essential for the dignity of all
Excellence is our quest