Registered Professional Nurse III, Extended Care Department

Job Description

Join Hilo Benioff Medical Center and be part of a team that proudly cares for our friends, family, and neighbors across East Hawaiʻi.

Hilo Benioff Medical Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Professional Nurse (RPN III) to join our Extended Care Facility team. In this role, you will provide high‑quality long‑term care nursing services to adult and geriatric residents while promoting patient‑centered care, safety, and dignity. The RPN III serves as a key member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, coordinating resident care, providing education to residents and families, and supporting a positive, collaborative care environment.

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for long‑term care residents, including physical, psychosocial, and educational needs.
• Administer medications, treatments, and nursing interventions while monitoring and documenting resident responses and changes in condition.
• Coordinate care with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and other departments to ensure continuity of care and optimal resident outcomes.
• Provide resident and family education regarding disease processes, treatments, medications, and discharge planning.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment by adhering to infection control, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Serve as a collaborative team member and role model, supporting quality improvement initiatives and promoting exceptional customer service.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) is highly desirable but not required.

• Minimum six (6) months of professional nursing experience.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within one (1) month of hire.

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Hawaii.

Join Hilo Benioff Medical Center and make a meaningful difference in the lives of Hawaii Island's residents through compassionate, high‑quality long‑term care.

• 13 paid holidays each year (104 hours); 14 (112 hours) during election years*
• 21 paid vacation days (168 hours) per year*
• 21 paid sick days (168 hours) per year*
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Participation in the State of Hawaii’s retirement system
• Potential eligibility for various student loan repayment & scholarship programs

* Rates listed for paid holidays, vacation and sick days are for 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions assigned to 8‑hour shifts. Accruals for these benefits are otherwise prorated based on FTE.

The East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations. Services are provided 24/7.