Per Diem CNA

POSITION STATUS : Part-Time, 89 day appointment, no Benefits

SALARY RANGE :BU70

SALARY RATE: $26.18 (Hourly) based on the FTE

LOCATION :

Maluhia | Nursing

POSITION STATUS : Part-Time, 89 day appointment, no Benefits

SALARY RANGE :BU70

SALARY RATE: $26.18 (Hourly) based on the FTE

This position works in a hospital, clinic or long term care facility and is responsible for providing direct patient care through the performance of a variety of nursing support tasks in accordance with established methods and procedures. The position may work on rotating shifts and in a variety of care units (e.g., SNF, ICF, medical, surgical, etc.). For certain positions, possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

Position is exempt from Civil Service.

One (1) year of work experience in a health facility such as a hospital or similar medically oriented institution where the primary or basic objective was to observe and report on a variety of physical and/or mental symptoms and conditions and implement care and/or treatment procedures for a caseload 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; patient rights; universal precautions; infection control; body mechanics; principles of growth and development; purpose and benefits of activities of daily living (i.e., eating/feeding, providing fluids, bathing, dressing, etc.); purpose and benefits of restorative care (i.e., use and application of assistive devices, range of motion activities, etc.); basic medical and nursing terminology; and the ability to assist and participate in the activities of the treatment team;

assess each patient’s age specific needs; and independently provide age specific direct personal care services to a caseload of patients.

Completion of a practical nursing or professional nursing curriculum from an accredited school substitutes for the experience required for the full performance level.

Possession of a valid State of Hawaii Nurse Aide Certificate and have completed a State approved training program. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Workers.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.