Registered Professional Nurse II Honoka' Hospital

Registered Professional Nurse II

Join Honoka'a Hospital and be part of a team that proudly cares for our friends, family, and neighbors across East Hawaiʻi.

The Registered Professional Nurse II is under the immediate supervision of a higher level registered professional nurse, receives orientation and guidance on nursing policies and procedures and nursing care techniques; develops and/or implements nursing care plans for assigned patients or clients; provides nursing care, treatment services and/or health education information.

Qualified candidates will demonstrate outstanding communication skills, while adhering to our Mission, Vision, and Values.

• Provide comprehensive nursing care across Long-Term Care, SNF/ICF, Acute, and ER settings, including assessments, medication administration, treatments, coordination of care, and discharge teaching.
• Maintain nursing standards, follow organizational policies/procedures, ensure safety and infection‑control compliance, and accurately document all observations, assessments, and interventions.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, residents/patients, and families; provide clear shift reports and utilize teaching opportunities to support patient understanding and continuity of care.
• Participate in ongoing professional development, staff education, quality improvement activities, and uphold confidentiality, cultural competence, customer service standards, and regulatory 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 experience is credited based on a 40‑hour workweek.

Graduated from an accredited school of nursing. While not required, graduation from an accredited nursing program with a Bachelor’s Degree is highly desirable.

Evidence of the appropriate training (e.g. official transcript or diploma) should be submitted with the application to be given credit for education. A legible photocopy will be accepted. However, HHSC reserves the right to request an official copy.

None required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) in Health Care Provider (adult, child and infant) is required within one (1) month of appointment and non‑violent crisis intervention certification within one (1) month of appointment.

A valid State of Hawaii as a Registered Nurse is required. Evidence of licensure is required with the application.

• 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.

Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre‑employment examination, which includes a drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, a tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for drug screening and blood draw for Quanti

FERON and Titers, shall be borne by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

As part of the recruiting process for this position, external applicants (job applicants NOT employed by HHSC’s East Hawaii Region) are required to complete pre‑employment assessments shortly after application submission. If you are not an employee of the East Hawaii Region of HHSC, you will receive an email containing assessment instructions. We ask that you complete the assessments within two days of receipt of the request.

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.