Registered Professional NURSE III * Critical Care Float Pool, Emergency R

*** Immediate vacancies are located in the following areas***

• Critical Care Float Pool – 90% FTE (Permanent/Part-Time, min 6 months of both ICU & ER experience required)
• Emergency Services – 90% FTE (Permanent/Part-Time, min 6 months ER experience required)
• Intensive Care Unit – 90% FTE (Permanent/Part-Time, min 6 months ICU experience required)
• OB – 90% FTE (Permanent/Part-Time, min 6 months OB experience required)
• Recovery Room Services – 100% FTE (Permanent/Full-Time, min 1 year Critical Care experience required)

JOB TITLE: REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE III
RECRUITMENT NO: KCH-RPN
JOB LOCATION: KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
SALARY RANGE: *$8,937 PER MONTH at 100% FTE (SR-20, Step B; BU:09)

JOB DUTIES:
The Registered Professional Nurse coordinates nursing care for patients, participates in patient and family teaching, and provides leadership by working cooperatively with other staff and departments in maintaining standards of nursing care. This position may be required to work shifts, weekends, and holidays. MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK SHIFTS AS NECESSARY BASED ON HOSPITAL OPERATIONS; SERVICES ARE PROVIDED 24/7.

THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE:
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.

Education
:
Graduated from an accredited school of nursing. While not required, graduation from an accredited nursing program with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is highly desirable.

Experience
:
One-half (1/2) year of professional nursing work experience.

Substitutions Allowed
:
Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university school of nursing may be substituted for one year of nursing experience.

Certification
:
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Health Care Worker required at the time of appointment. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required within six (6) months of employment.

Licensure
:
Possession of a current license to practice as a professional nurse in the State of Hawaii.

Required Forms & Documentation:
Applicants must submit evidence of the appropriate training (e.g. official transcript or diploma and certifications) to be given credit for education. A legible photocopy will be accepted; however, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, Kona Community Hospital reserves the right to request an official copy.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications are available at the Kona Community Hospital, Human Resources Office, 79-1019 Haukapila Street, Kealakekua, HI 96750 or Kohala Hospital, P. O. Box 10, Kapaau, HI 96755. You can call , (Voice/TT), e-mail:
konajobs or visit our website at www.hhsc.org
. Application hours are:
Monday to Friday (except holidays) 8:00 am 4:00 pm at which time applicants are able to complete an application and have their application reviewed by the facility Human Resources Office.

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE:
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.

CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT:
Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. 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.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE:
If you are claiming Veteran’s Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be able to physically and mentally perform efficiently the duties of the position. Qualified applicants with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the advertised position are encouraged to apply.

MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination, which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements.

CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS:
Applicable checks will be conducted periodically and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

ALL JOB VACANCIES WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS.

Continuous Recruitment Until Needs are Met.

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Posted: 08/05/2019;

Revised: 01/13/2025