Nurse Aide Entry Level - Part TIme

Nurse Aide Entry Level - Part TIme - 1085

HI:

Big Island:

Kealakekua:

KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

25.26 USD per hour

POSITION STATUS : 0.30 | Temporary

SALARY RANGE : BU10 | HE02

SALARY RATE: $25.26 (Hourly) based on the FTE

JOB DUTIES :
Give patients tub, sponge, and bed baths. Assist ambulatory patients with showers. Give showers to non-ambulatory patients using a shower gurney. Assist patients with toileting (e.g., position bedpans, escort patients to commode/urinals, help with bladder and bowel training, etc.). Assist patients with dressing, grooming and personal hygiene activities (e.g., shave, shampoo hair, apply lotion to skin, trim nails, etc.). Assist patients with oral hygiene (e.g., brush teeth, care for dentures, etc.).

Measure and accurately record intake and output on appropriate forms in the patient’s record. Give enemas (soap suds, tap water, Fleet, and retention) under the supervision of the nurse. Collect stool, urine, and sputum specimens for analysis. Take temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height and weight; accurately record on appropriate forms in the patient's chart and report all abnormal readings or sudden changes to the nurse.

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.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Personal hygiene and bodily care.

ABILITY TO:
Read, write, speak and understand simple sentences in English; follow oral and written instructions precisely; get along well with others; acquire and demonstrate an attitude of respect toward patients with a variety of disabilities; retain emotional stability despite emotional and physical pressures; develop an appreciation of nursing and medical ethics.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Patience, tact, an even temperament in meeting and dealing with others, and productive work habits.

CERTIFICATION

REQUIRED:

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Workers must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.

DRIVER’S LICENSE:
For certain positions, possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

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

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. 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…