Licensed Practical Nurse Ii; Non-Hospital - Lihue, Kauai

Duties Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) II provides a variety of practical nursing care and performs related technical work. The LPN II may serve as in charge or team leader of assigned intermediate care patients in a ward or other patient care unit. It also may supervise para‑medical assistants and other unlicensed personnel, performing other related duties as assigned.

• Legal authorization to work in the United States:
  All applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, permanent residents, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
• Hawaii Licensed Practical Nurse License: A valid State of Hawaii LPN license is required at the time of application. (A registered nurse license does not substitute.)
• Specialized experience:
  One year of progressively responsible work experience as an LPN, licensed vocational nurse, or registered nurse, performing a variety of personal care, nursing care, and related technical work under the direction of a higher level licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, or licensed physician, and demonstrating the ability to apply practical nursing principles and practices. Applicants must have experience comparable in scope and difficulty to an LPN I.

The State of Hawaii is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, disabled individuals, and veterans.

• Paid holidays: 13 days per year (14 during an election year)
• Paid vacation: 21 days per year from first year of employment, up to a maximum of 90 days.
• Paid sick leave: 21 days per year from first year; unlimited accumulation; may be used for pre‑natal, post‑natal, or pregnancy‑related care.
• Health insurance:
  State pays part of premiums for medical, drug, vision, and dental plans.
• Group life insurance:
  Free policy for employees.
• Retirement plan:
  State contributions to a retirement plan for eligible employees with 10 years of service.
• Other leaves and benefits are provided as described by the state.