Registered Professional Nurse Iv (100%)

REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE IV – EDUCATOR & CLINICAL COORDINATOR
Hilo Medical Center, Transitional Care Unit | Hilo, Hawaii | 100% Full-Time Equivalent with Benefits

SALARY: $114,324 per year ($9,527 per month, $54.96 per hour) SR-22, BU:09

BENEFITS:

• 21 paid vacation days per year
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Drug Insurance
• 21 paid sick days per year
• 13 paid holidays per year (14 during election years)

At Hilo Medical Center, a nationally-recognized "Top Performing" hospital, the Registered Professional Nurse is a valuable member of our team. We are currently seeking a Registered Professional Nurse IV – Educator & Clinical Coordinator for our busy Transitional Care Unit.

The Registered Professional Nurse IV – Educator & Clinical Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Nurse Manager in coordinating and supervising the Transitional Care Unit staff, and managing the daily operations of the unit by fulfilling the technical and clinical functions, requirements, skills and competencies of the staff. This position is also responsible for developing, coordinating, conducting, and evaluating educational and trainings for the unit staff. Also, serves as a resource in all clinical matters and performs other duties as assigned. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age specific needs, and to provide the care needed by the adult (19-64 years) and to geriatric (65 years plus) patient groups.

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

JOB DUTIES:
This position serves as an assistant to the nurse manager in providing nursing care and treatment services for the unit and assists in managing the daily operations of the unit. This position assists with supervisory responsibilities over all shifts in the unit. May be involved in planning and supervising health care programs and operations; and performs other related duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Graduated from an accredited school of nursing. While not required, graduation from an accredited nursing program with a Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis on critical care nursing and/or administration is highly desirable.

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

EXPERIENCE: One and one-half (1 ½) years of professional nursing work experience.

SUPERVISORY aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by serving as a group or team leader; or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory or administrative capabilities exist; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.

SUBSTITUTION: 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: Basic Life Support (BLS) in Health Care Provider (adult, child and infant) is required one (1) month after employment. (ACLS) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support is required six (6) months after employment. Completion of a Critical Care course is preferred.

LICENSURE: State of Hawaii Registered Professional Nurse. Evidence of licensure is required with the application.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to a tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for drug screening shall be borne by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT ASSESSMENT: As part of our recruitment process for this position, we require candidates to take a series of pre-employment assessments after they have submitted their applications. Please look for an email confirmation containing instructions for the pre-assessment.

Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays, based on hospital operations (services are provided 24/7).