***IMMEDIATE VACANCIES – ACTIVE RECRUITMENT UNTIL NEEDS ARE MET***

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: July 15, 2021 ***Updated on August 15, 2024***

POSITION TITLE: PER DIEM NURSE

STATUS: Per Diem (0.30 FTE)

SALARY: $57.99 per hour | SR20 | BU79

LOCATIONS: These positions are located in the Nursing Services (Emergency Services, Long Term Care, Medical/Surgical, Obstetrics, etc.) departments of HHSC Kaua’i Region. Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH), Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH), and The Kaua’i Region Clinics, which consist of The Clinic at Waimea, The Clinic at Port Allen, The Clinic at Kalaheo, The Specialty Clinic at Kalaheo, Urgent Care at Po’ipu, The Clinic at Lihu’e, and The Clinic at Kapa’a are all part of the Kaua’i Region, Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i.

JOB FUNCTIONS: The Per Diem Nurses provide professional nursing care for patients; coordinate care with other disciplines; provide care that meets the psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care; determine priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs of patients, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system; communicate with the attending physicians regarding changes in patient’s status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies; responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. In addition, these positions are subject to cross-training and may be assigned to float and assist other departments within the facility as needed. These positions report to their respective Registered Professional Nurse V (Unit Nurse Manager), or its designee.

Candidates must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays based on hospital operation needs. Services are provided 24/7.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience are credited based on a 40-hour workweek. All applicants are required to provide evidence of all applicable education, licenses, and certifications.

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Graduation from a nursing program with a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is highly desirable.

Licensure: Valid, active license to practice as a professional nurse in the State of Hawai’i. Applicants must submit evidence of current Hawai’i RN licensure (a copy of a valid license) at the time of appointment.

Experience: One (1) year of professional nursing work experience, where the employee independently provided nursing care to patients in a clinic, hospital, or institution.

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.

Certifications: Current certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) for Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Workers.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of: Nursing theory and practice; biological, physical, social, and medicinal sciences as related to nursing theory and practice; thorough knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures; nursing literature and current trends and developments in nursing.

Ability to: Apply nursing theory and practices to planning and giving nursing care; recognize, interpret, and evaluate symptoms of patient’s condition and take appropriate action; direct the work of nursing assistants; work effectively and cooperatively with patients, family members, medical staff, and employees. Must also have the ability to prepare comprehensive nursing diagnoses and nursing care plans, and plan and direct the work of lower-level registered nurses and nursing assistants.

Familiarity with standards, regulations, requirements of Medicare, Medicaid, Joint Commission, and procedures used in the surveillance and control of hospital infections.

HEALTH & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must meet the health and physical requirements deemed necessary to effectively and safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases.
• Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases.
• Subject to hazards of flammable, explosive gases.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant patients or unit elements.
• Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.
• Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, illness, injury, and death).
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
• Handles emergency or crisis situations.
• Subject to many interruptions.
• Occasionally subjected to irregular hours.
• Requires judgment/action which could result in the death of a patient.
• Handles absentee replacement on short notice.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Join our dynamic team at HHSC Kaua’i Region, where we are proud to offer a comprehensive range of healthcare services at our critical access hospitals – KVMH and SMMH. We strive to make healthcare accessible to all. As part of the Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation, we uphold values of excellence, transparency, accountability, integrity, and teamwork. Join us as we work together to deliver exceptional care and make a positive impact in the lives of those we serve.

BENEFITS:

We are excited to offer part-time and seasonal employees a comprehensive benefits package, including automatic enrollment in the State of Hawai’i’s Deferred Compensation Plan, medical and prescription drug plans, and Employee Assistance Program. We’re committed to supporting your ambitions, offering potential eligibility to our Student Loan Repayment & Scholarship Programs .