Ka'u | 1285 Urgent Care Rural Health Clinic| Hilo, Hawaii | Temporary With Benefits, 100% Full Time Equivalent

Salary: $60,600.00 per year, ($5,050.00 per month, $29.13 per hour), HE-10, BU:10

At East HI Health Clinic, the Licensed Practical Nurse is a valuable member of our team. We are currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse III for our busy 1285 Urgent Care Rural Health Clinic department. This position is primarily responsible to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patient care; perform patients assessments and assist physicians with treatment planning and execution; supervise clinic employees and ensure records and billing processes are in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements; serve as a liaison between physicians, office staff, hospital staff and administration.

Hilo is located on the east side of the island of Hawaii, and has a quaint old-Hawaii, small town atmosphere. The hospital staff is community-oriented. It is home to the Hawaii Community College, University of Hawaii, several excellent schools and convenient shopping.

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

BENEFITS:

• 13 paid holidays each year (14 during election years)
• 21 days Paid Vacation
• 21 days Paid Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experiences are credited based on a 40-hour work week.

EDUCATION: As required to apply for a State of Hawaii license as a practical nurse. 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: Two (2) years of progressively responsible work experience as a (1) licensed practical nurse, (2) licensed vocational nurse, or (3) registered professional nurse in performing a variety of personal care, nursing care and related technical work for a caseload of patients under the direction of a higher level licensed practical nurse, licensed professional nurse or a licensed physician, and which required the knowledge and ability to apply practical nursing principles and practices. Previous experience as a Clinic Supervisor is highly desirable.

POSSESSION OF SUPERVISORY APTITUDE which is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through the 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.

CERTIFICATION: Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider (adult, child and infant) must be obtained within (1) month of employment. Current Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider (adult, child and infant) is preferred. Please submit copy of certification with the application.

LICENSURE: A current State of Hawaii license to practice as a practical nurse. Evidence of licensure is required with the application.

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

MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment examination, which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for physical examinations, except the cost for drug screening and blood draw for QuantiFERON and Titers, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. After receiving a conditional offer of employment, all prospective new HHSC employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. New employees are required to provide confirmation of their full vaccination status by presenting their CDC vaccination card or VAMS Certificate prior to their start date.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT ASSESSMENT: As part of our recruitment process for this position, we require candidates who do not currently work for our organization 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.