Nurse Aide Entry Level - Part TIme

Texas Health and Human Services Commission; Kealakekua (HI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL in Kealakekua, HI seeks a Nurse Aide Entry Level for part-time, temporary work (0.30 FTE). The role includes baths, showers, toileting assistance, dressing and personal hygiene support. Salary is $25.26 per hour, based on the FTE.

Applicants must meet English-language requirements and obtain Basic Life Support within six months; a driver’s license may be required for some positions. Contact: [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Read, write, speak and understand simple sentences in English.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Workers must be obtained within six months of employment.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s license may be required for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Give patients tub, sponge, and bed baths and assist ambulatory patients with showers.
• Assist patients with toileting, dressing, grooming and personal hygiene.
• Take temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure; record measurements accurately.
• Collect stool, urine, and sputum specimens for analysis.
• Assist with enemas under the supervision of the nurse.

Skills

English literacy

Patient care basics

Documentation

Job description

Nurse Aide Entry Level - Part TIme - 1085

HI:Big Island:Kealakekua:KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

25.26 USD per hour

Description

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 equalopportunity 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.

MERIT OR CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM

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.

CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT

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 reside in the State of Hawaii during the course of employment with the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE

If you are claiming Veteran’s Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service.

HEALTH AND 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. Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.

MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT

Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment physical 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, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS

Applicable checks will be conducted periodically, and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. Applicable checks may include, but are not limited to, state and federal criminal history records, child abuse and neglect registry check, adult protective services registry and sex offender registry records, etc. If a job offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all applicable checks, any offer of employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required checks.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION/EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Administrative Review, subsequent appeals: If you do not agree with a decision made by the Employment Office as to your non-qualification or non-selection for a position, you may complete a Request for Administrative Review form (available on the HHSC website) or you may submit a written request within twenty (20) days from the date of your sent notice to the Regional Chief Executive Officer/Designee. Your letter requesting the Administrative Review must include: 1) The job title(s) and recruitment number(s), 2) the specific reason(s) you are requesting the review noting if there is statute or rule violation, and 3) any additional information you want to submit to substantiate your request. If you do not submit your request within the twenty (20) days deadline, no Administrative Review will be conducted. Since the Administrative Review is a prerequisite to subsequent steps, failure to utilize this process will make you ineligible for subsequent appeals. The administrative review, formal complaint and/or appeals hearing will not necessarily postpone the recruitment process and/or rescind a selection. If you do not agree with the Administrative Review, you may file a Formal Compliant and then, if you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board.

CONTACT INFORMATION

KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL is located at 79-1019 Haukapila Street Kealakekua, HI 96750. For employment opportunities, please contact [phone], email: [e-mail] or visit our website at https://www.hhsc.org/.

Persons with Disabilities may contact the Recruitment Office to discuss special needs in applying at [phone], [e-mail].