Per Diem Nurse

Texas Health and Human Services Commission; Waimea/Kamuela (HI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaua'i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) of Hawai'i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua'i Region seeks a Per Diem Nurse for Surgery to support SDS, OR, recovery, and sterile processing. This role emphasizes patient care leadership and collaboration with the surgical team.

The position requires a nursing degree, Hawaii RN license, and active BLS; ACLS/PALS and NRP within one year; one year of nursing experience; and the ability to rotate shifts, with some weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of professional nursing work experience.
• CERTIFICATIONS: BLS within one month; ACLS, PALS, NRP within one year.
• LICENSURES: Hawai'i professional nursing license; driver’s license preferred.
• CITIZENSHIP: United States citizen/national or eligible to work in US.
• HEALTH/PHYSICAL: must meet health/physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates nursing care for patients in Surgery/OR/Recovery.
• Provides leadership and collaborates with staff to maintain high standards of nursing care.
• May involve rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, holidays, and potential floating to other units.

Job description

61.52 USD per hour

Posted 2 days ago

Description

LOCATION :KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSP | Surgery Gen-Major

POSITION STATUS : 0.30 | Temporary

SALARY RANGE :BU79

SALARY RATE: $61.52 (Hourly) based on the FTE

JOB DUTIES :This position is located in the Surgery, or Operating Room/Recovering Room (OR) department at Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) of Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua’i Region, a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i. HHSC Kaua’i Region consists of KVMH and Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH), both critical access hospitals; The Kaua’i Region Clinics; and its affiliates.

The Surgery department is committed to delivering comprehensive nursing services for all surgical procedures, encompassing same-day surgery (SDS), OR, recovery room, and sterile processing services. The team ensures a sterile and sanitary environment for surgical operations while maintaining rigorous control to meet all preoperative requirements established by the hospital and medical staff. They are dedicated to providing exceptional nursing care during surgical procedures, ensuring the availability of essential equipment, instruments, supplies, and medications for both the surgeon and anesthesiologist. By adhering to the highest standards of safety and efficiency, the Surgery & Recovery Services department plays a vital role in facilitating successful surgical outcomes.

The Per Diem Nurse (Surgery) coordinates nursing care for patients, participates in patient and family teaching, and provides leadership by collaborating with other staff and departments to maintain high standards of nursing care. This role follows established policies, procedures, or specific instructions and performs any other duties as required. The position may involve rotating shifts, including extended hours, work on evenings, weekends, and holidays, and may require floating to other nursing units based on the facility's needs.

This position reports to the Registered Professional Nurse (RPN) V (Unit Nurse Manager), position number 59602, or their designee.

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. Applicants are required to provide evidence

EDUCATION: As required to apply for a State of Hawai’i license as a professional nurse. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Relevant substitutions may be considered.

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

CERTIFICATIONS:

• A current certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Workers is required within one (1) month of employment.
• Current certifications issued by the AHA in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) are required within one (1) year of employment.

LICENSURES:

• A current license to practice as a professional nurse in the State of Hawai’i is required.
• A current State of Hawai’i type #3 driver’s license is preferred.

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: KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSP is located at 4643 Waimea Canyon Drive, Waimea, HI 96796. For employment opportunities, please contact KVMH: [phone] | SMMH: [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 KVMH: [phone] | SMMH: [phone], [e-mail].