Registered Nurse - Infectious Disease Clinic

University Health Partners of Hawai'i; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with company match

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Pet insurance

Job summary

University Health Partners of Hawai'i is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in a clinical setting. You will assess and update care plans, administer meds and IV therapies, and collaborate with physicians to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds a Hawaii RN license, a Bachelor’s in Nursing, and a current BLS certification. Outpatient experience and EMR proficiency are preferred, with standard full-time hours and occasional extended shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required; associate degree with experience may substitute.
• Current Hawai‘i RN license required.
• BLS CPR Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care per nursing standards and hospital policies.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Place IV access and monitor IV/venous devices.
• Obtain blood samples and manage phlebotomy tasks.
• Document patient progress and maintain HIPAA-compliant records.
• Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals.
• Assist with patient registration and scheduling.

Skills

IV placement

Phlebotomy

HIPAA compliance

EMR proficiency

Medication administration

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

RN license (Hawai‘i)

Tools

EMR systems

MS Office

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with nursing standards and hospital policies.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Placement of IV access, monitoring IV & venous access devices, medication administration and monitoring, including oral therapies, injections (IM, SQ & ID), and infusions.
• Obtain blood samples from venous access devices or via phlebotomy.
• Monitor patient progress and document observations in medical records.
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Assist with patient registration and appointments.
• Respond promptly to emergency situations using appropriate nursing interventions.
• Follow infection control and safety procedures at all times.
• Complies with all legal requirements and company policies.
• Maintains patient/participant confidentiality at all times.
• Flexibility to work extended hours and occasional weekends.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education/Training/Licensing

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Nursing. (Associate’s Degree from an accredited community college in Nursing with at least two (2) years of professional experience in health sector may substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree.)
• Must possess a State of Hawai‘i RN license
• Current BLS CPR Certification

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing.

Experience

Minimum:

• One year of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).

Preferred:

• Experience working in an outpatient setting
• Experience, competence, and comfortable using an EMR for charting and communicating with other staff and patients.

Skills Knowledge

Minimum:

• Competent in administration of medications and monitoring including oral therapies, injections and infusions.
• Demonstrated knowledge in Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training.
• Knowledge of and experience with computers and software programs, including word-processing, spreadsheets, and database.
• Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred:

• Comfortable in IV placement and phlebotomy
• Able to perform and EKG test

BENEFITS

• Retirement plan with 3% dollar-for-dollar company matching contributions
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Pet insurance with competitive premium rate

UHP is an EEO Employer.