Registered Nurse IV (Clinical Nursing Supervisor), Medical Oncology

Hilo Benioff Medical Center; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilo Benioff Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse IV to supervise clinic nursing operations in the Cancer Center. The role focuses on developing and evaluating educational services, coordinating orientation and training, and ensuring high-quality patient care with safety standards.

The position requires Hawaii RN licensure, 1.5 years of professional nursing experience, BLS within one month, and preferred OCN certification. Leadership and collaboration with hospital policies are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing with Hawaii RN license.
• 1.5 years of professional nursing experience.
• BLS certification within 1 month; OCN certification preferred.
• Strong supervisory and training skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Cancer Center Clinic operations and staff supervision.
• Lead staff development, new employee orientation, and competency assessments.
• Provide high‑quality nursing care including assessments and med administration.
• Manage clinical projects and ensure alignment with policies.
• Support continuous improvement and cost-containment efforts.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Patient assessment

Education

RN license in Hawaii

BLS certification

OCN certification preferred

Job description

Job Description

Join Hilo Benioff Medical Center and be part of a team that proudly cares for our friends, family, and neighbors across East Hawaiʻi.

The Registered Professional Nurse IV - Clinic Nursing Supervisor, is responsible for assuring, coordinating, implementing and evaluating the immediate and long-term care training and educational needs of the Cancer Center. The primary functions are to develop, coordinate, conduct and evaluate educational and training services for the Cancer Center: plan and direct the work of assigned personnel during orientation and training and performs other duties as assigned. The secondary functions would be to assist as the infusion room supervisor as needed. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed by the adolescent (11-18 years); adult (19-64 years) and to geriatric (65 years plus) patient groups.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee daily operations of the Cancer Center Clinic, including resource coordination, staff supervision, compliance with regulatory standards, and patient care support.
• Lead staff development and education, including new employee orientation, ongoing training, and competency evaluations, ensuring adherence to Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements.
• Provide high-quality nursing care through patient assessments, medication administration, care coordination, and support for procedures, while ensuring safety and infection control standards.
• Manage clinical projects and initiatives by deploying project plans, mentoring staff, and ensuring alignment with hospital policies, best practices, and patient-centered goals.
• Support continuous improvement by participating in policy development, evaluating equipment and supply needs, and contributing to performance improvement and cost-containment efforts.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing as demonstrated through the possession of a license to practice as a professional nurse in the State of Hawaii.

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, we reserve the right to request an official copy.

Experience: One and one-half (1½) years of professional nursing experience.

Supervisory Aptitude: The demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through 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: BLS certification required within one (1) month of appointment. OCN certification preferred.

Licensure: License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Hawaii.

Company Description

As the Big Island’s leading providers of inpatient and outpatient care, the East Hawaii Region of Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), consisting of Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Honoka'a Hospital, Ka′u Hospital, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, East Hawaii Medical Group and East Hawaii Health Pharmacy, delivers a full range of services and programs. Our three hospitals include 290 beds and more than 1,900 employees. Our medical staff is comprised of 250 physicians, physician assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, representing 33 specialties. East Hawaii Health is our network of clinics offering primary and specialty care. Hilo Benioff Medical Center functions as a Level III Trauma Center, which includes the second busiest emergency room in the state, providing 24-hour care and serving more than 50,000 patients annually. Honoka'a Hospital and Ka′u Hospital are designated as Critical Access Hospitals. To learn more about the East Hawaii Region, please watch our Video Yearbook or visit www.hbmc.org, www.honokaahospital.org or www.kauhospital.org.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays each year (104 hours); 14 (112 hours) during election years*
• 21 paid vacation days (168 hours) per year*
• 21 paid sick days (168 hours) per year*
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Participation in the State of Hawaii’s retirement system
• Potential eligibility for various student loan repayment & scholarship programs

* Rates listed for paid holidays, vacation and sick days are for 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions assigned to 8 hour shifts. Accruals for these benefits are otherwise prorated based on FTE.

Pre-Employment Health Requirements

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

Pre-Employment Assessments for External Candidates

As part of the recruiting process for this position, external applicants (job applicants NOTemployed byHHSC’s East Hawaii Region)are required to complete pre-employment assessments shortly after application submission. If you are notan employee of the East Hawaii Region of HHSC, youwill receive an email containing assessment instructions. We ask that you complete the assessments within two days of receipt of the request.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Shift Details

Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations. Services are provided 24/7.