Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

Hawaii Pacific Health; Lihue (HI); On-site; USD 103,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilcox Medical Center, part of Hawai‘i Pacific Health, seeks a Registered Nurse for the Medical Surgical unit on Kaua‘i. This full-time, rotating-12-hour shift role supports high-acuity care across 24-hour operations, with a 0.9 FTE commitment and a Hawai‘i RN license.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong patient care, communication, and teamwork in a fast-paced setting, with BLS required and a preference for a bachelor’s degree and 1 year Med/Surg experience. EOE/AA/Disabled/Vets.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and holds Hawai‘i Registered Nurse license.
• Current American Heart Association BLS CPR certification.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree and 1 yearMed/Surg experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care to medical-surgical patients.
• Coordinate care planning with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support physicians and staff in a high-intensity environment.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Education

RN license

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Founded in 1938, Wilcox Medical Center is a not-for-profit medical center dedicated to providing the Kaua‘i community with accessible quality health care. The largest medical center on Kaua‘i, it is a state-of-the-art acute care facility with a full suite of services offering 30 specialties and programs, including cardiology, emergency, family practice, gastroenterology, health management, internal medicine, neurology, OB-GYN, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics and urology. Its 18-bed emergency department serves as the island’s Primary Stroke Center. The medical center also has four birthing suites, seven intensive care beds and 20 same-day surgery beds. Wilcox is the first American College of Surgeons-verified Level III Trauma Center in the state of Hawai‘i. Wilcox is part of Hawai‘i Pacific Health, one of the state’s leading health care systems and a not-for-profit health care organization with medical centers, clinics, physicians and other caregivers working together to create a healthier Hawai‘i.

The Medical Surgical department provides quality and safe care to patients admitted for acute nursing interventions of 24 hours or more within surgical/medical and oncology services. The highly trained and professional staff treats people recovering from serious illness, orthopedic problems and major surgery. Medication and treatments are provided in a warm and caring environment that facilitates patient recovery.

As a Registered Nurse for the Medical Surgical unit, you will have the opportunity to support physician staff within this high-intensity team, where you will provide quality nursing care to patients and coordinate care planning together with other disciplines. We are looking for a warm and motivated individual, with strong patient care and communication skills and a commitment to delivering the highest quality health care to Hawai‘i’s people.

Location: Wilcox Medical Center

Work Schedule: Rotating - 12 Hours

Work Type: Full Time Regular

FTE: 0.900000

Bargaining Unit: Hawaii Nurses Association

Exempt: No

Req ID 34551

Pay Range: 49.62 - 70.89 USD per hour

Category: Nursing

Minimum Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and/or an equivalent combination of education, training or work experience. Current Hawai’i Registered Nurse license. Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR card.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and/or an equivalent combination of education, training or work experience. Minimum one (1) year recent nursing experience in Medical/Surgical setting.

EOE/AA/Disabled/Vets

Hawai‘i Pacific Health offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes pay and benefits. Rate of pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant experience and training, as well as internal peer equity.