About Us
The Queen's Health System was Founded in 1859 by Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to address health care needs of the people of Hawai'i during a time when epidemics plagued the island of O'ahu. The Queen's Health System is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care when and where it is needed. Our top priority is the health, safety, and wellness of the people of Hawai'i.
Queen's has become the health care leader throughout Hawai'i and the Pacific Basin, delivering comprehensive health care services and programs to Native Hawaiians and all people of Hawai'i.
E Komo Mai! Join us as we continue to fulfill the intent of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality health care services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all of the people of Hawai'i.
Organizational Commendations :
Level I Trauma Center: As the state's designated trauma facility,The Queen's Medical Center (Honolulu) is reverified as a Level 1 Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons.
Magnet® Recognition - The Queen's Medical Center is the first and only hospital in Hawaii to achieve Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Nationally recognized healthcare organization: The Queen's Medical Center (Honolulu campus) has been recognized as the top hospital in Hawai'i for the 2023-2024 Best Hospitals rankings and ratings. Moloka'i General Hospital has also been named one of the top 20 critical access hospitals (CAHs) for quality in the country by the Chartis Center for Rural Health for Best Practice in Quality.
Employee-centered: Queen's offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes a pension plan and a 401(k) program with an employer match. Relocation package may be applicable.
Responsibilities
I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Plans, coordinates and collaborates with team members in the development and implementation of effective staff and patient education and patient care programs in advanced heart failure.
• Serves as a clinical resource to patients, Medical Center staff and the community in advanced heart failure care management and medical and surgical therapies.
• Collaborates with all members of the assigned area's team to coordinate the care of the patient across the continuum.
II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Essential: finger dexterity, sitting, standing, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking.
• Frequent: stooping/bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, squatting, twisting body, reach above, at and below shoulder level.
• Occasional: pushing/pulling usual weight of up to 50 pounds of force, lifting up to 5 to 50 pounds, carrying usual weight of 5 up to 25 pounds.
• Operates physiological monitoring equipment, computer, printer, fax/copy machine, telephone.
III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.
• Subjected to noise and/or vibration from intercom, computer monitors.
• Exposure to body fluids and communicable diseases.
• Work environment is fast paced and sometimes stressful due to multiple demands.
• Required ability to flex hours to meet departmental needs.
• Requires some off island travel.
IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
• Current Hawaii State License as a Registered Nurse.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support at the Healthcare Professional Level (BLS/HCP) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Certification as a Heart Failure Nurse preferred.
B. EXPERIENCE:
• Two (2) years progressive experience as a Registered Nurse in cardiac acute care nursing, preferably in a comparable organization.
• One (1) year ICU nursing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in patient education.
• Demonstrated experience with electronic based medical records and word-processing applications.
• Experience with spreadsheet applications, clinical databases, and performance improvement activities preferred.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet
Your Health. Our Legacy
Our Mission: To fulfill the intent of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality health care services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all of the people of Hawai'i.
Our Values:
Compassion guides our actions
Aloha inspires us in all that we do
Respect and understanding are essential for the dignity of all
Excellence is our quest
