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HI:Big Island:Kealakekua:KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Nurses | Permanent/Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

POSITION STATUS : 1.00 | Permanent

SALARY RANGE :BU09 | SR22

SALARY RATE: $125,400.00 (Annual Salary) based on the FTE

JOB DUTIES :The Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) provides management, supervision and treatment in a secure setting for patients with behavioral health disorders who can not be treated at a less acute level of care. A multidisciplinary team provides intensive treatment, the goals of which include symptom stabilization and improved functioning. The team will also collaborate closely with families, out patient providers, case managers and others who will assist the patient in developing and using her/his self-care abilities to enjoy optimal health.

The Registered Professional Nurse IV, Behavioral Health Lead is responsible for assisting the RPN VI, Behavioral Health Manager in coordinating and supervising the staff, and managing the daily operations of the unit by fulfilling the technical and clinical functions, requirements, skills and competencies of the staff. Also serves as a resource in some clinical matters and performs other duties as assigned. May work on rotating shifts with work on weekends and holidays.

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.

LOCATION :KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Behavioral Health

POSITION STATUS : 1.00 | Permanent

SALARY RANGE :BU09 | SR22

SALARY RATE: $125,400.00 (Annual Salary) based on the FTE

JOB DUTIES :The Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) provides management, supervision and treatment in a secure setting for patients with behavioral health disorders who can not be treated at a less acute level of care. A multidisciplinary team provides intensive treatment, the goals of which include symptom stabilization and improved functioning. The team will also collaborate closely with families, out patient providers, case managers and others who will assist the patient in developing and using her/his self-care abilities to enjoy optimal health.

The Registered Professional Nurse IV, Behavioral Health Lead is responsible for assisting the RPN VI, Behavioral Health Manager in coordinating and supervising the staff, and managing the daily operations of the unit by fulfilling the technical and clinical functions, requirements, skills and competencies of the staff. Also serves as a resource in some clinical matters and performs other duties as assigned. May work on rotating shifts with work on weekends and holidays.

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.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing. While not required, graduation from an accredited nursing program with a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is highly desirable.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must have shown progressively responsible work experience of the kind and quality described below:

• EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: One and one-half (1 ½) years of progressively responsible professional nursing work experience in an acute care setting where the employee provided case management to in-patient psychiatric patients. Such experience must have been gained within the last two (2) years.
• SUPERVISORY APTITUDE: For Registered Professional Nurse IV, applicants must have demonstrated possession of supervisory aptitude. Supervisory aptitude is 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; previous work experience in a position that demonstrates or performs supervisory functions 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.

LICENSE REQUIRED: Possession of a current license to practice as a professional nurse in the state of Hawaii.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Knowledge of nursing theory and practice; nursing techniques and procedures; nursing literature and current trends and development in nursing; biological, physical, social and medicinal sciences as related to nursing theory and practice; nursing techniques and procedures. Knowledge of JCAHO requirements, and those of other federal, state, or private regulatory/review organizations with which the hospital interacts. Ability to plan and schedule the work of others and utilize the principles and practices of supervision. The ability to apply nursing theory and practice in planning and giving nursing care; recognize, interpret and evaluate symptoms of patient’s condition; and take appropriate action. The position should be able to initiate and maintain working relationships with members of the medical staff, administration, nursing and other departments and agencies affiliated with the hospital.

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 which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen.

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.

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.

KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL is located at 79-1019 Haukapila Street Kealakekua, HI 96750.

Persons with Disabilities may contact the Recruitment Office to discuss special needs in applying at (808) 322-4458, konajobs@hhsc.org.