Public Health Rn Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

Recruitment Information Recruitment Number 26-0263 This vacancy is located in Downtown. THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 30 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Note: The starting monthly salary is at the minimum rate of pay advertised above. Duties Summary This position serves as a working supervisor responsible for coordinating the daily management and supervision of the Public Health Nursing Office (PHNO), including the planning and provision of infection prevention and control protocols, operating immunization clinics, providing educational programs for department staff. As well as identifying evidence-based improvements for the administration of clinical services through a coordinated auditing process of all DCR facilities including Mainland Branch contracted facilities.

They are responsible for coordinating and implementing chronic disease screening/testing and treatment, managing and implementing Section 340B of the Public Health Service Act, hereafter referred to as the 340B program as long as it is federally supported. The incumbent must be willing to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays in order to accommodate facility schedule and availability of detainees/inmates. Minimum Qualification Requirements To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements: Legal Authorization to Work Requirement: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

License: Applicants must possess a valid license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Hawaii at the time of application. Experience: Two and one-half (2-1/2) years of Public Health nursing experience as a registered nurse. At least one (1) year of the required experience MUST HAVE been comparable to the Public Health Nurse IV level.

CPR Certification: Incumbents must be prepared at all times to immediately provide emergency medical services when needed, including Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Therefore, you must possess a current CPR certification at the time of application. You must attach a copy of your current CPR certificate to your application.

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Requirement: As required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA), Federal law states that "...an agency shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with inmates and who: 1) Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution. 2) Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse. 3) Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in #2 above

4) Has been the subject of substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment. Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements (click link below), will apply. Other: Certified Correctional Health Professional within 6 months of employment.

Infection control nurse certification within 6 months of employment by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology. Association for Practitioners in Infection Control (APIC) training course or equivalent desired. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is preferred.

The information provided above represents a summary of the Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE. 06455:060313:29:DT Other Information The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808- 587-1111 for assistance. PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.

For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner

In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings. TESTING INFORMATION The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.

In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application. CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.