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Wailuku, HI ยท On-site

$22.31 - $25.66/hr

The position also provides a variety of personal care and nursing services to patients in the unit ... Participate in/conduct daily community meetings with team members to set goals for the day.

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How much do rpn community nursing jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for rpn community nursing in the United States is $29.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.76 and $33.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is RPN community nursing?

RPN community nursing refers to the role of a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) who provides healthcare services within the community, rather than in a hospital or clinical setting. These nurses often visit patients in their homes, schools, or community centers to deliver care such as wound management, medication administration, health education, and support for chronic illnesses. The goal of RPN community nursing is to promote wellness, prevent illness, and help individuals manage their health while remaining in their own environments. Community RPNs collaborate with other healthcare professionals and play a key role in supporting patient independence and quality of life.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an RPN in community nursing?

To thrive as an RPN in Community Nursing, you need a diploma in practical nursing, current RPN licensure, and strong clinical assessment and care planning skills. Familiarity with electronic health records, mobile health documentation systems, and wound care equipment is often required. Excellent communication, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity are vital soft skills for building trust and addressing diverse patient needs in home or community settings. These competencies ensure safe, effective care delivery and foster positive health outcomes in varied and sometimes unpredictable environments.

What are common challenges RPNs face in community nursing, and how can they be addressed?

Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) in community nursing often face challenges such as managing their time efficiently while traveling between clients, adapting to varied home environments, and handling situations with limited immediate support from colleagues. To overcome these, strong organizational skills, effective communication with both clients and the broader healthcare team, and ongoing professional development are essential. Additionally, many organizations provide regular team meetings, mentorship, and access to on-call support to help RPNs navigate complex cases and ensure high-quality patient care.

What is the difference between Rpn Community Nursing vs Rpn Long-Term Care?

AspectRpn Community NursingRpn Long-Term Care
CredentialsRegistered Practical Nurse (RPN) licenseRegistered Practical Nurse (RPN) license
Work EnvironmentCommunity settings, homes, clinicsLong-term care facilities, nursing homes
Employer & IndustryHealth agencies, community health organizationsLong-term care facilities, nursing homes

Rpn Community Nursing and Rpn Long-Term Care both require an RPN license and involve patient care. However, Rpn Community Nursing focuses on providing healthcare services in community settings and homes, while Rpn Long-Term Care is centered around working within nursing homes and long-term care facilities. The choice depends on whether you prefer community-based or facility-based nursing roles.

What jobs can you do as an Rpn Community Nursing?

Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) in community nursing can work in home health care, public health clinics, long-term care facilities, and community outreach programs. They provide patient assessments, health education, medication administration, and support for chronic disease management, often working independently or as part of a healthcare team. Certification in community health nursing may be required, and they typically work flexible hours to meet patient needs.

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Infographic showing various Rpn Community Nursing job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,140 per year, or $29.9 per hour.

Health Unit Coordinator II-Medical Surgical Services

Kealakekua, HI โ€ข On-site

$46K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago


Job description

LOCATION: KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Medical Surgical Services
POSITION STATUS: FTE: 100% | Permanent
SALARY RANGE: BU03 | SR13
SALARY RATE: $46,800.00 (Annual Salary) based on the FTE
JOB DUTIES: This position is part of the nursing team who performs clerical duties and works together with the RPN VI and Charge Nurse to ensure physician's orders are carried out systematically and accurately and unit activities are coordinated effectively. This position may be required to work shifts, weekends, and holidays. MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK SHIFTS AS NECESSARY BASED ON HOSPITAL OPERATIONS; SERVICES ARE PROVIDED 24/7.
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 REQUIREMENT: High school diploma or equivalent.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of work experience which involved the performance of a variety of clerical tasks such as typing, substantive clerical work, or any combination of these experiences which duties demonstrated knowledge of English grammar, spelling, arithmetic, common office appliances and equipment; and the ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, carry out procedures in clerical work systems, communicate effectively orally and in writing; deal tactfully and effectively with others; operate various kinds of office equipment; and organize and prioritize work tasks.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of work experience in a health care setting (e.g., hospital, clinic, physician's office, etc.) which involved working with healthcare professionals such as a physician and/or nurse and receiving, coordinating, expediting and/or implementing their patient/resident care orders, inputting of data into a computer system, preparing and maintenance of medical records and/or work experience in an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system or similar application. Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology through the application of such knowledge to work assignments.
NON-QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE: Experience limited to the performance of simple and repetitious clerical work which primarily involved a short cycle of tasks and manual dexterity shall not be considered qualifying. Examples of such non-qualifying work include but is not limited to such tasks as wrapping and unwrapping articles; opening envelopes, folders, and similar containers; affixing tags and labels; rearranging or tidying up office desks and equipment; delivering, distributing, or collecting correspondence or parcels.
SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED:
  1. An Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for all of the required General Experience.
  2. Successful completion of a substantially full-time equivalent clerical or medical/health-related curriculum leading to a degree, diploma or certificate of achievement at an accredited community college, business or technical school which provided knowledge of medical terminology and involved the application of such knowledge to assignments may be substituted for six (6) months of the required Specialized Experience.
  3. Current certification as a Health Unit Coordinator by the National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC) may be substituted for six (6) months of the required Specialized Experience.
  4. An Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in Health Unit Coordinator, Medical Administrative Assistant, Health Care Administration, Health Services Administrator or equivalent may be substituted for all of the required General and Specialized Experience.

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that the applicant has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which the applicant is being considered.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
KNOWLEDGE OF: Hospital policies and procedures; applicable State, Federal and other regulatory requirements; business English, spelling, grammar, and word usage; office practices and procedures; filing methods and systems; the operation and operational maintenance of various office appliances and equipment, including office copying machines; the use of computer equipment and software applications; office practices and procedures. The nature and uses of medical terminology and electronic medical records.
ABILITY TO: Plan and carry out a wide range of administrative functions, including various highly complex assignments; maintain an effective work pace under periodic deadlines; effectively manage multiple tasks; understand and apply pertinent statutory provisions, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; read and interpret manuals and other detailed books of instruction; use of computers, word processing and other software applications; communicate effectively orally and in writing and deal tactfully with others.
ALL CIVIL SERVICE JOB VACANCIES WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS
The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equal opportunity 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 eligible to work in the U.S. 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 physical examination, which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for physical examinations, except the cost for drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.
CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS: Applicable checks will be conducted periodically, and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. 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.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION/EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
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.
CONTACT INFORMATION: KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL is located at 79-1019 Haukapila Street Kealakekua, HI 96750. For employment opportunities, please contact (808) 322-4458, email: or visit our website at https://www.hhsc.org/.
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MAY CONTACT THE RECRUITMENT OFFICER AT (808) 733-4162, (TTD/TTY), or E-mail: konajobs@hhsc.org TO DISCUSS SPECIAL NEEDS IN APPLYING.