Registered Professional Nurse III - Wheeler Middle

Description

Salary Range:

Registered Professional Nurse III , SR-20: $9,178.00 per month

Examples of Duties

• Provides clinical guidance to School Health Assistants and support for those delivering health services to students within the complex area.
• Implements established procedures and practices consistent with the American Nurses Association's current scope and standards for school nursing practice, evidence-based practice, national guidelines, and Department procedures and protocols.
• Assesses needs; develops, executes and evaluates Individualized Healthcare Plans; participates in student-focused teams; and provides consultation and recommendations for the collaborative development of nursing services as part of 504 Accommodation Plans, Individual Education Programs, and Emergency Action Plans.
• In collaboration with the School Health Section staff, develops and coordinates orientation, training, and professional development for Department staff providing nursing services in the complex area.
• Provides health consultation, guidance, and technical assistance to Department staff in the complex area as needed.
• Participates in evaluation programs for school health services in the complex area including quality improvement projects and outcomes monitoring to ensure optimal resource allocation, seamless service delivery, and efficacy of programs in achieving the Department goals.
• Ensures and monitors the integrity and completeness of nursing documentation, including the use of Department electronic student record systems, for quality and trends monitoring.
• Participates in data collection practices to facilitate Medicaid reimbursement or other funding opportunities.
• Collaborates with multiple stakeholders, including public and private sector partners engaged in school health services in the complex area for the purposes of coordinating and improving access to health services.
• Participates in committees, task forces and advocacy groups related to school health as assigned by the Department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Basic Education/Experience Requirements: As appropriate, applicants must meet the educational requirements specified under either A or B below:

• For nursing positions in a hospital, institutional or clinic setting, applicants must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• For public health nursing positions, all applicants must meet one of the requirements specified below:
• Graduation with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university school of nursing which included in its curriculum course work that provided public health nursing principles and practices.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing supplemented by completion of an accredited university curriculum which included course work that provided public health nursing principles and practices for which a certificate was awarded.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing plus two years of professional public health nursing work experience.
  
  

Experience Requirement: Applicants must have shown progressively responsible work experience of the kind and quality described in the paragraphs below and in the quantity shown in the table below:

Class Title Total Experience

(Years)

Registered Professional Nurse III 1/2

Experience Required: All applicants must have had professional nursing work experience in the appropriate quantities shown in the table above. For public health nursing positions, applicants must have had public health nursing experience in the appropriate quantities shown in the table above.

Substitutions Allowed: Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university school of nursing may be substituted for one year of experience.

Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years 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 he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered.

Professional License Requirement : Applicants must possess a license to practice as a professional nurse in the State of Hawaii.

Driver's License Requirement: Applicants must possess a current, valid driver's license.

Certification Requirement: Applicants must possess a current, valid Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification. Certification must have been completed either in-person or through a blended learning environment.

Supplemental Information

Salary: The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.

Requirements: Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.

Temporary Assignment: Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below:

• A copy of the applicant’s TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report;
• A signed letter from the applicant’s supervisor that includes the applicant’s name, his/her TA job title, the TA start and end dates (from mm/yy to mm/yy), his/her specific TA duties performed, and either the TA hours worked per week or total TA hours worked; or,
• Copies of the applicant’s signed SF-10 Forms.
  
  

Documents: Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.

Information about Temporary Positions: Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.

Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Payday

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.

12-month civil service and SSP employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits:

• Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
• Vacation: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.
• Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
• Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.
  
  

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.

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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Select the statement that best describes your nursing educational training. NOTE: A copy of your official transcript(s) must be uploaded with your application.

• Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• None of the above.
  
  

02

PROFESSIONAL NURSING EXPERIENCE: I have ____ of professional nursing experience?

• none
• at least 6 months
• at least 1.5 years
• at least 2.5 years
• at least 3.5 years
  
  

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PROFESSIONAL NURSING EXPERIENCE (cont.): Please provide the following information for EACH employer. A. Employer's name; B. Job title; C. Dates of employment (from/to, month/year); D. Average number of hours worked per week; and E. Describe the specific tasks performed and the level of your responsibility and authority. NOTE: All employers listed below should also be listed on your application.

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EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION: Do you plan to utilize the allowable education substitution for experience? If "Yes," you MUST upload a copy of your official transcripts with your application.

• Yes
• No
  
  

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PROFESSIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Do you possess a current, valid license to practice as a professional nurse in the State of Hawaii?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Do you possess a current, valid driver's license? NOTE: To receive credit, you must submit a clear copy of your driver's license. A conditional/instructional permit to drive is not acceptable.

• Yes
• No
  
  

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CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT: Do you possess a current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification? NOTE: The BLS certification must have been obtained through either an in-person or blended learning environment. To receive credit, you must submit a clear copy of your BLS certification pocket card or certificate.

• Yes
• No
  
  

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TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER VERIFYING DOCUMENTS:

Official or copies of official transcripts, certifications (front and back), and other documents that verify you meet the minimum qualification requirements must be submitted with your application. If these documents are NOT received, your application may be rejected.

• My documents are attached to this application.
• My documents were attached to a previously submitted application.
• I may or may not submit my documents at a later date. I understand that my application will be evaluated based on the information available at that time.
  
  

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