Registered Professional Nurse IV

LOCATION : KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSP | Inservice Educ-Nursing

POSITION STATUS : 1.00 | Permanent

SALARY RANGE : BU09 | SR22

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

JOB DUTIES : This position is regional and is located in the In-Service Education department of the Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua’i Region, a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i. The HHSC Kaua’i Region encompasses Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) and Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH), both designated as critical care access hospitals (CAH), as well as the Kaua’i Region Clinics and its affiliated entities.

The In-Service Education department plays a vital role in enhancing the professional development and competency of healthcare staff through structured training programs and educational initiatives. This department is responsible for assessing the educational needs of employees, designing and implementing relevant training sessions, and providing ongoing support to ensure that staff members are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills necessary for high-quality patient care. The department also facilitates orientation for new hires, promotes continuing education opportunities, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements. By fostering a culture of lifelong learning, the In-Service Education department contributes to improved clinical outcomes, patient safety, and overall organizational effectiveness.

This position serves as a regional clinical educator and Electronic Health Records (EHR) training specialist for the HHSC Kaua’i Region. The role provides system-wide EHR education, clinical workflow training, and new employee orientation for both CAH, outpatient clinics, and all clinical departments, including but not limited to Emergency Services, Med Surg, Surgery & Recovery Services, Obstetrics (OB), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and ancillary services. The position ensures staff competency, documentation quality, and regulatory compliance through structured training, competency validation, and ongoing workflow support. This position primarily operates at KVMH but requires travel between various facilities within the region as needed and may necessitate extended hours, including weekends and holidays, to fulfill operational requirements.

The RPN IV reports to the RPN V (Regional Inservice Education Nurse Manager), position number 20862, or their designee.

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. Applicants are required to provide evidence of education, certification, and licensure.

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Graduation from a nursing program with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is highly desirable. Relevant substitutions may be considered.

LICENSURE:

• A current license to practice as a professional nurse (RN) in the State of Hawai’i.

• A current State of Hawai’i motor vehicle operator's license (Type #3) is preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• A current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Workers issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) is required at the time of appointment.

• Current certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by AHA; Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI); Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring (IFM/AFM); Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Labs, and Emotional Support (STABLE) are highly recommended.

• Applicants are required to be certified instructors in at least two (2) of the following programs within six (6) months of employment: BLS, ACLS, or PALS from the AHA; CPI; NRP; IFM or AFM; or Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS).

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

• One and one-half years (1½) of professional nursing experience where the applicant independently provides nursing care to patients in a clinic, hospital, or institution.

• Previous experience in teaching or training EMR systems in Cerner/Oracle; staff education or clinical orientation; with Cerner Powerchart, FirstNet, SurgiNet, FetaLink; clinical informatics or super-user roles is preferred.

SUPERVISORY APTITUDE: Applicants must demonstrate supervisory aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments that involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by serving as a group or team leader; 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.

SELECT CERTIFICATION: Of the required one and one-half (1½) years of professional nursing experience, one and one-half (1½) years must be in an education department developing training and education programs and training employees on the use of electronic medical records (EMR) systems. This experience must be gained within the past two (2) years.

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED: Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university school of nursing may be substituted for one year of nursing experience.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• KNOWLEDGE OF: nursing theory and practice; biological, physical, social, and medicinal sciences as related to nursing theory and practice; nursing techniques and procedures; nursing literature and current trends and developments in nursing; JCAHO requirements, and those of other federal, state, or private regulatory/review organizations with which the hospital interacts; the principles and practices of supervision and demonstrated administrative aptitude.

• ABILITY TO: apply nursing theory and practices to planning and giving nursing care; recognize, interpret, and evaluate symptoms of patients' conditions and take appropriate action; direct the work of nursing assistants; work effectively and cooperatively with patients, family members, medical staff, and employees; prepare comprehensive nursing diagnoses and nursing care plans; plan and direct the work of lower-level registered nurses and nursing assistants; plan and schedule the work of others and utilize the principles and practices of supervision; initiate and maintain working relationships with members of the medical staff, administration, nursing, and other departments and agencies affiliated with the hospital; teach complex workflows in a clear, structured, and engaging manner; communicate effectively with individuals at all levels; conduct needs assessments and develop individualized and group training programs; evaluate training effectiveness and adjust content accordingly; work independently, manage multiple priorities, and support all shifts; operate audio-visual equipment; work as a team member; apply management, leadership, decision-making, interpersonal, and communication skills.

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 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 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. 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.

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 : KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSP is located at 4643 Waimea Canyon Drive, Waimea, HI 96796. For employment opportunities, please contact KVMH: (808) 338-6133 | SMMH: (808) 823-4145, email: kauaijobs@hhsc.org or visit our website at https://www.hhsc.org/.

Persons with Disabilities may contact the Recruitment Office to discuss special needs in applying at KVMH: (808) 338-6133 | SMMH: (808) 823-4145, kauaijobs@hhsc.org.

Salary : $125,400