Registered Professional Nurse IV

LOCATION : KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSP | Data Processing

POSITION STATUS : 1.00 | Permanent

SALARY RANGE : BU09 | SR22

SALARY RATE: $121,404.00 (Annual Salary) based on the FTE

JOB DUTIES : This position is regional and is located in the Information Technology (IT), or Data Processing, department at Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua’i Region, which includes Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH), Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH) and The Kaua’i Region Clinics, all operating under the public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i.

The IT Department is responsible for the overall planning, analysis, development, improvement and evaluation of the Kaua’i Region’s information technology systems. This department also provides direct support of proper systems usage, analytical review of system effectiveness, and coordination of process improvement and continuous system upgrades in their use of Health System technology including the electronic medical records (EMR); maintains consistent and reliable communication for enhancements, fixes and any new developments related to the EMR system; and serves as liaison with IT team, vendors and other HHSC facilities.

The Registered Professional Nurse (RPN) IV (Clinical Informaticist) coordinates, facilitates, and assists with the development, ongoing maintenance, evaluation, and optimization of the region-wide electronic medical records system. Responsibilities include direct support to Kaua’i Region clinicians (providers, nurses, pharmacists, ancillary, and other interdisciplinary team members) in their use of our EMR system; competency validation; evaluating and optimizing internal workflows; and serving as a liaison between our EMR system and EMR vendor to communicate necessary technical enhancements and troubleshooting issues. The RPN IV (Clinical Informaticist) is responsible for engaging, facilitating, and encouraging collaboration among facilities/SMEs and end users to accomplish these outcomes. The position may require working shifts, including weekends and holidays, as well as irregular and extended hours. It requires travel to each facility and clinic, and may also involve off-island travel for training or education on the EMR.

This position reports administratively to the IT Manager I (Regional), position number 57592, 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.

BASIC EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: For nursing positions, applicants must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.

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

• EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: One and one-half (1-1/2) years of nursing experience required.

• 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.

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.

LICENSE REQUIRED: License to practice as a professional nurse in the State of Hawaii. For certain positions, possession of a motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

CERTIFICATION: Possession of current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Workers issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).

SELECT CERTIFICATION: Of the one and one-half (1 ½) years of professional nursing work experience, applicants must have one and one-half (1 ½) years of SME and/or process improvement workflow analysis experience with clinical/technical EMR experience in a clinic setting.

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; 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; apply nursing theory and practice in planning and giving nursing care; recognize, interpret, and evaluate symptoms of a patient’s condition; and take appropriate action; initiate and maintain working relationships with members of the medical staff, administration, nursing and other departments and agencies affiliated with the hospital; initiate and maintain working relationships with members of the medical staff, administration, nursing, and other departments and agencies affiliated with the hospital; work with and through others to accomplish projects on schedule; work with and develop positive relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences to accomplish a shared goal; ability to facilitate individuals/groups towards shared goals; and resolve conflicts and differences in a positive, collaborative manner respecting differences.

• Additional Preferred Skills: Openness, eagerness, and willingness to change current processes and to implement evidence-based practices; personal and professional flexibility to deal with multiple deadlines, changing priorities, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders; excellent written and verbal communication skills; willingness to learn new technologies and incorporate technology into practice (clinical practice, workflow improvement, and operational improvements).

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 : KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSP is located at 4643 Waimea Canyon Drive, Waimea, HI 96796. For employment opportunities, please contact KVMH: (808) 338-9425 | SMMH: (808) 823-4116, 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) 338-9425 | SMMH: (808) 823-4116, kauaijobs@hhsc.org.