Job Details
Company
Queen's North Hawaii Comm Hosp
Job ID
134866
Job Title
Registered Nurse - Med/Surg (Big Island, Call In, Varied Shifts)
Full/Part Time
Call-In
Location
North Hawaii Community Hosp
Standard Hours
1.00
Favorite Job
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Shift
NHC - Shift 12
Scope of Service
The Medical/Surgical unit consist of 26 rooms; 25 private and one semi-private room. Care is provided for pediatric and adult patients and all general Medical/Surgical patients which includes total joint procedures.
Responsibilities
I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for coordinating clinical care of patient.
• Integrates all health care providers to ensure high quality patient/family outcomes, and establishes a consistent and accountable relationship with patient/family. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, initiation and development of the plan of care, patient/family education, utilization management and discharge planning.
II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Essential: lifting up to 2 lb., seeing, hearing, talking, grasping, fingering, standing, walking, stooping, forward reaching, handling.
• Frequent: pushing and pulling up to 30 psi, lifting up to 10 lbs., sitting, bending, squatting, twisting.
• Occasional: pushing and pulling up to 70 psi; lifting: horizontal lift/carry up to 75 lbs. with assistance, floor to waist up to 35 lbs., waist to shoulder up to 25 lbs., overhead level up to 15 lbs.; carrying up to 35 lbs, running, climbing, side bending, kneeling, crouching, overhead reaching.
• Operates various machines/tools/work aids.
III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.
• Exposure to body fluids, blood products, and communicable diseases.
• Work environment may be highly stressful, fast paced and hectic.
IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
• Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Current Hawaii State license as a Registered Nurse.
• Current certification at BLS/HCP level. Additional certifications may be required based on area of assignment.
Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements
A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
Current ACLS and PALS certifications at time of hire.
B. EXPERIENCE:
12 months of Acute Med Surg experience preferred.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet
