Oahu Island Supervisory APRN

School nursing practice requires the combination of professional clinical nursing practice with promotion of the health, well-being, academic achievement, and success of the school-age child. The school APRNs and RNs are called upon to work closely with DOE administrators, teachers, classroom assistants, office personnel, and school health assistant (SHA) to carry out a wide range of school health activities. The Oahu Island Supervisory APRN is responsible for providing oversight of professional nursing practice, school nursing practice, and supervision to the Hawaii Keiki APRNs and RNs on Oahu. This is a leadership position that will train, technically advise, mentor and support Hawaii Keiki Staff. The APRN will also participate in the committees and stakeholder groups supporting nursing practice in the school setting. 

Learn more about the program at www.nursing.hawaii.edu/hawaii-keiki.

Location: Hybrid, UH Manoa

Full-Time Mon-Fri 7:30am - 4:00pm

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

Leadership

• Provides direct supervision, monitoring, and evaluation for, 9 Complex Area leads and indirect higher-level supervision for all other Hawaii Keiki nursing staff on Oahu.
• Provides leadership and supervisory training for RNs and CA leads.
• Must conduct site visits with each staff member at least twice yearly.
• Assures that HK services and activities are appropriately documented according to Hawaii Keiki Policies and Procedures, professional school nurse standards, quality assurance, and compliance requirements. 
  • Participates in Hawaii Keiki program evaluation.
• Onboards, orients, and mentors Hawaii Keiki nursing staff on Oahu.
• Identifies staff education and training needs related to their work in the schools.
• Collaborates with the Clinical Team Training Specialist during HT orientation and training for HT on Oahu.
• Maintain visibility and tracking of all grant initiatives on Oahu.
• Coordinates and participates in the establishment, review, and implementation of school health services, policies and procedures, and manual updates.
  • Provides guidance and direction for pediatric standing orders.
  • Provides guidance and direction to Health Technicians and Nurses navigating clinical issues.
  • Coordinates and leads Oahu meetings, projects, and initiatives.
  • Serves as the primary liaison between HK Director of Clinical Operations, HK Business Operations Manager and the Hawaii Keiki Staff on Oahu.
  • Participates in all Quality Review Programs to assess compliance with clinical standards of practice for Hawaii Island staff.
  • Aggregates Hawaii Keiki Activities on Oahu for reporting and analysis.
  • Provides clinical support while conducting site visits. 

Interprofessional Collaboration

• Partners with the Neighbor Island Supervisor to ensure consistency in the implementation of HK clinical and operational policies and processes.
• Collaborate with Clinical Education Coordinator to ensure clinical staff have the needed training and skills to provide culturally sensitive, evidence-based care.
• Collaborates with the Hawaii Keiki APRNs and RNs. 
• Works collaboratively in order to promote a physical and psychological environment conducive to the health, safety, and well-being of students and staff.
• Participates in interprofessional teams and committees, as appropriate.

Other

• Complies with all legal, program, and employer requirements and policies. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 
• Maintains clinical practice by performing Sports Physicals, providing patient care during clinic site visits, and providing telehealth appointments as needed.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education/Training/Experience:

• A graduate degree in nursing and eligible for or licensed in Hawaii as an APRN with prescriptive authority.
• Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or other nationally recognized certifying agency.
• BLS/ Healthcare Provider certification.
• One year of experience in community-based health care settings, school nursing or pediatric nursing.
• Knowledge of state medical information release procedures and laws.
• Knowledge of HIPAA rules, regulations, and compliance.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations for blood borne pathogens.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with the use of electronic health records.
• Experience in developing program reports. 

BENEFITS   

• Generous time off benefits 
• 100% employee health and dental coverage and vision  
• Flexible spending plan   
• Retirement plan with up to 3% dollar-for-dollar company matching contributions
• 100% company paid group Life/AD&D/LTD insurance  
• Employee assistance program (EAP) 
• Pet Insurance, Prepaid legal with competitive rates  

UHP Hawai‘i is an EEO employer.