Regional Inservice/Education Nurse Mgr (RPN V) #20862 (KAUAI-KV170)

Job Description

DATE POSTED: March 24, 2019 * Revised April 10, 2019

JOB STATUS:  Full Time Permanent

SALARY:   $8797/ MO (SR23B, BU09)

JOB LOCATION:  Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital, Waimea, Kauai, Hawaii

FUNCTION:  

This is a regional position in the Education Department within HHSC Kauai Region, which includes Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH), Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH), and several ambulatory clinics. Kauai Region is part of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. This position is primarily located at KVMH, but will require travel between facilities as needed.

The Education Department develops and initiates orientation and EMR programs for new nursing personnel. Coordinates, develops, and implements educational programs for orientation, on-the-job training, and continuing education for all hospital personnel.

The primary function of this position is to direct the design, planning, and implementation of in-service and ongoing competency training programs for professional and technical staff ensuring that the training programs meet federal, state, and regulating bodies’ standards or regulations. Presents and/or coordinates in-service and ongoing competency training programs for patient care staff and other staff relating to patient care needs. Responsible for the orientation/monitoring of all new staff. Provides initial EMR navigation training as part of the employee orientation program.

Position may be subject to shifts when off-shift education is needed. Position reports to the Regional Chief Nurse Executive.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements.  Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience are credited based on a 40-hour workweek.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Master’s Degree from an accredited school of nursing is preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: One and one-half (1 1/2) years of professional nursing experience.

SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE: One-half (1/2) year of professional nursing experience which included: (1) planning and directing the work of others; (2) assigning and reviewing their work; (3) advising them on difficult problem areas; (4) timing and scheduling their work; and (5) training and developing employees.

SELECT CERTIFICATION:

1. Of the required one and one-half (1 ½) years of professional nursing experience, one and one-half (1 ½) years of professional nursing experience working in an education department developing training and education programs and training employees on the use of electronic medical records (EMR) system is required. The required experience must have been gained within the past two (2) years.

CERTIFICATION: Applicants are required to be a certified instructor in at least two of the following upon hire:

Basic Life Support (BLS), Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS), Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS), Fetal Monitoring, or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).

LICENSE REQUIREMENT: License to practice as a professional nurse in the State of Hawaii. Applicants must submit evidence of current Hawaii RN licensure (a copy of valid license) at the time of appointment.

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HOW TO APPLY:   Please complete our HHSC Employment Application form even if you are submitting your RESUME. 

• Recruitment posting are continuous until needs are met
• All job vacancies will be posted for  a minimum of ten (10) calendar days
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

For additional information, call (808) 338-9425 or e-mail kauaijobs@hhsc.org.

 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. Applications will be kept active for six (6) months.

CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and at the time of appointment will be required to become a Hawaii resident within a reasonable time from hire.

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.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be able to physically and mentally perform efficiently the duties of the position. Qualified applicants with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the advertised position are encouraged to apply. The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodation 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.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be conditioned on the results of a complete physical examination, which includes a drug screening. For certain job categories, applicants may be referred to an HHSC-designated physician, rather than the applicant’s personal physician of choice. The cost for all physical examinations, except the cost for the drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation shall bear the cost of the drug screening.

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.

HOW TO APPLY:  Please complete and submit our HHSC Employment Application.  Only applicants that have been through a Human Resources (HR) applicant screening process will be considered for an interview with the hiring manager. Applications for announcements with a deadline date must be on file no later than the last day to file applications. Applications received for positions with “Continuous Recruitment Until Needs are Met” will be accepted as long as there are vacancies. Inactive/filled announcements will be taken off the HHSC website.

STEPS TO AN 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 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 a 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 Complaint and then, if you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board.