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Registered Professional Nurse III, Emergency Room Critical Care Training Program

US Lawns, Hilo, HI, United States


Job Description
Join Hilo Benioff Medical Center and be part of a team that proudly cares for our friends, family, and neighbors across East Hawaiʻi.

At Hilo Benioff Medical Center, a nationally recognized "Top Performing" hospital, the Registered Professional Nurse is an essential part of our team.

The Critical Care Training Program (CCTP) provides Registered Nurses with the opportunity to advance their clinical skills and prepare for a critical role within the organization.

The Registered Professional Nurse III is responsible for independently developing and implementing nursing care plans for patients in one or more clinical services of a hospital, institution or clinic; provides nursing care treatment and educational services; may assign and direct the work of lower-level registered nurses and nursing assistants; may serve as charge nurse of a patient care unit on an assigned shift; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualified candidates will demonstrate outstanding communication skills, while adhering to our Mission, Vision, and Values.

Required Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experience is credited based on a 40-hour workweek.

Education:

Graduated from an accredited school of nursing. While not required, graduation from an accredited nursing program with a Bachelor’s Degree is highly desirable.

Evidence of the appropriate training (e.g. official transcript or diploma) should be submitted with the application to be given credit for education. A legible photocopy will be accepted. However, HHSC reserves the right to request an official copy.

Experience:

One-half (1/2) year of professional nursing work experience, where the employee independently provided nursing care to patients in a clinic, hospital, or institution.

Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered.

Certification:

Basic Life Support (BLS) in Health Care Provider (adult, child and infant) is required within one (1) month of employment. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is required within six (6) months of employment. TNCC and ENPC certifications are preferred.

Licensure:

A valid State of Hawaii as a Registered Nurse is required. Evidence of licensure is required with the application.

Benefits

13 paid holidays each year (104 hours); 14 (112 hours) during election years

21 paid vacation days (168 hours) per year

21 paid sick days (168 hours) per year

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans

Employee Assistance Program

Participation in the State of Hawaii’s retirement system

Potential eligibility for various student loan repayment & scholarship programs

* Rates listed for paid holidays, vacation and sick days are for 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions assigned to 8 hour shifts. Accruals for these benefits are otherwise prorated based on FTE.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Shift Details
Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations. Services are provided 24/7.

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