Registered Professional Nurse V 100% FTE, EHH Hilo PC 1190 249359 (58399) - HHSC East Hawaii Region

Job Description

The Registered Professional Nurse V will be responsible for leading and managing all assigned areas of Outpatient Clinics. This position is responsible for developing a philosophy of patient care that promotes excellent health care delivery, investigating alternative methods to improve operations, and fiscal responsibility. The position has explicit ownership/responsibility for outcomes and providing overall administrative management and support for evidence[1]based nursing practice. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate in formation needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed by the infant (0-1 year), child (2-10 years), adolescent (11-18 years), adult (19-64 years) and the geriatric (65 plus years) patient groups.

POSITION SUMMARY

• Coordinates and supervises the daily operations of the Outpatient Clinics, makes daily assignments and directs the daily activities of nursing and clerical staff.
  • Organizes unit to maintain efficiency in operation and coordinates resources to accomplish objectives of the unit
  • Determines necessary qualifications for positions within the Outpatient Clinics; selects and places appropriate individuals in roles/positions to accomplish unit and organizational objectives.
  • Responsible for staffing schedule; communicates scheduling revisions and changes to all Outpatient Clinic staff.
  • Implements improvement plans and new ideas within a multi-specialty clinic including strategic planning, staff development, quality improvement, and the coordination of multiple disciplines. 
• Assures that decisions are made based on sound judgment and are compliant with all regulatory requirements, e.g., JCAHO, OSHA, etc.
• Supervises staff, conducts staff counseling and administers discipline to staff as necessary. Implement improvement plans and monitors the progress of staff.
• Develop and maintain clinical policy and procedures. Provides leadership, guidance and direction in implementing hospital policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Provides guidance for staff regarding ethical issues, formulates ethical decisions utilizing appropriate resources.
• Interviews, hires and orients personnel in the Outpatient Clinics.
• Objectively evaluates/documents performance of personnel and takes corrective action as appropriate.
• Maintains all standards required by accreditation agencies to deliver high quality health care.
• Works with the Assistant Hospital Administrator/Medical Group Practice Director and Clinic Manager to develop/modify supply, personnel, capital equipment and special program budget.
• Investigates cost reduction initiatives
• Facilitates the incorporation of patient safety and best practice principles into clinical nursing.
• Promotes safe, quality care based upon clinical conferences, new technology and changing practice.
• Leads/participates, as appropriate, in collaborative team approaches to developing and enhancing an integrated system of care
• Understands and complies with local, state and federal regulations and rule of other regulatory bodies, such as Joint Commission.
   

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 from an accredited college or university is highly desired.

EXPERIENCE: One and one-half (1½) years of professional nursing experience.

SUBSTITUTION: Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university school of nursing may be substituted for one year of nursing experience.

SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE: Six (6) months 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.

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: 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: BLS is required one (1) month after appointment. 

LICENSURE: License to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Hawaii.

Company Description

As the Big Island’s leading providers of inpatient and outpatient care, the East Hawaii Region of Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), consisting of Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Honoka'a Hospital, Ka′u Hospital, and the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, delivers a full range of services and programs. Our three hospitals include 290 beds and over 1,700 employees. Our medical staff is comprised of 250 physicians, physician assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, representing 33 specialties. East Hawaii Health is our network of clinics offering primary and specialty care. Hilo Benioff Medical Center functions as a Level III Trauma Center, which includes the second busiest emergency room in the state, providing 24-hour care and serving more than 50,000 patients annually. Hale Ho′ola Hamakua and Ka′u Hospital are designated as Critical Access Hospitals. To learn more about the East Hawaii Region, please watch our Video Yearbook or visit www.hbmc.org, www.halehoolahamakua.org or www.kauhospital.org.

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.

About Hilo & The Big Island

Hilo is located on the east side of the island of Hawaii, and has a quaint, old-Hawaii, small town atmosphere. Our island offers amazing rainforests, waterfalls and beaches. The hospital staff is community-oriented and strive to provide competent and compassionate care to every patient that enters our doors. The area is home to the Hawaii Community College, University of Hawaii, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, excellent schools and convenient shopping.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Pre-Employment Health Requirements

Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment examination, which includes a drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, a tuberculosis (TB) screen.  The cost for drug screening and blood draw for QuantiFERON and Titers, shall be borne by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

Pre-Employment Assessments for External Candidates

As part of the recruiting process for this position, external applicants (job applicants NOT employed by HHSC’s East Hawaii Region) are required to complete pre-employment assessments shortly after application submission. If you are not an employee of the East Hawaii Region of HHSC, you will receive an email containing assessment instructions. We ask that you complete the assessments within two days of receipt of the request. 

Shift Details

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