Per Diem Nurse-Women's Health

LOCATION : KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Obstetrics Acute

POSITION STATUS : FTE: 30% | Temporary

SALARY RANGE : BU79 |

SALARY RATE: $61.52 (Hourly) based on the FTE

JOB DUTIES :

The Women’s Health Services is concerned with all phases of nursing care involving prenatal, delivery, and the postpartum care; provides education in women’s health issues such as lactation and birthing education. After cross-training to the OR, OB nurses can scrub and/or circulate for repeat C-sections, if the census allows.

The Per Diem Nurse coordinates nursing care for patients, participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with other staff and departments in maintaining standards of nursing care; follows established policies, procedures or specific instructions. This position may be required to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.

This position reports to the Registered Professional Nurse VI, position number 56954.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Nursing Care Duties

• Maintains standards of nursing care.
• Implements policies and procedures of the organization and the nursing department.
• Assesses patients’ condition (physical and psychosocial); prioritizes needs; and sets goals, and nursing actions to meet those needs, which includes, discharge teaching.
• Develops and implements plan of care appropriately based on assessment data and is age specific.
• Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions to care rendered.
• Administers medications and treatment to assigned patients.
• Assists with specific tests and procedures as needed.
• Assures that equipment is always maintained and available for use.
• Assists team members in giving care to patients.
• Coordinates nursing care of patients when scheduled for procedures by other departments.
• Utilizes teaching opportunities with patient and other significant individuals.
• Assists with/or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse occurrences in patients.
• Maintains clean, safe and well supplied environment for patient and staff.
• On regular, sustained basis, cooperates with other staff members both inside and outside the Nursing department in accomplishing own job duties as well as assisting others in accomplishing theirs; serves as team player and role model for other employees in the organization always exhibiting traits of courtesy, caring, helpfulness and respect; conducts oneself in service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, cooperative, sensitive, respectful and kind when dealing with team members, visitors, public and all employees.

B. Patient Care Activities

• Obtains initial nursing assessment.

a. Completes and documents initial nursing assessment.

b. Performs assessment which includes

• Complete vital signs: BP, TPR
• Nurse’s Signature
• Time of assessment
• History of recent complaint
• Brief medical history
• Complete list of medication and doses
• Allergies
• Other pertinent assessment facts such as Estimated Date of Confinement (EDC), weight, etc.
• Observes and assesses patients on an ongoing basis throughout the patients stay.

a. Assess patient's physical and psychological state as well his or her responses to treatments.

b. Assess and reflects condition of patient accurately.

c. Assess when appropriate reflecting nurse’s degree of knowledge, i.e. thought process and cognitive function.

d. Documents assessments.

• Assesses and documents patient knowledge and understanding of their treatment.

a. Documents teaching provided.

b. Documents written instruction given

c. Documents when teaching resource is contacted and provides written instructions to patient to assure follow through.

d. Demonstrates awareness of facility and community resources and initiates referrals when needed and appropriate; documents referrals.

• Provides report to the oncoming shift, and other members of the health care team in the following manner:

a. Concisely and accurately reflect physiological and psychological facts regarding each patient.

b. At the beginning of the shift, complete shift reports immediately and on time.

• Initiates communication directly with peers or other appropriate personnel relative to providing continuous quality patient care.

a. Keeps physician current on changes in patient's condition.

C. Personal Development:

Evaluates individual nursing practice and identifies development goals.

• Assures nursing practice is consistent with nursing standards, policies and procedures.
• Assures annual development of goals is accomplished as agreed upon by individual and supervisor.

Safety/Infection Control

• Adheres to safety/infection control policies and procedures.
• Reports unsafe equipment and assures follow-up.
• Assesses patients and plans appropriately for safety/infection control.
• Assures that all equipment necessary for provision of care is readily available and in working order.
• Reports incidents and unusual occurrences according to department policies.

E. Other Duties

• Communicates and interacts with patients, families, and other health care workers in a way that is perceived as positive, supportive, courteous and professional.
• Uses the principles of growth and development to assess each patient’s age-specific needs and provide age specific treatment and care.
• Compliance with mandatory Inservice requirements, e.g., patient rights, crisis prevention, annual mandatory health and safety, etc.
• Participates in activities of department, i.e., The Joint Commission, Safety, PI, and Infection Control.
• Maintains the strictest confidentiality of all facility and facility related employee/patient information.
• Adheres to hospital rules and regulations, and policies and procedures.
• Reports incidents and unusual occurrences according to department policies. 8. Performs other duties as assigned.

THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE: Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated; the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week.

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 desirable.

EXPERIENCE: One year of professional nursing work experience, where the employee independently provided nursing care to patients in a clinic, hospital, or institution.

CERTIFICATION: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required upon employment. For some positions Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required.

LICENSURE: Possession of a current license to practice as a professional nurse in the State of Hawaii.

ALL CIVIL SERVICE JOB VACANCIES WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS

The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal laws relating to employment practices

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.

CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and at the time of appointment intend to reside in the State of Hawaii during the course of employment with the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

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.

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the health and physical requirements deemed necessary to effectively and safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations 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.

MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination, which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for physical examinations, except the cost for drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

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.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION/EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

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 (available on the HHSC website) 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 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 Compliant and then, if you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board.

CONTACT INFORMATION : KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL is located at 79-1019 Haukapila Street, Kealakekua, HI 96750. For employment opportunities, please contact (808) 322-4458, email: konajobs@hhsc.org or visit our website at https://www.hhsc.org/.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MAY CONTACT THE RECRUITMENT OFFICER AT (808) 733-4162, (TTD/TTY), or E-mail: konajobs@hhsc.org TO DISCUSS SPECIAL NEEDS IN APPLYING.