Registered Professional Nurse IV - Emergency Services Clinical Educator

LOCATION : KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Emergency Services

POSITION STATUS : 1.00 | Permanent

SALARY RANGE : BU09 | SR22

SALARY RATE: $125,576 - $159,636 (Annual Salary) based on the FTE

JOB DUTIES : This position is located in the Critical Care Services withing the Patient Care Services Section of Kona Community Hospital (KCH). A 94-bed acute care hospital located on the Island of Hawaii, serving as the West Hawaii Regional Center, which also includes Kohala Hospital. It is one of nine facilities within the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC).

The RPN IV, Emergency Services Clinical Educator, is primarily responsible for providing inservice programs for hospital personnel (Medical staff and employees) in the Critical Care Services facility and the Intensive Care Unit through direct teaching and coordination of all inservice programs. In addition, this position is responsible in the planning, organizing, coordinating, implementing, directing and evaluating of all educational programs for clinical and non-clinical personnel in the facility, and performs other duties as assigned. This position may be required to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordination of Orientation, Preceptorship, Competency and Miscellaneous Training Programs. Assessment, development, planning, coordination, facilitation, and evaluation of education programs for all level personnel. It includes planning new educational programs, and revising previous programs to meet current needs and to satisfy the requirements of CMS (Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services) and DOH (Department of Health). This position is expected to cover in the absence of other RN Education Coordinators or Instructors. Serves as Instructor for all Education, Training, and In-Service Programs provided to all hospital employees, medical staff, contract workers, students, visitors, etc. Serves as a specialist for various Education and Training Programs.

Coordinates orientation/training programs that include: Application of and instruction in hospital and department policies and procedures, nursing standards and practices/techniques, nursing professional development, regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Initial training, use, competencies, care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies. Administration of medications and treatments. Legal implications of patient care. Mandatory and Statutory and Accreditation required courses, e.g., American Heart Association (AHA) certifications and annual requirements. Provides updates in professional development through demonstrations of new forms, practices, equipment, products and techniques. Provides in-service education for staff on the nursing units as required. Works with managers to develop, implement and review comprehensive orientation, competency and Preceptorship programs. Tracks new staff through the completion of orientation, meets with the preceptors and unit managers and provides reports to the Education Director and/or Chief Nurse Executive and others as required. Coordinates with internal and external instructors for specific courses as required. Coordinates, develops, plans, organizes, implements all other Education and Training programs

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.

BASIC EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. While not required, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing or Education is preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: One and one-half (1 ½) years of progressively responsible professional nursing work experience in an acute care setting where the employee independently provided nursing care to patients or one and one half (1 ½) years of professional nursing work experience as an instructor/educator providing clinical education and instruction to hospital employees. Such experience must have been gained within the last two (2) years. Two and one-half (2 1/2) years of professional nursing work experience as a clinical nurse responsible for patient care in an assigned ward, floor, or clinical area obtained within the previous three years and two (2) years of specialized experience in nursing education, teaching and curriculum planning is highly desirable. In addition, varied experiences in different areas of nursing (Critical care, Emergency, Medical-Surgical, Skilled Nursing, Long Term Care, Behavioral Health, or Obstetrics) are desired.

LICENSE REQUIRED: License to practice as a professional nurse in the State of Hawaii. For certain positions, possession of a motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

CERTIFICATION: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Health Care Worker is required at the time of appointment. Satisfactory completion of an instructor training course that emphasizes teaching adult learners is preferred.

SUPERVISORY APTITUDE: For Registered Professional Nurse IV, applicants must have demonstrated possession of supervisory aptitude. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by serving as a group or team leader; previous work experience in a position that demonstrates or performs supervisory functions or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory or administrative capabilities exist; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.

DESIRED SKILLS: Ability to initiate and maintain working relationships with members of the nursing staff, administration, medical staff, and other units and agencies affiliated with the hospital, facility in dealing with the developing policies and procedures experience of documented evidence of competence in the area of practice, administration, and/or leadership skills; knowledge of the Joint Commission requirements, and those of other Federal. State, or private regulatory/review organizations with which the hospital interacts; ability to interpret and apply Hospital and Nursing Service Policies, State Board of Nursing requirements, the Nurse Practice Act, and other related requirements and regulations Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels; work as a team member, shows management, decision-making, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Knowledge and ability to apply adult teaching/learning principles. Membership and participation in a professional nursing organization preferred. Skilled in using programs and software used in facility. A high level of computer skill is required due to online education provided and to be able to utilize the computer, email, programs, as well as critical thinking in regards to solving basic computer issues.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Knowledge of nursing theory and practice; nursing techniques and procedures; nursing literature and current trends and development in nursing; biological, physical, social and medicinal sciences as related to nursing theory and practice; nursing techniques and procedures. Knowledge of JCAHO requirements, and those of other federal, state, or private regulatory/review organizations with which the hospital interacts. Ability to plan and schedule the work of others and utilize the principles and practices of supervision. The ability to apply nursing theory and practice in planning and giving nursing care; recognize, interpret and evaluate symptoms of patient’s condition; and take appropriate action. The position should be able to initiate and maintain working relationships with members of the medical staff, administration, nursing and other departments and agencies affiliated with the hospital.

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 a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under the federal law for unrestricted employment 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. Applicable checks may include, but are not limited to, state and federal criminal history records, child abuse and neglect registry check, adult protective services registry and sex offender registry records, etc. 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.