LOCATION: KAUAI REGION MEDICAL GROUP

POSITION STATUS: 1.00 | Permanent

SALARY RATE: NEGOTIABLE

JOB DUTIES: The position is part of the Kaua'i Region Medical Group, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, with the Hawai'i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua'i Region serving as its sole member. The HHSC Kaua'i Region encompasses Kaua'i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH), Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH), and the Kaua'i Region Clinics. 

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) (Nurse Practitioner (NP)) provides behavioral health healthcare services to patients in collaboration with other providers. Responsibilities include case management, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and delivering quality, efficient, and cost-effective care during patient visits. The APP (NP) conducts physical examinations and health assessments, formulates diagnoses, implements treatment plans, and evaluates follow-up care to promote health, prevent disease, and manage acute and chronic illnesses. This role includes providing consultative and educational services to other providers and staff, improving and developing policies and procedures, and performing additional duties as assigned. The position is regional and requires long hours, weekend and holiday work, and travel to various clinics within the region to meet patient care needs. The position reports directly to the Regional Chief Medical Officer (RCMO) or their designee.

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. Evidence of applicable education, licensure, certifications, etc. are required. 

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) program. 

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of professional experience as a licensed APRN. 

SUPERVISORY APTITUDE: Candidates must provide 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 capabilities exist; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanies by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favoravle appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential. 

CERTIFICATIONS: 

• Current certification in specialized and advanced nursing practice in a recognized specialty area from an accredited program approved by a national certifying body acknowledged by the Board of Nursing; and
• Current certifications issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) in Basic Life Support (BLS) (adults, child, infant, etc.) for Healthcare Workers and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) are required. 
• Candidates for certain specialties may be required to possess current certifications issued by the AHA in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (ACLS) and or in the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). 
• Current certification from the National Certifying Exam administered by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) is preferred. 

LICENSURES: 

• Certification as an APRN with Prescriptive Authority (for both controlled and non-controlled substances) from the State of Hawai'i, Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs (DCCA) at the time of appointment; and
• A current, valid State of Hawai'i Type 3 driver's license is preferred. 

PREFERRED SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

• Knowledge of: nursing theory and practice; nursing techniques and procedures; nursing literature and current trends and development in nursing. 
• Ability to: apply nursing theory and practice in planning and giving nursing care; recognize, interpret, and evaluate symptoms of the patient's condition and take appropriate action; 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. 

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: KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSP is located at 4643 Waimea Canyon Drive, Waimea, HI 96796. For employment opportunities, please contact KVMH: (808) 338-6133 | SMMH: (808) 823-4145, email: [email protected] or visit our website at https://www.hhsc.org/. 

Persons with Disabilities may contact the Recruitment Office to discuss special needs in applying at KVMH: (808) 338-6133 | SMMH: (808) 823-4145, [email protected].