Registered Professional Nurse III, Ka'u Hospital

Job Description

At Ka’u Hospital, a long-term care facility and Critical Access Hospital, the Registered Professional Nurse is an essential part of our team.

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.

We are currently hiring for the following FTE’s:

• 90% FTE, with Benefits (36 hours per week)
• 30% FTE, without Benefits (12 hours per week)
• 10% FTE, Casual Hire without Benefits (Scheduled as needed)

• Provides comprehensive nursing care: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized care for residents, ensuring physical and psychosocial needs are met, including education and discharge planning.
• Administers treatments and medications: Performs and documents nursing procedures, tests, and medication administration in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Ensures safety, quality, and compliance: Adheres to infection control and safety standards, maintains equipment readiness, and complies with hospital regulations and documentation requirements.
• Collaborates and communicates effectively: Coordinates with interdisciplinary teams, provides detailed shift reports, and maintains open communication with residents, families, and healthcare staff.
• Promotes professional development and teamwork: Participates in staff meetings, training, and quality improvement initiatives; serves as a positive role model and supports a respectful, service-oriented environment.

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 one (1) month after employment.

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

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, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, East Hawaii Medical Group and East Hawaii Health Pharmacy, delivers a full range of services and programs. Our three hospitals include 290 beds and more than 1,900 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…