PER DIEM CNA – Medical Surgical Services ; KCH

DATE POSTED: 12/16/2024

JOB TITLE: PER DIEM CNA-30% FTE
RECRUITMENT NO: KCH 20-130 (Per Diem, No Benefits)
JOB LOCATION: KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL – Medical Surgical Services
PAY AMOUNT: $24.36 PER HOUR

JOB DUTIES: This position works in a hospital, clinic or long term care facility and is responsible for providing direct patient care through the performance of a variety of nursing support tasks in accordance with established methods and procedures. The position may work on rotating shifts and in a variety of care units (e.g., SNF, ICF, medical, surgical, etc.). The position may also provide home care for patients.

MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK SHIFTS AS NECESSARY BASED ON HOSPITAL OPERATIONS; SERVICES ARE PROVIDED 24/7.

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: Graduation from high school preferred, or equivalent.

Experience and Essential Knowledge and Abilities: One (1) year of work experience in a health facility such as a hospital or similar medically oriented institution where the primary or basic objective was to observe and report on a variety of physical and/or mental symptoms and conditions and implement care and/or treatment procedures for a caseload of patients. Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing skills (i.e., taking vital signs, measuring output, recognition of abnormal signs and symptoms, etc.);

first aid; patient rights; universal precautions; infection control; body mechanics; principles of growth and development; purpose and benefits of activities of daily living (i.e., eating/feeding, providing fluids, bathing, dressing, etc.); purpose and benefits of restorative care (i.e., use and application of assistive devices, range of motion activities, etc.); basic medical and nursing terminology; and the ability to assist and participate in the activities of the treatment team;

assess each patient’s age specific needs; and independently provide age specific direct personal care services to a caseload of patients.

Substitutions Allowed: Completion of a practical nursing or professional nursing curriculum from an accredited school substitutes for the experience required for the full performance level.

Certification: Applicants must have a current State of Hawaii Nurse Aide Certificate and have completed a State approved training program, at the time of appointment. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Workers required at the time of appointment.

Required Forms & Documentation: You must complete/submit the following forms and documentation together with your application:
Evidence of the appropriate training (e.g., official transcript or degree) to be given credit for education and/or experience. A legible photocopy will be accepted; however, Kona Community Hospital reserves the right to request an official copy.

All West Hawaii Health Care Facilities are Nicotine Free.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

For an application packet, click on the links below. For additional information, call  or e-mail Recruiting/Employment.

• Application Form (PDF)
• Drug Screen Authorization Form (PDF)
• Licensure information

Applications are also available at:

Kona Community Hospital Human Resources Office 79-1019 Haukapila Street Kealakekua, HI 96750

Phn:
Fax:

Kohala Hospital Human Resources Office P. O. Box 10 Kapaau, HI 96755

Phn:
Fax:

Kona Community Hospital is a 94-bed full-service acute care hospital with 24-hour emergency services, proudly serving the West Hawaii community.

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

Application hours are: Monday to Friday (except holidays) 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at which time applicants are able to complete an application and have their application reviewed by the facility Human Resources Office.

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification…