REGISTERED NURSE IV (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) - OAHU

Recruitment Number 25-0467

The immediate vacancy is located at the Oahu Community Correctional Center, Kalihi

Note: The starting monthly salary is at the minimum rate of pay advertised above.

Shift Work:  Some positions may require applicants must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Some positions may be covered under the Department of Justice Consent Decree.

A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Supervise and participate in the provision of skilled nursing services with responsibility for determining the priorities of patient care needs, planning, assigning, reviewing and evaluating the work of subordinate nursing personnel; planning and providing nursing care and treatment services; may also be responsible for planning and implementing in-service training programs for nurses and nursing assistants; serve as clinical specialists, providing direct service in complex nursing situations and demonstrating to the nursing staff new techniques and methods of patient care; and perform other related duties as assigned.

This position is responsible for coordinating the daily management of the mental health services nursing unit. This position operates as the Mental Health Nurse for the Acute Mental Health Modules (AMHMs) and the Residential Treatment Unit (RTU) at Oahu Community Correctional Center (OCCC) working within a multi-disciplinary team inclusive of psychologists, social workers, recreational therapist, para-medical assistants and other nursing staff. To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Legal Authorization to Work Requirement:

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

State of Hawaii Registered Nurse License: Applicants MUST POSSESS a valid license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Hawaii at the time of application.

Experience: One and one-half (1-1/2) years of professional work experience as a Registered Nurse. At least one (1) year of the required experience must have been comparable to the next lowered level in the State service. 

Positions at the Registered Nurse (GD) III is a staff/journey level nursing position that are assigned to one clinical service area or rotation among the various nursing areas of the institution or hospital (e.g., obstetrics, surgery, pediatrics, etc.). Assignments involve the responsibility for developing and implementing nursing care plans for patients with a wide range of nursing care problems; providing nursing care and treatment services to patients assigned to the unit; and assigning and directing the work of nursing assistants. As a fully independent nurse, the position provides care to patients with minimum guidance and supervision and may serve as a charge nurse relieving the head nurse on an assigned shift; and performing other related duties as assigned.  

CPR Certification: Incumbents must be prepared at all times to immediately provide emergency medical services when needed, including Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Therefore, applicants for these positions must possess current CPR certification at the time of application.

Preferred-

1) Certification in Mental Health Nursing preferred.

2). Psychiatric Nursing Certification preferred.

3. Crisis Prevention Institute Certified Trainer preferred. 

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Requirement: As required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA), Federal law states that "...an agency shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with inmates and who:

1) Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution.

2) Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse.

3) Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in #2 above.

4) Has been the subject of substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment.

Other Requirements: Applicants who are conditionally offered employment or conditionally approved for movement into positions with the Department of Public Safety shall be subject to drug screening, as required by Federal, State or local laws or departmental policy; and will be subject to an intensive background check.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply (click link below).

The information provided above represents a summary of the Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.

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The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click:Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid 

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TESTING INFORMATION

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of the application.

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