POSITION SUMMARY
The Complex RN will support and assist the Complex Area and school administration to expand the access to care including on site school clinic and telehealth services, establish safety protocols to reduce the spread of infectious disease (such as COVID-19), coordinate with community partners to enhance existing services and connect students to primary care and specialty providers, in addition to providing education to school staff, students and families. School nursing practice requires the combination of professional clinical nursing practice with a specialized component that promotes the health, well-being, academic achievement, and success of the school-age child. The school nurse is called upon to work closely with teachers, classroom assistants, office personnel, school administrators, Hawaii Keiki team members, and support the school health assistant (SHA) to carry out a wide range of school health activities.
Learn more about the program at www.nursing.hawaii.edu/hawaii-keiki.
Location: Either Kealakehe High School or Konawaena Elementary School, Honokaa-Kealakehe-Kohala-Konawaena Complex Area
Full-Time Mon-Fri 7:30am - 4:00pm, 10 Month Employee
Paid Time Off includes all HIDOE holidays and breaks (Fall, Winter, Spring break, Summer break) + sick leave and flex time off
10 Month Employee: Will follow the HIDOE Teacher Schedule. While the Employee is not required to report to the school or complex area superintendent’s office when DOE schools are closed, it is expected that the employee will meet their professional responsibilities to the program which will include attendance at scheduled meetings and events during non-student days.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education/Training/Experience:
- Associates Degree in Nursing
- Possession of a current unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Hawai'i.
- BLS for healthcare provider certification
- Experience with the use of electronic health records and program reporting
- One year of experience in community-based health settings, school nursing, or pediatric nursing; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
- Knowledge of state medical information release procedures and laws.
- Knowledge of HIPAA rules, regulations, and compliance.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations for blood borne pathogens.
BENEFITS
- Generous time off benefits
- 100% employee health and dental coverage and vision
- Flexible spending plan
- Identity & fraud protection
- Supplemental insurance (Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital benefit)
- 100% company paid group Life/AD&D/LTD insurance
- Continuing education
- Retirement plan with up to 3% dollar-for-dollar company matching contributions
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Pet Insurance, Prepaid legal with competitive rates
UHP Hawai‘i is an EEO employer.
Skills Required
- Associate Degree in Nursing
- Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Hawaii
- BLS for Healthcare Provider certification
- Experience using electronic health records and program reporting
- One year of experience in community-based health, school nursing, or pediatric nursing, or equivalent education and professional experience
- Knowledge of state medical information release procedures and laws
- Knowledge of HIPAA rules, regulations, and compliance
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations for bloodborne pathogens
What We Do
University Health Partners of Hawaii provides high-quality healthcare through outpatient clinics and public school based health services, through the Hawaii Keiki: Healthy and Ready to Learn program. We are dedicated to supporting the clinical, educational, research, and community service activities of the University of Hawaii Health Sciences Programs.
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