Recruitment Number 24-0005
Shift Work: All applicants must be available to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancies and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
ENTRY LEVEL - $4,566 per month (HE-06, Step A)
FULL PERFORMANCE - $4,933 per month (HE-08, Step A)
Working Conditions: The Hawaii State Hospital provides care to adult patients with substance abuse disorders and serious mental illnesses that were referred by the courts. The hospital provides comprehensive psychiatric assessments, treatment, and rehabilitation. Staff work closely with each other and with each patient to ensure a supportive therapeutic environment. LPN's provide medications to patients and assist nursing staff with care and treatment of all patients.
The primary purpose of this position is to perform practical nursing care and related technical work in the care, treatment, and rehabilitation of mentally ill individuals. The position may work on rotating shifts.
To qualify, you must meet ALL of the following requirements:
Legal Authorization to Work:
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.
Prerequisite Qualifications Required for the Entry Level:
A. Knowledge of: the nursing process; body structure and function; principles of asepsis; universal precautions; infection control; principles of administering medications; patient preparation for prescribed treatments and procedures; data-gathering techniques; interpersonal communication skills; alternative methods of communication for patients with special needs; environmental and patient safety; patient rights; individualization of care, including religious, cultural and developmental influences; patient age groups and the developmental process characteristic of these age groups; team participation in care planning and evaluations; therapeutic and life-saving procedures; specialized equipment; maintenance of optimal body functioning and prevention of complications; principles of body mechanics and assistive devices; comfort measures; obvious signs of emotional and mental health problems; chemical dependency; adaptive and maladaptive behavior; sensory deprivation and overload; abusive and self-destructive behavior; concepts of wellness; reproduction and human sexuality; birthing and parenting; and growth and development, including dying and death.
B. Ability to: apply practical nursing principles and practices; read, write, speak, understand and communicate effectively with others in English; maintain records and prepare reports; respond quickly and take appropriate action in emergencies; follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective relationships with other staff, patients, and others.
Prerequisite Qualifications Required for the Full Performance Level:
In addition to the qualifications required at the entry level:
A. Knowledge of: practical nursing principles and practice; patient age groups and the developmental process characteristics of these age groups.
B. Ability to: independently provide patient care and/or treatment that is appropriate to the age, medical condition and/or developmental status of the patients served; observe, record and report on the general and specific physical and mental conditions of the patients, and the signs and symptoms which may be indicative of significant changes in the condition of such patients.
Physical Requirements: All applicants must be physically able to perform the essential duties of the position. The general types of physical abilities involved, and examples of the tasks requiring these abilities, follows:
Sensory: Read typewritten and/or handwritten orders and notes in patient charts; measure medications, distinguish colors; observe changes in a patient's skin, color and condition; hear through a stethoscope to measure a patient's blood pressure and listen for heart and lung sounds.
Coordination and Dexterity: Pour/measure medications; change dressings; and administer medications/immunizations subcutaneously and intramuscularly.
Strength and Stamina: Lift, transfer, reposition, move patients, and subdue uncontrolled patients.
Mobility: Move freely throughout the work setting and respond to emergency situations quickly.
Experience: None (0) for the Entry Level and for the Full Performance Level, one (1) year of progressively responsible work experience as a licensed practical nurse which involved the performance of a variety of personal care, nursing care and related technical work in the care and treatment of patients.
License: All applicants must possess a current State of Hawaii license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
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.
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