LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE I AND II (NON-HOSPITAL) - KONA, HAWAII ISLAND

Posting number: 26-0224

Department: Various

Job classification: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE II (NON-HOSPITAL) (HE-08)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Nursing

Summary

Recruitment Number 26-0224 

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 25 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. 

Level I - $4,905 per month  (HE-06)
               
Level II  - $5,300 per month (HE-08)
              

Examples of duties

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) I provides a variety of personal and practical nursing care; performs related technical work, and other related duties as assigned. 

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) II provides a variety of practical nursing care, and performs related technical work; may serve as "in charge" or team leader of assigned intermediate care patients in a ward or other patient care unit or a small facility on the evening or night shift; may supervise para-medical assistants and other unlicensed personnel; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Applicants will be placed on the eligible list for ALL levels for which they are qualified. 

To qualify, applicants 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.

Hawaii Licensed Practical Nurse License:  A valid State of Hawaii license to practice as a practical nurse (LPN) is required at the time of application.

Note: A Registered Nurse (RN) License DOES NOT qualify as a substitution for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License.

Specialized Experience:  No experience required for Level I and for Level II, ONE (1) YEAR of progressively responsible work experience as a (1) licensed practical nurse, (2) licensed vocational nurse, or (3) registered nurse, in performing a variety of personal care, nursing care and related technical work under the direction of a higher level licensed practical nurse, registered nurse or a licensed physician, and which required the knowledge of and ability to apply practical nursing principles and practices.

Applicants for the Level II must have had ONE (1) YEAR of experience comparable in scope and difficulty to the Level I. Please see LPN I duties summary above.

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

Driver's License:  For some positions, applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.  The immediate vacancy has this requirement.

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

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Supplemental information

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:  https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service