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Kahu Malama Nurses

Honolulu, Hawaii

$83k–$125k/yr

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Posted Aug 5, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 11, 2026

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$83k–$125k/yr
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This is not a remote role. Applicants must be able to report to work on time as scheduled. Position: Registered Nurse (RN) with OSHA Experience Location: Honolulu, HI Pay: $83,208.32 to $124,812.48/year Type: Full-time; Direct Hire Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm Kahu Malama Nurses is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) with OSHA Experience to join a growing and dynamic team! The Registered Nurse (RN) with OSHA Experience is responsible for infection prevention and control and occupational and environmental health within the organization to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. Provides direct and indirect nursing care for patients, employees, contract employees, and non-employee groups, in the areas of infection prevention and control and occupational and environmental health. The Coordinator position utilizes established protocols and current standards of care to maintain quality and safety. Job Description Serve as the hospital's Infection Preventionist and support the Infection Prevention & Control Committee. Develop, implement, and maintain infection prevention, occupational health, and environmental health programs to ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Monitor infection prevention initiatives, hand hygiene, antimicrobial stewardship, exposure control, respiratory protection, and other regulatory compliance programs. Conduct audits, infection prevention rounds, and surveillance activities to ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards. Track, analyze, and report infection prevention and occupational health data, key performance indicators (KPIs), and regulatory reporting requirements, including NHSN, CMS, OSHA, and DOH. Coordinate employee health services, including pre-employment screenings, annual testing, vaccinations, workers' compensation cases, exposure investigations, and return-to-work processes. Collaborate with physicians, leadership, Human Resources, Facilities, and external agencies to support quality improvement, patient safety, and employee health initiatives. Develop and deliver education and training related to infection prevention, occupational health, and regulatory compliance. Participate in accreditation activities, emergency response efforts, process improvement initiatives, and departmental budget planning. Travel to satellite clinics on O'ahu and Hawaii Island as needed. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Hawaii. AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification prior to hire. Ability to obtain APIC Certification within 24 months of hire. Minimum of one (1) year of Infection Prevention & Control or Occupational & Environmental Health/Employee Health experience. Experience documenting patient care using an electronic medical record (EMR). Strong computer skills, including data entry and word processing. Ability to compile, analyze, and interpret data while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Strong organizational, prioritization, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree in Nursing. APIC Certification. Previous Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) and/or Occupational & Environmental Health (OEH) experience. Experience with National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) reporting. Wound care experience. Proficiency with Google Workspace applications. Knowledge of infection prevention regulations, quality improvement initiatives, and healthcare accreditation standards. Job Perks Medical, Drug, Vision and Dental Insurance Inclusive plans for you and your family. Professional Development Employer-sponsored BLS renewal and continuing education credits are available through platforms like Healthstream, Dynamic Health and Medbridge (for relevant employees). Generous Paid Time Off Extended Sick Leave 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan Life and AD&D Insurance Kahu Malama Nurses is part of Array Corporation, the leading technology-enabled workforce solutions company whose mission is to fix how work is bought, sold and delivered to enable access to the American Dream. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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Certifications

BLS

Requirements

  • Infection Prevention & Control or Occupational & Environmental Health/Employee Health experience

Benefits

  • Medical, Drug, Vision and Dental Insurance
  • Professional Development
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Extended Sick Leave
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Life and AD&D Insurance

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Kahu Malama Nurses
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Kahu Malama Nurses is a healthcare workforce solutions and staffing provider headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii. Founded by a Registered Nurse in 1982, the company describes itself as Hawaii's leader in healthcare workforce solutions, matching qualified and carefully screened professionals to…

4.4 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

  • Strong work-life balance rated 4.2/5 by employees on Indeed
  • Founded by a Registered Nurse with a 'nurses caring for nurses' philosophy
  • Time and location flexibility highlighted by employees as a key positive

What reviewers flag

  • Pay and benefits rated below average at 3.7/5 on Indeed
  • Job security and advancement rated moderately at 3.7/5, consistent with staffing agency model
  • Some positions are temporary rather than permanent direct-hire roles
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Living in Honolulu, HI

Honolulu pairs Pacific island beauty with urban convenience, where palm-lined streets meet hospital corridors. Waikiki's shoreline and Diamond Head's slopes frame a compact capital city. Nurses relocating here trade mainland commutes for ocean views, though island living brings unique logistics worth weighing.

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State price level · Hawaii
110
10% above the national average

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