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Registered Professional Nurse II

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RNERAcute CareLong-Term CareSkilled Nursing Facility

Posted Jun 27

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What the listing says

Role

Term
Permanent
On the floor
No charge shifts · Precepting expected · Floating required
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
In range for HI staff roles

HI staff postings that state pay run $29/hr to $67/hr, the middle half $38/hr to $62/hr, across 111 postings.

About this role

The Registered Professional Nurse II is under the immediate supervision of a higher level registered professional nurse, receives orientation and guidance on nursing policies and procedures and nursing care techniques; develops and/or implements nursing care plans for assigned patients or clients; provides nursing care, treatment services and/or health education information. Provides comprehensive nursing care across Long-Term Care, SNF/ICF, Acute, and ER settings, including assessments, medication administration, treatments, coordination of care, and discharge teaching. Maintains nursing standards, follows organizational policies/procedures, ensures safety and infection-control compliance, and accurately documents all observations, assessments, and interventions.

Coordinates and communicates effectively with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, residents/patients, and families. Participates in ongoing professional development, staff education, quality improvement activities, and upholds confidentiality, cultural competence, customer service standards, and regulatory requirements.

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Requirements

  • Graduated from an accredited school of nursing
  • Bachelor's Degree in nursing highly desirable
  • No experience required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider required within one month of appointment
  • Non-violent crisis intervention certification within one month of appointment
  • Valid State of Hawaii Registered Nurse license
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  • Current TB test
  • Pass drug screening

Benefits

  • 13 paid holidays each year (104 hours); 14 (112 hours) during election years
  • 21 paid vacation days (168 hours) per year
  • 21 paid sick days (168 hours) per year
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Participation in the State of Hawaii's retirement system
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  • Potential eligibility for various student loan repayment & scholarship programs

Place

City
Honokaa, Hawaii
Median rent
$1,420/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$87,019/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
10% above the national average

Hawaii index 110.0, where 100 is the national average.

Honokaa is a small plantation-era town on Hawaii Island's Hamakua Coast, offering nurses a quieter, rural alternative to Hilo or Kona. Expect panoramic Pacific views, close-knit community life, and easy access to Waipio Valley's lush scenery. It's an appealing spot for RNs seeking slower island living and outdoor exploration.

Map showing the location of Honokaa, HI
Approximate location in Honokaa, HI. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

How this role fits you

About the employer

HHSC East Hawaii Region (Honoka'a Hospital)
Community Hospital

You would be joining HHSC East Hawaii Region at Honoka'a Hospital in Honokaa, where the long-term care unit sits on the hospital campus. LTC assignments are described with varied 8-hour shifts, including days that start at 0730. The same region…

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