Registered Professional Nurse II
HHSC East Hawaii Region (Honoka'a Hospital)
Honokaa, Hawaii
- Eligibility
- RNERAcute CareLong-Term CareSkilled Nursing Facility
Posted Jun 27
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
- Local household income
- $87,019/yr
- State price level
- 10% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
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.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
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…
On your path
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Worth asking
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- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?