RESPONSIBILITIES

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and implements a plan of treatment to meet patients’ needs in accordance with the principles and practices of a registered nurse. Knowledgeable in community health nursing and rehabilitation concepts. Other key responsibilities include patient/family education, utilization management, and coordination of care and discharge planning.

• Serves as a case manager and supervises home health aides.

• Performs duties in accordance with policies and procedures as established by the agency.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sitting, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking.

• Continuous: reaching above, at and below shoulders; repetitive arm/hand motion.

• Frequent: standing, walking, stooping/bending, gripping of objects, and twisting body.

• Occasional: lifting and carrying usual weight up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling 50 pounds of force.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Subjected to adverse environmental conditions like continuous exposure to blood borne pathogens.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• Current Hawaii State license as a Registered Nurse.

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing

• Valid U.S driver’s license, vehicle and vehicle insurance as required by Hawaii State Law.

• Driver's abstract reflecting evidence of good driving record.

• Current BLS certification.

B. EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of nursing theory and practice to treat patients.

• Knowledge and use of equipment and instruments to administer patient care.

• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, and the public.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet