Recruitment Number 24-0005
Shift Work: All applicants must be available to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancies and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
ENTRY LEVEL - $4,349 per month (HE-06, Step A)
FULL PERFORMANCE - $4,698 per month (HE-08, Step A)
Working Conditions: The Hawaii State Hospital provides care to adult patients with substance abuse disorders and serious mental illnesses that were referred by the courts. The hospital provides comprehensive psychiatric assessments, treatment, and rehabilitation. Staff work closely with each other and with each patient to ensure a supportive therapeutic environment. LPN's provide medications to patients, and assist nursing staff with care and treatment of all patients.
A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.This position works in a hospital or clinic which provides care and treatment to patients who are mentally ill.
The primary purpose of this position is to perform practical nursing care and related technical work in the care, treatment and rehabilitation of mentally ill individuals. The position may work on rotating shifts.
The Entry Level Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is provided specific and detailed instructions; provided close guidance in performing tasks; receive close and frequent review of work performed; and performs other duties as assigned.
The Full Performance Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is provided general instructions, and specific instructions or immediate supervision in cases requiring advanced and/or specialized treatment and procedures; performs work independently, receiving specific guidance only in new, unusual or emergency situations; receives periodic work performance reviews to periodically ensure that acceptable practices are followed; and performs other duties as assigned.Applicants will be placed on the eligible list for ALL levels for which they are qualified.
To qualify, you must meet ALL of the following requirements:
Prerequisite Qualifications Required for the Entry Level:
A.Knowledge of: the nursing process; body structure and function; principles of asepsis; universal precautions; infection control; principles of administering medications; patient preparation for prescribed treatments and procedures; data-gathering techniques; interpersonal communication skills; alternative methods of communication for patients with special needs; environmental and patient safety; patient rights; individualization of care, including religious, cultural and developmental influences; patient age groups and the developmental process characteristic of these age groups; team participation in care planning and evaluations; therapeutic and life-saving procedures; specialized equipment; maintenance of optimal body functioning and prevention of complications; principles of body mechanics and assistive devices; comfort measures; obvious signs of emotional and mental health problems; chemical dependency; adaptive and maladaptive behavior; sensory deprivation and overload; abusive and self destructive behavior; concepts of wellness; reproduction and human sexuality; birthing and parenting; and growth and development, including dying and death.
B.Ability to: apply practical nursing principles and practices; read, write, speak, understand and communicate effectively with others in English; maintain records and prepare reports; respond quickly and take appropriate action in emergencies; follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective relationships with other staff, patients and others.
Prerequisite Qualifications Required for the Full Performance Level:
In addition to the qualifications required at the entry level:
A. Knowledge of: practical nursing principles and practice; patient age groups and the developmental process characteristics of these age groups.
B. Ability to: independently provide patient care and/or treatment that is appropriate to the age, medical condition and/or development status of the patients served; observe, record and report on the general and specific physical and mental conditions of the patients, and the signs and symptoms which may be indicative of significant changes in the condition of such patients.
Physical Requirements: All applicants must be physically able to perform the essential duties of the position. The general types of physical abilities involved, and examples of the tasks requiring these abilities, follows:
Sensory: Read typewritten and/or handwritten orders and notes in patient charts; measure medications, distinguish colors ; observe changes in a patient's skin, color and condition; hear
through a stethoscope to measure a patient's blood pressure and listen for heart and lung sounds.
Coordination and Dexterity: Pour/measure medications; change dressings; and administer medications/immunizations subcutaneously and intramuscularly.
Strength and Stamina: Lift, transfer, reposition, move patients, and subdue uncontrolled patients.
Mobility: Move freely throughout the work setting and respond to emergency situations quickly.
Experience: None (0) for the Entry Level and for the Full Performance Level, one (1) year of progressively responsible work experience as a licensed practical nurse which involved the performance of a variety of personal care, nursing care and related technical work in the care and treatment of patients.
License: All applicants must possess a current State of Hawaii license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
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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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
ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.
Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.
TESTING INFORMATION
The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.
In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.
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