LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE I AND II (NON-HOSPITAL) - KONA, HAWAII ISLAND

Duties Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) I provides a variety of personal and practical nursing care; performs related technical work, and other related duties as assigned.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) II provides a variety of practical nursing care, and performs related technical work; may serve as "in charge" or team leader of assigned intermediate care patients in a ward or other patient care unit or a small facility on the evening or night shift; may supervise para-medical assistants and other unlicensed personnel; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Legal Authorization To Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Hawaii Licensed Practical Nurse License: A valid State of Hawaii license to practice as a practical nurse (LPN) is required at the time of application.
• Note: A Registered Nurse (RN) License DOES NOT qualify as a substitution for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License.
• Specialized Experience: No experience required for Level I and for Level II, ONE (1) YEAR of progressively responsible work experience as a (1) licensed practical nurse, (2) licensed vocational nurse, or (3) registered nurse, in performing a variety of personal care, nursing care and related technical work under the direction of a higher level licensed practical nurse, registered nurse or a licensed physician, and which required the knowledge of and ability to apply practical nursing principles and practices.
• Substitution Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements (click link below), will apply.

Driver's License

For some positions, applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. The immediate vacancy has this requirement.

Other Information

• The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
• To view the Requirements in their entirety , please CLICK HERE .

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review

Please see the link for further information: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service