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Hawaii Health Systems Corporation

ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDERS: PHYSICIAN’S ASSISTANTS or NURSE PRACTITIONERS (KAUA

Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, Houston, Texas, United States

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JOB DESCRIPTION DATE POSTED : October 13, 2023 ***Updated on April 15, 2024*** POSITION TITLE:

ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDERS: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS or NURSE PRACTITIONERS STATUS : Exempt | Full-Time (1.0 FTE) SALARY : Negotiable LOCATION : These are regional positions located under the Kaua’i Region Medical Group (KRMG), a 501c3 tax-exempt organization of which the Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua’i Region is its sole member. JOB FUNCTIONS:

We are in search of dedicated, compassionate Advanced Practice Providers (APP), either a Physician’s Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, who are committed to delivering the highest quality general medical care to HHSC Kaua’i Region’s patients for the Family Practice and/or Internal Medicine specialties. This includes, but is not limited to the direct care and treatment of our patients; leading and performing patient evaluations, treatment, and specialized technical procedures; serving as a clinical resource to staff and physicians; facilitating the health education of family members, referrals to other disciplines and consultations with other allied clinicians; and any other duties as assigned. BENEFITS: 10 paid holidays each calendar year; Paid medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans; Retirement and Group Life Insurance plans; Personal Time Off (PTO), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flex Spending Account (FSA), etc.; Potential eligibility for various

Loan Repayment & Scholarship Programs . MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS To qualify, you must meet

all

of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience are credited based on a 40-hour workweek.

All applicants are required to provide evidence of all applicable education, licenses, and certifications. Education:

Graduation from a physician assistants training program approved and accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditations of the American Medical Association (AMA) or Master’s Degree in Nursing or a current certification for specialized and advance nursing practice in specialty area from an accredited program approved by a national certifying body recognized by the Board of Nursing. Licensure: Possession of a current license to practice as a Physician’s Assistant in the State of Hawai’i. Recognition as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) from the State of Hawaii Board of Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner at the time of appointment. Certifications: Recognition as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Prescriptive Authority (non-controlled substance or controlled substance) from the State of Hawaii, Dept. of Commerce & Consumer Affairs at the time of appointment. Current certifications issued by the American Heart Association for Healthcare Workers in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) at the time of appointment. Current certification from the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) or National Certifying Exam developed by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) is preferred. Experience: Three (3) to five (5) years of professional working experience as a licensed Physician’s Assistant or licensed Nurse Practitioner. HEALTH & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Applicants must meet the health and physical requirements deemed necessary to effectively and safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. COMPANY DESCRIPTION Join our dynamic team at HHSC Kaua’i Region, where we are proud to offer a comprehensive range of healthcare services at our critical access hospitals – KVMH and SMMH. From full-service emergency departments to specialized surgeries, family and internal medicine, intensive care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, and a range of ancillary services, and more, we are dedicated to providing quality, accessible, compassionate care to our community. *CB

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