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State of Hawaiʻi

REGISTERED NURSE IV (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) - OAHU

State of Hawaiʻi, Houston, Texas, United States

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Recruitment Information Recruitment Number 25-0467

The immediate vacancy is located at the Oahu Community Correctional Center, Kalihi.

Note:

The starting monthly salary is at the minimum rate of pay advertised above.

Shift Work:

Some positions may require applicants to be willing and able to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Some positions may be covered under the Department of Justice Consent Decree.

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.

Duties Summary Supervise and participate in the provision of skilled nursing services with responsibility for determining the priorities of patient care needs, planning, assigning, reviewing and evaluating the work of subordinate nursing personnel; planning and providing nursing care and treatment services; may also be responsible for planning and implementing in‑service training programs for nurses and nursing assistants; serve as clinical specialists, providing direct service in complex nursing situations and demonstrating to the nursing staff new techniques and methods of patient care; and perform other related duties as assigned.

This position is responsible for coordinating the daily management of the mental health services nursing unit. This position operates as the Mental Health Nurse for the Acute Mental Health Modules (AMHMs) and the Residential Treatment Unit (RTU) at Oahu Community Correctional Center (OCCC) working within a multi‑disciplinary team inclusive of psychologists, social workers, recreational therapist, para‑medical assistants and other nursing staff.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Legal Authorization to Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment to be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

State of Hawaii Registered Nurse License: Applicants

MUST POSSESS

a valid license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Hawaii at the time of application.

Experience: One and one‑half (1‑1/2) years of professional work experience as a Registered Nurse. At least one (1) year of the required experience must have been comparable to the next lowered level in the State service.

CPR Certification: Applicants must possess current CPR certification at the time of application.

Preferred

Certification in Mental Health Nursing.

Psychiatric Nursing Certification.

Crisis Prevention Institute Certified Trainer.

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Requirement As required by PREA, an agency shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with inmates and who:

Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution.

Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse.

Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above.

Has been the subject of substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment.

Other Requirements Applicants who are conditionally offered employment or conditionally approved for movement into positions with the Department of Public Safety shall be subject to drug screening, as required by Federal, State or local laws or departmental policy, and will be subject to an intensive background check.

Substitutions Allowed Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.

Other Information 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.

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: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid.

Electronic Notification to Applicants The Department of Human Resources Development will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications.

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. In‑person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Other

Job Function Health Care Provider; Government Administration

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