Certified Nurse Aide Entry

LOCATION:Leahi Hospital Nursing

POSITION STATUS:Temporary Full-Time with Benefits

SALARY RANGE:BU10 HE02

SALARY RATE:$52536.00 (Annually) Effective 7/1/26

JOB DUTIES:This position works in a hospital and is responsible for providing direct patient care through the performance of a variety of nursing support tasks in accordance with established methods and procedures. The position may work on rotating shifts and in a variety of care units (e.g. SNF ICF medical surgical etc.). In addition our Certified Nurse Aides are subject to cross-training and may be assigned to float and assist other department within the facility as needed.

NOTE: Entry level appointments may be converted to full performance upon satisfactory completion of one (1) year experience. Temporary appointments may be extended/converted to permanent as deemed necessary by management.

Applicants selected at Leahi Hospital may provide services at Maluhia and vice versa.

Candidates must be available to work shifts weekends and holidays based on hospital/clinic operation needs. Services are provided 24/7.

THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE:Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated; the required education and experiences may not be gained addition qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week.

Prerequisite Qualifications Required for Positions Providing Care Services in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Intermediate Care Facility (ICF):

Certification Required: Applicants must have a current State of Hawaii Nurse Aide Certificate and have completed a State approved training program at the time of appointment which demonstrates knowledge of basic nursing skills (i.e. taking vital signs measuring output recognition of abnormal signs and symptoms etc.); the aging process; first aid; patient rights; universal precautions; infection control; body mechanics; purpose and benefits of activities of daily living (i.e. eating/feeding providing fluids bathing dressing etc.); purpose and benefits of restorative care (i.e. use and application of assistive devices; range of motion activities; bowel and bladder training; correct use of bed pans urinals and/or commodes etc.); and basic medical and nursing terminology .

Knowledge of: Personal hygiene and bodily care.

Ability to: Read write speak and understand simple sentences in English; follow oral and written instructions precisely; get along well with others; acquire and demonstrate an attitude of respect toward patients with a variety of disabilities; retain emotional stability despite emotional and physical pressures; develop an appreciation of nursing and medical ethics.

Other Certification Required: Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Heart saver (adult child & infant) must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.

Drivers License: For certain positions possession of a valid motor vehicle operators license is required.

Personal Characteristics: Patience tact an even temperament in meeting and dealing with others and productive habits.

ALL CIVIL SERVICE JOB VACANCIES WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS

The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equalopportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal laws relating to employment practices

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of this position. Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities. If you worked on a part-time basis indicate the average number of hours worked per week. Please note that experience will be based on a 40-hour workweek. Note: We will not postpone the recruitment process because of your failure to provide accurate and complete information concerning your qualifications.

MERIT OR CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM: You must meet the minimum qualification requirements including education experience other public employment requirements for State Civil Service employment and HHSC Standards of Fitness. Only those applicants that are scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager will be contacted.

CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and at the time of appointment intend to reside in the State of Hawaii during the course of employment with the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are claiming Veterans Preference you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service.

HEALTH AND 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.Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.

MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as but not limited to two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for physical examinations except the cost for drug screening shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND CREDENTIALING CHECKS: Applicable checks will be conducted periodically and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. If a job offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all applicable checks any offer of employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required checks.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION/EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Administrative Review subsequent appeals: If you do not agree with a decision made by the Employment Office as to your non-qualification or non-selection for a position you may complete a Request for Administrative Review form (available on the HHSC website) or you may submit a written request within twenty (20) days from the date of your sent notice to the Regional Chief Executive Officer/Designee. Your letter requesting the Administrative Review must include: 1) The job title(s) and recruitment number(s) 2) the specific reason(s) you are requesting the review noting if there is statute or rule violation and 3) any additional information you want to submit to substantiate your request. If you do not submit your request within the twenty (20) days deadline no Administrative Review will be conducted. Since the Administrative Review is a prerequisite to subsequent steps failure to utilize this process will make you ineligible for subsequent appeals. The administrative review formal complaint and/or appeals hearing will not necessarily postpone the recruitment process and/or rescind a selection. If you do not agree with the Administrative Review you may file a Formal Compliant and then if you are still not satisfied you can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board.

CONTACT INFORMATION: LEAHI HOSPITAL is located at 2nd Floor 3675 Kilauea Avenue Honolulu HI 96816. For employment opportunities please contact (Voice/TT) email: or visit our website at with Disabilities may contact the Recruitment Office to discuss special needs in applying at (Voice/TT)