- LOCATION : KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Surg & Recvry Svcs POSITION STATUS : 1.00 | Permanent SALARY RANGE : BU00 | SALARY RATE: Negotiable (Annual Salary) based on the FTE JOB DUTIES : The Director of Nursing (Regional Director of Surgical Services) provides executive-level leadership and operational oversight for all perioperative and procedural surgical services across the region, including Operating Rooms, Post-Anesthesia Care Units (PACU/SSU), Sterile Processing Departments (SPD), Obstetrics surgical services, Women’s Health procedural areas, and Ambulatory Surgical Services. Within the framework of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) regional model, this position is responsible for standardizing surgical operations across multiple facilities, ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing surgical throughput, and aligning clinical service lines with system-wide strategic, financial, and quality objectives. The role exercises broad and independent discretion in the planning, coordination, and evaluation of surgical services and has direct accountability for operational performance, workforce management, and capital/resource utilization across the regional surgical enterprise. The Director of Nursing (Regional Director of Surgical Services) holds 24-hour accountability for strategic leadership, administration, and operational performance across all surgical and procedural units listed above. Primary responsibilities include:
- Strategic planning and program development
- Strategical leadership and quality improvement
- Budget development and fiscal stewardship
- Regulatory compliance (The Joint Commission, CMS, DOH, AORN, AAMI, ACOG/ACNM, AAAHC/ASC requirements)
- Development and oversight of clinical and non-clinical staff
- Ensuring a safe, therapeutic, and patient-centered care environment
- Ensuring equipment, staffing, and resources support high-quality perioperative and women’s health services This position may require work on weekends, holidays, or during off-hours to support clinical operations and organizational needs. 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 concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week.
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field required. Master's degree in Nursing (MSN), Healthcare Administration (MHA/MBA), or related field preferred
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible acute care nursing experience, preferably in surgical or perinatal services Supervisory
Minimum three (3) years of supervisory or management experience demonstrating ability to: Plan, organize, and direct staff Evaluate performance Develop and implement workflows Solve complex administrative and clinical problems
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Health Care Workers required at time of appointment. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification are preferred. CNOR, CPAN, CSPM, or obstetric-related specialty certifications highly desirable
Possession of a current license to practice as a professional nurse in the State of Hawaii Desired
Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills Maintains up-to-date knowledge of surgical, obstetric, and sterile processing standards. Works effectively with interdisciplinary teams and providers Is proficient with hospital information systems and technology Possesses excellent critical-thinking and decision-making skills Manages complex operations, competing priorities, and rapidly changing environments. Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to patient safety.
ALL CIVIL SERVICE JOB VACANCIES WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal laws relating to employment practices QUALITY OF
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 a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under the federal law for unrestricted employment 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.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: If you are claiming Veteran’s Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service. HEALTH AND PHYSICAL
- 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. Applicable checks may include, but are not limited to, state and federal criminal history records, child abuse and neglect registry check, adult protective services registry and sex offender registry records, etc. 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 : KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL is located at 79
- 1019 Haukapila Street Kealakekua, HI 96750. For employment opportunities, please contact (808) 322
- 4458, email: konajobs@hhsc.org or visit our website at https://www.hhsc.org/. Persons with Disabilities may contact the Recruitment Office to discuss special needs in applying at (808) 322
- 4458, konajobs@hhsc.org.