Job Description Join Hilo Benioff Medical Center and be part of a team that proudly cares for our friends, family, and neighbors across East Hawaiʻi. Job Description Ready to launch your nursing career in a supportive, hands-on environment? The Nurse Residency Program is designed specifically for new nursing graduates and nurses who are just starting their careers and ready to sit for their NCLEX RN Exam. Through this program, you will work as a Registered Professional Nurse II and receive structured training, mentorship, and real-world experience as you transition into professional practice. You will work alongside experienced preceptors while building the skills and confidence needed to thrive in a healthcare setting. The program includes learning the role of a Nurse Aide before transitioning into providing nursing care. The Nurse Residency Program offers opportunities throughout the East Hawaii Region, including the following: Hilo Benioff Medical Center's Acute Nursing (90% FTE) East Hawaii Health Clinics (100% FTE) Honoka’a Hospital (long-term care, 90% FTE) Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home (long-term care, 100% FTE) If you’re interested in additional Nurse Residency Program opportunities, please visit www.hbmc.org/careers . To be considered, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to apply for. Applications for this year’s Nurse Residency Program close on April 17, 2026. All application materials (including pre-employment assessments) must be submitted by this time. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact HR Specialist Chelsea Villeza, CVilleza@hhsc.org . What You’ll Do: Provide direct patient care and assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, feeding, mobility, and transfers. Monitor, measure, and accurately document vital signs, intake/output, patient observations, and report changes in condition to licensed nursing staff. Assist with routine clinical procedures and treatments under the direction of licensed personnel, including specimen collection, oxygen application, enemas, and range-of-motion exercises. Support patient comfort, safety, and well-being by maintaining a clean, safe environment, following infection control protocols, and assisting with transportation, meals, and recreational activities. Communicate respectfully with patients and families, maintain confidentiality, contribute to care planning, and participate in education, admissions, transfers, and discharge processes. Learn the unit workflow and observe the role and responsibilities of the department RN in preparation for the Nurse Residency Program. What You Need to Apply: Education: Graduation with a Bachelor’s or Associates degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing and eligible for RN licensure. Bachelor’s degree is highly desirable . Experience: No prior experience required—this role is designed for new graduates Licensure required for Registered Professional Nurse II positions: License to practice as a professional nurse in the State of Hawai'i Job Requirements Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 1 month of hire Willingness to work rotating shifts and in various care settings or units. Company Description As the Big Island’s leading providers of inpatient and outpatient care, the East Hawaii Region of Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), consisting of Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Honoka'a Hospital, Ka′u Hospital, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, East Hawaii Medical Group and East Hawaii Health Pharmacy, delivers a full range of services and programs. Our three hospitals include 290 beds and more than 1,900 employees. Our medical staff is comprised of 250 physicians, physician assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, representing 33 specialties. East Hawaii Health is our network of clinics offering primary and specialty care. Hilo Benioff Medical Center functions as a Level III Trauma Center, which includes the second busiest emergency room in the state, providing 24-hour care and serving more than 50,000 patients annually. Honoka'a Hospital and Ka′u Hospital are designated as Critical Access Hospitals. To learn more about the East Hawaii Region, please watch our Video Yearbook or visit