Registered Nurse

CARE Hawaii Inc.; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CARE Hawaii, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse for outpatient mental health services in Hilo, Hawaii.

The role involves direct nursing care, health assessments, medication administration, and coordinating with physicians to support clients' recovery and stability. The RN will participate in an interdisciplinary team, ensure trauma-informed care, educate clients and families, and respond to changes in health status while maintaining HIPAA-compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Active Hawaii RN license in good standing.
• Experience or strong interest in behavioral health.
• Strong nursing assessment and documentation skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Hilo, HI.
• CPR/First Aid certification; community health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to clients receiving outpatient mental health services.
• Perform health assessments and medication administration.
• Monitor medication side effects and coordinate care with physicians and other providers.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans and document observations.
• Educate clients and families on medications and wellness strategies.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and crisis intervention when needed.

Skills

Medication administration

Nursing assessments

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Crisis intervention support

HIPAA compliance

Education

Active Hawaii RN license

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Company Description

CARE Hawaii, Inc., founded in 1999, is a behavioral health organization that maintains a network of mental health professionals committed to best practices in care. The organization provides outpatient mental health services to individuals experiencing mental illness, developmental delays, and substance-related challenges. CARE Hawaii, Inc. focuses on person-centered, recovery-oriented support designed to help clients achieve greater stability and independence. Team members collaborate across disciplines to deliver comprehensive services that respect the dignity and unique needs of each individual.

Role Description

The Registered Nurse role at CARE Hawaii Inc. is a full-time, on-site position based in Hilo, HI. The Registered Nurse will provide direct nursing care to clients receiving outpatient mental health services, including health assessments, medication administration, monitoring side effects, and coordinating care with physicians and other providers. Daily responsibilities include developing and implementing nursing care plans, documenting clinical observations, educating clients and families on medication and wellness strategies, and responding to changes in physical or behavioral health status. The nurse will participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, support crisis intervention efforts when needed, and contribute to a safe, therapeutic environment that reflects trauma-informed and culturally sensitive practices.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Hawaii, in good standing, and completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Experience or strong interest in behavioral health, including work with individuals living with mental illness, developmental delays, and substance-related issues.
• Demonstrated ability to perform thorough nursing assessments, administer and manage medications, and maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary care team and to build therapeutic relationships with clients and families.
• Ability to work on-site in Hilo, HI, manage multiple priorities in a clinical setting, and respond calmly and professionally in crisis or high-stress situations.
• Basic computer proficiency for electronic health records and email; familiarity with HIPAA and other relevant healthcare regulations.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification; experience in community mental health or outpatient settings is preferred.
• Commitment to non-discriminatory, person-centered care and to ongoing professional development in evidence-based mental health nursing practices.