Registered Nurse
Kahi Mohala Behavioral Health Center opened its doors in 1983, became affiliated with Sutter Health in 1992, and was converted to a not-for-profit behavioral health hospital. We are located on a private 14.5 acre setting on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. The facility is the first and only free-standing center for psychiatry exclusively dedicated to behavioral health care in Hawaii.
We are dedicated not only to psychiatric, emotional and behavioral stabilization, but also to recovery through empowerment. Teaching individuals the skills to self manage and self-regulate to the fullest possible extent is a fundamental goal within the treatment and recovery process. Improving the overall quality of life for the people we serve is at the heart of Kahi Mohala's philosophy of care.
Located on 14.5 park-like acres, Kahi Mohala's 88-bed facility is Hawaii's only private, freestanding psychiatric hospital. Kahi Mohala provides comprehensive behavioral health services for adults, adolescents and children experiencing problems with psychiatric disorders, anxiety, depression, eating disorders. The buildings and grounds offer a complete residential environment with an emphasis on patient safety and security.
The Registered Nurse performs nursing assessment, initiates the patient's treatment plan for identified patient needs, intervenes according to established standards of care and current acceptable nursing practice, and evaluates results of nursing care--modifying treatment plans as indicated. The RN supervises nursing care provided by other members of the nursing staff and is responsible for tasks delegated to team members. The RN provides leadership and guidance through role modeling selected evidence based nursing interventions to address patient specific goals/treatment. The RN teaches other team members to carry out specific patient interventions and provides patient and family education as need for such is identified. The RN follows safety policies/procedures and monitors unit compliance with National Patient Safety Goals and other Performance Improvement initiatives. The RN receives, transcribes, and accurately carries out physician/LIP orders while maintaining independent professional judgment within the RN scope of practice. Performs other duties as required.
Graduate of an accredited school of Registered Nursing or otherwise qualified for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Hawaii. Must possess and maintain Hawaii licensure or interim permit to practice as an RN.
Prior experience in nursing, preferably in a psychiatric inpatient setting is preferred.
Must pass a written exam covering general and psychotropic medication administration. Must be able to complete a nursing assessment including mental status exams. Plan and evaluate nursing care and able to perform psychiatric
and medical nursing interventions.
Demonstrate ability to function as an effective member of a team. Ability to supervise other staff resulting in positive patient outcomes and staff satisfaction.