Licensed Practical Nurse (Part-Time)

Mental Health Kokua (MHK) is hiring a Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support our Iwilei Kauhale program in Honolulu, Oahu . This on-site role provides practical nursing support, medication coordination, and recovery-oriented care for adults experiencing mental health and housing challenges within a supportive housing environment.

As an LPN, you will help maintain medication systems, coordinate with pharmacies and providers, support continuity of care, and work closely with interdisciplinary staff to promote wellness and stability. This role is ideal for nurses who value relationship-based care, strong teamwork, and meaningful community impact in a behavioral health setting.

What You ll Do (Responsibilities)

Medication Coordination: Maintain and update Medication Administration Records (MARs) and support medication reconciliation

Pharmacy & Prescriber Communication: Coordinate refills, medication follow-up, and communication with pharmacies and providers

Client Support: Promote medication adherence, wellness routines, and continuity of care

Health Monitoring: Observe and report medication response, side effects, and changes in client condition

Documentation: Complete nursing notes, medication logs, incident reports, and required documentation accurately and timely

Care Collaboration: Work closely with Housing Specialists, case managers, hospitals, clinics, and treatment providers

Medication Safety: Support medication storage, labeling, tracking, and documentation procedures

Team Participation: Participate in treatment team meetings, trainings, and quality improvement efforts

Licensed Practical Nurse Qualifications

Minimum : Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Hawaii and one (1) year of nursing experience

Preferred: Experience in behavioral health, residential services, community health, medication coordination, or human services settings

Skills: Strong communication, organization, documentation, problem-solving, and teamwork skills

Certifications: Current CPR, First Aid, and TB clearance (or ability to maintain current status)

Fit for the Role: Comfortable working in a supportive housing environment serving adults experiencing mental health and housing challenges

Requirements & Work Conditions

Part-time schedule anticipated to be fewer than 20 hours per week

Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening

Current Hawaii driver s license, vehicle insurance, and safety inspection may be required based on program needs

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and work in a residential community-based setting

Work involves standing, walking, documentation, medication coordination, and communication with community providers

Why Mental Health Kokua?

At Mental Health Kokua, we believe in Opportunities to Begin Again. Every role at MHK supports recovery, dignity, and stability for individuals living with mental health challenges across Hawaii. As part of the Iwilei Kauhale team, your work helps strengthen continuity of care and support long-term wellness in a compassionate, community-based setting.

Help bring stability and recovery-focused care to the community. Apply today.