Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

A Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) plays an important role in the mental health industry by providing specialized care to patients with mental health disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression among others. They are responsible for assessing and diagnosing the mental condition of a patient, administering medication and treatments, and developing and implementing patient care plans. Their role also involves providing psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and teaching patients' families about their loved ones' condition and how to create a supportive home environment.

Before becoming a Psychiatric RN, individuals often have experience in roles such as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Certified Nursing Assistant. To become a Psychiatric RN, one must complete a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or an Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) and pass the NCLEX-RN exam to obtain a Registered Nurse (RN) license. Additional specialized training or certification in psychiatric-mental health nursing is highly recommended. Important skills required for this role include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, resilience, the ability to work under pressure, and a thorough understanding of mental health laws and ethics.

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Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Virtual)

  • Anaheim, CA (18 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (18 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

At this time, Headway cant support mental health professionals that arent fully licensed....

Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Long Beach, CA (10 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (10 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

At this time, Headway cant support mental health professionals that arent fully licensed....

LPNP (Virtual)

  • Anaheim, CA (18 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (18 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

At this time, Headway cant support mental health professionals that arent fully licensed....

Mental Health Nurse

  • La Habra, CA (16 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • La Habra, CA (16 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 4 days ago

health nursing process, individual/family dynamics in health and during illness Minimum of six months in mental health nursing, including individual and group therapy Civilian mental health nursing...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Job in Santa Monica Gr8Jobs

  • Santa Monica, CA (14 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (14 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position available in Santa Monica, CA! This is an outpatient position that offers TMS services. Salary range 165-200k, depending on experience. Candidate must have...

Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Job in Burbank Gr8Jobs

  • Burbank, CA (15 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Burbank, CA (15 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 1 day ago

We are actively seeking a full-time (30 hours or more) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our group in California....

Registered Nurse - ED Case Management - Los Angeles, CA

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

Develop and maintain positive productive working relationships with health care providers and community-based services (e.g. mental health and substance abuse programs, community-based case management...

Registered Nurse (Part Time) - Mental Health 619

  • Anaheim, CA (18 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Anaheim, CA (18 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems....

Registered Nurse 12HR_Psychiatric - ICU

  • Pasadena, CA (13 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (13 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 2 days ago

** Internal Workers Please log into your Workday account to apply ** Huntington Hospital Employee Login Compensation Range: Anticipated Base compensation rate is in the range of $47.88 - $71.23 /...

Infection Prevention RN - Mental Health SNF Temp 107

  • Paramount, CA (7 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Paramount, CA (7 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 2 days ago

What You Will Do To Change Lives The Infection Preventionist performs clinical rounds for surveillance to observe and examine the environmental factors that may impact infection control, and to...

Responsible for the delivery of psychiatric nursing care/services to members being treated in the behavioral health service departments....

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Compton, CA

  • Compton, CA (6 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Compton, CA (6 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 11 days ago

health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering....

Registered Nurse (RN) - Psych PET Clinician

  • Huntington Beach, CA (23 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (23 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Overview Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Huntington Beach Hospital, a member of the Prime Healthcare...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner #760125

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 days ago

health care or HIV specialty mental health care with dual-diagnosis. • Bilingual skills, a plus (English/Spanish fluency preferred). • Ability to develop and maintain patient records. • Basic computer...

RN Psychiatry Acute Adult

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 15 days ago

+ Current AHA BLS required + Current certification in psychiatric nursing or alcohol and drug abuse counseling and Management of Assaultive Behavior training preferred This position is represented...

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NCLEX RN (Psychiatric, Behavioral, Mental Health)
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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMentalHealth research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Psychiatric Rn positions.



Highest Education Level

Psychiatric Rns in Los Angeles, CA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
37.7%
Bachelor's Degree
32.7%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Doctorate Degree
9.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.4%
High School or GED
3.2%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Psychiatric Rns in Los Angeles, CA
1-2 years
34.5%
None
19.4%
Less than 1 year
18.4%
4-6 years
13.4%
6-8 years
12.9%
2-4 years
1.4%