Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Downey, 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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RN Psych Behavioral Health, Home Health

  • AccentCare, Inc.
  • Culver City, CA (15 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Culver City, CA (15 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

*INPATIENT & ACUTE CARE/SKILLED NURSING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED* RN Psych Behavioral Health Nurse Location: Culver City Position: RN Psych Behavioral Health Position Type: Full-Time Remote/Virtual...

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

  • LifeStance Health
  • Marina del Rey, CA (18 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Marina del Rey, CA (18 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

This is an opportunity to practice psychiatry your way -with flexibility, autonomy, and strong clinical support in a modern, patient-centered environment. What You?...

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psych Acute

  • Prime Healthcare
  • Garden Grove, CA (15 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Garden Grove, CA (15 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Overview Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center, a member of Prime...

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Registered Nurse-Psych Acute Adult

  • Prime Healthcare
  • Sherman Oaks, CA (23 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Sherman Oaks, CA (23 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Overview Sherman Oaks Hospital is a 153-bed, not-for-profit, acute-care community hospital located in Sherman Oaks, California. Staffed with over 500 employees and an extraordinary team of...

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Los Angeles, CA

  • LifeStance Health
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 4 days ago

This is an opportunity to practice psychiatry your way with flexibility, autonomy, and strong clinical support in a modern, patient-centered environment....

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Santa Monica

  • Mindful Health Solutions
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Bring your psychiatry skills to the nation's leading innovative evidence-based outpatient psychiatry practice in the country!...

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RN, Psychiatric Acute (Per Diem, Variable Shift)

  • Adventist Health
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office...

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

  • Amae Health
  • Orange, CA (19 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Orange, CA (19 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 6 days ago

The Role We are hiring a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) (full or part-time) to join our upcoming clinic in Orange, CA as part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to delivering...

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RN - Psychiatric Acute (Full-time, Night Shift)

  • Castle Medical Center
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office...

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Licensed Psychiatric Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse

  • Pinnacle Treatment Centers
  • Long Beach, CA (10 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (10 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Full-Time Licensed Psychiatric Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse | Long Beach We offer competitive salary, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth. Aegis /...

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RN Psych Acute

  • Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health
  • Glendale, CA (18 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Glendale, CA (18 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Where You'll Work Founded in 1926, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 70,000 patients annually, the hospital...

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Behavioral Health RN - DAYs & NIGHTs Available

  • Nextaff
  • Buena Park, CA (9 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Buena Park, CA (9 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Behavioral Health RN - Behavioral Medicine Unit Weekly Shifts - Per Diem Day Shift: 7am - 7:30 pm Night Shift: 7pm - 7:30 am System Used EPIC Minimum 1 year RN experience Minimum 6 months...

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Registered Nurse-Psych Long-Term

  • Encino Hospital Medical Center
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 20 days ago

59 Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual...

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RN Psychiatric - Full Time, Day Shift

  • Adventist Health
  • Glendale, CA (18 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Glendale, CA (18 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 22 days ago

We are committed to the development and empowerment of our nurses and have received Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center....

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

  • CLARE|MATRIX
  • Santa Monica, CA (21 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (21 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 29 days ago

Minimum of two (2) years of post-certification clinical experience as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner preferred....

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Psychiatric Rn Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Downey, 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 Downey, CA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
38.0%
Bachelor's Degree
32.6%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Doctorate Degree
9.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.4%
High School or GED
3.1%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Psychiatric Rns in Downey, 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%