Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Norwalk, 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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(Full Time) Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

  • Chino, CA (24 miles from Norwalk, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Chino, CA (24 miles from Norwalk, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Responsible for delivery of quality general and psychiatric nursing care to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics with emotional or psychiatric disorders; serve actively and constructively as...

Psychiatric RN - WATTS MOB - Mental Health/Psychiatry - FT (40) - M-F - 8:00 PM - 5:00 PM

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Norwalk, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Norwalk, CA)
  • 2 days ago

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 (9 miles from Norwalk, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Compton, CA (9 miles from Norwalk, CA)
  • 6 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 (14 miles from Norwalk, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (14 miles from Norwalk, CA)
  • 8 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 (10 miles from Norwalk, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Norwalk, CA)
  • 9 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...

Physician Assistant or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Irvine, CA (21 miles from Norwalk, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (21 miles from Norwalk, CA)
  • 9 days ago

With the critical need for mental health care and eating disorder treatment, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic, were looking for passionate and qualified professionals who will live out our mission...

RN Psychiatry Acute Adult

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Norwalk, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Norwalk, CA)
  • 11 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...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Norwalk, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Norwalk, CA)
  • 11 days ago

specialty certificate in psych/mental health nursing. 2....

LVN LPT Licensed Vocational Nurse Psychiatric Technician For Adult Mental Health Services

  • Long Beach, CA (11 miles from Norwalk, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (11 miles from Norwalk, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) has been a pioneer in mental health service, advocacy, innovation, and training for nearly a century, working to ensure...

Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Nurse

  • Torrance, CA (14 miles from Norwalk, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Torrance, CA (14 miles from Norwalk, CA)
  • 21 days ago

dedicated to serving clients with serious mental health problems with the highest dignity and quality of services since 1988 Programs: Psychiatric Health Facility, Community Treatment Facility and...

RN - Behavioral Health

  • La Palma, CA (4 miles from Norwalk, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • La Palma, CA (4 miles from Norwalk, CA)
  • 27 days ago

Benefits We Offer: Comprehensive health, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability plans Competitive pay rates Referral opportunities? Refer a friend & Cash in! Travel reimbursement and...

Registered Nurse (RN) - Gero Psych

  • Huntington Beach, CA (14 miles from Norwalk, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (14 miles from Norwalk, CA)
  • 28 days ago

Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards. 4....

Registered Nurse Psychiatric Services FT Nights

  • Pasadena, CA (16 miles from Norwalk, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (16 miles from Norwalk, CA)
  • 28 days ago

When you join the Huntington Hospital team, you are aligning yourself with an organization whose values drive our philosophy of compassionate community care. Over the past 129 years, we've grown...

Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric ) - Los Angeles, CA

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Norwalk, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Norwalk, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Charge Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health-Per Diem/Nights

  • Norwalk, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Norwalk, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Knowledge of the principles and practices of psychiatric nursing....

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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Norwalk, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Psychiatric Rn positions.



Highest Education Level

Psychiatric Rns in Norwalk, 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 Norwalk, 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%