Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Sacramento, 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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A clinic is seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for locum tenens coverage. Sacramento is America's Farm-to-Fork Capital. Pick your pleasure, whether it's our farm-fresh...

Registered Nurse, Psychiatry

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago

Organization: SCP-Sutter Center for Psychiatry Position Overview: The Registered Nurse in the Mental Health setting manages the patient/family experience through utilization of critical thinking, teamwork...

Registered Nurse, Psychiatry - Call Center

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 2 days ago

Organization: SCP-Sutter Center for Psychiatry Position Overview: The Registered Nurse in the Mental Health setting manages the patient/family experience through utilization of critical thinking, teamwork...

Psychiatric Nurse

  • Woodland, CA (21 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Woodland, CA (21 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities** The Registered Nurse (RN) is defined as a professional who provides and supervises care to individuals and families. Utilizing a holistic approach the RN provides a safe and...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 4 days ago

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SRMC-Sutter Roseville Med Center Position Overview: Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Woodland, CA (21 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Woodland, CA (21 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 5 days ago

manage a high volume of patients Special Skills/Training/Requirements: Current California Nurse Practitioner certification required Current Board certification as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner...

California Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Opportunity

  • Citrus Heights, CA (14 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Citrus Heights, CA (14 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Opportunity 4 or 5-Day Workweek Citrus Heights, CA Join a respected community health organization in Citrus Heights, California, as they grow their Behavioral Health team...

Psychiatric Nurse Revised

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 12 days ago

counseling Assist in and physically subdue resisting patients with a minimum of force necessary to effect a restraint Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with patients, their families,...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 19 days ago

With SonderMind, you can practice psychiatry the way youve always envisioned while providing high-quality, evidence-based care for improved outcomes with ease....

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 25 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 25 days ago

Overview CHE Behavioral Health is currently seeking full or part time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Sacramento, CA CHE Behavioral Health Services is seeking full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse...

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

  • Elk Grove, CA (14 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Elk Grove, CA (14 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 28 days ago

a year + benefits Are you a compassionate and skilled Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) looking to make a meaningful difference?...

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse The Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) plays a critical role in our integrated healthcare model, providing direct nursing care and support to patients with mental...

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Bring your psychiatry skills to the nation's leading innovative evidence-based Outpatient Psychiatry practice in the...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 60+ days ago

As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) you are an integral part of developing and delivering a personal care plan, ensuring high quality, clinically appropriate, team-based behavioral health care...

Psychiatric Nurse - II - #2025-14330-01

  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

supervision over subordinate psychiatric nursing staff....

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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, CA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
37.8%
Bachelor's Degree
32.6%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Doctorate Degree
9.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.4%
High School or GED
3.2%
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 Sacramento, 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%