Psychiatric Rn Jobs in District of Columbia

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)

  • Washington, DC
  • 17 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 17 days ago

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

Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Washington, DC
  • 24 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 24 days ago

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

Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

  • Washington, DC
  • 13 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 13 hours ago

Ideal Candidate: Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with 3-5 years of clinical experience....

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Washington, DC
  • 13 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 13 hours ago

Army health care team, youll assist our Soldiers and their families by providing mental health prevention activities, as well as intervention and stabilization when emotional and mental health problems...

Registered Nurse (RN), Nights, Psychiatry/Addictions Medicine

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. Howard...

Registered Nurse (RN), Days, Psychiatry/Addictions Medicine

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. Howard...

PRN RN Behavioral Health

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

The Registered Nurse / Psych RN will work within full service 318 bed acute care community hospital serving the Washington, DC area. Sibley offers medical, surgical, intensive care, obstetric,...

Staff Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner- Washington DC

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Talkiatry is now interviewing Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners interested in joining us as we continue to expand access to behavioral health care across the country....

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Remote

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

We are looking for licensed psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNP) to join our diverse network of contracted providers....

Remote Work

Registered Nurse-Fulltime

  • Washington, DC
  • 24 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 24 days ago

Duties include: Assess mental health needs; develop nursing diagnoses, identify outcomes, plan and evaluate nursing care; administer and/or monitor the effects and side effects of medications and treatments...

C4-2 General Medicine/ Telemetry and Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN)

  • Washington, DC
  • 24 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 24 days ago

General Summary of Position Unit Highlights General Medicine/Telemetry and Behavioral Health Unit (C4-2) C4-2 is a 16-bed unit designed to provide specialized care for patients who need continuous...

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Unit

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

Responsibilities Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center – Now Open! When open in early 2025, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health will be the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner- DC

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

Becoming a SonderMind psychiatric provider means joining a community of mental health professionals who are committed to making a difference in people's lives through personalized, evidence-based psychiatric...

Travel Nurse RN Psych (766166)

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

Travel Nurse RN - Psych Location: Washington, DC, United States Start date: 04-14-2025 Assignment length: 12 Weeks weeks Minimum years of experience: 2 - previous travel experience is not required...

Psych/Nurse Practitioner

  • Washington, DC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 45+ days ago

Army health care team, youll assist our Soldiers and their families by providing mental health prevention activities, as well as intervention and stabilization when emotional and mental health problems...

Demographic Data for District of Columbia

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Psychiatric Rn Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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NCLEX RN (Psychiatric, Behavioral, Mental Health)
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General Psychiatric Management for BPD
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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in District of Columbia

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 District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia
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%