Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Cocoa, FL

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 Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Position in Titusville, FL

  • Titusville, FL (13 miles from Cocoa, FL)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Titusville, FL (13 miles from Cocoa, FL)
  • 23 hours ago

Palm Point Behavioral Health is a new 74 bed behavioral health facility located just 20 minutes from Cocoa Beach and designed to be a haven and a resource for our community....

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Melbourne, FL

  • Melbourne, FL (21 miles from Cocoa, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Melbourne, FL (21 miles from Cocoa, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Titan Placement Group invites you to explore an opportunity in the beautiful coastal city of Melbourne, FL....

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Palm Bay, FL (24 miles from Cocoa, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palm Bay, FL (24 miles from Cocoa, FL)
  • 1 day 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 RN

  • Melbourne, FL (21 miles from Cocoa, FL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Melbourne, FL (21 miles from Cocoa, FL)
  • 27 days ago

Responsibilities Performs initial nursing evaluation, including behavioral health/psychiatric nursing needs....

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/ Outpatient clinic/Full-Time Employment/Melbourne

  • Melbourne, FL (21 miles from Cocoa, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Melbourne, FL (21 miles from Cocoa, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

Company: Harmony United Psychiatric Care Job Title: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/ Outpatient clinic/Full-Time Employment Job Location: Melbourne, FL About Us Harmony United Psychiatric...

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/Outpatient Clinic/Independent Contractor/Melbourne

  • Melbourne, FL (21 miles from Cocoa, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Melbourne, FL (21 miles from Cocoa, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

Company Name: Harmony United Psychiatric Care Job Title: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/Outpatient Clinic/Independent Contractor Job Location: Melbourne, FL About Us Harmony United Psychiatric...

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/Outpatient Clinic/Independent Contractor/Port St John

  • Port Saint John, FL (7 miles from Cocoa, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Port Saint John, FL (7 miles from Cocoa, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

Company Name: Harmony United Psychiatric Care Job Title: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/Outpatient Clinic/Independent Contractor Job Location: Port Saint John, FL About Us Harmony United...

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/ Outpatient clinic/Full-Time Employment/Port Saint John

  • Port Saint John, FL (7 miles from Cocoa, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Port Saint John, FL (7 miles from Cocoa, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

Company: Harmony United Psychiatric Care Job Title: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/ Outpatient clinic/Full-Time Employment Job Location: Port Saint John, FL About Us Harmony United Psychiatric...

Demographic Data for Cocoa, FL

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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Cocoa, FL

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 Cocoa, FL offer the following education background
Master's Degree
37.8%
Bachelor's Degree
32.7%
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 Cocoa, FL
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%