Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Niles, IL

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 NP

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 27 days ago

" Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Wage: Between $156-$228 an hour Did you know that you can build a flexible private practice on your terms as a psychiatric nurse practitioner? Whether you...

Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Virtual)

  • Schaumburg, IL (13 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (13 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

" Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Wage: Between $156-$228 an hour Did you know that you can build a flexible private practice on your terms as a psychiatric nurse practitioner? Whether you...

LPNP (Virtual)

  • Naperville, IL (24 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (24 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 9 days ago

" Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Wage: Between $156-$228 an hour Did you know that you can build a flexible private practice on your terms as a psychiatric nurse practitioner? Whether you...

Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

  • Naperville, IL (24 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Naperville, IL (24 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

" Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Wage: Between $156-$228 an hour Did you know that you can build a flexible private practice on your terms as a psychiatric nurse practitioner? Whether you...

Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health - FLEX/PRN

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 10 hours ago

Shift: 12 hours - 7pm - 7:30am or 7am - 7:30pm Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital is dedicated to providing behavioral health and psychiatric support to children and teens ages 3 to 17....

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Rolling Meadows

  • Rolling Meadows, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Rolling Meadows, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Master's, postgraduate, or doctoral degree from a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission...

RN Psychiatric Days

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 8 days ago

The Psychiatric/Mental Health (PMH) Registered Nurse,requires a wide range of nursing, psychosocial, and neurobiological expertise.PMH nurses promote well-being through prevention and education,...

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP - Chicago

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Uptown Psych, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team in Chicago, IL....

Registered Nurse Psych Acute

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Working knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health care....

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Oak Lawn, IL (22 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Oak Lawn, IL (22 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 9 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....

Registered Nurse - Community Mental Health

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 9 days ago

At Thresholds, we believe in meeting people where they're at - in their environment and on their journey to recovery. Registered Nurses provide medical and psychiatric support where it makes the...

Registered Nurse (RN) Psych Child/Adolescent .9 7p

  • Park Ridge, IL (1 mile from Niles, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Park Ridge, IL (1 mile from Niles, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Major Responsibilities: Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes...

Registered Nurse Psych Child and Adolescent

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Working knowledge of interdisciplinary treatment team process, behavioral health programming and daily nursing functions for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units. 5....

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Chicago $ 10,000 Signing Bonus

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Our care teams include primary care providers, complex care managers, nurses, medical assistants, behavioral health clinicians, and community health workers....

Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse- Cermak Health Services

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 12 days ago

health setting (including but not limited to inpatient psychiatry or an outpatient behavioral health clinic) Certification as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with one (1) year...

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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Niles, IL

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 Niles, IL 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 Niles, IL
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%