Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Wheaton, 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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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)

  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Wheaton, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Wheaton, IL)
  • 3 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 RN - Behavioral Health Nursing Supervisor

  • Hoffman Estates, IL (21 miles from Wheaton, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (21 miles from Wheaton, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Details Department: Behavioral Health Schedule: PRN as needed - Days Hospital: Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital Location: Hoffman Estates, IL Salary: $50.00 per hour Benefits Paid...

Travel Nurse - Psychiatry RN $2232/wk

  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Wheaton, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Wheaton, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Take the next step in your healthcare career and join Nomad Health as a Psychiatry travel nurse....

Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse-Provident-Psychiatry

  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Wheaton, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Wheaton, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and/or Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with one (1) year of experience prescribing psychotropic medications Position requires local travel...

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Wheaton, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Wheaton, IL)
  • 7 days ago

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner serves as a behavioral health clinical professional, helping to shape treatment plans, manage crisis situations, and coordinate care across multiple...

Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health - FLEX/PRN

  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Wheaton, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Wheaton, IL)
  • 7 days 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....

Registered Nurse RN Behavioral Geriatric Unit

  • Bolingbrook, IL (10 miles from Wheaton, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (10 miles from Wheaton, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Health Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients within the Behavioral Health Unit and for the day-to-day management...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Rolling Meadows

  • Rolling Meadows, IL (16 miles from Wheaton, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Rolling Meadows, IL (16 miles from Wheaton, IL)
  • 14 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 (24 miles from Wheaton, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Wheaton, IL)
  • 16 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 (24 miles from Wheaton, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Wheaton, IL)
  • 16 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 (24 miles from Wheaton, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Wheaton, IL)
  • 16 days ago

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

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Oak Lawn, IL (21 miles from Wheaton, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Oak Lawn, IL (21 miles from Wheaton, IL)
  • 16 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 (24 miles from Wheaton, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Wheaton, IL)
  • 17 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 Psych Child and Adolescent

  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Wheaton, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Wheaton, IL)
  • 17 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 (24 miles from Wheaton, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Wheaton, IL)
  • 17 days ago

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

Demographic Data for Wheaton, IL

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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Wheaton, 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 Wheaton, 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 Wheaton, 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%