Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Walton, KY

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)

  • Florence, KY (7 miles from Walton, KY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Florence, KY (7 miles from Walton, KY)
  • 9 days ago

" Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Wage: Between $139-$203 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)

  • Florence, KY (7 miles from Walton, KY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Florence, KY (7 miles from Walton, KY)
  • 45+ days ago

" Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Wage: Between $139-$203 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

  • Florence, KY (7 miles from Walton, KY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Florence, KY (7 miles from Walton, KY)
  • 45+ days ago

" Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Wage: Between $139-$203 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

  • Florence, KY (7 miles from Walton, KY)
  • 17 days ago
  • Florence, KY (7 miles from Walton, KY)
  • 17 days ago

" Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Wage: Between $139-$203 an hour Did you know that you can build a flexible private practice on your terms as a psychiatric nurse practitioner? Whether you...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Part time - Cincinnati , OH

  • Cincinnati, OH (21 miles from Walton, KY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (21 miles from Walton, KY)
  • 2 days ago

Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license in the state of Ohio Active DEA license with authorization to prescribe and manage psychotropic medications Manage 9-10 patients per day In-person care...

Registered Nurse, Psych Intake, 12p-1230a

  • Cincinnati, OH (21 miles from Walton, KY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (21 miles from Walton, KY)
  • 8 days ago

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Cincinnati, OH (21 miles from Walton, KY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (21 miles from Walton, KY)
  • 8 days ago

Experience in psychiatric, mental and behavioral health services. Outpatient and tele-psychiatry experience is preferred. Willingness to work with a variety of ages including children/adolescents....

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

  • Cincinnati, OH (21 miles from Walton, KY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (21 miles from Walton, KY)
  • 8 days ago

GCB is a non-profit behavioral health agency with approximately 650 staff serving over 30,000 individuals annually....

Psychiatric/Mental Health RN

  • Cincinnati, OH (21 miles from Walton, KY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (21 miles from Walton, KY)
  • 11 days ago

Function as Charge Nurse by coordinating and directing psychiatric nursing care, supporting staff performance, and ensuring a safe, structured, and recovery-focused environment....

Psych Nurse - LTC - No Weekends!

  • Cincinnati, OH (21 miles from Walton, KY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (21 miles from Walton, KY)
  • 14 days ago

Preferably has experience working in LTC facilities as well as Behavioral Health....

Inpatient Registered Nurse

  • Lawrenceburg, IN (23 miles from Walton, KY)
  • 17 days ago
  • Lawrenceburg, IN (23 miles from Walton, KY)
  • 17 days ago

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus! 2nd Shift! 3:30p-12 midnight POSITION SUMMARY The Inpatient Registered Nurse is responsible for providing direct, evidence-based care to clients in the IPU. This individual...

Registered Nurse Residential Psychiatry, 24 hours a week D/E rotation

  • Cincinnati, OH (21 miles from Walton, KY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (21 miles from Walton, KY)
  • 20 days ago

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing...

Registered Nurse, Adolescent Psychiatry Nights

  • Cincinnati, OH (21 miles from Walton, KY)
  • 22 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (21 miles from Walton, KY)
  • 22 days ago

Barb Tofani - Senior Vice President of Patient Services Working as a Psychiatry Nurse at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center you will enjoy: * Elevating your psychiatric nursing skills by...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) - Cincinnati, OH (Remote)

  • Cincinnati, OH (21 miles from Walton, KY)
  • 22 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (21 miles from Walton, KY)
  • 22 days ago

as, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, substance misuse, and other psychiatric impairments under the supervision of a consulting psychiatrist(s)....

Remote Work

Registered Nurse (RN-CN1)-Psychiatry - Electroconvulsive Therapy, Part Time, First Shift

  • Cincinnati, OH (21 miles from Walton, KY)
  • 27 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (21 miles from Walton, KY)
  • 27 days ago

Unit Details: Variety of diagnoses in behavioral health-able to gain exp. Opportunity to gain with psych emergency service....

Demographic Data for Walton, KY

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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Walton, KY

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 Walton, KY 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 Walton, KY
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%