Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Louisiana

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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RN Psych/Behavioral Health

  • getMed Staffing
  • Houma, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • Houma, LA
  • 4 days ago

GetMed Staffing is searching for a strong Psych/Behavioral Health RN to assist our traveler-friendly client. A minimum of 1-2 years of experience is required. Traveling with GetMed Staffing offers...

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Louisiana)

  • SonderMind Inc.
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 13 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 13 days ago

Build Your Thriving Psychiatric Practice with Strategic Support Success in psychiatric practice requires dedicated focus and strategic investment in your professional future. This partnership is...

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

  • Beacon Behavioral Health
  • Covington, LA
  • 16 days ago
  • Covington, LA
  • 16 days ago

The Genesis is looking for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our team inCovington, LA....

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Hospital Setting (Days or Nights)

  • Universal Health Services
  • Harahan, LA
  • 18 days ago
  • Harahan, LA
  • 18 days ago

Responsibilities River Oaks Hospital, located in metropolitan New Orleans, Louisiana, is a private psychiatric facility for adults, adolescents and children. Since 1970, River Oaks has established...

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - PRN

  • Acadia Healthcare Inc.
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 18 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 18 days ago

Location: Vermillion Behavioral Health Systems Schedule: PRN; 1-2 weekends per month plus 1-2 weeknights per month Compensation: $1,000 per weekend, and $250 per weeknight Vermillion Behavioral...

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY Health Systems
  • Greensburg, LA
  • 21 days ago
  • Greensburg, LA
  • 21 days ago

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Note: Position will serves the Greensburg and Kentwood Clinics Job Summary: The incumbent in this position is responsible for providing psychotherapy and...

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Registered Nurse (RN), Psychiatric / Behavior Health

  • Minden Medical Center
  • Minden, LA
  • 24 days ago
  • Minden, LA
  • 24 days ago

Every day will present new opportunities for professional development as you navigate the rewarding yet challenging world of psychiatric nursing. Does this sound like you?...

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Thriveworks is currently seeking Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners in Indiana....

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Psychiatric RN

  • Amedisys, Inc.
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 30+ days ago

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

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RN / Registered Nurse - Psych Hospital/Corrections - Travel

  • Flagstar Nursing
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 30+ days ago

find opportunities that align with your professional development goals and lifestyle requirements, whether that's acute psychiatric care, substance abuse treatment, forensic mental health, geriatric psychiatry...

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Psych Registered Nurse (RN)

  • Intensive Specialty Hospital
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 30+ days ago

We provide cardiopulmonary care, ventilator and respiratory care, complex wound care, rehabilitation therapies, addiction medicine program, geriatric psychiatry program, multidisciplinary pain program...

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

  • Oceans Healthcare
  • Broussard, LA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Broussard, LA
  • 45+ days ago

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating the mental health needs of the patient....

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Registered Nurse Full Time Days

  • Oceans Healthcare
  • Kentwood, LA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Kentwood, LA
  • 45+ days ago

Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and responsibility for decision making, quality nursing care, and knowledge base of psychiatric nursing care....

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Remote Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Iowa

  • Talkiatry
  • Iowa, LA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Iowa, LA
  • 60+ days ago

This role is designed for experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) who want: Predictable, W-2 compensation and benefits Control over their schedule, session structure, and...

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Remote Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Arizona

  • Talkiatry
  • LA
  • 60+ days ago
  • LA
  • 60+ days ago

This role is designed for experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) who want: Predictable, W-2 compensation and benefits Control over their schedule, session structure, and...

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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Louisiana

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Psychiatric Rn positions.



Highest Education Level

Psychiatric Rns in Louisiana offer the following education background
Master's Degree
38.0%
Bachelor's Degree
32.6%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Doctorate Degree
9.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.4%
High School or GED
3.1%
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 Louisiana
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%