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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TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Houma, Louisiana. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Psychiatric Discipline: RN Start Date: 05/12/2025...

Registered Nurse

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 8 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 8 days ago

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking Registered Nurse (RN) to...

The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with...

Registered Nurse (RN) - Psych experience

  • Monroe, LA
  • 14 days ago
  • Monroe, LA
  • 14 days ago

or associate degree with two years of experience in an active treatment unit in a psychiatric or mental health hospital or outpatient clinicCompassionate Psychiatric RN with great time management skillsProfessional...

Advice Nurse, Mental Health- Work From Home

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 16 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 16 days ago

Organization: SHSO-Population Health Services-Utah Position Overview: The Virtual Mental Health Intake RN is a Registered Nurse who provides competent and thorough intake services by conducting initial...

Remote Work

Registered Nurse - Mental Health Inpatient PT Nights

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 17 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 17 days ago

Registered Nurse- Part Time Mental Health Unit-Lake Main Campus Baton Rouge, La The Registered Nurse provides safe therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way, incorporating differences into the...

Registered Nurse Geriatric Mental Health FT Days

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 17 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 17 days ago

Registered Nurse Geriatric Services-Lake Main Campus Baton Rouge, La We are hiring immediately for a full time, RN and offering a $10,000 sign on bonus! What Makes Us Different? With Our Lady of...

Psychiatric Registered Nurse RN Home Health

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 90+ days ago

Must have one of the following to meet CMS requirements for psychiatric nursing in the home care setting: An RN with a m aster's degree in a mental health nursing or psychiatric specialty....

Registered Nurse, Behavioral Medicine - PRN. Job in Lake Charles Gr8Jobs

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 30+ days ago

The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with...

Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

  • Covington, LA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Covington, LA
  • 45+ days ago

Your job is more than a job. WORK SHIFT: Days (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that...

Behavioral Health Nurse Manager

  • Covington, LA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Covington, LA
  • 45+ days ago

Your job is more than a job. WORK SHIFT: Variable Hours (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the...

Registered Nurse- Mental Health Inpatient FT Nights

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 60+ days ago

Registered Nurse Mental Health Unit-Lale Main Campus Baton Rouge, La We are hiring immediately for a full time, RN and offering a $10,000 sign on bonus! What Makes Us Different?...

Social Worker LCSW PRN, Psych Day Program - PRN

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 60+ days ago

Summary: Provides Social Services to Behavioral Health Services Department, conducts group counseling and lectures, participates in weekly clinical staffing sessions....

Psych RN, Home Health Per Diem

  • West Monroe, LA
  • 60+ days ago
  • West Monroe, LA
  • 60+ days ago

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As a Home Health Registered Nurse, you will: Provide admission, case management, and follow-up skilled nursing visits for home...

Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse Days

  • Hammond, LA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Hammond, LA
  • 60+ days ago

Partner clinics leverage access to an expansive network of over 400 staff members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, mental health therapists and recreational therapists at...

Demographic Data for Louisiana

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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Louisiana

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 Louisiana offer the following education background
Master's Degree
37.7%
Bachelor's Degree
32.7%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Doctorate Degree
9.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.4%
High School or GED
3.2%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.2%

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%