Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Shirley, MA

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 Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

  • Worcester, MA (23 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Worcester, MA (23 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

At this time, Headway cant support mental health professionals that arent fully licensed....

Travel Behavioral Health RN

  • Tewksbury, MA (21 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tewksbury, MA (21 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Certifications (AHA/ARC) CPI Certification Other certifications and licenses may be required for this position Summary: Behavioral Health nurses assess, diagnose, and address the mental health needs...

Registered Nurse - Inpatient Psychiatry Waltham - 32 hours, day/eve

  • Waltham, MA (23 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Waltham, MA (23 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Minimum Qualifications Education: A bachelor's degree in nursing Experience: 1+ years of experience in a behavioral health setting. Inpatient and pediatric RN experience preferred....

Travel Nurse - Psychiatry RN $2520/wk

  • Tewksbury, MA (21 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tewksbury, MA (21 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Nomad Health seeks an experienced Psychiatry registered nurse for a travel assignment in MA. Take the next step in your healthcare career and join Nomad Health as a Psychiatry travel nurse....

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Worcester

  • Worcester, MA (23 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (23 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with behavioral health experience (required) Psychiatric-Mental Health certification (PMHNP-BC or CAQ-Psych) (preferred) Experience working in an outpatient...

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

  • Lowell, MA (18 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lowell, MA (18 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 1 day ago

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population....

Registered Nurse Psych FT Days

  • Worcester, MA (23 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (23 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Up to $20,000 Sign-On bonus for experienced Registered Nurse / RN Saint Vincent Hospital offers a whole new experience in health care. By combining our advanced, state-of-the-art facility with our...

Behavioral Health RN

  • Tewksbury, MA (21 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Tewksbury, MA (21 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 7 hours ago

Certifications (AHA/ARC) CPI Certification Other certifications and licenses may be required for this position Summary: Behavioral Health nurses assess, diagnose, and address the mental health needs...

Southern NH Health - Psych Registered Nurse RN - Emergency Department - Nights

  • Nashua, NH (14 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Nashua, NH (14 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 19 hours ago

Who You Are: Current NH licensure as a Registered Nurse Graduate from an accredited school of nursing (ADN / BSN required) 1-2 years experience in mental health preferred Why Youll Love Us: Southern...

Behavioral Health Facility Registered Nurse - Adolescent, Psych

  • Westborough, MA (21 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Westborough, MA (21 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 21 hours ago

Job Description: Supplemental Health Care is seeking Adolescent, Psych Registered Nurses in Westborough, Massachusetts for a 13-week assignment at a partnering Behavioral Health Facility....

Registered Nurse (RN)- Behavioral Health Unit Per Diem

  • Concord, MA (16 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Concord, MA (16 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Experience Previous experience in a mental health environment preferred. Licensure and/or Certification Currently licensed to practice professional nursing in Massachusetts required....

Psychiatric Unit - Registered Nurse

  • Tewksbury, MA (21 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Tewksbury, MA (21 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the...

Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

  • Tewksbury, MA (21 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Tewksbury, MA (21 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 2 days ago

We are seeking a Registered Nurse-Behavioral Health for a travel assignment in Tewksbury Massachusetts....

TRA Psychiatric RN Travel or Local Contract

  • Worcester, MA (23 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (23 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 3 days ago

TRA Metrowest Framingham RN Psych Local, Travel, Per Diem Nights This role provides direct clinical patient care with Tenet's in-house contingent Pool, Trusted Resource Associates. Work directly...

Travel RN - Psychiatric

  • Tewksbury, MA (21 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tewksbury, MA (21 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities Work in a detoxification unit within a behavioral health setting Patient population consists of individuals undergoing psychiatric detox Night shift, 8-hour shifts 13 week contract...

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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Shirley, MA

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 Shirley, MA 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 Shirley, MA
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%