Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Walls, MS

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

  • Memphis, TN (14 miles from Walls, MS)
  • 26 days ago
  • Memphis, TN (14 miles from Walls, MS)
  • 26 days ago

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

Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Memphis, TN (14 miles from Walls, MS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Memphis, TN (14 miles from Walls, MS)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Virtual)

  • Memphis, TN (14 miles from Walls, MS)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Memphis, TN (14 miles from Walls, MS)
  • 45+ days ago

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

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Mississppi)

  • Southaven, MS (7 miles from Walls, MS)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Southaven, MS (7 miles from Walls, MS)
  • 13 hours ago

Becoming a SonderMind psychiatric provider means joining a community of mental health professionals who are committed to making a difference in peoples lives through personalized, evidence-based psychiatric...

Registered Nurse (RN) - Admissions

  • Germantown, TN (21 miles from Walls, MS)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Germantown, TN (21 miles from Walls, MS)
  • 8 hours ago

Safety is paramount at Crestwyn Behavioral Health!...

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Remote

  • Memphis, TN (14 miles from Walls, MS)
  • 7 days ago
  • Memphis, TN (14 miles from Walls, MS)
  • 7 days ago

We are looking for licensed psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNP) to join our diverse network of contracted providers....

Remote Work

Registered Nurse - PRN

  • Memphis, TN (14 miles from Walls, MS)
  • 16 days ago
  • Memphis, TN (14 miles from Walls, MS)
  • 16 days ago

of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care....

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Germantown, TN (21 miles from Walls, MS)
  • 17 days ago
  • Germantown, TN (21 miles from Walls, MS)
  • 17 days ago

Conveniently located in historic Germantown district of Memphis, Tennessee, Crestwyn Behavioral Health is a state-of-the-art acute mental health inpatient hospital where individuals can receive life-changing...

Registered Nurse (RN) -Behavioral Health

  • Memphis, TN (14 miles from Walls, MS)
  • 27 days ago
  • Memphis, TN (14 miles from Walls, MS)
  • 27 days ago

Nursing experience in the behavioral health field preferred....

Registered Nurse / Behavioral Health, Home Health $10,000 Bonus Package

  • Southaven, MS (7 miles from Walls, MS)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Southaven, MS (7 miles from Walls, MS)
  • 45+ days ago

An RN with a Bachelor's Degree in psychiatric or mental health nursing must have one year of recent nursing experience, recommended to be within the last 3 years, in an acute treatment unit in a psychiatric...

Registered Nurse - Gero - Nights - 7p-7a 3 days

  • Memphis, TN (14 miles from Walls, MS)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Memphis, TN (14 miles from Walls, MS)
  • 45+ days ago

of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care....

Registered Nurse

  • Memphis, TN (14 miles from Walls, MS)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Memphis, TN (14 miles from Walls, MS)
  • 90+ days ago

Health Care....

Registered Nurse (RN) Weekends

  • West Memphis, AR (11 miles from Walls, MS)
  • 90+ days ago
  • West Memphis, AR (11 miles from Walls, MS)
  • 90+ days ago

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse About Perimeter Behavioral Health Perimeter Behavioral Health is one of the leading mental and behavioral healthcare providers in the country....

Registered Nurse - East-Night - 7p-7a F/S/S

  • Memphis, TN (14 miles from Walls, MS)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Memphis, TN (14 miles from Walls, MS)
  • 90+ days ago

of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care....

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NCLEX RN (Psychiatric, Behavioral, Mental Health)
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General Psychiatric Management for BPD
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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Walls, MS

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Psychiatric Rn positions.



Highest Education Level

Psychiatric Rns in Walls, MS offer the following education background
Master's Degree
37.7%
Bachelor's Degree
32.7%
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 Walls, MS
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%