Psychiatric Rn Jobs in West Alton, MO

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

  • Saint Louis, MO (16 miles from West Alton, MO)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (16 miles from West Alton, MO)
  • 60+ days ago

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

Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

  • Saint Louis, MO (16 miles from West Alton, MO)
  • 22 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (16 miles from West Alton, MO)
  • 22 days ago

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

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Remote

  • Saint Louis, MO (16 miles from West Alton, MO)
  • 13 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (16 miles from West Alton, MO)
  • 13 days ago

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

Remote Work

RN- Behavioral Health (Part-time, Nights)`

  • Saint Louis, MO (16 miles from West Alton, MO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (16 miles from West Alton, MO)
  • 5 days ago

Registred Nurse- Behavioral Health- Part-Time- Nights 2-12's/week We're a Little Different Our mission is clear....

Travel Nursing-RN, PSYCH

  • East Saint Louis, IL (17 miles from West Alton, MO)
  • 7 days ago
  • East Saint Louis, IL (17 miles from West Alton, MO)
  • 7 days ago

Responsibilities include assessing mental health status, administering medications, and coordinating care with mental health professionals....

Psychiatric registered nurse

  • Centreville, IL (20 miles from West Alton, MO)
  • 10 days ago
  • Centreville, IL (20 miles from West Alton, MO)
  • 10 days ago

Mental health nurses work as part of a team to provide total medical care for the patient Assess the mental health status of patients with behavioral challenges....

Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric Unit (Adult)

  • Centreville, IL (20 miles from West Alton, MO)
  • 11 days ago
  • Centreville, IL (20 miles from West Alton, MO)
  • 11 days ago

$1,701.00 - $1,890.00 Weekly *Rate is comprised of taxable hourly rate, specifically including if applicable, nontaxable (housing and M&IE) stipends converted to an hourly rate based on a 36-hour...

Travel RN - Psychiatric

  • Centreville, IL (20 miles from West Alton, MO)
  • 11 days ago
  • Centreville, IL (20 miles from West Alton, MO)
  • 11 days ago

Job ID: P-576981 Responsibilities Psychiatric nursing jobs are predominantly in psych units of hospitals, in mental health or substance abuse clinics, through home health agencies, or in long-term psychiatric...

Psych RN Charge - Registered Nurse

  • East Saint Louis, IL (17 miles from West Alton, MO)
  • 11 days ago
  • East Saint Louis, IL (17 miles from West Alton, MO)
  • 11 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...

RN - Psych & Mental Health

  • East Saint Louis, IL (17 miles from West Alton, MO)
  • 11 days ago
  • East Saint Louis, IL (17 miles from West Alton, MO)
  • 11 days ago

Qualifications and Job Info: 1-2 years of recent Behavioral Health experience BLS/ACLS certification Active state nursing license Demonstrate the highest level of professionalism when interacting with...

Travel Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric (Psych)

  • Centreville, IL (20 miles from West Alton, MO)
  • 12 days ago
  • Centreville, IL (20 miles from West Alton, MO)
  • 12 days ago

Travel Nurse Psychiatric Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel Nurse Psychiatric. We`ll be your ticket to the travel RN Psych job you`ll love with unparalleled recruiter support and...

Psychiatry - Registered Nurse

  • East Saint Louis, IL (17 miles from West Alton, MO)
  • 12 days ago
  • East Saint Louis, IL (17 miles from West Alton, MO)
  • 12 days ago

Estimated Pay Package : Up to $ 2018.02 per week *The above pay package is an estimate, please contact our team to put together your personalized pay package, as a variety of factors can influence...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Saint Louis, MO (16 miles from West Alton, MO)
  • 14 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (16 miles from West Alton, MO)
  • 14 days ago

Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Missouri) Becoming a SonderMind psychiatric provider means joining a community of mental health professionals who are committed to making a difference in peoples...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Maryland Heights, MO (15 miles from West Alton, MO)
  • 16 days ago
  • Maryland Heights, MO (15 miles from West Alton, MO)
  • 16 days ago

Maryland Heights, MO Part-Time Doing Well, By Doing Good At Sana Lake Recovery, we treat substance use and mental health disorders as a chronic disease that is unique to each of our members....

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Saint Louis, MO

  • Saint Louis, MO (16 miles from West Alton, MO)
  • 18 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (16 miles from West Alton, MO)
  • 18 days ago

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Titan Placement Group invites you to explore an exciting opportunity for a PMHNP position in St. Louis, MO....

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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in West Alton, MO

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 West Alton, MO 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 West Alton, MO
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%