Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Nebraska

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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Psychiatric Nurse

  • Omaha, NE
  • 1 day ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 1 day ago

Overview A 64-bed adult psychiatric facility, Lasting Hope Recovery Center is a place of healing. All of the rooms are private. At Lasting Hope Recovery Center, patients find comfort and a team of...

Travel Nurse RN Psych (821475)

  • Norfolk, NE
  • 2 days ago
  • Norfolk, NE
  • 2 days ago

Travel Nurse RN - Psych Weekly Gross Pay: $1820 - $2020 Location: Norfolk, NE, United States Start date: 08-11-2025 Assignment length: 13 Weeks weeks Minimum years of experience: 2 - previous...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Columbus, NE
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbus, NE
  • 3 days ago

BC/BE PMHNP needed in an out-patient setting at a well-established Hospital!! This Hospital is in the city of Columbus, NE. You will be within commutable distance of Omaha, NE and Kansas City, MO....

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

  • Norfolk, NE
  • 3 days ago
  • Norfolk, NE
  • 3 days ago

Required qualifications include a current RN license with previous experience in geriatric and psychiatric nursing preferred....

Registered Nurse - Inpatient Mental Health Nurse Manager

  • Omaha, NE
  • 8 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 8 days ago

The Inpatient Mental Health Nurse Manager oversees the daily operations of the Inpatient Mental Health unit, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care....

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Gering, NE
  • 8 days ago
  • Gering, NE
  • 8 days ago

Medical, dental, behavioral health, and outreach services are coordinated to ensure well-rounded, comprehensive care. Why Join Us?...

Registered Nurse- Psych Unit

  • Omaha, NE
  • 8 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 8 days ago

Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider....

Registered Nurse

  • Omaha, NE
  • 8 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 8 days ago

health service and support coordination; grave disability, palliative care/end-of-life, and hospice patient/family support, referrals, and management; interventions, management, and coordination of...

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - $5,000 Bonus

  • Norfolk, NE
  • 9 days ago
  • Norfolk, NE
  • 9 days ago

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Qualifications Current NE APRN license Completion of an accredited Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program Certified by ANCC – PMHNP - BC About...

Senior Behavioral Health RN - $15K Signing Bonus

  • Norfolk, NE
  • 13 days ago
  • Norfolk, NE
  • 13 days ago

Senior Behavioral Health RN will provide care to patients 55+ with mental illness Senior Behavioral Health RN Qualifications: RN Must have NE or Compact RN license Must have BLS upon hire Previous...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Gering, NE
  • 13 days ago
  • Gering, NE
  • 13 days ago

Grade 19: Meets above requirements and: Has five or more years of experience in behavioral health OR Achieve two or more additional certifications mental health....

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

  • NE
  • 15 days ago
  • NE
  • 15 days ago

direction and training to other Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) staff....

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Grand Island, NE
  • 18 days ago
  • Grand Island, NE
  • 18 days ago

health care including psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, and patient education....

Psychiatric Nurse

  • Kearney, NE
  • 18 days ago
  • Kearney, NE
  • 18 days ago

health services at our free-standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility....

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Bellevue, NE
  • 19 days ago
  • Bellevue, NE
  • 19 days 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...

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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Nebraska

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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska
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%