Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Durham, NH

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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Registered Nurse Behavioral Health

  • Portsmouth Regional Hospital
  • Portsmouth, NH (7 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 14 days ago
  • Portsmouth, NH (7 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 14 days ago

The Registered Nurse assumes responsibility for providing and maintaining a therapeutic milieu through fundamental psychiatric nursing techniques and supervising therapeutic activities in accordance...

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Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

  • Supplemental Health Care
  • Hampstead, NH (20 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hampstead, NH (20 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 6 days ago

Job Description: Supplemental Health Care is hiring Psych, Psychiatry - Child - Adolescent Registered Nurses for full-time contract assignments at a partnering Behavioral Health facility in Hampstead...

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RN Psychiatric

  • Amergis Healthcare Staffing
  • Hampstead, NH (20 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hampstead, NH (20 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 6 days ago

The Psychiatric/Mental Health (PMH) Registered Nurse, requires a wide range of nursing, psychosocial, and neurobiological expertise. PMH nurses promote well-being through prevention and education,...

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Behavioral Health RN

  • Fusion Medical Staffing
  • Hampstead, NH (20 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hampstead, NH (20 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 7 days ago

nursing practice Educate patients and families about mental health conditions, coping strategies, and available resources Complete accurate, timely documentation to support legal, clinical, and operational...

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Travel Nursing-RN, PSYCH

  • StaffDNA
  • Hampstead, NH (20 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 8 days ago
  • Hampstead, NH (20 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 8 days ago

Registered Nurse (RN) - PSYCH Job Summary: The RN Psychiatric (PSYCH) specializes in mental health nursing, caring for patients with psychiatric or emotional disorders. Responsibilities include...

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Travel Behavioral Health RN

  • Fusion Medical Staffing
  • Hampstead, NH (20 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 8 days ago
  • Hampstead, NH (20 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 8 days ago

nursing practice Educate patients and families about mental health conditions, coping strategies, and available resources Complete accurate, timely documentation to support legal, clinical, and operational...

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Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) (Brain Injury)

  • Vinfen
  • Haverhill, MA (23 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 12 days ago
  • Haverhill, MA (23 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 12 days ago

Overview Functions in a direct care nursing capacity and consults with other clinicians regarding health promotion and maintenance of individuals diagnosed with a brain injury. Also responsible...

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

  • Northeast Health Services, Northeast Health Services
  • Haverhill, MA (23 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 26 days ago
  • Haverhill, MA (23 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 26 days ago

Innovative Treatment: In addition to traditional treatment, we are proponents of interventional psychiatry including TMS, Ketamine, Esketamine and your interest is welcome....

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Registered Nurse Psychiatric

  • AMN Corporate
  • Hampstead, NH (20 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hampstead, NH (20 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 30+ days ago

JOB DETAILS This outstanding Behavioral Health unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of...

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Psych Nurse (RN) in Derry, NH

  • Sunbelt Staffing
  • Derry, NH (23 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Derry, NH (23 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 30+ days ago

Step into a vital leadership position as an Off-Shift House Nurse Supervisor supporting psychiatric nursing care. This is a contract opportunity for immediate start on the overnight shift....

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Psych RN - Rochester, NH

  • Sunbelt Staffing
  • Rochester, NH (9 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rochester, NH (9 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 30+ days ago

nursing, apply today to help ensure excellence in patient care and overnight hospital operations....

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Registered Nurse - Adult Inpatient Psychiatry- 16 Hours- Evenings

  • Beth Israel Lahey Health
  • Newburyport, MA (21 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Newburyport, MA (21 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 45+ days ago

provides direct and indirect psychiatric nursing care to adult patients and their families....

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Demographic Data for Durham, NH

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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Durham, NH

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 Durham, NH offer the following education background
Master's Degree
38.0%
Bachelor's Degree
32.6%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Doctorate Degree
9.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.4%
High School or GED
3.1%
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 Durham, NH
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%