Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Bridgewater, NJ

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 Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

  • Cranford, NJ (16 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Cranford, NJ (16 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago

Overview CHE Behavioral Health Services is seeking a full-time or part-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Union County, NJ area....

Registered Nurse - Psych RN

  • Summit, NJ (15 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Summit, NJ (15 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: Supplemental Health Care is working with a behavioral health facility in Summit, New Jersey to hire Psychiatric Registered Nurses....

Registered Nurse - Comprehensive Services Psych Unit - P/T without benefits - Evenings

  • Belle Mead, NJ (10 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Belle Mead, NJ (10 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in...

Licensed Practical Nurse - Mental Health

  • East Orange, NJ (24 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • East Orange, NJ (24 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), functions as a member of the team as assigned. The incumbent demonstrates initiative, assumes responsibility for improving knowledge and skills,...

Licensed Practical Nurse - Mental Health

  • East Orange, NJ (24 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • East Orange, NJ (24 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), functions as a member of the team as assigned. The incumbent demonstrates initiative, assumes responsibility for improving knowledge and skills, demonstrates...

Registered Nurse (RN), Intermediate Child & Adolescent Psych

  • Elizabeth, NJ (23 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ (23 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Qualifications : Active New Jersey RN License or approved RN license required ASN or BSN required AHA BLS prior to start date required One (1) year experience in Behavioral Health Nursing preferred...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • East Orange, NJ (24 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • East Orange, NJ (24 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

With SonderMind, you can practice psychiatry the way youve always envisioned while providing high-quality, evidence-based care for improved outcomes with ease....

Registered Nurse - CC Adult Psych &Addiction Unit - F/T Days

  • Belle Mead, NJ (10 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Belle Mead, NJ (10 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian _Health_ we help our patients live better, healthier lives and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted...

Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health- Acute Care Unit- P/T with Benefits - Evenings

  • Belle Mead, NJ (10 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Belle Mead, NJ (10 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian _Health_ we help our patients live better, healthier lives and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted...

Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health- Float- F/T - Days

  • Belle Mead, NJ (10 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Belle Mead, NJ (10 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in...

Registered Nurse - Psychiatry Units- On Call - Per Diem - Days

  • Belle Mead, NJ (10 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Belle Mead, NJ (10 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian _Health_ we help our patients live better, healthier lives and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted...

Registered Nurse, part-time varied, Mental Health ECT, Morristown Medical Center

  • Morristown, NJ (14 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (14 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

Responsible for working with other healthcare professionals to help treat patients with various injuries, illnesses or disabilities. Monitors patients, administers medications, keeps records,...

Registered Nurse (RN), Intermediate Child & Adolescent Psych Per Diem

  • Elizabeth, NJ (23 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ (23 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

The inpatient behavioral health services offer people with acute psychiatric crises who urgently require a safe environment, a supportive and structured milieu, and intensive psychiatric and physiological...

Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health- Acute Care Unit- P/T with Benefits Nights

  • Belle Mead, NJ (10 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 25 days ago
  • Belle Mead, NJ (10 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 25 days ago

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian _Health_ we help our patients live better, healthier lives and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted...

Registered Nurse - CC Adult Psych & Addiction Unit - P/T with Benefits Days

  • Belle Mead, NJ (10 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 25 days ago
  • Belle Mead, NJ (10 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 25 days ago

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian _Health_ we help our patients live better, healthier lives and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted...

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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Bridgewater, NJ

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 Bridgewater, NJ 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 Bridgewater, NJ
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%