Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Garwood, 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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Registered Nurse - Emergency - Psych - F/T Night

  • Red Bank, NJ (24 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Red Bank, NJ (24 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Health experience strongly preferred ACLS certification preferred The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients...

Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

  • Brooklyn, NY (17 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (17 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Overview The Registered Professional Nurse is responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating and coordinating all nursing care. This is done by utilizing standards of care and standards...

Travel Behavioral Health RN (IMC) - $2,520 per week

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Prime Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Brooklyn, New York....

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,274 per week

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Prime Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for atravel nursing job in Staten Island, New York. Job Description quirements - Specialty:Psychiatric - Discipline:RN -...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Brooklyn, NY (17 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (17 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Bilingual - Spanish) 📍 East New York, Brooklyn 💼 Full-time | $147K$150K per year Were seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner fluent in Spanish to join our team...

Per Diem / PRN Nurse RN - Behavioral Health - $59-61 per hour

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

GHR Healthcare is seeking a per diem/prn nurse RN Behavioral Health for a per diem/prn nursing job in Staten Island, New York.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Behavioral HealthDiscipline: RNStart...

Remote Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Parsippany, NJ (14 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (14 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Thriveworks is currently seeking Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners in New Jersey....

Remote Work

Per Diem / PRN Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $61 per hour

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division is seeking a per diem/prn nurse RN Psychiatric for a per diem/prn nursing job in Staten Island, New York. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Psychiatric...

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Psychiatry Services of New York, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a full or part time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Syracuse, NY....

Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Virtual)

  • Jersey City, NJ (13 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (13 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

" Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Wage: Between $156-$220 an hour Did you know that you can build a flexible private practice on your terms as a psychiatric nurse practitioner? Whether you...

RN - Psychiatry

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

RN - Psychiatry Share Apply Now Estimated Gross Weekly Wage $1985 Location Brooklyn, NY Shift BSN RQD*Days Schedule Notes Days Shift hours 9a-5p 13-week contract to Perm possibilities Must Start Date...

Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

  • Parsippany, NJ (14 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (14 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

" Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Wage: Between $156-$220 an hour Did you know that you can build a flexible private practice on your terms as a psychiatric nurse practitioner? Whether you...

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

  • Belle Mead, NJ (22 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Belle Mead, NJ (22 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 2 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- Raritan Bay- Per Diem - Days

  • Perth Amboy, NJ (9 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Perth Amboy, NJ (9 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 2 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...

RN - Psych

  • Brooklyn, NY (17 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (17 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Details** **Client Name:** Kingsboro Psychiatric Center **Job Type:** Travel **Position Urgency** Normal **Offering** Nursing **Profession** RN **Specialty** Psych **Job ID** 16712734 **Shift...

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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 Garwood, NJ

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMentalHealth research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Psychiatric Rns in Garwood, NJ offer the following education background
Master's Degree
37.8%
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 Garwood, 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%