Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Paramus, 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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Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Virtual)

  • Queens Village, NY (22 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 20 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (22 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 20 days ago

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

Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Yonkers, NY (9 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Yonkers, NY (9 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

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

LPNP (Remote)

  • Brooklyn, NY (17 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (17 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

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

Remote Work

Registered Nurse (RN) - Adolescent Psych

  • Greenwich, CT (24 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT (24 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite...

Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult Psych

  • Greenwich, CT (24 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT (24 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Vincents Behavioral Health Center in Westport is a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility specializing in care for children, adolescents, and adults with mental health and dual diagnosis substance use...

Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health- Adolescent Psych

  • Rye, NY (19 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 27 days ago
  • Rye, NY (19 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 27 days ago

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite...

Registered Nurse- Adolescent Psych

  • Rye, NY (19 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rye, NY (19 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you...

Licensed Psychiatric NP

  • Yonkers, NY (9 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Yonkers, NY (9 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

At this time, Headway can't support mental health professionals that aren't fully licensed....

Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health (CCIS)

  • Boonton Township, NJ (18 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Boonton Township, NJ (18 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards. 4....

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

Job Order Number: DF9807716 Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Company: Educational Alliance, Inc. Location: New York, NY Salary: Education: Information Not Provided Experience: Information...

Registered Nurse (RN) - Psych

  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago

, counseling services, and social services; identifies patient outcome; develops criteria for measurement of patient outcomes; identifies actual/potential patient problems; identifies patient's need...

RN Psych Outpatient (Outreach Program for Assertive Community Treatment) - FT 8hr (Day Shift)

  • Boonton Township, NJ (18 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Boonton Township, NJ (18 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards. 4....

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner NP - Consultation and Liaison (C&L) - Part-Time

  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Location New York, New York Shift: Day (United States of America) Description: World-Class Psychiatry Care: Nurse Practitioners Create Something Truly Special Over a century ago, we introduced the world...

Registered Nurse

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

At least three years of experience working with adults (ages 18 and up) in one or more of the following areas: psychiatric nursing, substance use treatment setting, social service setting(s) caring...

Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatry Per Diem

  • Briarcliff Manor, NY (18 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Briarcliff Manor, NY (18 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

, counseling services, and social services. 3.Identifies patient outcome; develops criteria for measurement of patient outcomes; identifies actual/potential patient problems; identifies patient's need...

Demographic Data for Paramus, NJ

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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Paramus, 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 Paramus, NJ offer the following education background
Master's Degree
37.7%
Bachelor's Degree
32.7%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Doctorate Degree
9.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.4%
High School or GED
3.2%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Psychiatric Rns in Paramus, 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%