Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Melville, NY

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 (18 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (18 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 21 days ago

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

Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Islip, NY (10 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Islip, NY (10 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

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

LPNP (Virtual)

  • Hempstead, NY (11 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Hempstead, NY (11 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 90+ days ago

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

Registered Nurse - Adult Psych

  • Greens Farms, CT (23 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Greens Farms, CT (23 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 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) - Adolescent Psych

  • Greenwich, CT (21 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT (21 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 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) Behavioral Health- Adolescent Psych

  • Old Greenwich, CT (19 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Old Greenwich, CT (19 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 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

  • Old Greenwich, CT (19 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Old Greenwich, CT (19 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 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- Adolescent Psych

  • Cos Cob, CT (21 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cos Cob, CT (21 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 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...

Registered Nurse (RN)- Behavioral Health- St. Charles Hospital

  • Port Jefferson, NY (21 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Port Jefferson, NY (21 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Work Shift: Days (United States of America) Mercy Health About Us As a faith-based and patient-focused organization,...

Registered Nurse (RN)- Behavioral Health Unit- St. Charles Hopsital

  • Port Jefferson, NY (21 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Port Jefferson, NY (21 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Work Shift: Days (United States of America) Mercy Health About Us As a faith-based and patient-focused organization,...

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,479 per week. Job in Stony Brook Gr8Jobs

  • Stony Brook, NY (16 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Stony Brook, NY (16 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 2 days ago

GQR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Stony Brook, New York. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Psychiatric Discipline: RN Start Date:...

Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health - $2,479 per week. Job in Stony Brook Gr8Jobs

  • Stony Brook, NY (16 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Stony Brook, NY (16 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 2 days ago

GQR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Stony Brook, New York. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Behavioral Health Discipline: RN Start...

Registered Nurse (RN) - Psych

  • Glen Oaks, NY (16 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Glen Oaks, NY (16 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 2 days ago

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

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Melville, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Melville, NY
  • 3 days ago

At SOL Mental Health, we're redefining what's possible in mental health care-starting with you....

Registered Nurse Psychiatric - Travel - (Psych RN)

  • Stony Brook, NY (16 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Stony Brook, NY (16 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 3 days ago

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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 Melville, NY

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 Melville, NY 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 Melville, NY
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%