Psychiatric Rn Jobs in North Salem, 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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Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult Psych

  • Mount Kisco, NY (10 miles from North Salem, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mount Kisco, NY (10 miles from North Salem, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary: Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility....

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Outpatient Adult - Meriden, CT

  • Southbury, CT (21 miles from North Salem, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Southbury, CT (21 miles from North Salem, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certification preferred We take great care of careers....

Registered Nurse (RN) - Adolescent Psych

  • North Salem, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • North Salem, NY
  • 4 days ago

Job Summary: Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility....

Registered Nurse - Adult Psych

  • Mount Kisco, NY (10 miles from North Salem, NY)
  • 23 days ago
  • Mount Kisco, NY (10 miles from North Salem, NY)
  • 23 days ago

Job Summary: Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility....

Travel Behavioral Health RN

  • Bridgeport, CT (24 miles from North Salem, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (24 miles from North Salem, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Travel Behavioral Health RN Company: Fusion Medical Staffing Location: Facility in Bridgeport, CT Job Details Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled Behavioral Health RN for a 13 week travel assignment...

Travel Registered Nurse RN Psychiatric

  • Bridgeport, CT (24 miles from North Salem, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (24 miles from North Salem, NY)
  • 1 day ago

We. Are. OneStaff. Medical. An independently-owned, nationally-recognized and amazingly awesome staffing firm ready to work for you! A work ethic forged in the Midwest, we are here to stand by...

Behavioral Health RN

  • Bridgeport, CT (24 miles from North Salem, NY)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (24 miles from North Salem, NY)
  • 3 hours ago

Job Details Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled Behavioral Health RN for a 13 week travel assignment in Bridgeport, CT....

Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse - $2,478 per week

  • Bridgeport, CT (24 miles from North Salem, NY)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (24 miles from North Salem, NY)
  • 14 hours ago

PRIDE Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Psychiatric Discipline: RN Start Date:...

Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric Unit (Adult)

  • Bridgeport, CT (24 miles from North Salem, NY)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (24 miles from North Salem, NY)
  • 19 hours ago

If you would like to combine your love of traveling with your nursing career, Accountable's Travel Nurse contracts are the way to go. LIVE Life 13 weeks at a time... We can help you achieve your...

Psych Registered Nurse

  • Bridgeport, CT (24 miles from North Salem, NY)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (24 miles from North Salem, NY)
  • 20 hours ago

Requirements: Connecticut RN License American Health Association BLS 1-2 years of recent Psychiatric nursing experience Non- violent intervention course (CPI) Supplemental Health Care is an Equal Opportunity...

RN - Behavioral Health

  • Beacon, NY (20 miles from North Salem, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Beacon, NY (20 miles from North Salem, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Details** **Client Name:** Fishkill Mental Health Unit **Job Type:** Local **Position Urgency** Normal **Offering** Nursing **Profession** RN **Specialty** Behavioral Health **Job ID** 16852516 **Shift...

Registered Nurse (RN), Psych DH, Nights

  • Danbury, CT (7 miles from North Salem, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Danbury, CT (7 miles from North Salem, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Minimum six months of current RN Psych/Behavioral Health Experience required. Inpatient unit with coverage in the Behavioral Health unit in the emergency department as needed....

Registered Nurse 1 Psychiatric (NY HELPS), Central New York Psychiatric Center, Bedford Hill Satellite Unit, P26571

  • Bedford Hills, NY (8 miles from North Salem, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Bedford Hills, NY (8 miles from North Salem, NY)
  • 15 days ago

Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job...

REGISTERED NURSE-ED Crisis Psychiatry RN

  • Bridgeport, CT (24 miles from North Salem, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (24 miles from North Salem, NY)
  • 16 days ago

Additional Information Psychiatry RN experience required. YNHHS Requisition ID 154973...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem

  • Ridgefield, CT (6 miles from North Salem, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Ridgefield, CT (6 miles from North Salem, NY)
  • 20 days ago

There are no limits to what you can achieve when you join the Behavioral Health Network at Hartford HealthCare....

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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in North Salem, 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 North Salem, NY 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 North Salem, 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%