Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Sunnyside, 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, Behavioral Health

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Sunnyside, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Sunnyside, NY)
  • 16 days ago

Be part of our 130-year history and innovative Future of Care built by visiting nurses like you.VNS Health Behavioral Health team members provide vital client-centered behavioral health care to New...

Travel Registered Nurse RN Psychiatric

  • Bronx, NY (5 miles from Sunnyside, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bronx, NY (5 miles from Sunnyside, 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...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Sunnyside, NY)
  • 2 hours ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Sunnyside, NY)
  • 2 hours ago

Summary The Child Center of NY is seeking a compassionate and experienced Bilingual Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Mandarin/English) to join our multidisciplinary behavioral health team....

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)- Bilingual- Essex County NJ

  • Newark, NJ (13 miles from Sunnyside, NY)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ (13 miles from Sunnyside, NY)
  • 2 hours ago

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team....

RN Psych

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Sunnyside, NY)
  • 2 hours ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Sunnyside, NY)
  • 2 hours ago

RN Psych Travel Bronx, NY 10456 Posted 1 week ago Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Psych Shift: 3x12 Days Start Date: 07/09/2025 End Date: 10/08/2025 Duration: 13 Weeks Job Id: 58238607...

Psychiatric RN $70 AN HOUR

  • Brooklyn, NY (5 miles from Sunnyside, NY)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (5 miles from Sunnyside, NY)
  • 10 hours ago

Salary: $14 / Hour The Psychiatric/Mental Health (PMH) Registered Nurse,requires a wide range of nursing, psychosocial, and neurobiological expertise.PMH nurses promote well-being through...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Sunnyside, NY)
  • 11 hours ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Sunnyside, NY)
  • 11 hours ago

Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who see it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • East Orange, NJ (15 miles from Sunnyside, NY)
  • 17 hours ago
  • East Orange, NJ (15 miles from Sunnyside, NY)
  • 17 hours 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 - Behavioral Health

  • Newark, NJ (13 miles from Sunnyside, NY)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ (13 miles from Sunnyside, NY)
  • 21 hours ago

Working knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health care....

Registered Nurse, full-time day 7A-7P, I/P Psych, Overlook Medical Center

  • Summit, NJ (23 miles from Sunnyside, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Summit, NJ (23 miles from Sunnyside, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Additional Joint Commission-certified services include behavioral health care, spine surgery, wound care, and primary care medical home (PCMH)....

RN - Inpatient Psych

  • Staten Island, NY (12 miles from Sunnyside, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Staten Island, NY (12 miles from Sunnyside, NY)
  • 1 day ago

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Night Shift - 12 Hours (United States of...

Staff Nurse - RN - Behavioral Health Nichols Cottage - Nights

  • White Plains, NY (21 miles from Sunnyside, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • White Plains, NY (21 miles from Sunnyside, NY)
  • 1 day ago

We blazed the way for use of the Planetree model and are the first behavioral health facility to be recognized as a Planetree Designated Patient-Centered Hospital with Distinction....

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Positions Available in Brooklyn and Queens

  • Queens Village, NY (8 miles from Sunnyside, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Queens Village, NY (8 miles from Sunnyside, NY)
  • 1 day ago

The Clinics provide psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacological therapy, as well as individual, group, family therapy, crisis intervention, medication management, case management and collateral sessions...

Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

  • Brooklyn, NY (5 miles from Sunnyside, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (5 miles from Sunnyside, NY)
  • 2 days 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 (4 miles from Sunnyside, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Sunnyside, NY)
  • 3 days ago

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

Demographic Data for Sunnyside, NY

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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 Sunnyside, NY

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


Highest Education Level

Psychiatric Rns in Sunnyside, NY 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 Sunnyside, 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%