Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Syracuse, 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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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

  • Syracuse, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 7 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....

RN - Behavioral Health Unit

  • Auburn, NY (23 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Auburn, NY (23 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, observation and evaluation of nursing care functions and performance relating to nursing team. Concerned with patient care,...

Psych RN 12 hour shifts $70/hr.

  • Syracuse, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 3 days ago

Salary: $70 / Hour The Psychiatric/Mental Health (PMH) Registered Nurse,requires a wide range of nursing, psychosocial, and neurobiological expertise.PMH nurses promote well-being through...

RN Psychiatric

  • Syracuse, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 4 days ago

Salary: $2710 / Week The Psychiatric/Mental Health (PMH) Registered Nurse, requires a wide range of nursing, psychosocial, and neurobiological expertise. PMH nurses promote well-being through...

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,386 per week. Job in Auburn Gr8Jobs

  • Auburn, NY (23 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Auburn, NY (23 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 12 days ago

American Medical Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Auburn, New York. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Psychiatric Discipline: RN Start Date:...

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RN - Psychiatric in Auburn, New York - $2,350/week. Job in Auburn Gr8Jobs

  • Auburn, NY (23 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Auburn, NY (23 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 13 days ago

Vetted is seeking a RN - Psychiatric for a travel job in Auburn, New York. The job was posted 5 days ago. The assignment starts on ASAP and is 13 weeks long with 12 hour shifts 3 days a week. You...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Syracuse, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 30+ days ago

Minimum Qualifications: Prior experience in a Psychiatry setting....

nursing; and plans, supervises, and provides nursing care to individuals with mental illness in facilities and programs operated by the Office of Mental Health....

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Demographic Data for Syracuse, NY

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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Syracuse, NY

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


Highest Education Level

Psychiatric Rns in Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, 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%