Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Westbury, 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 (9 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (9 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Yonkers, NY (19 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Yonkers, NY (19 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

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

Licensed Psychiatric NP

  • Yonkers, NY (19 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Yonkers, NY (19 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 90+ days ago

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

LPNP (Virtual)

  • Hempstead, NY (4 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Hempstead, NY (4 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 90+ days ago

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

Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Services Lead - Adult Psych

  • Port Chester, NY (16 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Port Chester, NY (16 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 15 hours ago

Location Detail: 47 Long Lots Rd Westport (10437) Shift Detail: Flexible hours to meet the needs of the department Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare...

Registered Nurse (RN) - Adolescent Psych

  • Norwalk, CT (24 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT (24 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 14 days ago

Location Detail: 47 Long Lots Rd Westport (10437) Shift Detail: 32 hours per week RN position. (4) 8 hour days including every other weekend and some Holidays. Day shift 7a-3:30pm. Work where...

Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult Psych

  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 26 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 26 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...

Mental Health Nurse

  • New Rochelle, NY (13 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • New Rochelle, NY (13 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 11 days ago

health nursing process, individual/family dynamics in health and during illness Minimum of six months in mental health nursing, including individual and group therapy Civilian mental health nursing...

Adult Psych 6S Registered Nurse F/T Days

  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 14 hours ago

Preferred Criteria At least 1 year of previous experience in inpatient psychiatric nursing Med-surg background Psychiatric Certification Required Criteria Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Current...

Registered Nurse Psychiatric

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 21 hours ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 21 hours ago

Travel AMN Preferred Job ID 1144045 Posted 3 days ago REGISTERED NURSE - PSYCH Registered Nurse - Psychiatric JOB DETAILS 8p-830a, with 60 min unpaid lunch, EOW/H REQUIREMENTS Registered Nurse,...

Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 21 hours ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 21 hours ago

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for a Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse job in New York, New York paying $2,877.00 to $3,070.00 weekly. This is a 26-week contract position that...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Part Time)

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 22 hours ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 22 hours ago

Company Description Job Description LOCATION: BRONX NY SEND RESUME OR EMAIL TO ALEXG @ SMITHARNOLD.COM VP PMHNP RECRUITMENT OR CALL ... Very Flexible Work Hours! 100% Outpatient Our...

Registered Nurse -FACT

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Nursing, Substance Use Treatment, or Social Services Bilingual (English and Spanish) Behavioral and/or Mental Health experience...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Clinician

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Clinician Community Healthcare Network, is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving the underserved communities of Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan and Queens....

Registered Nurse - Inpatient Mental Health

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 2 days ago

A New York City-based healthcare network is looking to add a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to their Mental Health team at one of their inpatient forensic psychiatric facilities in Manhattan....

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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Westbury, 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 Westbury, 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 Westbury, 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%