Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Johnstown, PA

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)- Behavioral Medicine Clinical Coordinator

  • Ebensburg, PA (14 miles from Johnstown, PA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Ebensburg, PA (14 miles from Johnstown, PA)
  • 18 days ago

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Registered Nurse (RN)- Behavioral Medicine

  • Johnstown, PA
  • 19 days ago
  • Johnstown, PA
  • 19 days ago

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Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CNRP) Psych- Expert

  • Torrance, PA (17 miles from Johnstown, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Torrance, PA (17 miles from Johnstown, PA)
  • 9 days ago

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CNRP) Psych- Expert Minimum Qualifications Possession of a valid certification as Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner as issued by the PA State Board...

Registered Nurse Psychiatric - Travel - (Psych RN)

  • Johnstown, PA
  • 16 days ago
  • Johnstown, PA
  • 16 days ago

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Travel Nurse RN Psych (812199)

  • Indiana, PA (23 miles from Johnstown, PA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Indiana, PA (23 miles from Johnstown, PA)
  • 22 days ago

Travel Nurse RN - Psych Location: Indiana, PA, United States Start date: 08-04-2025 Assignment length: 13 Weeks weeks Minimum years of experience: 2 - previous travel experience is not required...

Registered Nurse Psychiatric

  • Johnstown, PA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Johnstown, PA
  • 60+ days ago

This facility is the largest healthcare provider in west central Pennsylvania. Serving over a half-million patients each year and employing over 5,000 clinical and non-clinical staff members and...

Demographic Data for Johnstown, PA

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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Johnstown, PA

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 Johnstown, PA 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 Johnstown, PA
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%