Psychiatric Rn Jobs in South Carolina

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 RN PRN N

  • Grand Strand Medical Center
  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 5 days ago

Introduction NEW PRN RATES Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Psychiatric RN PRN you want with your current employer?...

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Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

  • GO Staffing
  • Hartsville, SC
  • 14 hours ago
  • Hartsville, SC
  • 14 hours ago

A well-respected healthcare facility is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) about 45 minutes from Florence, SC. Board Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or...

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Registered Nurse II - Adult Inpatient Mental Health

  • MUSC
  • Charleston, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Summary 3N is a 30-bed adult psych inpatient unit, located on the third floor of the Northside of the Institute of Psychiatry building....

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PRN Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Setting (SUD)

  • Universal Health Services
  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities We are now hiring a Registered Nurse at Sea Grove Recovery Located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, Sea Grove Recovery provides substance use treatment for adults, as well as...

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RN - Psych

  • Universal Health Services
  • Aiken, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Aiken, SC
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Registered Nurse - Psych - Part-time Nights Since 1991, Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health Services(as part of Aiken Regional Medical Centers) has brought renewed hope for those...

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

  • LifeStance Health
  • Cayce, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Cayce, SC
  • 2 days ago

We are actively looking to hire a talented Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the Columbia area, who is passionate about patient care, committed to clinical excellence, and sees ages 6+...

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RN Psychiatric Home Health $5,000 sign on bonus

  • Amedisys, Inc.
  • Chester, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Chester, SC
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities Performs initial nursing evaluation, including behavioral health/psychiatric nursing needs....

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

  • Eventus WholeHealth
  • Florence, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Florence, SC
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications: Current NP or PA licensure in the state of practice Previous professional patient care experience Experience in geriatrics, family medicine, or psychiatry preferred....

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

  • Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 3 days ago

We work with a variety of cases, to include Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Major Depression, Dementia, Eating Disorders, Psychosis, etc....

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RN Psych Home Health

  • Amedisys Inc.
  • Columbia, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 3 days ago

Performs initial nursing evaluation, including behavioral health/psychiatric nursing needs....

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Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional / Adult Clinic Services PART-TIME (Columbia Area)

  • State of South Carolina
  • Cayce, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Cayce, SC
  • 4 days ago

Provide nursing services for a defined target group requiring psychiatric nursing services in a community mental health setting....

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) - PT/PRN

  • RecSol Recovery Solutions
  • Columbia, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 5 days ago

Wellness program Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Pet insurance Qualifications Psychiatry...

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Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

  • Recovery Centers of America
  • Greenville, SC
  • 6 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 6 days ago

Current Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification from the ANCC. 2+ years' experience as an RN; 3 years' experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner preferred....

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

  • Titan Placement Group
  • Hartsville, SC
  • 7 days ago
  • Hartsville, SC
  • 7 days ago

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Hartsville, South Carolina We’re hiring a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in Hartsville, South Carolina who wants a predictable...

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RN Psychiatric Home Health

  • Amedisys Inc.
  • Ladys Island, SC
  • 12 days ago
  • Ladys Island, SC
  • 12 days ago

Performs initial nursing evaluation, including behavioral health/psychiatric nursing needs....

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Demographic Data for South Carolina

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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in South Carolina

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 South Carolina offer the following education background
Master's Degree
38.0%
Bachelor's Degree
32.6%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Doctorate Degree
9.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.4%
High School or GED
3.1%
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 South Carolina
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%