Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Chattanooga, TN

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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Local Contract Nurse On Call Director RN - Behavioral Health - $75 per hour

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 2 days ago

Officer - Behavioral Health** We are seeking an experienced Interim Chief Nursing Officer to lead our behavioral health nursing team....

Mental Health RN Manager - $15,000 Sign-On

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 12 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 12 days ago

Come join our team as a Registered Nurse Manager at Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital!...

Registered Nurse/Behavioral Health, Home Health $10,000 Bonus

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 16 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 16 days ago

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 Coverage Area: Hamilton County Shift: FT Salary: $64k-$80k This position is paid on a per-visit basis. The compensation reflected on this posting is an estimate of annual...

RN - Psychiatry

  • Jasper, TN (17 miles from Chattanooga, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Jasper, TN (17 miles from Chattanooga, TN)
  • 30+ days ago

Entrust Your Career to HealthTrust! At HealthTrust, we believe that healthcare is not defined by the four walls in which it is practiced. Its defined by its people. We pride ourselves on crafting...

Registered Nurse Behavioral Health

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 30+ days ago

We are seeking a Registered Nurse-Behavioral Health for a travel assignment in Chattanooga Tennessee....

Behavioral RN - Registered Nurse

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 30+ days ago

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the...

Travel Nurse RN Psych (775188)

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 45+ days ago

Travel Nurse RN - Psych Weekly Gross Pay: $1500 - $1700 Location: Chattanooga, TN, United States Start date: 05-19-2025 Assignment length: 13 Weeks weeks Minimum years of experience: 2 - previous...

Registered Nurse/Behavioral Health, Home Health PRN

  • Cleveland, TN (22 miles from Chattanooga, TN)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Cleveland, TN (22 miles from Chattanooga, TN)
  • 60+ days ago

Overview Coverage Area: Bradley and Polk Counties Shift: PRN Salary: $64k-$80k This position is paid on a per-visit basis. The compensation reflected on this posting is an estimate of annual...

LPN

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 60+ days ago

Responsibilities As our Radiographer at CHI Memorial, you will help capture usable diagnostic images from patients so the Radiologist can accurately diagnose and/or rule out different conditions....

Registered Nurse/Behavioral Health, Home Health

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 90+ days ago

Overview Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 Coverage Area: Hamilton County Shift: FT Salary: $64k-$80k This position is paid on a per-visit basis. The compensation reflected on this posting is an estimate of...

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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 Chattanooga, TN

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 Chattanooga, TN offer the following education background
Master's Degree
37.7%
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 Chattanooga, TN
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%