Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Tennessee

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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RN-Psychiatric Night Shift

  • Buffalo Valley, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Buffalo Valley, TN
  • 5 days ago

Description: Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to: Director Nursing - Geri Psych Performs...

Adult Psychiatric Nurse - RN

  • Franklin, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Franklin, TN
  • 3 days ago

These include behavioral health and 24-hour emergency. These also include heart and vascular and imaging....

Adult Mental Health Nurse - RN

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

Parkridge Valley West is a behavioral health hospital. We offer adult inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services. These are offered to residents of Marion and its surrounding counties....

New Pay Rates: Registered Nurse/Behavioral Health, Home Health

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 8 days ago

An RN with a Bachelor's Degree in psychiatric or mental health nursing must have one year of recent nursing experience, recommended to be within the last 3 years, in an acute treatment unit in a psychiatric...

New Pay Rates: Registered Nurse/Behavioral Health, Home Health $10,000 Bonus

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 10 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 10 days ago

An RN with a Bachelor's Degree in psychiatric or mental health nursing must have one year of recent nursing experience, recommended to be within the last 3 years, in an acute treatment unit in a psychiatric...

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

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

An RN with a Bachelor's Degree in psychiatric or mental health nursing must have one year of recent nursing experience, recommended to be within the last 3 years, in an acute treatment unit in a psychiatric...

Geriatric Psychiatric Nurse - RN - PRN

  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 days ago

These include behavioral health and 24-hour emergency. These also include heart and vascular and imaging....

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Memphis, TN
  • 6 hours ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 6 hours ago

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich...

Mental Health Registered Nurse / Home Health / PRN

  • Nashville, TN
  • 7 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 7 hours ago

Additional Job Information Registered Nurse - RN - Psych RN - Mental Health...

RN-Psychiatric

  • Carthage, TN
  • 8 hours ago
  • Carthage, TN
  • 8 hours ago

Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment. Drag Edit Delete Documents patient care...

RN Gero Psych - PRN

  • Tennessee Ridge, TN
  • 16 hours ago
  • Tennessee Ridge, TN
  • 16 hours ago

Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of RN - PRN for our GeroPsych Department. This job is permanent, PRN. Benefits Include: Competitive Pay Free onsite...

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

  • Sparta, TN
  • 21 hours ago
  • Sparta, TN
  • 21 hours ago

Responsibilities Provide direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility....

Registered Nurse - Domiciliary Mental Health

  • Johnson City, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Johnson City, TN
  • 1 day ago

The Domiciliary Mental Health (MH) Registered Nurse (RN) promotes personal growth and development of psychiric-mental health nursing practice....

Psychiatric RN

  • Elizabethton, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Elizabethton, TN
  • 3 days ago

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

Registered Nurse (RN) -Behavioral Health

  • Memphis, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 4 days ago

Nursing experience in the behavioral health field preferred....

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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Tennessee

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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee
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%