Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Schertz, TX

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 Psychiatric Older Adult Unit

  • Cibolo, TX (3 miles from Schertz, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cibolo, TX (3 miles from Schertz, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

health care....

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Remote

  • San Antonio, TX (16 miles from Schertz, TX)
  • 4 hours ago
  • San Antonio, TX (16 miles from Schertz, TX)
  • 4 hours ago

We are looking for licensed psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNP) to join our diverse network of contracted providers....

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Fee For Service

  • San Antonio, TX (16 miles from Schertz, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX (16 miles from Schertz, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Thriveworks is currently seeking Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners in San Antonio, TX....

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • San Antonio, TX (16 miles from Schertz, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX (16 miles from Schertz, TX)
  • 5 days ago

We're looking for someone who is: Licensed in Texas as an APRN with a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification....

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

  • San Antonio, TX (16 miles from Schertz, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX (16 miles from Schertz, TX)
  • 10 days ago

Ready to Redefine Mental Healthcare? Join Serenity. At Serenity Healthcare, we're redefining mental wellness with personalized care, calming environments, and a human-first approach. We're looking...

Registered Nurse

  • San Antonio, TX (16 miles from Schertz, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Antonio, TX (16 miles from Schertz, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

GENERAL SUMMARY The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing services for consumers, assists with laboratory, EKGs, and other medical treatments, psychosocial, makes assignments to LVN and...

Registered Nurse Mgr

  • San Antonio, TX (16 miles from Schertz, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Antonio, TX (16 miles from Schertz, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Values and Understands - The importance of external groups and stakeholders to the behavioral health business and our position to individuals not familiar with behavioral health....

Registered Nurse Mental Health or Behavioral Health Unit

  • San Antonio, TX (16 miles from Schertz, TX)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Antonio, TX (16 miles from Schertz, TX)
  • 45+ days ago

With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities...

Registered Nurse - PRN

  • San Antonio, TX (16 miles from Schertz, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Antonio, TX (16 miles from Schertz, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

GENERAL SUMMARY The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing services for consumers, assists with laboratory, EKGs, and other medical treatments, psychosocial, makes assignments to LVN and...

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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Schertz, TX

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 Schertz, TX 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 Schertz, TX
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%