Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Tumwater, WA

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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FT Registered Nurse - Mental Health 263

  • McCleary, WA (19 miles from Tumwater, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • McCleary, WA (19 miles from Tumwater, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems....

FT Registered Nurse NOC - Mental Health 263

  • McCleary, WA (19 miles from Tumwater, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • McCleary, WA (19 miles from Tumwater, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems....

Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

  • Fircrest, WA (23 miles from Tumwater, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fircrest, WA (23 miles from Tumwater, WA)
  • 5 days ago

At this time, Headway cant support mental health professionals that arent fully licensed....

ACUTE RN - Mental Health 259

  • Olympia, WA
  • 8 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 8 days ago

Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems....

Special Operations Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (1SFG,JBLM, Tacoma, WA)

  • Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA (15 miles from Tumwater, WA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA (15 miles from Tumwater, WA)
  • 17 days ago

Title: Special Operations Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (1SFG,JBLM, Tacoma, WA) THIS POSITION OFFERS RELOCATION. Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!...

Develops practice protocols for mental health problems based on review and evaluation of published research....

Behavioral Health RN

  • McChord AFB, WA (21 miles from Tumwater, WA)
  • 25 days ago
  • McChord AFB, WA (21 miles from Tumwater, WA)
  • 25 days ago

You will identify mental health and nursing diagnoses, plan patient education, and coordinate discharge planning....

Acute Registered Nurse RN On Call - Mental Health 263

  • McCleary, WA (19 miles from Tumwater, WA)
  • 26 days ago
  • McCleary, WA (19 miles from Tumwater, WA)
  • 26 days ago

Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems....

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Olympia, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Washington) Becoming a SonderMind psychiatric provider means joining a community of mental health professionals who are committed to making a difference in...

NOC Acute Registered Nurse On Call - Mental Health 263

  • McCleary, WA (19 miles from Tumwater, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • McCleary, WA (19 miles from Tumwater, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems....

DSHS WSH License Practical Nurse - Psychiatric Security Nurse

  • Lakewood, WA (24 miles from Tumwater, WA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Lakewood, WA (24 miles from Tumwater, WA)
  • 60+ days ago

Our patients, who have serious or long-term behavioral health conditions, rely on us for their healing and growth....

RN Registered Nurse On Call - Acute Mental Health 264 265

  • Shelton, WA (22 miles from Tumwater, WA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Shelton, WA (22 miles from Tumwater, WA)
  • 90+ days ago

an acute mental health emergency....

Demographic Data for Tumwater, WA

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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Tumwater, WA

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 Tumwater, WA 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 Tumwater, WA
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%