Psychiatric Rn Jobs in San Diego, CA

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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Vista Hill

Registered Nurse

  • Vista Hill
  • San Diego, CA (6 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Vista Hill
  • San Diego, CA (6 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Work collaboratively in providing timely communication with providers across the systems of care to ensure children and youth receive quick access to mental health treatment for ongoing stability, and...

Registered Nurse / Behavioral Health, Home Health

  • San Diego, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 16 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...

Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • San Diego, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 45+ days ago

We equip mental health practitioners with the tools and resources they need to run a flourishing private practice....

Licensed Psychiatric NP

  • San Diego, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 60+ days ago

We equip mental health practitioners with the tools and resources they need to run a flourishing private practice....

Mental Health Nurse

  • La Mesa, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • La Mesa, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

health nursing process, individual/family dynamics in health and during illness Minimum of six months in mental health nursing, including individual and group therapy Civilian mental health nursing...

Registered Nurse (RN) - Psych

  • National City, CA (6 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • National City, CA (6 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards. 4....

SMV - RN - Psych ICU Adult - Part Time - Evening Shift

  • San Diego, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 9 days ago

Hours : Shift Start Time: 3 PM Shift End Time: 11:30 PM AWS Hours Requirement: 8/80 - 8 Hour Shift Additional Shift Information: Weekend Requirements: Every Other On-Call Required: No Hourly Pay...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - San Diego, CA

  • San Diego, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 10 days ago

health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering....

Registered Nurse (RN) - Psych Intake

  • National City, CA (6 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • National City, CA (6 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Overview Paradise Valley Hospital is the South Bays oldest hospital, the second oldest hospital in all of San Diego County, and the largest employer in National City. For more than 100 years,...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • San Diego, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 21 days ago

counseling....

Registered Nurse (Inpatient Mental Health)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 22 days ago

Registered Nurse (Inpient Mental Health) Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administrion Veterans Health Administrion Summary Inpient Mental Health (MH) Registered Nurse (RN) provides competent...

SMV-Psych-RN- Administrative Liaison-Part Time-Night Shift

  • San Diego, CA
  • 24 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 24 days ago

Hours : Shift Start Time: 6:30 PM Shift End Time: 7 AM AWS Hours Requirement: 12/36 - 12 Hour Shift Additional Shift Information: Weekend Requirements: Every Other On-Call Required: No Hourly Pay...

RN - Psych Acute - San Diego - Evenings

  • San Diego, CA
  • 25 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 25 days ago

Scripps Health Administrative Services supports our five hospitals and 19 outpatient facilities, which treat half a million patients annually through 2,600 affiliated physicians. This is a Full...

Psychiatric Nurse-25452502

  • San Diego, CA
  • 28 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 28 days ago

Interested candidates are encouraged to immediately apply. Interviews will take place on Thursdays. Qualifying applicants will be invited via email to schedule an interview. Candidates should be...

SMV - Psych - RN - Full Time - Evening Shifts

  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Hours: Shift Start Time: 3 PM Shift End Time: 11:30 PM AWS Hours Requirement: 8/80 - 8 Hour Shift Additional Shift Information: Weekend Requirements: Every Other On-Call Required: No Hourly Pay...

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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in San Diego, CA

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 San Diego, CA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
37.7%
Bachelor's Degree
32.7%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Doctorate Degree
9.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.4%
High School or GED
3.2%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Psychiatric Rns in San Diego, CA
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%