Psychiatric Rn Jobs in West Palm Beach, FL

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 Psych Adolescent PRN

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 20 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 20 days ago

HCA Florida JFK North Hospital offers services for mental health and wellness for children, adolescents, adults and seniors. We have 600 colleagues and 900 medical staff....

Registered Nurse Behavioral Health Per Diem Days

  • Delray Beach, FL (18 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Delray Beach, FL (18 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 5 hours ago

Registered Nurse Behavioral Health Per Diem Days Delray Medical Center - 3.5 Delray Beach, FL Job Details Per diem Estimated: $63.6K - $104K a year 1 hour ago Qualifications RN License BLS...

Registered Nurse Behavioral Health Adult

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 19 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 19 days ago

HCA Florida JFK North Hospital offers services for mental health and wellness for children, adolescents, adults and seniors. We have 600 colleagues and 900 medical staff....

Registered Nurse Adult Psych

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 21 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 21 days ago

HCA Florida JFK North Hospital offers services for mental health and wellness for children, adolescents, adults and seniors. We have 600 colleagues and 900 medical staff....

Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 23 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 23 days ago

Communicate with healthcare staff regarding patient mental health status, document findings in patient health records, and provide crisis intervention and counseling as required....

Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric - $38-55 per hour

  • Riviera Beach, FL (5 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Riviera Beach, FL (5 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 45+ days ago

Core Medical-Perm is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Psychiatric Manager for a nursing job in Riviera Beach, Florida. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Psychiatric Discipline: RN Start...

Staff - Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric - $38-55 per hour

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 45+ days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 45+ days ago

Core Medical-Perm is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Psychiatric Manager for a nursing job in West Palm Beach, Florida. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Psychiatric Discipline: RN Start...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 45+ days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 45+ days ago

Beautiful beaches of West Palm Beach Florida are calling for immediate need for psychiatric nurse practitioner. This is all outpatient, excellent salary, full benefit package, relocation offered....

Demographic Data for West Palm Beach, FL

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NCLEX RN (Psychiatric, Behavioral, Mental Health)
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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in West Palm Beach, FL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Psychiatric Rn positions.



Highest Education Level

Psychiatric Rns in West Palm Beach, FL offer the following education background
Master's Degree
37.7%
Bachelor's Degree
32.7%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
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 West Palm Beach, FL
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%