Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Mount Airy, MD

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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Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Virtual)

  • Germantown, MD (17 miles from Mount Airy, MD)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Germantown, MD (17 miles from Mount Airy, MD)
  • 60+ days ago

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

Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Germantown, MD (17 miles from Mount Airy, MD)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Germantown, MD (17 miles from Mount Airy, MD)
  • 90+ days ago

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

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Laurel, MD (24 miles from Mount Airy, MD)
  • 14 days ago
  • Laurel, MD (24 miles from Mount Airy, MD)
  • 14 days ago

nursing preferred Responsibilities: Provides follow-up medication evaluations and monitoring of adults with serious mental illness and child/adolescents with serious emotional disorders in both a clinic...

RN Behavioral Health Unit Part Time 7pm-11:30pm

  • Frederick, MD (11 miles from Mount Airy, MD)
  • 15 days ago
  • Frederick, MD (11 miles from Mount Airy, MD)
  • 15 days ago

Requirements: Associate Degree considered/ BSN agreement required Bachelor's degree preferred MBON RN license or compact state equivalent BLS required Previous BHU/Psychiatric nursing experience strongly...

Registered Nurse- Psych ED

  • Randallstown, MD (18 miles from Mount Airy, MD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Randallstown, MD (18 miles from Mount Airy, MD)
  • 45+ days ago

Summary This RN will only work with the ED Psych Patients. JOB SUMMARY: As a member of the patient care team, the RN provides safe, age-appropriate patient care and functions as an advisor and...

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

  • Mount Airy, MD
  • 60+ days ago
  • Mount Airy, MD
  • 60+ days ago

Carroll Counseling Center, part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Mount Airy, MD....

Psychiatric Nurse

  • Rockville, MD (20 miles from Mount Airy, MD)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Rockville, MD (20 miles from Mount Airy, MD)
  • 90+ days ago

We are directly involved with people who have serious and persistent mental health and substance abuse disorders....

Registered Nurse- WestWay

  • Laurel, MD (24 miles from Mount Airy, MD)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Laurel, MD (24 miles from Mount Airy, MD)
  • 90+ days ago

The RN works in conjunction with the mental health care team to provide safe and effective treatment to the consumer during time of crisis in an effort to promote a positive environment in order to...

Registered Nurse, Inpatient, Shifts Vary Elkridge, MD

  • Elkridge, MD (24 miles from Mount Airy, MD)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Elkridge, MD (24 miles from Mount Airy, MD)
  • 90+ days ago

We also have flexible shift options including day, evenings, and weekends and do not require psychiatric nursing experience....

Demographic Data for Mount Airy, MD

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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Mount Airy, MD

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 Mount Airy, MD 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 Mount Airy, MD
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%