Psychiatric Rn Jobs in New Jersey

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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Remote Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • NJ
  • 13 days ago
  • NJ
  • 13 days ago

Thriveworks is currently seeking Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners in New Jersey. Thriveworks is a clinician-founded national private practice group with locations in 48 states....

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Registered Nurse - Psychiatric Intervention Prevention - Part Time Nights

  • Egg Harbor Township, NJ
  • 8 hours ago
  • Egg Harbor Township, NJ
  • 8 hours ago

Psychiatry (1 West/1 Pines & Psychiatric Intervention Program (PIP) ) Medical/Surgical and psychiatry experience preferred....

Behavioral Health - Nurse Practitioner

  • Mays Landing, NJ
  • 9 hours ago
  • Mays Landing, NJ
  • 9 hours ago

SHIFT: Day (United States of America) A Brief Overview Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is hiring for a Part-Time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join the Mays Landing team....

UCHC Staff Nurse Mental Health Per Diem EMCFW

  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Minimum of one (1) year of psychiatric nursing experience required. Certifications/Licenses: Nursing license to practice in the State of New Jersey. CPR Certification required....

Registered Nurse, part-time varied, I/P Psych, Morristown Medical Center

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Responsible for working with other healthcare professionals to help treat patients with various injuries, illnesses or disabilities. Monitors patients, administers medications, keeps records,...

Registered Nurse- Intensive Treatment Psych Unit- F/T Evenings

  • Belle Mead, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Belle Mead, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Registered Nurse- Intensive Treatment Psych Unit- F/T Evenings HMH CARRIER CLINIC INC Belle Mead, New Jersey Apply ( **About Hackensack Meridian** **Health** Hackensack Meridian _Health_ nurses...

Registered Nurse - Emergency - Psych - F/T Night

  • Red Bank, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Red Bank, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Registered Nurse - Emergency - Psych - F/T Night RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER Borough of Red Bank, New Jersey Apply ( **About Hackensack Meridian** **Health** Hackensack Meridian _Health_ nurses care...

Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health- Raritan Bay- Per Diem -Evenings

  • Perth Amboy, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Perth Amboy, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health- Raritan Bay- Per Diem -Evenings RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER- PERTH AMBOY Perth Amboy, New Jersey Apply ( **About Hackensack Meridian** **Health** Hackensack...

Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

  • Newark, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 3 days ago

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

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Job in Wyckoff Gr8Jobs

  • Wyckoff, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Wyckoff, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner needed to see women and children in an inpatient setting. Located in Wyckoff. Preferred with experience in women s health and child population....

RN Psych - New Jersey

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 6 days ago

addition tothe assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health and substance usedisorders....

Registered Nurse - Mental Health Inpatient Unit - P/T with Benefits Days

  • Neptune City, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Neptune City, NJ
  • 6 days ago

Our unit offers: Medication management Individual therapy Group therapy Family therapy Our licensed 30-bed facility is staffed by a multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists, physician specialists, psychiatric...

Staff Nurse Mental Health PT Eves UCHC EMCFW Rutgers University

  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 6 days ago

Position Summary: University Correctional Healthcare is seeking a Part Time UCHC Staff Nurse for Edna Mahan Correctional Facility, located in Clinton, NJ. The Staff Nurse utilizes the nursing...

Part-Time PMHNP Locums Job in New Jersey Are you looking to be a part of a growing facility - one who cares about you and their patients the most? This facility is located in an ideal area of New...

Our unit offers: Medication management Individual therapy Group therapy Family therapy Our licensed 30-bed facility is staffed by a multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists, physician specialists, psychiatric...

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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in New Jersey

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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey
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%