Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Portsmouth, RI

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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Travel Nurse

  • North Providence, RI (20 miles from Portsmouth, RI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • North Providence, RI (20 miles from Portsmouth, RI)
  • 30+ days ago

We are seeking a Registered Nurse-Emergency Room for a travel assignment in North Providence Rhode Island.

Registered Nurse Psych FT Nights R3

  • Providence, RI (18 miles from Portsmouth, RI)
  • 16 days ago
  • Providence, RI (18 miles from Portsmouth, RI)
  • 16 days ago

Job Summary: Provides direct patient care based on the knowledge of ANA Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Butler Hospital policies and procedures, and the RI Nurse Practice Act....

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

  • South Attleboro, MA (24 miles from Portsmouth, RI)
  • 16 days ago
  • South Attleboro, MA (24 miles from Portsmouth, RI)
  • 16 days ago

Responsibilities Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity - This opportunity is either full-time (32 hrs/week) or part-time (24 hrs/week), offers full benefits and options to work evenings (3pm -...

Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric )

  • Providence, RI (18 miles from Portsmouth, RI)
  • 16 days ago
  • Providence, RI (18 miles from Portsmouth, RI)
  • 16 days ago

Were seeking Nurse Practitioners that are: Licensed in Rhode Island Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification. Experienced with adult and/or child and adolescent populations....

Registered Nurse Psychiatric

  • Taunton, MA (23 miles from Portsmouth, RI)
  • 19 days ago
  • Taunton, MA (23 miles from Portsmouth, RI)
  • 19 days ago

Travel Exclusive Job ID 1132307 1 days ago REGISTERED NURSE - PSYCH Registered Nurse - Psychiatric JOB DETAILS Brown University Health, Rhode Island's first health system, was founded in 1994 by...

Registered Nurse

  • East Providence, RI (16 miles from Portsmouth, RI)
  • 23 days ago
  • East Providence, RI (16 miles from Portsmouth, RI)
  • 23 days ago

Serves as a patient advocate by supporting patient Bill of Rights and child mental health law. Acquires and maintains technical and psychiatric specialty skills appropriate to clinical program....

PSYCH RN-Behav/ED

  • New Bedford, MA (16 miles from Portsmouth, RI)
  • 23 days ago
  • New Bedford, MA (16 miles from Portsmouth, RI)
  • 23 days ago

Overview Community Focused. Care Driven. Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • New Bedford, MA (16 miles from Portsmouth, RI)
  • 24 days ago
  • New Bedford, MA (16 miles from Portsmouth, RI)
  • 24 days ago

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Geriatrics Internal Medicine Specialists (GIMS) is a multispecialty practice group that is currently seeking a part time (potentially full time) employee for the...

Psychiatric RN FT Nights R3

  • Providence, RI (18 miles from Portsmouth, RI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Providence, RI (18 miles from Portsmouth, RI)
  • 30+ days ago

.* Job Summary: Provides direct patient care based on the knowledge of ANA Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Butler Hospital policies and procedures, and the RI Nurse Practice Act....

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Providence, RI (18 miles from Portsmouth, RI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Providence, RI (18 miles from Portsmouth, RI)
  • 30+ days ago

NEW, Non-profit agency in Rhode Island seeks a RI-licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. This is an outpatient position. We will consider a 4 day a week schedule!...

Registered Nurse - Consult Liaison Services

  • Providence, RI (18 miles from Portsmouth, RI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Providence, RI (18 miles from Portsmouth, RI)
  • 30+ days ago

Other information: EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Active RN license EXPERIENCE: Prior experience in psychiatric nursing behavioral health and/or med-surge experience preferred....

Registered Nurse

  • Middletown, RI (4 miles from Portsmouth, RI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Middletown, RI (4 miles from Portsmouth, RI)
  • 45+ days ago

Previous psychiatric nursing experience preferred, which may include inpatient, outpatient, community support, emergency services....

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Warwick, RI

  • Warwick, RI (13 miles from Portsmouth, RI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Warwick, RI (13 miles from Portsmouth, RI)
  • 60+ days ago

You will provide patients with behavioral and mental health treatments, including individual and group therapy, medication management, and intensive outpatient programs....

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

  • Attleboro, MA (24 miles from Portsmouth, RI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Attleboro, MA (24 miles from Portsmouth, RI)
  • 60+ days ago

The Behavioral health RN provides physical emotional and psychological support to patients with various mental health concerns and assists other nursing staff in coordinating care for this population...

Registered Nurse- IMMEDIATE HIRE SIGN ON BONUS + FLEXIBLE SHIFTS

  • Fall River, MA (12 miles from Portsmouth, RI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Fall River, MA (12 miles from Portsmouth, RI)
  • 60+ days ago

health conditions preferred Licensed in the State of Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse Preference will be given to candidates that meet the cultural and linguistic needs of the geographic area Must...

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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Portsmouth, RI

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 Portsmouth, RI 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 Portsmouth, RI
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%