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Tryfacta, Inc.

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Concord, NH · On-site

$1.8K - $2.4K/wk

Tryfacta is seeking a Psychiatric RN for our clients in Concord, NH, 03301. This role is a 13-week contract assignment. If you meet the qualifications listed below and are interested, please Apply ...

AccordCare

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Saint Augustine, FL · On-site

$1.5K - $2.1K/wk

Psychiatric Registered Nurse Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Care Delivery AccordCare Home Health Location St. Johns/Duval/Flagler/ Volusia Counties Schedule: Variable Department Operations Reports to ...

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How much do outpatient psychiatric rn jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for outpatient psychiatric rn in the United States is $111,406.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,500.00 and $131,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Outpatient Psychiatric RN?

An Outpatient Psychiatric RN is a registered nurse who specializes in providing mental health care to patients in an outpatient setting, meaning patients come in for appointments but do not stay overnight. These nurses assess mental health needs, administer medications, support therapeutic interventions, and collaborate with psychiatrists and other mental health professionals. Their role is crucial in supporting patients with mental health conditions as they manage their symptoms and work towards recovery in their daily lives.

What are some common challenges faced by Outpatient Psychiatric RNs, and how can they be managed?

Outpatient Psychiatric RNs often encounter challenges such as managing high patient caseloads, addressing complex mental health needs, and responding to crises in a fast-paced environment. Effective communication, strong organizational skills, and continuous professional development are essential for success in this role. Collaboration with psychiatrists, social workers, and therapists is key to providing comprehensive care and ensuring patient safety. Utilizing support from interdisciplinary teams and participating in regular case conferences can help manage these challenges effectively.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Outpatient Psychiatric RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Outpatient Psychiatric RN, you need expertise in psychiatric nursing, medication management, and behavioral health assessment, typically supported by RN licensure and mental health experience. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), psychiatric screening tools, and crisis intervention protocols is commonly required. Strong interpersonal skills, emotional resilience, and effective communication are essential soft skills for building rapport with patients and collaborating with mental health teams. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring patient safety, delivering effective treatment, and supporting recovery in outpatient mental health settings.

What is the difference between Outpatient Psychiatric Rn vs Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner?

AspectOutpatient Psychiatric RnPsychiatric Nurse Practitioner
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN) license, psychiatric certification often preferredRN license plus master's or doctoral degree in nursing, advanced practice certification
Work EnvironmentOutpatient clinics, mental health centers, hospitalsOutpatient clinics, private practices, hospitals, sometimes inpatient settings
ResponsibilitiesPatient assessments, medication management under supervision, patient educationDiagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medications, develop treatment plans

While both roles work in outpatient mental health settings and require psychiatric nursing credentials, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners have advanced education allowing them to diagnose and prescribe independently, whereas Outpatient Psychiatric Rns typically support medication management and patient care under supervision.

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Inpatient Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Santa Rosa) (Nursing)

Northern California Behavioral Health System

Santa Rosa, CA • On-site

$63 - $75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

ABOUT US:
Formerly Aurora Santa Rosa Hospital, SRBHH was opened in 2016 and is regarded as an integral part of the greater Santa Rosa and Northern California mental health system of care. Conveniently located in the North Bay, this hospital consists of 144 acute psychiatric inpatient beds.
Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (SRBHH) is regarded as an integral part of the greater Santa Rosa and Northern California mental health system of care.
Conveniently located in the North Bay, SRBHH serves adolescents and adults. We treat both mental health and co-occurring psychiatric and substance abuse conditions.
POSITION TITLE: Inpatient Psychiatric Registered Nurse
PAY RANGE: $63.00-$75.00 Per Hour
REPORTS TO: Chief Nursing Officer
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
The Inpatient Psychiatric RN top priority is to deliver high quality safe care to psychiatric inpatients in the acute locked hospital facility. The Inpatient Psychiatric RN provides direct care and treatment to inpatients and coordinates the care provided by other nursing personnel. The Inpatient Psychiatric RN plans and coordinates each patient's individual nursing care plans, and implements nursing related aspects of the multidisciplinary treatment plan (MDTP). The Inpatient Psychiatric RN embraces Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital's (SRBHH) mission, vision and value statements and adheres to and follows all the hospital policies and procedures. The Inpatient Psychiatric RN understands the regulations and standards that govern acute psychiatric hospital services and provides clear direction to their immediate nursing team to meet all regulations, standards, and requirements. The Registered Nurse maintains knowledge of, participates in further training provided, and understands the potential risks regarding occupational health hazards (e.g. bloodborne pathogen exposures).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assess inpatient needs, nursing staff resources and complete inpatient/unit assignments based on acuity, inpatient treatment plan goals, and unit operations.
  • Assess all inpatients' status, provide direct care to assigned group of inpatients, documents patient care and assessments rendered, prepares and administers medications as needed, and ensure necessary documentation is completed at the end of each shift.
  • Provide clinical summary information to other team members at treatment team meetings, shift reports and other hand-offs. The Inpatient Psychiatric RN provides continual oversight of all inpatients and inpatient psychiatric unit operations.
  • Work with nursing and other clinical staff to plan and document patient care. Document care plans on the MDTP and include inpatient problems, goals for hospitalization, and short-term goals. Includes interventions provided by team members to assist inpatients in returning to a reasonable mental health status and ultimately lower level of care.
  • Provide patient care by routinely demonstrating knowledge of mental health diagnoses, standards of care, evidenced based practice, medications (including old and new psychotropic medications), high risks for mental health patients, National Patient Safety Goals, and models of care.
  • Apply nursing process and process improvement principles to all levels of the organization. The scope of this process ranges from patient needs to the hospital needs as a whole. This includes ability to assess, collect data, define problems, set goals, initiate interventions and evaluate interventions. Complete timely Incident Reports and submits them to the Nurse Manager or RN House Supervisor.
  • Identify staffing needs based on staffing plan and acuity assessments.
  • Provide direct clinical oversight to other nursing staff throughout the shift in conjunction with the Nurse Manager, RN House Supervisor, or Director of Nursing (DON) as appropriate.
  • Coordinate team members' immediate response during psychiatric crises of inpatients and provide effective leadership at all times.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements
Education/Licensure:
  • Current California RN License
  • Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required, or obtained within initial orientation period.
  • Verbal de-escalation and physical intervention program as approved by the CNO.
  • Knowledge and experience of psychiatric diagnosis and associated risks, medications, biological systems, nursing process, treatment planning, inpatient hospital unit operations, and leadership. New RN graduates may meet these requirements if they have completed a psychiatric rotation as part of nursing school or have psychiatric experience in another role.
  • English proficiency required.

Skills and Competencies:
The Inpatient Psychiatric RN will pass initial and annual competency evaluations including (not limited to): suicide prevention, safe use of restraints, de-escalation interventions, medication knowledge, code blue/emergency interventions, infection prevention, and appropriate use of seclusion and restraints. The Inpatient Psychiatric RN will demonstrate skill in applying knowledge and competency in daily nursing practice. Maintain a working knowledge of commonly used policies, awareness of policy changes and knows where to find additional polices and needed information.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and stand for sustained period of time.
  • Walk, push, pull, lift, carry objects from a lower to higher position or horizontally from position to position or otherwise move objects.
  • Feel sizes, shapes, temperatures, and textures by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips.
  • Express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly.
  • Perceive the nature of sound with no less than a 40 db loss @ 1000 Hz and 2000 Hz with or without correction.
  • Exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently.
  • Able to provide manual and mechanical restraints for patients who are physically acting out and are potentially dangerous (at times this occurs on the floor.)
  • Minimum standard of visual acuity with or without correction.
  • While worker may possibly be subjected to temperature changes, the worker is generally not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions as the work is predominantly inside.

Benefits
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Healthcare Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
    (Supplemental Life, Term and Universal plans are also available)
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
    (with additional buy-in opportunities)
  • PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay
  • Discounted Cafeteria Meal Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement

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