Psychiatric Nurse Salary in the United States
Psychiatric Nurse Salary
How much does a Psychiatric Nurse make in the United States? The average Psychiatric Nurse salary in the United States is $84,200 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $77,000 and $95,100. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Psychiatric Nurse Salary | $70,445 | US | March 26, 2024 |
| 25th Percentile Psychiatric Nurse Salary | $77,000 | US | March 26, 2024 |
| 50th Percentile Psychiatric Nurse Salary | $84,200 | US | March 26, 2024 |
| 75th Percentile Psychiatric Nurse Salary | $95,100 | US | March 26, 2024 |
| 90th Percentile Psychiatric Nurse Salary | $105,024 | US | March 26, 2024 |
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Job Description
The Psychiatric Nurse works as part of an interdisciplinary medical team to evaluate patients and develop treatment plans. Provides professional nursing care to assigned patients with varying levels of mental health disorders and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities, including outpatients and psychiatric inpatients. Being a Psychiatric Nurse promotes patients' independence by teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills. Administers medications, monitors patient progress, and records observations in patient medical records. In addition, Psychiatric Nurse may supervise lower-level nurses. Requires to gradute from a special program in nursing. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Psychiatric Nurse's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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