Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN), Per Diem Weekdays, Wayne County Clinic in Lyons, NY - Lyons, NY

CLFC Healthcare and Communications•Lyons, NY

1d•$52 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

CLFC Healthcare and Communications is hiring a per diem Registered Nurse for the Wayne County Department of Mental and Behavioral Health's outpatient clinic in Lyons, New York. The clinic serves adults and youth, and the nurse works alongside psychiatric prescribers, therapists, and care managers. The position is on-site and focuses on medication management, long-acting injectables, metabolic monitoring, patient education, and coordination of care. This is a W-2 hourly per diem role with weekday daytime hours, Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Nurses choose the days they are available and select open shifts through the BRIDGE App. Compensation is $52.00 to $58.00 per hour, based on experience. Pre-authorized overtime is paid at time and a half. If the clinic cancels a confirmed shift two hours or less before it starts, four hours are paid. Pay is weekly, and orientation is paid at the nurse's rate. CLFC reimburses New York RN license renewal and CPR renewal, supports continuing education and certifications, and offers up to $1,500 per year in tuition assistance toward a BSN. A $500 referral bonus is available for referring a nurse or aide to the roster. CLFC arranges and pays for fingerprinting, immunizations, screening, and license verification. Paid sick leave accrues under New York law, and CLFC professional liability insurance covers each shift. A Program Manager is available to assist with scheduling and pay questions.

Requirements

Hold a current, unrestricted New York State Registered Professional Nurse license.
Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
Hold current BLS (CPR).
Have one year of recent RN experience that includes psychiatric, behavioral health, or substance use treatment.
Be able to complete the New York State Department of Health Criminal History Record Check and a drug screen.
Be current on the clinic's required immunizations.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of psychiatric nursing experience, inpatient or outpatient.
Experience administering long-acting injectables and conducting metabolic monitoring.
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing certification (PMH-BC).

Responsibilities

Administer and document oral and injectable psychiatric medications, including long-acting injectables.
Monitor vital signs, metabolic screening, and medication side effects, and keep the prescriber informed.
Educate patients and families about medications and treatment plans.
Coordinate care with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, therapists, and care managers.
Document in the clinic's electronic health record.
Respond to clinical emergencies according to clinic protocol.

Benefits

Up to $1,500 per year in tuition assistance toward a BSN.
Reimbursement for New York RN license renewal and CPR renewal.
Continuing education and certification support.
$500 referral bonus for referring a nurse or aide.
Paid weekly.
Paid orientation at the nurse's rate.
Fingerprinting, immunizations, screening, and license verification arranged and paid by CLFC.
Paid sick leave accrues under New York law.
Professional liability insurance coverage on every shift.
Pre-authorized overtime paid at time and a half.
Four hours of pay when a confirmed clinic day is canceled two hours or less before it starts.