Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN), Monday to Friday, Wayne County Clinic in Lyons, NY - Syracuse, NY
About The Position
Provide outpatient psychiatric nursing care at Wayne County’s mental and behavioral health clinic in Lyons, New York. This is a steady, on-site assignment at one clinic, working alongside psychiatric prescribers, therapists, and care managers. Care includes long-acting injectable medications, medication management, side-effect and health monitoring, patient education, and coordination with the treatment team. The assignment is Monday through Friday, five 7.5-hour days (37.5 hours per week). Some days may extend past 5:00 PM when the clinic is open late, no more than twice a week. There are no overnights, weekends, or holidays. Compensation is $52.00–$58.00 per hour, paid weekly, with pre-authorized overtime paid at time and a half. This is a W-2 hourly per diem contract role. Paid orientation is provided. The package includes reimbursement for New York license renewal and CPR renewal, support for continuing education and certifications, up to $1,500 annually in tuition assistance toward a BSN, and a $500 referral bonus for bringing a nurse or aide onto the roster. Paid sick leave accrues under New York law, and professional liability insurance covers each shift. CLFC arranges and pays for fingerprinting, immunizations, screening, and license verification. Scheduling is managed through the BRIDGE App, and a Program Manager is available for 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, and support medication management.
- 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 care in the clinic’s electronic health record.
- Respond to clinical emergencies according to clinic protocol.
Benefits
- Paid weekly.
- Pre-authorized overtime paid at time and a half.
- Four hours of pay when the clinic cancels a confirmed day two hours or less before it starts.
- Reimbursement for New York nursing license renewal and CPR renewal.
- Continuing education and certification support.
- Up to $1,500 per year in tuition assistance toward a BSN.
- $500 referral bonus for bringing a nurse or aide onto the roster.
- Paid orientation.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
