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

CLFC Healthcare and Communications•Canandaigua, 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 on-site role serves adults and youth and involves psychiatric nursing in collaboration with psychiatric prescribers, therapists, and care managers. Nursing duties include medication management, long-acting injectable administration, metabolic monitoring, patient education, and clinical documentation. This is a W-2 hourly per diem position paying $52.00–$58.00 per hour, with the rate based on experience and relevant skills. The weekday schedule is between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday; nurses choose which available days they work. There are no nights, weekends, or holidays. Pre-authorized overtime is paid at time and a half. If the clinic cancels a confirmed shift two hours or less before it begins, four hours are paid. Orientation is paid at the employee’s rate, and pay is issued weekly. CLFC arranges and pays for fingerprinting, immunizations, screening, and license verification. Paid sick leave accrues under New York law, and CLFC provides professional liability insurance for each shift. The position also offers reimbursement for New York license and CPR renewals, support for continuing education and certifications, up to $1,500 per year in tuition assistance toward a BSN, and a $500 referral bonus for referring a nurse or aide who joins the roster. These offerings are administered through CLFC University, with program terms provided in writing before acceptance. Shifts are posted through the BRIDGE App, where nurses can select shifts and receive confirmation. A Program Manager is available to help with scheduling and pay questions.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted New York State Registered Professional Nurse license.
Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
Current BLS (CPR).
At least one year of recent RN experience that includes psychiatric, behavioral health, or substance use treatment.
Ability to complete the New York State Department of Health Criminal History Record Check and a drug screen.
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 performing 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 care in the clinic’s electronic health record.
Respond to clinical emergencies according to clinic protocol.

Benefits

Pay of $52.00–$58.00 per hour, with pre-authorized overtime at time and a half.
Four hours of pay when a confirmed clinic day is canceled two hours or less before it starts.
Weekly pay.
Paid orientation at the employee’s rate.
Reimbursement for New York 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 referring a nurse or aide who joins the roster.
Paid sick leave accrues under New York law.
CLFC professional liability insurance on every shift.
Fingerprinting, immunizations, screening, and license verification arranged and paid by CLFC.