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

CLFC Healthcare and Communications•Albany, NY

1d•$52 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

CLFC Healthcare and Communications is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse to work on-site at Wayne County’s outpatient mental and behavioral health clinic in Lyons, New York. The clinic serves adults and youth, and the nurse collaborates with psychiatric prescribers, therapists, and care managers. Clinical work includes psychiatric medication management, long-acting injectable administration, metabolic monitoring, and patient education. The position is W-2 hourly and pays $52.00–$58.00 per hour, with the rate based on experience. Shifts are weekdays between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday; nurses choose their availability and claim open shifts through the BRIDGE App. 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 starts, four hours are paid. Orientation is also paid at the nurse’s rate, and employees are paid weekly on County-approved time. CLFC arranges and pays for fingerprinting, immunizations, screening, and license verification. The position includes reimbursement for New York license renewal and CPR renewal, support for continuing education and certifications, and 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. Paid sick leave accrues under New York law, and CLFC provides professional liability insurance for every shift. Program terms are provided in writing before acceptance. A Program Manager assists with scheduling and pay questions. CLFC staffs nursing and clinical roles for government healthcare clients and gives rostered nurses consideration for new assignments.

Requirements

Hold a current, unrestricted New York State Registered Professional Nurse license.
Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
Hold current BLS (CPR).
Have at least 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 injectable medications 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

Pre-authorized overtime paid at time and a half.
Four hours of pay if the clinic cancels a confirmed shift two hours or less before it starts.
Paid orientation at the nurse’s rate.
New York license renewal reimbursement.
CPR renewal reimbursement.
Support for continuing education and certifications.
Up to $1,500 per year in tuition assistance toward a BSN.
$500 referral bonus for bringing a nurse or aide onto the roster.
Weekly pay.
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.