Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN), Monday to Friday, Wayne County Clinic in Lyons, NY - Geneva, NY

CLFC Healthcare and Communications•Geneva, NY

19h•Onsite

About The Position

CLFC Healthcare and Communications is hiring a New York State Registered Professional Nurse for an on-site, per diem contract assignment at Wayne County’s outpatient mental and behavioral health clinic in Lyons, New York. The nurse works alongside psychiatric prescribers, therapists, and care managers, providing medication management, long-acting injectable administration, health and side-effect monitoring, and patient education. The assignment is one steady Monday-through-Friday clinic placement, with recurring patients and a consistent team. The schedule is five 7.5-hour days, totaling 37.5 hours per week. Some shifts 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; pre-authorized overtime is paid at time and a half. Orientation is paid at the nurse’s rate. CLFC arranges and pays for fingerprinting, immunizations, screening, and license verification. The role includes paid sick leave accrued under New York law and professional liability insurance during every shift. New York license and CPR renewals are reimbursed, continuing education and certifications are supported, and tuition assistance of up to $1,500 per year is available toward a BSN. A $500 referral bonus is offered for bringing a nurse or aide onto the roster. Scheduling is managed through the BRIDGE App, and a Program Manager is available for scheduling and pay questions. CLFC is an equal opportunity employer.

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 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

Weekly pay.
Pre-authorized overtime paid at time and a half.
A confirmed clinic cancellation two hours or less before the shift starts is paid for four hours.
Reimbursement for New York license renewal and CPR renewal.
Support for continuing education and certifications.
Tuition assistance of up to $1,500 per year toward a BSN.
$500 referral bonus for referring a nurse or aide.
Paid orientation hours at the nurse’s rate.
Fingerprinting, immunizations, screening, and license verification arranged and paid for by CLFC.
Paid sick leave accrues under New York law.
Professional liability insurance coverage on every shift.