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

CLFC Healthcare and Communications•Canandaigua, NY

6d•$52 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

CLFC Healthcare and Communications is hiring a New York-licensed Registered Nurse for a steady Monday-through-Friday assignment at Wayne County’s outpatient mental and behavioral health clinic in Lyons, New York. The on-site role is a W-2 hourly per diem contract, with five 7.5-hour days totaling 37.5 hours per week. Some days may extend past 5:00 PM when the clinic is open late, no more than twice per week. There are no overnights, weekends, or holidays. The nurse will administer and document oral and injectable psychiatric medications, including long-acting injectables; support medication management; monitor vital signs, metabolic screening, and side effects; educate patients and families; and collaborate with psychiatric prescribers, therapists, and care managers. The clinic provides continuity with the same team and patients. Pay is $52.00–$58.00 per hour, based on experience and skills, with weekly pay. Pre-authorized overtime is paid at time and a half. If the clinic cancels a confirmed day two hours or less before it starts, four hours are paid. Orientation is paid at the nurse’s rate. 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 every shift. Professional development support includes reimbursement for New York license and CPR renewals, 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. Program terms are provided in writing before acceptance. Scheduling is managed through the BRIDGE App, which also stores license and certification information and sends expiration reminders. A Program Manager is available to assist with scheduling and pay questions. CLF Consultants LLC, doing business as CLFC Healthcare and Communications, is a federal and state contractor providing healthcare staffing and language access services to federal, state, and local agencies. The company reports a network of more than 500 healthcare professionals and more than 200 interpreters, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Hold a current, unrestricted New York State Registered Professional Nurse license.
Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
Maintain 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 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.
Four hours of pay when the clinic cancels a confirmed day two hours or less before it starts.
Paid orientation at the nurse’s hourly rate.
Reimbursement for New York license renewal and CPR renewal.
Support for continuing education and certifications.
Up to $1,500 per year in tuition assistance toward a BSN.
$500 referral bonus for referring a nurse or aide to the roster.
Fingerprinting, immunizations, screening, and license verification arranged and paid by CLFC.
Paid sick leave accrues under New York law.
CLFC professional liability insurance coverage on every shift.