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

CLFC Healthcare and Communications•Jersey City, NJ

14h•Onsite

About The Position

CLFC Healthcare and Communications is hiring a New York State Registered Professional Nurse for a steady, on-site 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, patient education, monitoring, and clinical coordination. The role is a W-2 hourly, per diem contract assignment at one clinic, scheduled Monday through Friday for five 7.5-hour days (37.5 hours per week). Some shifts may extend past 5:00 p.m. when the clinic is open late, no more than twice a week. There are no overnights, weekends, or holidays. Compensation is $52.00 to $58.00 per hour, with rate determined by experience. Pre-authorized overtime is paid at time and a half. Pay is weekly, and orientation is paid at the employee’s rate. A confirmed clinic cancellation made two hours or less before a shift starts is paid for four hours. The role offers 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 offered 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, with a Program Manager available for 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, 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.
Paid orientation at the employee’s rate.
Pre-authorized overtime paid at time and a half.
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 bringing a nurse or aide onto the roster.
Paid sick leave accrued under New York law.
Professional liability insurance coverage on every shift.
Fingerprinting, immunizations, screening, and license verification arranged and paid by CLFC.
Four hours of pay for a confirmed clinic cancellation made two hours or less before a shift starts.