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

CLFC Healthcare and Communications•Trenton, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CLFC Healthcare and Communications is hiring a Registered Nurse for an on-site role at Wayne County’s outpatient mental and behavioral health clinic in Lyons, New York. The nurse works alongside psychiatric prescribers, therapists, and care managers, supporting patients through medication administration and management, health monitoring, education, and coordinated care. The assignment is a steady Monday-through-Friday clinic position, scheduled for five 7.5-hour days (37.5 hours per week). Some days may extend past 5:00 PM when the clinic is open late, no more than twice a week. There are no overnight, weekend, or holiday shifts. Compensation 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. Orientation is paid at the nurse’s rate. A clinic cancellation confirmed two hours or less before a shift begins is paid for four hours. The role is a W-2 hourly, per diem contract assignment. 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. CLFC also reimburses New York license and CPR renewals, supports continuing education and certifications, and offers up to $1,500 per year in tuition assistance toward a BSN. A $500 referral bonus is available for referring a nurse or aide who joins 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 help with scheduling and pay questions. CLFC staffs government healthcare clients nationwide and considers rostered nurses for future assignments.

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 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, and support medication management.
Monitor vital signs, metabolic screening, and medication side effects; 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

Up to $1,500 per year in tuition assistance toward a BSN.
Reimbursement for New York license renewal and CPR renewal.
Continuing education and certification support.
$500 referral bonus for referring a nurse or aide who joins the roster.
Paid weekly.
Paid orientation at the nurse’s rate.
Four hours of pay when a clinic cancellation is confirmed two hours or less before shift start.
Pre-authorized overtime paid at time and a half.
Paid sick leave accrues under New York law.
Professional liability insurance coverage on every shift.
Fingerprinting, immunizations, screening, and license verification arranged and paid by CLFC.