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

CLFC Healthcare and Communications•Utica, NY

6d•$52 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

CLFC Healthcare and Communications is hiring a New York-licensed Registered Nurse for a steady weekday assignment at Wayne County’s outpatient mental and behavioral health clinic in Lyons, New York. The nurse works on-site alongside psychiatric prescribers, therapists, and care managers, providing medication management, long-acting injectable administration, patient education, health and side-effect monitoring, and ongoing care coordination. This is a W-2 hourly per diem contract assignment scheduled for five 7.5-hour days, Monday through Friday, totaling 37.5 hours per week at one clinic. 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. Compensation is $52.00–$58.00 per hour, with the rate based on experience. Pre-authorized overtime is paid at time and a half, and pay is weekly. Orientation is paid at the nurse’s rate. If the clinic cancels a confirmed day two hours or less before it starts, four hours are paid. The company 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. Fingerprinting, immunizations, screening, and license verification are arranged and paid by CLFC. Paid sick leave accrues under New York law, and CLFC professional liability insurance covers every shift. Scheduling and credential reminders are handled through the BRIDGE App. A Program Manager is available for scheduling and pay questions. CLF Consultants LLC, doing business as CLFC Healthcare and Communications, provides healthcare staffing and language access services to federal, state, and local agencies. The company reports a network of 500+ healthcare professionals and 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.
Hold current BLS (CPR).
Have 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; 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.
Support for continuing education and certifications.
$500 referral bonus for referring a nurse or aide.
Paid weekly.
Paid orientation at the nurse’s hourly rate.
Four hours of pay if the clinic cancels a confirmed day two hours or less before it starts.
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.