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

CLFC Healthcare and Communications•Trenton, NJ

6d•$52 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

CLFC Healthcare and Communications is hiring a New York Registered Nurse for a steady Monday-to-Friday 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, side-effect and health monitoring, and patient education. The role offers continuity with patients and the opportunity to observe their outcomes. This is a W-2 hourly, per diem contract assignment at one clinic, scheduled for five 7.5-hour days per week (37.5 hours weekly). Some days may extend past 5:00 PM when the clinic is open late, no more than twice per week. There are no overnight, weekend, or holiday shifts. Compensation is $52.00–$58.00 per hour, with weekly pay and time-and-a-half for pre-authorized overtime. Paid orientation, paid sick leave accruing under New York law, and professional liability insurance are also specified. CLFC reimburses New York license renewal and CPR renewal, supports continuing education and certifications, and offers 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. Clinic-canceled shifts confirmed two hours or less before the start are paid for four hours. Scheduling and certification reminders are managed through the BRIDGE App.

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 side effects, and keep the prescriber informed.
Teach patients and families about medications and treatment plans.
Coordinate care with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, therapists, and care managers.
Document 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 shift two hours or less before it starts.
Reimbursement for New York license renewal and CPR renewal.
Continuing education and certifications are supported.
Tuition assistance of up to $1,500 per year toward a BSN.
$500 referral bonus for bringing a nurse or aide onto the roster.
Paid orientation.
Fingerprinting, immunizations, screening, and license verification arranged and paid by CLFC.
Paid sick leave accrues under New York law.
Professional liability insurance coverage on every shift.