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

CLFC Healthcare and Communications•Auburn, NY

6d•$52 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

CLFC Healthcare and Communications is seeking a New York-licensed Registered Nurse for a steady, per diem contract 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 psychiatric nursing care to returning patients and supporting medication management and ongoing health monitoring. The schedule is Monday through Friday, five 7.5-hour days (37.5 hours per week). Some days may extend past 5:00 p.m. 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, paid weekly. Pre-authorized overtime is paid at time and a half. A clinic cancellation confirmed two hours or less before a shift starts is paid for four hours. This is a W-2 hourly role. Orientation is paid at the nurse’s rate. CLFC arranges and pays for fingerprinting, immunizations, screening, and license verification. New York license and CPR renewals are reimbursed; continuing education and certifications are supported; and up to $1,500 per year in tuition assistance is available toward a BSN. A $500 referral bonus is offered for referring a nurse or aide onto the roster. Paid sick leave accrues under New York law, and CLFC professional liability insurance covers every shift. Program terms are provided in writing before acceptance. Scheduling is managed through the BRIDGE App, where the nurse’s confirmed schedule and proposed added or changed hours are provided. The app also stores license and certification information and provides expiration reminders. A Program Manager is available for scheduling and pay questions. CLFC staffs nursing and clinical roles for government healthcare clients and gives rostered nurses priority consideration for new 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 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; 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

Paid weekly.
Pre-authorized overtime paid at time and a half.
Four hours of pay for a clinic cancellation confirmed two hours or less before the shift starts.
Reimbursement for New York license renewal and CPR renewal.
Continuing education and certification support.
Up to $1,500 per year in tuition assistance toward a BSN.
$500 referral bonus for referring 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.
CLFC professional liability insurance coverage on every shift.