Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN), Per Diem Weekdays, Wayne County Clinic in Lyons, NY - New York, NY

CLFC Healthcare and Communications•New York, NY

22d•$52 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

CLFC Healthcare and Communications is hiring a per diem Registered Nurse for the Wayne County Department of Mental and Behavioral Health’s outpatient clinic in Lyons, New York. The clinic serves adults and youth and provides an on-site setting where nurses collaborate with psychiatric prescribers, therapists, and care managers. Nursing work includes psychiatric medication management, long-acting injectable administration, metabolic monitoring, patient education, and ongoing patient care. This is a W-2 hourly per diem role with weekday daytime shifts between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Nurses choose their availability and select open shifts through the BRIDGE App. The hourly rate is $52.00–$58.00, based on experience. Pre-authorized overtime is paid at time and a half. If the clinic cancels a confirmed shift two hours or less before it begins, four hours are paid. Orientation is paid at the nurse’s rate, and pay is issued weekly. 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 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 each shift. The position is supported through CLFC University, its training and development program, with program terms provided in writing before acceptance. A Program Manager is available to assist with scheduling and pay questions.

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 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.
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

Up to $1,500 per year in tuition assistance toward a BSN.
Reimbursement for New York nursing license renewal and CPR renewal.
Support for continuing education and certifications.
$500 referral bonus for referring a nurse or aide.
Paid orientation at the nurse’s hourly rate.
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.
Pre-authorized overtime paid at time and a half.
Four hours of pay if the clinic cancels a confirmed shift two hours or less before it starts.
Weekly pay.