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

CLFC Healthcare and Communications•Buffalo, NY

22d•$52 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

CLFC Healthcare and Communications is hiring a per diem Registered Nurse for an on-site outpatient mental and behavioral health clinic operated by Wayne County’s Department of Mental and Behavioral Health in Lyons, New York. The clinic serves adults and youth, and the nurse works alongside psychiatric prescribers, therapists, and care managers. The role focuses on medication management, long-acting injectables, metabolic monitoring, patient education, and ongoing collaboration with the care team. The position is W-2 hourly, with nurses choosing their availability and selecting open shifts through the BRIDGE App. Work is limited to weekdays between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with no nights, weekends, or holidays. Pay is $52.00–$58.00 per hour, based on experience, and is paid weekly. Orientation is paid at the nurse’s rate. Pre-authorized overtime is paid at time and a half. If the clinic cancels a confirmed shift two hours or less before it starts, four hours are paid. CLFC reimburses New York RN 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 bringing a nurse or aide onto the roster. Fingerprinting, immunizations, screening, and license verification are arranged and paid for by CLFC. Paid sick leave accrues under New York law, and professional liability insurance covers each shift. Scheduling, pay, and other questions are supported by a Program Manager. The role also offers potential access to other assignments on CLFC’s roster for government healthcare clients.

Requirements

Hold a current, unrestricted New York State Registered Professional Nurse license.
Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
Hold current BLS (CPR).
Have at least 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.
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

Pay of $52.00–$58.00 per hour, paid weekly.
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.
Paid orientation at the nurse’s hourly rate.
Reimbursement for New York RN 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 bringing a nurse or aide onto the roster.
Fingerprinting, immunizations, screening, and license verification arranged and paid for by CLFC.
Paid sick leave accruing under New York law.
Professional liability insurance coverage on every shift.
Flexible shift selection through the BRIDGE App.