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

CLFC Healthcare and Communications•Trenton, NJ

1d•$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 psychiatric medication management, long-acting injectable administration, metabolic monitoring, patient education, and collaboration with the clinical team. The W-2 hourly position pays $52.00 to $58.00 per hour, with the rate based on experience. Work is available on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday; nurses choose their availability and shifts through the BRIDGE App. There are no nights, weekends, or holidays. Pre-authorized overtime is paid at time and a half. A confirmed clinic cancellation made two hours or less before a shift begins is paid for four hours. Orientation is paid at the nurse's rate, and pay is issued weekly on County-approved time. 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 to the roster. 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. Program terms are provided in writing before acceptance. A Program Manager is available to assist with scheduling and pay questions. The role is part of CLFC's broader staffing 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 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

$52.00 to $58.00 per hour; pre-authorized overtime paid at time and a half.
Weekly pay.
Four hours of pay for a confirmed shift cancelled by the clinic 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 referring a nurse or aide.
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.