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

CLFC Healthcare and Communications•Lyons, NY

6d•$52 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

CLFC Healthcare and Communications is hiring a 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 will work on-site alongside psychiatric prescribers, therapists, and care managers, supporting medication management and ongoing patient care. The work includes administering long-acting injectable and oral psychiatric medications, monitoring patient health and side effects, providing education, and coordinating with the clinical team. The schedule is Monday through Friday, five 7.5-hour days (37.5 hours per week), at one clinic. Some days may extend past 5:00 PM when the clinic is open late, no more than twice a week. There are no overnights, weekends, or holidays. Compensation is $52.00 to $58.00 per hour, paid weekly, with pre-authorized overtime paid at time and a half. Orientation is paid at the nurse’s rate. A clinic cancellation confirmed two hours or less before the shift starts is paid for four hours. The W-2 hourly role includes reimbursement for New York RN license renewal and CPR renewal, support for continuing education and certifications, and up to $1,500 per year in tuition assistance toward a BSN. A $500 referral bonus is available for referring a nurse or aide onto the roster. Fingerprinting, immunizations, screening, and license verification are arranged and paid by CLFC. Paid sick leave accrues under New York law, and CLFC provides professional liability insurance for every shift. Scheduling is managed through the BRIDGE App, and a Program Manager is available to assist with scheduling and pay questions. Program terms are provided in writing before acceptance.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted New York State Registered Professional Nurse license.
Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
Current BLS (CPR).
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 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.
New York RN license renewal reimbursement.
CPR renewal reimbursement.
Continuing education and certification support.
$500 referral bonus for referring a nurse or aide onto the roster.
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.
Professional liability insurance through CLFC on every shift.
Paid weekly.
Pre-authorized overtime paid at time and a half.
Four hours of pay for a confirmed clinic cancellation two hours or less before the shift starts.