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

CLFC Healthcare and Communications•Utica, NY

22d•$52 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

CLFC Healthcare and Communications is hiring a per diem Registered Nurse for Wayne County’s outpatient mental and behavioral health clinic in Lyons, New York. The clinic serves adults and youth, and nurses work alongside psychiatric prescribers, therapists, and care managers. The role focuses on psychiatric medication management, long-acting injectable administration, metabolic monitoring, patient education, and ongoing coordination with the care team. This is an on-site, W-2 hourly per diem position 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, and pay is weekly. Pre-authorized overtime is paid at time and a half. Orientation is paid at the nurse’s rate. If the clinic cancels a confirmed shift two hours or less before it begins, four hours are paid. CLFC arranges and pays for fingerprinting, immunizations, screening, and license verification. The position includes reimbursement for New York 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 to the roster. Paid sick leave accrues under New York law, and CLFC provides professional liability insurance for every shift. A Program Manager is available to assist with scheduling and pay questions.

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.
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 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 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 rate.
Paid weekly.
Four hours of pay when a confirmed clinic day is canceled two hours or less before it starts.
Pre-authorized overtime paid at time and a half.
Paid sick leave accrues under New York law.
Professional liability insurance coverage on every shift.
Fingerprinting, immunizations, screening, and license verification arranged and paid by CLFC.