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

CLFC Healthcare and Communications•Buffalo, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CLFC Healthcare and Communications is hiring a Registered Nurse for a steady Monday-to-Friday assignment at Wayne County’s outpatient mental and behavioral health clinic in Lyons, New York. The role is on-site and works alongside psychiatric prescribers, therapists, and care managers, supporting patients through medication management and ongoing behavioral health care. The position is a W-2 hourly, per diem contract assignment scheduled for five 7.5-hour days (37.5 hours per week) at one clinic. The rate is $52.00 to $58.00 per hour, based on experience. Some shifts may extend past 5:00 PM when the clinic is open late, no more than twice a week. There are no overnight, weekend, or holiday shifts. Pre-authorized overtime is paid at time and a half. The role includes paid weekly wages and orientation, reimbursement for New York license and CPR renewals, support for continuing education and certifications, and tuition assistance of up to $1,500 per year toward a BSN. A $500 referral bonus is available for bringing a nurse or aide onto the roster. CLFC arranges and pays for fingerprinting, immunizations, screening, and license verification. Paid sick leave accrues under New York law, and CLFC provides professional liability insurance for every shift. Scheduling and documentation are managed through the BRIDGE App, and 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.
Maintain current BLS (CPR) certification.
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 in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
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.
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

Tuition assistance of up to $1,500 per year toward a BSN.
Reimbursement for New York nursing license renewal and CPR renewal.
Support for continuing education and certifications.
$500 referral bonus for bringing a nurse or aide onto the roster.
Paid weekly.
Paid orientation.
Fingerprinting, immunizations, screening, and license verification arranged and paid by CLFC.
Paid sick leave accrues under New York law.
Professional liability insurance coverage on every shift.
Pre-authorized overtime paid at time and a half.
Four hours of pay if the clinic confirms a cancellation two hours or less before the shift starts.