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

CLFC Healthcare and Communications•Newark, NY

6d•$52 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

CLFC Healthcare and Communications is seeking a New York Registered Professional Nurse for a steady Monday-to-Friday assignment at Wayne County’s outpatient mental and behavioral health clinic in Lyons, New York. The nurse works alongside psychiatric prescribers, therapists, and care managers to provide medication management, administer long-acting injectable medications, monitor patient health and side effects, and educate patients and families. The role offers five 7.5-hour days (37.5 hours per week) at one clinic. Some shifts may extend past 5:00 PM when the clinic is open late, no more than two days per week. There are no overnight, weekend, or holiday shifts. Compensation is $52.00–$58.00 per hour, based on experience, with pre-authorized overtime paid at time and a half. Pay is weekly, and orientation hours are paid at the employee’s rate. A confirmed clinic cancellation made two hours or less before a shift begins is paid for four hours. The position is W-2 hourly and per diem contract, assigned as one steady weekday clinic placement. 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 offered for bringing 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 professional liability insurance applies on every shift. Scheduling and certification reminders are managed through the BRIDGE App. 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, 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 medication side effects; 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

Up to $1,500 per year in tuition assistance toward a BSN.
Reimbursement for New York license renewal and CPR renewal.
Continuing education and certification support.
$500 referral bonus for referring a nurse or aide.
Paid weekly.
Paid orientation hours.
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 for a confirmed clinic cancellation made two hours or less before the shift begins.