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

CLFC Healthcare and Communications•Auburn, NY

1d•$52 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

CLFC Healthcare and Communications is recruiting a per diem Registered Nurse for the Wayne County Department of Mental and Behavioral Health’s outpatient mental and behavioral health clinic in Lyons, New York. The on-site clinic serves adults and youth, and the nurse works alongside psychiatric prescribers, therapists, and care managers. The role focuses on medication management, long-acting injectables, metabolic monitoring, patient education, and ongoing collaboration with the clinical team. This is a W-2 hourly per diem position with weekday shifts between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Nurses choose their availability and select open shifts through the BRIDGE App; there are no nights, weekends, or holidays. Pay is $52.00–$58.00 per hour, paid weekly. Pre-authorized overtime is paid at time and a half. A confirmed clinic cancellation two hours or less before a shift starts is paid for four hours, and orientation is paid at the nurse’s rate. 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 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 provides professional liability insurance for every shift. The position is part of CLFC University, its training and development program; program terms are provided in writing before acceptance.

Requirements

Hold a current, unrestricted New York State Registered Professional Nurse license.
Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
Hold 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 injectable medications 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

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 bringing a nurse or aide onto the roster.
Paid orientation hours at the nurse’s rate.
Fingerprinting, immunizations, screening, and license verification arranged and paid by CLFC.
Paid sick leave accrued under New York law.
CLFC professional liability insurance coverage on every shift.
Weekly pay.
Pre-authorized overtime paid at time and a half.
Four hours of pay if the clinic confirms a shift cancellation two hours or less before it starts.