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

CLFC Healthcare and Communications•Edison, NJ

1d•$52 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

CLFC Healthcare and Communications is hiring a per diem Registered Nurse to work on-site at Wayne County’s outpatient mental and behavioral health clinic in Lyons, New York. The clinic serves adults and youth, and nurses collaborate with psychiatric prescribers, therapists, and care managers. The role focuses on medication management, long-acting injectables, metabolic monitoring, patient education, and ongoing outpatient care. The position pays $52.00 to $58.00 per hour, with the rate based on experience. Work is available on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Nurses choose the days and shifts they accept through the BRIDGE App; there are no nights, weekends, or holidays. Pre-authorized overtime is paid at time and a half. If the clinic cancels a confirmed day two hours or less before it begins, four hours are paid. Orientation is paid at the nurse’s rate, and pay is issued weekly on County-approved time. The W-2 per diem package 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 bringing a nurse or aide onto the roster. Fingerprinting, immunizations, screening, and license verification are arranged and paid for by CLFC. Paid sick leave accrues under New York law, and CLFC professional liability insurance covers each shift. Program terms are provided in writing before acceptance. CLFC Healthcare and Communications is the name used by CLF Consultants LLC, a federal and state contractor providing healthcare staffing and language access services to government agencies. The company states that its network includes more than 500 healthcare professionals and 200 interpreters. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Hold a current, unrestricted New York State Registered Professional Nurse license.
Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
Hold current BLS (CPR).
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 performing 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 accrues 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 cancels a confirmed day two hours or less before it begins.