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

CLFC Healthcare and Communications•Albany, NY

6d•$52 - $58•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 nurse works on-site alongside psychiatric prescribers, therapists, and care managers, supporting patients through medication management and ongoing care. Responsibilities include administering and documenting oral and injectable psychiatric medications, including long-acting injectables; monitoring vital signs, metabolic screening, and medication side effects; educating patients and families; coordinating with the care team; documenting in the clinic's electronic health record; and responding to clinical emergencies according to clinic protocol. This is a W-2 hourly, per diem contract assignment with a consistent schedule of five 7.5-hour days per week, or 37.5 hours weekly, at one clinic. The clinic is generally open Monday through Friday; some days may extend past 5:00 PM, no more than twice a 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 is paid at the nurse's rate. The position includes reimbursement for New York license and CPR renewals, support for continuing education and certifications, and tuition assistance of up to $1,500 annually toward a BSN. A $500 referral bonus is available for bringing a nurse or aide onto the roster. Paid sick leave accrues under New York law, and CLFC provides professional liability insurance for each shift. Fingerprinting, immunizations, screening, and license verification are arranged and paid by CLFC. Scheduling is managed through the BRIDGE App, and a Program Manager is available for 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.
Able 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 in psychiatric nursing, inpatient or outpatient.
Long-acting injectable administration and metabolic monitoring experience.
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.
Teach patients and families about their medications and treatment plans.
Coordinate with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, therapists, and care managers.
Document in the clinic's electronic health record and respond to clinical emergencies according to clinic protocol.

Benefits

Tuition assistance of up to $1,500 a year toward a BSN.
Reimbursement for New York license renewal and CPR renewal.
Continuing education and certifications are supported.
$500 referral bonus for bringing a nurse or aide onto the roster.
Paid orientation hours.
Fingerprinting, immunizations, screening, and license verification are 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.
Weekly pay.
Four hours of pay when the clinic cancels a confirmed day two hours or less before it starts.