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

CLFC Healthcare and Communications•Ithaca, NY

1d•$52 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

CLFC Healthcare and Communications is hiring a per diem Registered Nurse for the Wayne County Department of Mental and Behavioral Health's outpatient clinic in Lyons, New York. The clinic serves adults and youth, and the nurse works alongside psychiatric prescribers, therapists, and care managers. The role focuses on psychiatric medication management, long-acting injectable administration, metabolic monitoring, patient education, and collaboration with the clinical team. This is a W-2 hourly per diem position paying $52.00–$58.00 per hour, with a rate based on experience. The weekday schedule is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday; nurses choose the days they are available and select open shifts through the BRIDGE App. There are no night, weekend, or holiday shifts. Pre-authorized overtime is paid at time and a half. A clinic-cancelled shift confirmed two hours or less before its start is paid for four hours. Orientation is paid at the nurse's rate, and pay is issued weekly on County-approved time. CLFC arranges and pays for fingerprinting, immunizations, screening, and license verification. Paid sick leave accrues under New York law, and CLFC provides professional liability coverage for each shift. The role also includes reimbursement for New York license and CPR renewals, support for continuing education and certifications, up to $1,500 per year in tuition assistance toward a BSN, and a $500 referral bonus for bringing a nurse or aide onto the roster. Program terms are provided in writing before acceptance.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted New York State Registered Professional Nurse license.
Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
Current BLS (CPR).
At least one year of recent RN experience that includes psychiatric, behavioral health, or substance use treatment.
Ability 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 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.
Monitor vital signs, metabolic screening, and medication side effects, and keep the prescriber informed.
Teach 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

Weekly pay.
Pre-authorized overtime paid at time and a half.
Four hours of pay when the clinic cancels a confirmed shift two hours or less before it starts.
Paid orientation at the nurse's rate.
Reimbursement for New York license renewal and CPR renewal.
Continuing education and certification support.
Up to $1,500 per year in tuition assistance toward a BSN.
$500 referral bonus for referring a nurse or aide.
Fingerprinting, immunizations, screening, and license verification arranged and paid by CLFC.
Paid sick leave accruing under New York law.
Professional liability insurance coverage on every shift.