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

CLFC Healthcare and Communications•Paterson, NJ

1d•$52 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

CLFC Healthcare and Communications is hiring a per diem Registered Nurse for Wayne County's outpatient mental and behavioral health clinic in Lyons, New York. The clinic serves adults and youth, and nurses work alongside psychiatric prescribers, therapists, and care managers. The role focuses on medication management, long-acting injectable administration, metabolic monitoring, patient education, and ongoing collaboration with the care team. This is an on-site, W-2 hourly position with weekday daytime shifts from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Nurses choose their availability and select open shifts through the BRIDGE App. Compensation is $52.00 to $58.00 per hour, based on experience. Pre-authorized overtime is paid at time and a half. If the clinic cancels a confirmed shift two hours or less before it starts, four hours are paid. Orientation is paid at the nurse's rate, and pay is issued weekly. CLFC reimburses New York RN 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 referring a nurse or aide. 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 applies on every shift. The position is supported by a Program Manager and may provide access to future assignments for nurses on CLFC's roster.

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.
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 results, 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

Compensation of $52.00 to $58.00 per hour, with experience setting the rate within the range.
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.
Reimbursement for New York RN license renewal and CPR renewal.
Support for continuing education and certifications.
Up to $1,500 per year in tuition assistance toward a BSN.
$500 referral bonus for referring a nurse or aide.
Paid weekly.
Paid orientation at the nurse's hourly rate.
Fingerprinting, immunizations, screening, and license verification arranged and paid for by CLFC.
Paid sick leave accrues under New York law.
CLFC professional liability insurance coverage on every shift.