Long Term Care Registered Nurse
Montrose, NY
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job in Montrose, New York

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting. The nurse will coordinate, direct, and deliver nursing services under supervision, including assessments, care planning, medication administration, and collaboration with healthcare teams.

Contract Length

• 26 weeks

Location

• Montrose, New York

Required Qualifications

• Current and valid Registered Nurse license in New York State
• Minimum 1 year of post-licensure clinical nursing experience (preferred)
• Experience with geriatric population in long-term care (preferred)
• Experience serving the Veteran population (preferred)

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments and record health information and vital signs
• Prepare, implement, and modify nursing care plans
• Assist with examinations and treatments; administer medications and nursing procedures as prescribed
• Monitor and document symptoms, conditions, and responses to medication or health changes
• Serve as nursing representative on treatment teams; coordinate care with other disciplines
• Make clinical rounds to assess nursing care needs and observe nursing services
• Provide health teaching, counseling, and education to individuals and families
• Implement infection control protocols and provide related staff instruction
• Maintain and update charts, records, and documentation per regulatory requirements
• Monitor inventories of medications, supplies, and equipment
• Delegate nursing activities to appropriate staff and supervise nursing care delivery
• Act as liaison to outside agencies to ensure continuity of care and follow-up
• May supervise Graduate Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and direct care staff

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Required Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (for RNs)
• Competency Exam (required for all candidates)

Background and Health Requirements

• Criminal background check including fingerprinting (to be completed onsite except for certain locations)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months prior to start
• Annual TB questionnaire completion
• Vaccination documentation or titers for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Drug testing (9 panel) within 1 year of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination for 2025-26
• COVID-19 vaccine booster preferred but not required

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required
• New York State Medicaid enrollment may be required depending on assignment location

This position involves working in a long-term care environment with a focus on geriatric and veteran populations. Candidates should be prepared for a thorough credentialing and background check process consistent with state and federal regulations.