Registered Nurse – Long-Term Care
Vestal, New York
Willow Point Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Registered Nurse – Long-Term Care (Travel/Contract)

Location: Vestal, New York
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Evening, 8-hour shifts (14:45–23:15), 5 days per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required
• Facility Size: 300 beds
• Patient Population: Alzheimer's & Dementia patients
• Staff Ratios: Approximately 1 nurse to 18-20 residents
• Schedule: Cannot change shift or add RTO once offered; RTO only approved at time of submission
• Attendance: Strong attendance and punctuality required; call-outs must be given with more than 24 hours’ notice
• Locals Accepted: Yes

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Long Term Care experience within the last year
• BLS certification (accepted from any recognized entity; online-only courses acceptable)
• Experience in a Long Term Care setting

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
• Perform medication passes accurately and safely
• Monitor and report changes in resident condition
• Complete timely and accurate documentation
• Provide nursing care according to facility policies
• Supervise CNAs on assigned units

Skills & Attributes

• Organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent communication skills
• Personable and professional demeanor
• Ability to work with diverse cultures and personalities
• Team player with a positive attitude

Orientation & Training

• Start dates every 2 weeks due to orientation schedule
• Must complete facility-required Relias modules prior to assignment start date (pass grade of 80% on modules; 90% on medication administration exam)
• Additional modules may be assigned after start date and must be completed by assigned due dates

Facility & Work Environment

• Type: State/Government-run Long-Term Care Center with rehabilitation therapies, skilled nursing, memory care, wound care, and more
• Attire: Any solid color scrubs and closed-toe shoes
• Charting system: PCC (Point Click Care) – no submission required
• Parking: Free
• Mileage reimbursement: None

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (front copy)
• Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG (updated annually)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, clearing candidate physically and for communicable diseases
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or TB questionnaire if positive history)
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella (boosters if titers low)
• Flu vaccine or declination on file year-round (mask required if declined during flu season)
• COVID-19 vaccination or declination required
• Pneumonia vaccination proof or declination required
• Drug test (9-panel) required for direct hires within 1 year of start (not required annually)
• Harassment prevention training certificate required for subcontractors
• References: 2 professional references within 2 years of start preferred (supervisors preferred but not required)
• Resume/application required
• New York NYSIIS Consent Form required

Additional Notes

• Must be able to provide proof of license and certifications at submission
• No shift changes or additional time off allowed after offer acceptance
• Modules access sent via email within 48 hours of offer acceptance; check spam/junk folders
• Medication administration exam must be passed with 90%; unlimited retakes allowed

This position welcomes first-time travel nurses.