Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
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, every other weekend required
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Patient Population: Alzheimer's & Dementia patients in a 300-bed long-term care facility
• Staffing Ratios: Approximately 1 nurse to 18-20 residents
• Start Dates: Every 2 weeks (due to orientation schedule)
• Shift Change: Shift cannot be changed once offered; 12-hour shifts require prior approval
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required
• Locals Accepted: Yes

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• Minimum 1 year of Long Term Care experience within the last year
• BLS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• 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

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG (updated annually)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (exceptions apply for positive history or BCG vaccine)
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella (boosters if titers low)
• Flu vaccine or declination required annually; mask required if declined during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination or declination required
• Pneumonia vaccination proof or declination required
• Drug screening (9-panel) required for direct hires within 1 year, not required annually
• Harassment prevention training certificate required for subcontractors
• Completion of facility-specific Relias training modules prior to start (pass grade 80% on modules, 90% on medication exam)
• References: 2 professional references preferred (supervisors preferred)
• Resume/application required
• New York State Immunization Information System (NYSIIS) consent form required

Additional Information

• No call-outs allowed without more than 24 hours’ notice
• Return to work (RTO) requests only approved at time of submission; no changes after offer
• Free parking available
• Attire: Any solid color scrubs and closed-toe shoes
• Charting system: PCC (Point Click Care) – no submission required prior to start

This position welcomes first-time travel nurses.