Long Term Care RN
Vestal, New York
Willow Point Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Registered Nurse - LTC

Location: Vestal, New York Contract Length: 16 weeks Employment Type: Travel/Contract Start Dates: Every 2 weeks, due to the orientation schedule

Facility Overview

• Long-term care facility (state/government run) with a secured memory unit
• 300-bed facility
• Includes rehabilitation therapies, skilled nursing, memory care, and wound care
• Ratio: 1:18-20
• Patient population includes Alzheimer's and dementia patients

Schedule

• Evening shift, 5 x 8 hours (14:45-23:15)
• 40 hours per week
• Every other weekend required upon center request
• Cannot take every holiday off
• Call-outs must be given with more than 24 hours' notice
• Time-off requests (RTO) are approved only at submission and will not be approved after an offer is made
• Shift and RTO cannot be changed once offered

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum of 1 year of long-term care (LTC) experience, with LTC experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, American Safety and Health Institute, or National CPR Foundation

Certifications and Requirements as Applicable

• ACLS and PALS: required as applicable
• Harassment prevention training certificate: required for subcontractors; grandfathered candidates may start with the 1-hour course
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; not required annually. Past positive results require a negative chest X-ray within 5 years and an annual TB questionnaire.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually, with a statement clearing the candidate physically and of communicable diseases
• Background check within 1 year of start, updated annually; EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks annually
• Drug screen: required for direct candidates only (negative 9-panel within 1 year)
• Measles, mumps, and rubella: positive titer or 2 vaccinations (1 booster if titer is low)
• Flu vaccine or declination on file year-round; current season record due by 10/20
• COVID-19 vaccination or declination required
• Pneumonia vaccination proof or declination required
• Hepatitis B and varicella: proof of vaccination, titer, or declination requested if available (not required)
• NYSIIS consent form required
• Government-issued photo ID (copy of front only)

Onboarding

• Facility-assigned online modules must be started as soon as possible and completed no later than 3 days before the start date; pass grade of 80% on all modules and 90% on the medication administration exam (unlimited retakes)
• Additional modules may be assigned after the start date
• Standard facility modules are sent by email within 48 hours of offer acceptance; check spam/junk folders

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

Work Environment

• Attire: any solid-color scrubs and closed-toe shoes
• Charting submission in the facility's charting system is not required

Desired Qualities

• Organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent communication skills
• Personable and professional demeanor
• Ability to work with people from diverse cultures and personalities
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Dependable, with consistent attendance
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible with scheduling needs