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, 40 hours total
• Shift Change: Shift cannot be changed once offered
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required upon center request
• Patient Population: Alzheimer's & Dementia patients
• Facility Size: 300 beds
• Staffing Ratios: Approximately 1 nurse to 18-20 residents
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• Locals Accepted: Yes

Required Qualifications

• Active New York State RN license (hard copy required at submission; no license hits allowed)
• Minimum 1 year of Long-Term Care (LTC) experience required; recent experience in rehab, med-surg, or hospital settings also accepted
• BLS certification (accepted from any recognized entity, including online courses)
• Ability to pass medication administration test and clinical observation
• Strong attendance, punctuality, and dependability
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be flexible with scheduling
• Must provide government-issued photo ID (front copy only)

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

Additional Requirements & Information

• Orientation: Start dates every 2 weeks due to orientation schedule
• RTO (Request Time Off): Only approved at time of submission; no changes allowed after offer
• Call-Outs: Must be given with more than 24 hours’ notice
• Compliance Processing: Takes 1.5 to 2 weeks
• Attire: Any solid color scrubs and closed-toe shoes
• Charting System: PCC (Point Click Care) – no submission required
• Parking: Free
• Mileage Reimbursement: None

Certifications & Training

• BLS required
• ACLS and PALS as applicable
• Harassment Prevention Training certificate required
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam with minimum passing score of 80% (nurses require 90% on medication administration exam)
• Facility-specific Relias modules must be started promptly after offer acceptance and completed no later than 3 days before assignment start date; additional modules may be assigned during the contract
• Fingerprinting required for CNAs (not applicable for RN role)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or as applicable based on history)
• Annual TB Questionnaire required in lieu of annual TB test
• Required vaccinations or proof of immunity: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Pneumonia
• Flu vaccine or declination required annually; mask required if declined during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination or declination required
• Drug screening required for direct hires (9-panel, negative within 1 year)

References & Documentation

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred) within 2 years of start date
• Resume/application required
• New York State Immunization Information System (NYSIIS) consent form required

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

This position offers an opportunity to work in a state-run long-term care facility providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapies, memory care, and wound care.