Visiting Nursing Association of Western New York
Hiring nurses in Buffalo, NY
- Hiring days
From 1 posting and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 4, 2026Sources
The short version
The Visiting Nursing Association of Western New York (VNA of WNY), founded in 1885, is recognized as the first visiting nursing organization in America and remains the largest home health agency in the Western New York region.
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
The hard parts
Low overall employee satisfaction rating of 2.2/5 on Indeed (6 reviews)
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
Very poor management rating of 1.3/5 on Indeed
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
Work-life balance challenges due to weekend, holiday, and on-call rotations
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
Low scores for job security and advancement opportunities (1.8/5 on Indeed)
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Living in Buffalo, NY
Anchored by the bustling Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Buffalo pairs top-tier healthcare systems with authentic Rust Belt charm. Unwind along Elmwood Village's tree-lined avenues, explore historic Allentown, or catch Lake Erie sunsets. With living costs about 4% below the national average, the City of Good Neighbors lets nurses build a thriving career without sacrificing financial breathing room.
Browse roles in Buffalo- Metro price level · Buffalo area
- 4% below the national average
- BEA index 95.8 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,046/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $50,041/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Visiting Nursing Association of Western New York hire new grads?
The one role asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Visiting Nursing Association of Western New York, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Visiting Nursing Association of Western New York
Home Health Nurse RN
$41–$44/hr
- RN
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- vnawny.org
Employer website
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