Registered Nurse Private Duty (Weekend Opportunity)

Greater NY Nursing Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater NY Nursing Services is seeking a compassionate Private Duty Nurse to provide personalized care for patients at home and in hospital settings. The role requires a strong nursing background with critical care experience and the ability to deliver high-quality medical care.

You will administer medications, perform wound care, collect specimens, maintain records, and collaborate with healthcare teams to create individualized care plans.

Qualifications

• RN license in state of practice
• Experience in home care or critical care settings preferred
• Knowledge of medical records management and documentation standards
• Strong skills in medication administration and patient assessment
• Ability to perform essential nursing skills such as wound care, suture management, and specimen collection processing
• Excellent communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams
• Compassionate, patient-centered care with ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and monitor patient responses to treatments
• Perform wound care, including dressing changes
• Conduct specimen collection and processing as required
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation of patient care
• Provide critical care support for patients with complex health needs
• Assist with infant care, ensuring safety and comfort
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans
• Educate patients and families on health management and post-operative care
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols in the home environment

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient assessment

Critical care experience

Home care experience

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Private Duty Nurse to provide personalized care for patients in the home and hospital setting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing, with experience in critical care and hospital settings. This role requires a dedicated professional who can deliver high‑quality medical care while fostering a supportive environment for patients and their families.

Duties

• Administer medications and monitor patient responses to treatments.

• Perform wound care, including suture management and dressing changes.

• Conduct specimen collection and processing as required.

• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation of patient care.

• Provide critical care support for patients with complex health needs.

• Assist with infant care, ensuring safety and comfort during nursing interventions.

• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.

• Educate patients and families on health management, medication administration, and post‑operative care.

• Ensure compliance with all safety protocols and best practices within the home environment.

Qualifications

• Valid nursing license (RN) in the state of practice.

• Proven experience in home care or critical care settings is preferred.

• Knowledge of medical records management and documentation standards.

• Strong skills in medication administration and patient assessment.

• Ability to perform essential nursing skills such as wound care, suture management, and specimen collection processing.

• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

• Compassionate demeanor with a commitment to providing high‑quality patient‑centered care.

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple patient needs effectively.

Join our team as a Private Duty Nurse where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of your patients through dedicated, compassionate care.