RN - Private Duty

Riverside; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 50,282 - 69,196; Part time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, VA is seeking a part-time RN for private duty home care. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients on an intermittent visiting basis.

The role relies on strong communication and clinical decision making. Under supervision of the Nurse Manager and Director, you will supervise non-professional staff, coordinate services, and ensure care plans meet Riverside standards and patient needs.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Virginia.
• Bachelors preferred; BSN encouraged where applicable.
• CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Provide intermittent visiting home care across settings as needed.
• Supervise and delegate to LPN/LVN and Home Health Aides.
• Document care plans, changes, and verbal orders accurately.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)

Registered Nurse (Required)

Tools

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

## RN - Private DutyApplylocations: Newport Square Professional Center - Newport News, Virginiatime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 2026-036357Newport News, Virginia**Hiring Range**$36.50 - $50.23/HourlyActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs. **Overview** Works under the supervision of the Nurse manager and the Director and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the total nursing care of assigned patients on an intermittent visiting basis. The RN may work in a variety of settings (typically in a home care type setting) and roles within Riverside Health System. The RN utilizes communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making to create a care plan for each patient based on physiological, psychosocial and cultural diversity. Responsible for supervising and delegating non-professional personnel working directly with him/her to ensure optimum patient care. Must demonstrate competence in dealing with age related needs of specific patient populations served in their assigned area. Works under the direction of leadership and a multi-disciplinary team (physical, speech, or occupational therapy; medical social services, and Home Health Aide services) to provide a comprehensive range of services or clinical care associated with and in accordance with standards of excellence established by Riverside Health system and facility goals and strategic plans. **What you will do** * Demonstrates assessment ability by applying standards of practice as it relates to the specialty or patient population served. Completes required continuing education classes applicable to Private Duty Care as assigned in a timely manner and stays current in regards to clinical knowledge. Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings and discussions regarding quality and outcomes. Demonstrates the ability to develop an initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment of the clients needs.* Contributes to the development, maintenance, or modifications to the individual service plans. Identifies changes in condition with proper documentation according to nursing practice standards. Accurately completes all required clinical documentation consistently per RHS standards which includes completing and "locking" patient notes and verbal orders. Applies specific criteria for admission to private duty care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient's eligibility.* Employee's individual productivity measures are satisfactory based on FTE/status and average number of assigned patients in case load.* Implements/initiates a plan of care and revises when necessary, provides services and/or treatments requiring specialized nursing skill, coordinates services, informs the staff of changes in the client's needs. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures and provides treatments and procedures that contribute to the physiological and psychosocial outcomes and stability of the patient.* Supervises LPN/LVN's, and Home Health Aides in providing services. Participates positively in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students as needed. **Qualifications** **Education** * Bachelors Degree, Nursing (Preferred)* Program Graduate, Registered Nurse (Required) **Experience** * Healthcare/Medical- Nurse: Registered Nurse (Preferred) **Licenses and Certifications** * Registered Nurse (RN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required)* CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)* Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job* Valid Drivers License Required**Other Requirements*** Call Rotation* Weekend Shifts* Irregular Shifts* Work/Float in more than one work locationTo learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.