PRIVATE DUTY NURSE/RN  

Position Summary

The Private Duty Nurse provides individualized, one-on-one skilled nursing care to pediatric and adult patients in their home or community setting. This role requires a compassionate, highly skilled clinician capable of working independently while adhering to the New York State Nurse Practice Act, agency policies, and the patient's individualized Plan of Care (POC). The nurse serves as a primary clinical resource for patients, families, and caregivers across both pediatric and adult populations.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing monitoring for pediatric and adult patients
• Administer medications, IV therapy, tube feedings (G-tube/J-tube/NG-tube), wound care, and other skilled nursing interventions per physician orders
• Operate and monitor complex medical equipment, including ventilators, suction machines, feeding pumps, pulse oximeters, and cardiac monitors
• Implement and update the individualized Plan of Care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition; notify physician and clinical supervisor as appropriate
• Provide tracheostomy care and airway management as ordered
• Perform catheter care, ostomy care, and other complex nursing procedures as required

Qualifications

Required

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED)
• Current BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
• Minimum 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience; pediatric or home care experience preferred
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills\

Preferred

• Experience with medically complex or technology-dependent patients (ventilator management, tracheostomy care, G-tube/J-tube)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification for pediatric cases
• Bilingual skills (Spanish, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Russian, etc.) are a plus in many NY communities
• Prior home care or private duty nursing experience
• Familiarity with Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) systems

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate: RN $42-$55/hr (based on experience and case complexity)
• Flexible scheduling — days, nights, and weekends available
• Health benefits contribution
• Volunteer dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) or retirement plan
• Continuing education and in-service training, including pediatric competencies
• Mileage reimbursement