1:1 Personal Care Nurse

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and skilled Personal Care Nurse to provide one-on-one nursing care for an individual in their home or other designated setting. The nurse will deliver personalized, high-quality care while promoting the client's safety, comfort, dignity, and independence. This role requires excellent clinical judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to build a trusting relationship with the client and their family.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualized nursing care according to the client's care plan and physician's orders.

• Assess, monitor, and document the client's physical and emotional condition.

• Administer medications, treatments, and other prescribed therapies safely and accurately.

• Monitor vital signs and identify changes in the client's condition.

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including  mobility and feeding, as needed.

• Assist with mobility, transfers, and fall prevention while maintaining client safety.

• Manage medical equipment such as oxygen therapy, feeding tubes, tracheostomy care, ventilators, or catheters, if applicable.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care provided.

• Communicate effectively with physicians, therapists, caregivers, and family members regarding changes in the client's condition.

• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and implement emergency procedures when necessary.

• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and all applicable healthcare regulations.

• Foster a supportive, respectful, and compassionate environment that promotes the client's quality of life.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in NYS.

Preferred Skills

• Experience providing one-on-one private duty nursing.

• Experience caring for pediatric, or medically complex patients.

• Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices.

• Compassionate bedside manner and commitment to patient-centered care.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, transfer, and reposition clients safely.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift.

• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.