Location & Practice Overview

This position is located in New York City, NY, and is based within a licensed home-care agency that delivers services across the New York metropolitan region.

City & State New York City, NY
Practice Type Licensed home-care agency
Care Delivery Model Community-based and residential settings
Service Geography New York metropolitan area

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patient health status during home visits, taking into account physical, social, emotional, and environmental factors.
  • Identify and record changes in condition that may require additional assessment or clinical follow-up.
  • Carry out nursing activities consistent with the patient’s authorized plan of care.
  • Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation of assessments and nursing interventions.
  • Relay relevant clinical findings to appropriate members of the healthcare team.

Qualifications & Requirements

An active New York State Registered Nurse license and current registration are required. No minimum years of experience or specific prior specialty experience are stated in the available posting.

Licensure
Active New York State RN license and current registration
Experience
Not specified in the available posting
Certifications
Not specified in the available posting

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation and employer-advertised benefits for eligible team members are listed below.

  • Compensation: $45–$58 per hour
  • Medical insurance with prescription coverage
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Daily Pay
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday leave
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement

Schedule & Work Environment

Shift Weekend shift
Hours & Days Exact days and hours not specified in the available posting
Employment Type Not specified (to be confirmed with employer)
Travel Travel between patient locations is expected

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The position serves older adults who receive nursing support in their own residences or other eligible community locations.

Primary Population Older adults
Setting Private residences and eligible community locations
Care Goal Support for remaining in familiar surroundings

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical work centers on nursing evaluation of clients’ overall needs and support for medication-related concerns within the nurse’s professional scope.

Nursing Evaluation Assessment of physical, social, emotional, and environmental needs
Medication-Related Support Observation and communication of medication concerns within nursing scope
Plan-of-Care Alignment Nursing services delivered according to authorized care instructions

Role Highlights

Distinctive features of this opening are limited to the confirmed weekend focus and the residential care delivery model.

  • Weekend-focused home health nursing assignment
  • Work performed primarily in patients’ private residences
  • Position within a Joint Commission–accredited licensed home-care agency

About Dignity Home Care, Inc

Dignity Home Care, Inc is a licensed home-care agency and part of the Sunrise Senior Living family. The organization has provided personalized in-home senior care in the New York metropolitan area for more than 25 years and holds Joint Commission accreditation.

Organization Type Licensed home-care agency
Affiliation Sunrise Senior Living family
Accreditation Joint Commission accredited
Years of Operation More than 25 years

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the exact weekend hours for this position?
Exact days and shift lengths are not listed in the available posting. Candidates should confirm the specific weekend schedule with the employer.
Is travel between patient homes required?
Yes. Travel between patient locations is expected as part of home-health nursing. Mileage reimbursement details should be confirmed with the employer.
Does the role include medication administration or wound care?
Specific procedures such as medication administration, wound care, or injections are not confirmed in the available posting and should be clarified during the application process.
Is a minimum number of years of nursing experience required?
No minimum years of experience are stated in the available vacancy information. Candidates should verify any experience expectations directly with the employer.
What documentation system is used?
No specific electronic health record or documentation platform is identified in the posting. Candidates may inquire about clinical documentation tools and training during the interview.

Weekend Home Health Nursing Practice in New York City

Home-health nursing on weekends requires the registered nurse to apply clinical judgment in environments that lack the immediate resources of a hospital or clinic. In New York City residences, the nurse evaluates how a patient’s physical condition interacts with the living space, available support, and daily routines. Decisions about when to escalate a concern or adjust the plan of care rest on direct observation rather than continuous monitoring equipment. This setting demands clear prioritization of findings and concise communication so that weekday colleagues receive an accurate picture of any changes that occurred over the weekend. The work therefore emphasizes independent assessment skills exercised within the boundaries of an authorized home-care plan.

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