Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) OR Registered Nurse (RN)

About the role

As a Private Duty Nurse (PDN) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN), you’ll provide 1:1 skilled nursing care in a client’s home, supporting longer, consistent shifts and building relationships with the client and family. You’ll deliver comfort, safety, and dignity through individualized care that helps clients remain at home.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 in-home skilled nursing care per the provider’s plan of care and your nursing scope of practice, supporting extended shifts/continuous care as assigned.
• Partner with the client, family/caregivers, and care team to support goals of care and continuity across shifts.
• Assess, monitor, and document patient condition and report any changes promptly (vitals, blood glucose, intake/output, respiratory status, etc.).
• Administer medications and treatments (including insulin and IV fluids as ordered), with thorough, shift-based documentation.
• Provide skilled care such as wound care/dressing changes and support with personal care as outlined in the plan of care.
• Monitor for signs of infection, skin breakdown, respiratory distress, or other complications and respond according to protocols and provider orders.
• Provide skilled support for specialized needs as trained/authorized (e.g., trach care, ventilator support, enteral feeds) and assist with procedures per policy.
• Educate and support the client and family/caregivers on routines, equipment, and symptom monitoring to promote safety at home.
• Complete timely, accurate clinical notes and communicate shift handoff information to support continuity of care.
• Coordinate with the supervising RN, providers, and the office team to ensure excellent outcomes and reliable coverage.
• Communicate effectively with the care team to support coordination of services, supplies/equipment needs, and ongoing care planning.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited practical (vocational) nursing program and current LPN/LVN license in the state(s) in which you practice.
• One year of clinical experience preferred (home care/private duty experience a plus) or completion of the Office’s preceptor program.
• Current CPR/AED/BLS/First Aid certification.
• Reliable transportation to/from care sites and/or work locations.
• Trach and/or ventilator experience preferred; training may be available based on assignment.
• Able to visually and aurally observe and assess the patient.
• Able to provide proof of valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance if assignments include driving own vehicle to transport patient.

Working Conditions & Physical Effort

• Work is performed primarily in a client’s home in a 1:1 setting, with consistent shift-based coverage.
• Assignments may include home-based care and, as needed, care in community settings (e.g., school) per the plan of care.
• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and/or other potentially infectious or hazardous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions, including the use of protective equipment.
• Able to frequently lift, reposition, and transfer patients.
• Medium physical activity may require occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs. to conduct daily job functions and related activities that may be required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, benefits, and incentives.
• Flexible scheduling with consistent 1:1 private duty shifts.
• Daily Pay option available.
• No overtime required.
• 1:1 patient care with continuity—build meaningful relationships with clients and families.

Schedule

Daylight hours, Monday through Friday.