Private Duty Nurse (RN/LPN) | 1:1 Skilled Nursing Care
About The Position
BrightStar Care Louisville is hiring compassionate and skilled Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to provide one-on-one private duty nursing care in patients' homes. This role offers a rewarding nursing career where you can build meaningful relationships with patients while delivering high-quality skilled nursing care. Our Private Duty Nurses provide individualized home health nursing services to infants, children, adolescents, adults, and seniors in a true one-on-one care environment, allowing for focused patient care without facility distractions. BrightStar Care Louisville is recognized as Louisville's Best of Home Care Provider and Employer of Choice for 2025 and 2026 and is a Joint Commission Accredited organization.
Requirements
- Unrestricted Compact or Kentucky RN or LPN license (required)
- Current CPR certification or equivalent (BLS, ACLS, PALS)
- Negative TB test or chest x-ray
- Valid driver's license and automobile insurance
- Must be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Varied assistance is required depending on the mobility of the client.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Minimum one year of nursing experience preferred
Nice To Haves
- G-Tube care / Enteral feeding management
- Tracheostomy (Trach) care and suctioning
- Ventilator (Vent) management
- Catheter care (SP/Suprapubic, Straight, Foley)
- Pediatric nursing or pediatric home care
- Home health nursing, private duty nursing, or one-on-one skilled patient care
- Hospital or acute care experience (ICU, PICU, NICU, ER, Med-Surg, Step-Down)
- Long-term or post-acute care experience (LTACH, SNF, long-term care, rehab)
- Chronic disease management (COPD, CHF, diabetes, seizure disorders)
- Home health, private duty nursing, pediatric nursing, skilled nursing, or bedside nursing experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one nursing care based on an individualized Plan of Care
- Deliver skilled nursing services in the home setting
- Monitor patient conditions and document changes
- Communicate patient updates to the Nurse Manager and healthcare team
- Educate and support patients and families
- Perform medication administration and nursing assessments
- Deliver compassionate bedside nursing care
- Maintain accurate documentation and clinical records
- Follow physician orders and agency policies
Benefits
- Competitive RN and LPN pay rates
- Weekly pay with direct deposit
- Flexible scheduling
- Full-time, part-time, and PRN opportunities
- Paid orientation and training
- RN clinical oversight and support
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid sick time
- Malpractice insurance
- Employee referral bonus program
- Nurse of the Month recognition
- Career advancement opportunities
- Promote-from-within culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
