Private Duty Nurse (RN/LPN): All Shifts!
About The Position
Journey Nursing Services is seeking compassionate and skilled Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join their Private Duty Nursing team. This role involves providing one-on-one, personalized nursing care to medically complex pediatric and adult patients in community-based settings such as private homes, adult family homes, and assisted living communities. The position emphasizes building meaningful relationships with patients and their families, practicing to the full scope of one's license, and improving the quality of life for patients while enabling them to remain safely in their homes. New graduates are encouraged to apply, as comprehensive training, mentorship, and clinical support are provided. The company is a Nurse-Owned, Veteran-Owned, and Women-Owned organization committed to raising the standard of community-based healthcare and investing in employee professional growth.
Requirements
- Current Washington State RN or LPN license in good standing
- Current BLS Certification
- Strong assessment and clinical skills appropriate to your scope of practice
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (if assigned to multiple patient locations)
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year of nursing experience
- Private Duty Nursing, Home Health, Home Care, or Hospice experience
- Experience caring for medically complex pediatric and/or adult patients
- Experience with ventilators, tracheostomies, feeding tubes, peritoneal dialysis, TPN, or other advanced skilled nursing interventions
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one skilled nursing care in community-based settings.
- Perform ongoing nursing assessments appropriate to your scope of practice.
- Implement and follow individualized Plans of Care.
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
- Monitor patient status and report changes in condition.
- Collaborate with physicians, Registered Nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Educate patients and families regarding treatments, medications, and disease management.
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation.
- Ensure compliance with agency policies and state and federal regulations.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Foster a culture of compassion, professionalism, accountability, and clinical excellence.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Tracheostomy care
- Ventilator management
- Airway suctioning
- Enteral feeding (G-tube/J-tube)
- Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
- Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)
- Central line care
- Medication administration
- IV therapy (within scope of practice)
- Wound care
- Ostomy care
- Seizure management
- Other skilled nursing interventions based on individual patient needs
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay
- Potential for performance and productivity-based bonuses
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Sick Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mileage reimbursement (when applicable)
- Flexible Full-Time and Part-Time scheduling
- Paid orientation and training
- Free Continuing Education (CEUs) and online learning
- Professional development and leadership opportunities
- Supportive, collaborative, nurse-led work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
