Private Duty Nursing - RN

Aspen Healthcare Services • Sherman, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Private Duty Nurse (RN) – PRN Aspen Healthcare Location: Sherman & Denison, Texas Position Type: PRN (As Needed) Join the Aspen Healthcare Team! Aspen Healthcare is seeking compassionate, experienced, and highly skilled Registered Nurses (RN) to join our growing Private Duty Nursing team serving the Sherman and Denison communities. If you're looking for a rewarding nursing career that allows you to build meaningful relationships with your patients while providing exceptional one-on-one care, we'd love to meet you. Unlike traditional bedside nursing, our Private Duty RNs care for one patient at a time, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality, individualized nursing care that truly changes lives. Position Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive skilled nursing care to medically complex patients in accordance with physician orders, the individualized Plan of Care, and Aspen Healthcare policies. The RN is responsible for performing comprehensive assessments, developing and updating nursing plans of care, educating patients and families, and coordinating care with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Assignments may include care provided in: Private Homes Hospitals Skilled Nursing Facilities Assisted Living Communities Other Healthcare Settings as Assigned Why Aspen Healthcare? At Aspen Healthcare, our nurses are more than clinicians—they are trusted partners in helping patients live safely and comfortably where they call home. We believe exceptional care begins with exceptional people, and we invest in our nurses through ongoing education, supportive leadership, and opportunities to grow professionally. If you're passionate about delivering skilled, compassionate one-on-one nursing care and want the flexibility to create a schedule that fits your lifestyle, we invite you to join our team. Apply today and become part of Aspen Healthcare—where Compassion Meets Excellence. Aspen Healthcare is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas.
• Current CPR/BLS Certification.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of nursing experience preferred.
• Previous experience in Private Duty Nursing, Home Health, ICU, Critical Care, Pediatrics, Long-Term Care, Rehabilitation, or Hospital Nursing preferred.
• Experience caring for tracheostomy, ventilator-dependent, respiratory-compromised, or medically fragile patients is highly desirable.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Reliable transportation.
• Current automobile insurance.
• Ability to travel throughout the Sherman and Denison service area.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
• Proficiency in developing and implementing individualized nursing care plans.
• Experience managing high-acuity and medically complex patients.
• Knowledge of respiratory disease management and emergency response.
• Ability to supervise and mentor LVNs and caregivers.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Commitment to infection prevention and patient safety.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to nursing care.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the interdisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification
• Minimum one (1) year of nursing experience
• Previous experience in Private Duty Nursing, Home Health, ICU, Critical Care, Pediatrics, Long-Term Care, Rehabilitation, or Hospital Nursing
• Experience caring for tracheostomy, ventilator-dependent, respiratory-compromised, or medically fragile patients

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized Plans of Care.
• Deliver high-quality one-on-one skilled nursing care in accordance with physician orders.
• Provide specialized nursing care for medically complex and respiratory-compromised patients, including the management of tracheostomy and ventilator-dependent patients.
• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and manage oxygen therapy, ventilator settings (within agency protocols), tracheostomy care, airway management, suctioning, and respiratory monitoring.
• Recognize early signs of respiratory distress and respond appropriately during emergencies.
• Administer medications, IV therapies (when applicable), injections, and physician-ordered treatments.
• Perform wound assessments and advanced wound care.
• Manage feeding tubes (G-Tube/NG Tube), urinary catheters, central lines (when applicable), and other skilled nursing procedures.
• Monitor patient progress and revise the nursing Plan of Care as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians regarding changes in patient condition and obtain additional orders when appropriate.
• Supervise and provide clinical oversight for LVNs, caregivers, and other assigned clinical staff in accordance with Texas Board of Nursing regulations.
• Educate patients and family members regarding disease management, medications, respiratory equipment, emergency preparedness, infection prevention, and home safety.
• Coordinate care with physicians, respiratory therapists, therapists, case managers, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, state, federal, OSHA, HIPAA, and Aspen Healthcare policies.
• Participate in case conferences, quality improvement initiatives, annual competencies, and required in-service education.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible PRN Scheduling
• One-on-One Patient Care
• Paid Orientation & Clinical Training
• Supportive Clinical Leadership
• Opportunities for Professional Growth
• Continuing Education
• Mileage Reimbursement (when applicable)
• A Collaborative, Patient-Centered Culture

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level