Private Duty Nurse (RN/LPN) | 1:1 Skilled Nursing Care

Now hiring Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) for Private Duty Home Health Nursing providing one-on-one skilled nursing care in patient homes throughout the Greater Louisville area.

RN: $32–$38/hour | LPN: $25–$30/hour – Competitive Private Duty Nursing pay in Louisville, KY.

Immediate openings for experienced Home Health Nurses providing G-tube, trach, vent, and catheter care in a Private Duty Nursing setting.

Flexible RN/LPN shifts available:  Full-Time | Part-Time | Days | Evenings (2nd shift) | Nights / Overnights (3rd Shift) | Weekdays | Weekends | Weekend Only (WOW) | Rotating Weekends

Private Duty Nursing Jobs in Louisville, KY

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.

If you are looking for a rewarding nursing career where you can build meaningful relationships with patients while delivering high-quality skilled nursing care, we would love to speak with you.

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. This allows you to focus fully on patient care without the distractions often found in facility settings.

BrightStar Care is recognized as Louisville's Best of Home Care Provider and Employer of Choice for 2025 and 2026 and is proud to be a Joint Commission Accredited organization.

Why Nurses Choose BrightStar Care

• 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


• Enterprise Champion for Quality – 8 Years Running


• Home Care Pulse Employer and Provider of Choice Award Winner (2025 & 2026)


• Joint Commission Accredited Employer

RN / LPN Responsibilities

As a Skilled Private Duty Home Health Nurse, you will:

• 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

Skilled Nursing Experience Preferred

We are especially interested in Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• 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)

Candidates with hospital, facility, or home health experience who are comfortable transitioning into one-on-one Private Duty Skilled Nursing care in the home setting are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 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


• Home health, private duty nursing, pediatric nursing, skilled nursing, or bedside nursing experience preferred

Pay Rates:

• Registered Nurse (RN) : $32–$38/hour


• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) : $25–$30/hour

Available Schedules

• Day Shift


• Evening Shift (2nd shift)


• Night Shift


• Overnight Shift (3rd Shift)


• Weekday Shifts (Monday-Friday)


• Weekend Shifts (Saturday/Sunday)


• Rotating Weekends


• Weekend Only (WOW)


• Flexible Scheduling

Job Types

• Full-Time


• Part-Time (1-2 shifts per week)

Work Location

In person, in-home/private duty patient care throughout the Greater Louisville, Kentucky area.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 

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