Private Duty Registered Nurse/LPN
Saint Louis, Missouri
Posted Sep 1 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- Nights
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Nights
- Weekends
- Every weekend
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- LPN
- Experience
- 5+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Missouri is $33/hr, across 164 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Experienced Private Duty RN/LPN | Evenings, Weekends & Overnight
Valentine’s Home Care is seeking experienced Licensed Practical Nurses for one-on-one Private Duty Nursing assignments throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area.
We are currently recruiting nurses for weekday evening, weekend, and overnight assignments , including an immediate overnight need in South St. Louis City .
This position is designed for nurses with established private duty or home-care nursing experience who are comfortable providing independent, clinically focused care in the home.
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Current Scheduling Needs
Weekday Evenings
- 2:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
- 3:00 p.m-11:00 p.m
- 4:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m
Weekday Overnight
- Approximately 9:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m.
- Current overnight need in South St. Louis City
Weekend Days
- Saturday and Sunday
- 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Weekend Evenings
- Saturday and Sunday
- 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Consistent evening, weekend, or overnight availability is strongly preferred.
At this time, we are not recruiting for general weekday daytime availability unless connected to a specific approved case.
Compensation & Employment
- Bi-weekly payroll by direct deposit
- One-on-one Private Duty Nursing
- Consistent client assignments based on clinical fit and availability
- Clinical and operational support
- Benefits available to eligible employees, subject to plan terms
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care according to the client’s individualized Plan of Care
- Perform nursing assessments and monitor for changes in condition
- Administer medications and treatments within the scope of practice
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Follow HIPAA, infection-control, safety, and agency standards
- Communicate clinical concerns and changes in condition to appropriate leadership
- Maintain reliable attendance and commitment to assigned shifts
- Use required EVV and timekeeping systems according to agency procedures
- Maintain professional communication with clients, families, and the care team
Qualifications
Required
- Active Missouri RN/LPN license in good standing
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Minimum 3 years of Private Duty Nursing, home-care nursing, or closely related skilled nursing experience
- Strong clinical documentation and communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a home-care setting
- Dependable attendance and schedule commitment
Preferred
- 5+ years of relevant nursing experience
- Pediatric or higher-acuity private duty nursing experience
- Experience with medically complex clients
- Previous long-term one-on-one nursing assignments
Current Service Areas May Include
- St. Louis City
- South St. Louis City
- North St. Louis County
- Florissant
- St. Ann
- Richmond Heights
- Herculaneum
- DeSoto
- Surrounding Missouri communities
Nurses are matched with assignments based on location, experience, clinical fit, availability, and client needs.
The Nurse We Are Looking For
The right candidate understands the importance of providing consistent, professional nursing care in a client’s home.
We are looking for nurses who demonstrate
- Sound clinical judgment
- Dependability
- Strong communication
- Accurate documentation
- Professional boundaries
- Respect for the client and family
- Commitment to their assigned schedule
Our Standard
Valentine’s Home Care provides structured, compassionate, high-standard nursing care in the home. Our goal is to create strong nurse-client matches that support safe care, dependable scheduling, and positive long-term relationships.
Benefits
Eligible employees may have access to
- Health insurance, subject to plan terms
- Vision insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Flexible scheduling based on available assignments
Work Location: In person, within the client’s home Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Experience
- Home health: 5 years (Required)
- Home care: 3 years (Required)
License/
Certification
- LPN (Required)
- BLS Certification (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)
Shift availability
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Willingness to travel
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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“Dependable attendance and schedule commitment Preferred 5+ years of relevant nursing experience Pediatric or higher-acuity private duty nursing experience Experience with medically complex clients Previous” · from this posting
Requirements
- Required
- Active Missouri RN/LPN license in good standing
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Minimum 3 years of Private Duty Nursing, home-care nursing, or closely related skilled nursing experience
- Strong clinical documentation and communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a home-care setting
- Dependable attendance and schedule commitment
Place
- City
- Saint Louis, Missouri
- State price level
- 9% below the national average
Missouri index 90.8, where 100 is the national average.
Saint Louis pairs Midwestern friendliness with a storied cultural scene anchored by the Gateway Arch and Forest Park, one of America's largest urban parks. Neighborhoods like Soulard, with its historic farmers' market, and the Central West End offer distinct character for nurses seeking an approachable city with genuine community feel.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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