Private Duty Nurse (RN/LPN): All Shifts!
Vancouver, Washington
As a Private Duty Nurse (RN/LPN) , you will provide compassionate, one-on-one skilled nursing care for medically complex pediatric and adult patients across a variety of community-based settings, including:
- Shift and hours
- 8-hour and 12-hour shifts · day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts
- Unit and setting
- private homes, adult family homes, assisted living communities · Home Health medically complex pediatric and adult patients
- License
- RN or LPN licensecurrent Washington State RN or LPN license in good standing
- Term
- PermanentFull-time or part-time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed New graduate nurses are encouraged to apply!
- License
- current Washington State RN or LPN license in good standing Current Washington State RN or LPN license in good standing Check your license
- Certification
- current BLS certification Current BLS Certification
- Also asks
- strong assessment and clinical skills appropriate to scope of practice Strong assessment and clinical skills appropriate to your scope of practice
- Also asks
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Also asks
- compassionate, patient-centered approach to care Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
- Also asks
- valid driver's license and reliable transportation if assigned to multiple patient locations Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (if assigned to multiple patient locations)
Preferred
- Experience
- one year of nursing experience One (1) year of nursing experience
- Experience
- private duty nursing, home health, home care, or hospice experience Private Duty Nursing, Home Health, Home Care, or Hospice experience
- Experience
- experience caring for medically complex pediatric and/or adult patients Experience caring for medically complex pediatric and/or adult patients
- Experience
- experience with ventilators, tracheostomies, feeding tubes, peritoneal dialysis, TPN, or other advanced skilled nursing interventions Experience with ventilators, tracheostomies, feeding tubes, peritoneal dialysis, TPN, or other advanced skilled nursing interventions
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questionsAround graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Below most Washington staff postingsWashington staff postings that state pay run $36/hr to $76/hr, the middle half $44/hr to $69/hr, across 1,332 postings.
- Bonus
- potential performance and productivity-based bonuses Potential for performance and productivity-based bonuses
Benefits
- Benefitscompetitive hourly payCompetitive hourly pay
- Benefitsmedical, dental & vision insuranceMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Benefitspaid time off (PTO)Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Benefitspaid sick leavePaid Sick Leave
- Benefits401(k) retirement plan401(k) Retirement Plan
- Benefitsemployee assistance program (EAP)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
More benefits (16)
- Benefitsmileage reimbursement when applicableMileage reimbursement (when applicable)
- Benefitsflexible full-time and part-time schedulingFlexible Full-Time and Part-Time scheduling
- Benefitspaid orientation and trainingPaid orientation and training
- Benefitsfree continuing education (CEUs) and online learningFree Continuing Education (CEUs) and online learning
- Benefitsprofessional development and leadership opportunitiesProfessional development and leadership opportunities
- Benefitssupportive, collaborative, nurse-led work environmentSupportive, collaborative, nurse-led work environment
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Vision insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- one-on-one skilled nursing care in community-based settings Provide one-on-one skilled nursing care in community-based settings.
- Day to day
- ongoing nursing assessments Perform ongoing nursing assessments appropriate to your scope of practice.
- Day to day
- implement and follow individualized Plans of Care Implement and follow individualized Plans of Care.
- Day to day
- administer medications and treatments as ordered Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
- Day to day
- monitor patient status and report changes in condition Monitor patient status and report changes in condition.
- Day to day
- collaborate with physicians, Registered Nurses, and interdisciplinary professionals Collaborate with physicians, Registered Nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Day to day
- educate patients and families on treatments, medications, and disease management Educate patients and families regarding treatments, medications, and disease management.
- Day to day
- maintain accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation.
- Day to day
- ensure compliance with agency policies and state and federal regulations Ensure compliance with agency policies and state and federal regulations.
- Day to day
- participate in quality improvement initiatives Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Day to day
- foster a culture of compassion, professionalism, accountability, and clinical excellence Foster a culture of compassion, professionalism, accountability, and clinical excellence.
- Day to day
- tracheostomy care Tracheostomy care
- Day to day
- ventilator management Ventilator management
- Day to day
- airway suctioning Airway suctioning
- Day to day
- enteral feeding (G-tube/J-tube) Enteral feeding (G-tube/J-tube)
- Day to day
- total parenteral nutrition (TPN) Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
- Day to day
- peritoneal dialysis (PD) Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)
- Day to day
- central line care Central line care
- Day to day
- medication administration Medication administration
- Day to day
- IV therapy (within scope of practice) IV therapy (within scope of practice)
- Weekends
- weekend shifts Day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts
- Travel
- travel between multiple patient locations if assigned
- Details
- consistent one-on-one patient assignments whenever possible Consistent one-on-one patient assignments whenever possible
- Details
- long-term patient assignments Long-term patient assignments that promote continuity of care and meaningful relationships
- Details
- matched to patients by clinical experience, scheduling preferences, and geographic location when possible We strive to match our nurses with patients based on their clinical experience, scheduling preferences, and geographic location whenever possible.
- Details
- openings in Auburn, Everett, Lynnwood, Marysville, Monroe, Poulsbo, Raymond, Redmond, Seattle, Shoreline, Tacoma / Lakewood, Vaughn Current openings include:
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Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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On your path
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Private Duty Nurse (RN/LPN)
Full-Time or Part-Time
✨ New Graduates Encouraged to Apply – Training & Mentorship Provided
Making People the Center of Their Healthcare Journey.
At Journey Nursing Services , we believe healthcare is about people first. Our mission is to provide exceptional, person-centered care through a holistic approach that supports not only our clients, but their families, caregivers, and the entire healthcare team.
As a Nurse-Owned, Veteran-Owned, and Women-Owned organization, we are committed to raising the standard of community-based healthcare while investing in the professional growth of our employees. We believe every patient deserves exceptional care from qualified nursing professionals, and every employee deserves to work in an environment where they are respected, supported, and empowered.
We Believe in a Culture of Respect
Our culture is built on a few simple principles
- Every voice matters.
- Every person deserves respect.
- We lead with compassion and integrity.
- We work together as one team.
- We pursue excellence in everything we do.
As Journey Nursing Services continues to expand throughout Washington State, we are seeking compassionate and skilled Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our growing Private Duty Nursing team.
New graduate nurses are encouraged to apply! We believe in developing the next generation of nurses by providing comprehensive orientation, hands-on training, ongoing mentorship, and clinical support to help you build confidence and succeed. Whether you're beginning your nursing career or bringing years of experience, our collaborative team is committed to helping you grow.
Whether you're looking for a full-time or part-time opportunity, we'd love to meet you.
Current Private Duty Nursing Openings
We are actively hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for one-on-one Private Duty Nursing positions throughout Western Washington.
Current openings include
- Auburn
- Everett
- Lynnwood
- Marysville
- Monroe
- Poulsbo
- Raymond
- Redmond
- Seattle
- Shoreline
- Tacoma / Lakewood
- Vaughn
Why nurses love our scheduling: We strive to match our nurses with patients based on their clinical experience, scheduling preferences, and geographic location whenever possible. As Journey continues to grow, new opportunities become available regularly. If you don't see your preferred location listed, we still encourage you to apply—we'd love to discuss current and upcoming opportunities that fit your experience and availability.
Why Choose Journey?
Private Duty Nursing offers a unique opportunity to provide truly personalized, one-on-one nursing care while developing meaningful relationships with your patients and their families.
Unlike traditional healthcare settings, our nurses have the time to focus on the individual—not just the diagnosis. You'll practice to the full scope of your license while providing comprehensive, relationship-centered care that improves quality of life and helps patients remain safely in their homes and communities.
At Journey, you'll care for medically complex pediatric and adult patients, collaborate with physicians and an interdisciplinary team, and become a trusted advocate for the individuals you serve.
As Journey continues to grow, so do the opportunities for professional development, leadership, and advancement.
Compensation & Benefits
Journey Nursing Services believes in investing in our employees by offering a competitive compensation package and benefits that support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth.
Benefits include
- 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
Position Overview
Journey Nursing Services provides Private Duty Nursing, Home Caregiving, and RN Delegation throughout Snohomish, King, Whatcom, and surrounding counties.
As a Private Duty Nurse (RN/LPN) , you will provide compassionate, one-on-one skilled nursing care for medically complex pediatric and adult patients across a variety of community-based settings, including:
- Private Homes
- Adult Family Homes
- Assisted Living Communities
You will work closely with patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team to deliver individualized, high-quality care while promoting independence, safety, and the highest possible quality of life.
Our Private Duty Nursing team cares for medically complex pediatric and adult patients with a wide range of skilled nursing needs , providing highly individualized, one-on-one care in the home and community.
This role offers the opportunity to build lasting relationships with patients while utilizing advanced clinical skills in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Schedule & Work Environment
We offer flexible scheduling designed to support both patient needs and work-life balance.
Available opportunities may include
- Full-time or Part-time positions
- Day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts
- 8-hour and 12-hour shifts
- Consistent one-on-one patient assignments whenever possible
- Long-term patient assignments that promote continuity of care and meaningful relationships
Essential 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.
Skilled Nursing Responsibilities May Include
- 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
Qualifications
Required
- 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)
Preferred
- 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
New graduate nurses are encouraged to apply. Comprehensive training, mentorship, and ongoing clinical support are provided.
Why You'll Love Working Here
At Journey Nursing Services, you'll have the opportunity to provide nursing care the way it was meant to be—personalized, relationship-centered, and focused on improving the lives of the patients and families you serve.
As a Nurse-Owned, Veteran-Owned, and Women-Owned organization, we understand the importance of leadership, teamwork, compassion, and service. We foster a workplace where every employee is valued, professional growth is encouraged, and excellence is recognized.
If you're looking for a career that offers autonomy, flexibility, clinical excellence, professional growth, and the opportunity to truly make a difference , we'd love to welcome you to the Journey family.
Join Journey Nursing Services and help make people the center of their healthcare journey.
Apply today—we look forward to meeting you!
What's around it?
Vancouver, WAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 5% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,702/mo
- Household income
- $81,338/yr, all local households, not nurse pay