LPN / LVN - Home Health Private Duty

Phoenix Home Care and Hospice

Kansas City, Missouri

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Eligibility: Private Duty Nursing

Posted Oct 9

License: RN or LPN or LVN licenseCurrent and active LPN or RN license
Term: Permanent

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License: Current and active LPN or RN license
Also asks: Passion for patient-centered care

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Experience: Pediatric experience preferred, but not required – we provide hands-on training

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Against similar roles: Below most Missouri staff postingsMissouri staff postings that state pay run $28/hr to $55/hr, the middle half $31/hr to $46/hr, across 464 postings.

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Specialized hands-on training provided so new grads and others feel prepared for patient-specific needs; pediatric experience preferred but not required

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Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN; flexible scheduling; one posting notes Mon-Fri overnights and 2 weekends a month

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Phoenix Home Care & Hospice is seeking a LPN / LVN Home Health Private Duty for a job in Kansas City, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Private Duty

Discipline: LPN / LVN

Duration: Ongoing

Employment Type: Staff

LPNs & RNs: Make a Heartfelt Difference at Phoenix

At Phoenix, we’re not just hiring nurses—we’re welcoming compassionate professionals who want to make a meaningful difference every day. We provide exceptional one-on-one care to pediatric and young adult patients in the comfort of their homes.

If you’re looking for a purpose-driven nursing career where relationships matter, your expertise is valued, and you can see the impact of your care firsthand, Phoenix is where you belong.

The Impact You'll Make

In Private Duty Nursing, you’re more than a nurse — you’re a lifeline.

Meaningful One-on-One Care Leave behind crowded units and competing priorities. Focus your compassion on one patient at a time.

Specialized, Purpose-Driven Care Provide skilled nursing care to children and young adults with complex medical needs.

Relationships That Matter Build genuine, long-term connections with your patient and their family. Become a trusted partner in their care journey and celebrate the milestones along the way.

Help Families Thrive at Home Your care helps children remain at home, surrounded by the people, routines, and environment they know and love.

Why Choose Phoenix?:

Work-Life Integration That Works for You: Your nursing career should support your life—not compete with it. With Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN shift options available.

Earn More with Premium Pay:

Weekday Overnights: +$3/hour

Weekend Days: +$4/hour

Weekend Overnights: +$5/hour

Grow Your Confidence & Clinical Expertise: Whether you’re a new graduate or an experienced nurse, we invest in your success. Our specialized, hands-on training helps you build the confidence and clinical skills needed to provide exceptional care tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

Feel Valued for the Care You Give: We believe commitment deserves recognition. Full-Time and Part-Time nurses are eligible for an Annual Stay Bonus as a thank-you for continuing to grow with Phoenix.

Support Your Total Wellbeing: Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, and 401K—available for Part-Time team members as well.

Requirements

Current and active LPN or RN license

Pediatric experience preferred, but not required – we provide hands-on training

Passion for patient-centered care

A Mission That Matters

At Phoenix, our mission is to create New Beginnings for both our clients and our team members. We deliver home care built on innovation, skill, and Christ-like values of compassion, honesty, and patience.

Apply now and work for a company that honors its word – in writing.

Phoenix Home Care & amp; Hospice Job ID #9814CB1C56. Posted job title: LPN/RN Homecare Private Duty

About Phoenix Home Care & Hospice

The Phoenix Difference

When the need for home healthcare arises, the choices can feel overwhelming. Many agencies appear similar on the surface—offering comparable services and promises. But at Phoenix Home Care & Hospice, what sets us apart runs deeper than what you see.

Beneath the surface, you will discover a team driven by compassion, patience, and honesty. Guided by a commitment to excellence. We don’t just provide care—we deliver peace of mind through skilled service and genuine concern for every individual we serve across Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois.

Experience the difference of care that comes from the heart and seeks to identify new beginnings during challenging times. Discover Phoenix Home Care & Hospice.

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In Kansas City, MO

Kansas City, MOFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% below the US average

Median rent: $1,238/mo
Household income: $69,166/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Kansas City, MO

NeighborhoodsNurses targeting KU Medical often look at Volker for early-20th-century bungalows and 39th Street dining; Union Hill’s townhomes and condos sit next to Crown Center and Hospital Hill. Young professionals concentrate in walkable Crossroads Arts District, River Market, Westport, and Midtown for lofts, galleries, and bars. Families lean tree-lined Brookside and Waldo (bungalows, Tudors, Craftsman) or Kansas-side Prairie Village (median about $480,000, Shawnee Mission schools) and Leawood (median about $750,000, Blue Valley and Shawnee Mission), with Overland Park, Lee’s Summit, and Parkville also on short lists. More affordable or up-and-coming pockets include parts of the Northland, North KC, and East Bottoms; Olathe draws families with parks, pools, trails, and new housing near K-10 and Ridgeview, while Mission and Roeland Park are cited as cheaper than Prairie Village.

Nurses targeting KU Medical often look at Volker for early-20th-century bungalows and 39th Street dining; Union Hill’s townhomes and condos sit next to Crown Center and Hospital Hill. Young professionals concentrate in walkable Crossroads Arts District, River Market, Westport, and Midtown for lofts, galleries, and bars.

Families lean tree-lined Brookside and Waldo (bungalows, Tudors, Craftsman) or Kansas-side Prairie Village (median about $480,000, Shawnee Mission schools) and Leawood (median about $750,000, Blue Valley and Shawnee Mission), with Overland Park, Lee’s Summit, and Parkville also on short lists. More affordable or up-and-coming pockets include parts of the Northland, North KC, and East Bottoms; Olathe draws families with parks, pools, trails, and new housing near K-10 and Ridgeview, while Mission and Roeland Park are cited as cheaper than Prairie Village.

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As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: moveadvisor.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: youtube.com Source 5: urbancoolhomes.com

Getting aroundThe metro is largely car-dependent with limited public transit, though the KC Streetcar Main Street extension opened October 24, 2025, running from River Market south toward UMKC and serving Crossroads, Midtown, and Plaza-adjacent corridors. Leawood is typically 15–25 minutes from downtown; Prairie Village about 15–20 minutes downtown and 10–15 minutes from major highways. Downtown parking is a frequent local complaint, while KU Med, Hospital Hill, and suburban hospital campuses are more drive-and-park. Transportation costs are generally lower than in denser metros, with a reasonable driving environment if you accept that most hospital shifts will still mean a car.

The metro is largely car-dependent with limited public transit, though the KC Streetcar Main Street extension opened October 24, 2025, running from River Market south toward UMKC and serving Crossroads, Midtown, and Plaza-adjacent corridors. Leawood is typically 15–25 minutes from downtown; Prairie Village about 15–20 minutes downtown and 10–15 minutes from major highways.

Downtown parking is a frequent local complaint, while KU Med, Hospital Hill, and suburban hospital campuses are more drive-and-park. Transportation costs are generally lower than in denser metros, with a reasonable driving environment if you accept that most hospital shifts will still mean a car.

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As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: moveadvisor.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: urbancoolhomes.com Source 4: extraspace.com Source 5: facebook.com

OutdoorsGeorge Kessler’s park-and-boulevard system still structures outdoor life. Swope Park covers more than 1,800 acres with wooded trails, the Kansas City Zoo, and Starlight Theatre; Loose Park near the Plaza holds the Laura Conyers Smith Municipal Rose Garden, with Ewing and Kauffman Memorial Garden and Theis Park nearby. The paved Trolley Track Trail follows the old streetcar line through neighborhoods; Penn Valley Park’s Scout Statue overlooks the skyline; Berkley Riverfront Park and the Town of Kansas Bridge sit on the Missouri River. Northland riders use Line Creek Trail; Longview Lake Park south of the city has beaches, boating, and camping; Parkville adds English Landing Park and Parkville Nature Sanctuary on the river bluffs.

George Kessler’s park-and-boulevard system still structures outdoor life. Swope Park covers more than 1,800 acres with wooded trails, the Kansas City Zoo, and Starlight Theatre; Loose Park near the Plaza holds the Laura Conyers Smith Municipal Rose Garden, with Ewing and Kauffman Memorial Garden and Theis Park nearby.

The paved Trolley Track Trail follows the old streetcar line through neighborhoods; Penn Valley Park’s Scout Statue overlooks the skyline; Berkley Riverfront Park and the Town of Kansas Bridge sit on the Missouri River. Northland riders use Line Creek Trail; Longview Lake Park south of the city has beaches, boating, and camping; Parkville adds English Landing Park and Parkville Nature Sanctuary on the river bluffs.

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As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: livability.com Source 2: greatwolf.com Source 3: youtube.com

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Living in Kansas City

Kansas City is a split-state metro where an $80k–$150k nursing salary still buys a real house, not a lateral condo trade: city-proper medians recently sat in the mid-$200ks, while barbecue, jazz, fountains, and Chiefs Sundays supply the civic personality. The practical map for nurses is Volker and 39th Street for KU Med, Union Hill for Hospital Hill and Crown Center, with after-shift food in Westport, Crossroads, and City Market. Walkable urban life exists—River Market lofts on the streetcar (Main Street extension opened October 2025 toward UMKC), Brookside bungalows, Plaza fountains—but the metro is still a car city, and downtown parking and violent-crime pockets are the warnings locals repeat. Families who can cross into Johnson County or Lee’s Summit buy Blue Valley, Shawnee Mission, or Lee’s Summit schools; Prairie Village (about $480k median) often beats paying Leawood’s $750k name tax. Tradeoffs are honest: 205 sunny days and Kessler parks (Swope, Loose, riverfront) versus tornado season, uneven KCMO schools, and a housing market that is no longer a secret. Choose the street, not the headline.

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As of 2026Source 1: moveadvisor.com Source 2: urbancoolhomes.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: livability.com Source 5: extraspace.com Source 6: youtube.com

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