Now hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for Private Duty Home Health Nursing, providing one-on-one skilled nursing care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients in their 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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