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Interim HealthCare

HOMECARE NURSE (LPN RN) |

Valdosta, GA · On-site

$22.50 - $28.75/hr

IMMEDIATE NEED - Private Duty Nurses (RN / LPN) | Critical Care Experience Preferred Interim HealthCare - Augusta, GA Serving Patients in Valdosta, GA Interim HealthCare of Augusta is actively ...

Maxim Health Systems

RN - Private Duty Nurse

Savannah, GA · On-site

$35 - $40/hr

RN - Private Duty Nurse Salary: $35 - $40 / per hour Maxim Healthcare in Savannah, GA is hiring for a Registered Nurse to work with Pediatric patients in the home setting. As a member of Maxim, you ...

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How much do private duty rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for private duty rn in Georgia is $30.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.58 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Private Duty Rn vs Home Health Aide?

AspectPrivate Duty RnHome Health Aide
CredentialsRegistered Nurse license (RN)Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide certification
Work EnvironmentPrivate homes, one-on-one patient carePrivate homes, assisting with daily activities
Employer & IndustryHome healthcare agencies, private clientsHome healthcare agencies, senior care providers

Private Duty Rns and Home Health Aides both provide in-home care but differ mainly in credentials and scope. Private Duty Rns are licensed nurses offering complex medical care, while Home Health Aides assist with daily living activities under supervision. Understanding these differences helps clients choose the right caregiver for their needs.

How does a private duty RN typically coordinate care with family members and other healthcare professionals?

As a Private Duty RN, you will frequently collaborate with family members, physicians, therapists, and home health aides to ensure a comprehensive care plan for your client. Communication is key—regular updates and clear documentation help align everyone’s efforts and address any changes in the patient’s condition. You may also educate families on care techniques and advocate for necessary resources or interventions, making teamwork and interpersonal skills essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a private duty RN?

To thrive as a Private Duty RN, you need a current RN license, strong clinical assessment skills, and experience in direct patient care, often in home health or long-term care settings. Familiarity with home health documentation systems, remote monitoring devices, and medication management protocols is typically required. Compassion, independence, and excellent communication are vital soft skills for building trust with patients and coordinating with families and healthcare providers. These skills and qualities are essential for delivering safe, individualized care in a home environment and ensuring positive patient outcomes.

What does a private duty RN do?

Private duty registered nurses (RNs) provide patient care in the client's home or an assisted living facility. As a private duty RN, you check patient vital signs at regular intervals, administer medication, perform necessary tests with medical equipment, change wound bandages, and oversee nursing assistants who are also working with the patient. You may also need to insert catheters, IV lines and infusions, administer oxygen, and utilize other medical treatment with machines when required. Keeping accurate documentation is also vital to ensure any changes in the patient's health is communicated to the patient's physician. These kinds of changes may require the plan of care to be updated.

What is a private duty RN?

Private Duty Registered Nurses (RNs) are licensed nurses who provide one-on-one medical care to patients, typically in their homes or private settings. They assist with daily medical needs such as medication management, wound care, and monitoring vital signs, often for patients with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or those recovering from surgery. Unlike hospital nurses, Private Duty RNs work closely with individual clients and their families, often building long-term relationships and tailoring care to each patient's unique needs. Their services can be arranged through home health agencies or hired directly by families.
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Infographic showing various Private Duty Rn job openings in Georgia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 30% Full Time, 55% Part Time, and 15% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $62,414 per year, or $30 per hour.

RN School Nurse - Private Duty

Maxim Health Systems

Gainesville, GA • On-site

$35/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

RN School Nurse - Private Duty

Gainesville, Georgia

Hourly Pay: $35/ per hour Maxim Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to work one on one with a patient in the school setting.

Why Join Maxim:
  • Competitive Pay & Weekly Paychecks
  • Health, Dental, Vision, HSA and Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Maxcares Awards Program

Responsibilities

  • Provide nursing care for student(s) with medical needs (Trach, vent, G-tube Feedings, seizure monitoring with rescue medications, personal care, Diabetic care, etc.)
  • May ride the bus to and from school with patient

Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) License for the state in which the nurse practices.
  • Current Health Certificate (per facility Registered Nurse (RN) contract or state regulation).
  • Current PPD or Chest X-Ray.
  • Current BLS card.
  • One year prior Registered Nurse (RN) experience preferred.

Maxim Benefits:

Health and Wellness Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program

Retirement and Financial Security: Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal Benefits

Lifestyle Benefits: Paid Time Off, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits and College Partnership Program

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Maxim Healthcare Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed. Maxim Healthcare, Inc. ("Maxim") is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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