Looking for advice...

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Just needing some input from other nurses.

Here's my situation... I am an RN and currently a full time stay at home mom. I have an opportunity to care for a 3 year old girl, in my own home, who has medical needs, but her care does not seem to be very time intensive. Her father needs someone to care for her overnight while he travels for his work, 1 to 3 days a week. I would watch her for 14 hours a night and probably drive her to and from her care facility. I'm not sure what to charge him if I take the job. He said his company was willing to pay $100 a night and he would add extra for transportation. It seemed too low to me, since I am also considering a one day a week shift somewhere else that pays me about $21 an hour. She does sleep a good 9 hours through the night ... but of course I am still responsible for her. I'm considering asking for $200 a night (including transportation), but I don't know if it'll be too steep for him.

I'm also unsure of what to do since I won't be covered under any insurance, since he is not going through an agency. I haven't worried much about insurance in the past since I've worked for hospitals or care facilities.

I would appreciate any input anyone may have.

I am new to this allnurses.com message board and I have really enjoyed reading some of the topics and comments made. I will definitely come back in the future!

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Specializes in Med-surg > LTC > HH >.

Hi Brenda,

I don't know what the norm is in your area, but I was doing some private duty for an 11 yr. old girl in florida several months ago for $22.00 an hour. I'm an LPN. One of the nurses did accompany the parents to the bi-weekly dr. visits(don't know how that worked money wise) it was a few hours out of town. But your rate seems somewhere between fair and the low end with it being nites and transportating the child the dr. visits.

yOU WOULD PROABLY GET A BETTER RESPONCE IN THE HOMEHEALTH FORUM. bEST OF LUCK AND LET US KNOW HOW IT GOES.

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Specializes in OB.

Just as a side note - please make sure you have your own before starting this and check with your auto insurance to make sure you would be covered in transporting this child (since it is business related if you are paid to do so). You'll want to consider these costs when setting your rate.

You also may want to check regulations on child care in your state - may involve inspections and passing certain regulations for your home before you can do so.

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Specializes in Day Surgery/Infusion/ED.

Way too many legal pitfalls.

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