Private Duty LVN/RN Salary

[esthaurora]

Hi! I am very much interested in doing private duty nursing and would like to know what is the general pay per hour for LVNs AND RNs, preferably in Southern California?

Also, does the pay per hour vary between being a private duty RN and RN nursing supervisor? If so, how much?

There were a couple posts on Jobing.com for the agency American Private Duty in Los Angeles that said that they pay RNs $65,000-$85,000 per year. Is that true? Do they pay that much at other home care agencies (again, preferably in the Southern California area)? That comes out to about $50 per hour...maybe if you're a nursing supervisor they'll pay that much, and I may be wrong, but I think that's too much. And they only pay their LVNs $17-$18 per hour.

I would greatly appreciate as much information on this matter. Take care everyone!

[BA.LVN]

Wow, to the ones who went straight to private duty upon graduating, I pretty much did the same thing (although I know it isn't highly recommended). But, I too, was discourage during nursing school, not sure I could see myself making a career of it. Then I "stumbled" upon private duty nursing through an agency, and it's been so far so good. I have no desire to work in a hospital setting or long term care (although I know my skills will "suffer" because of this). I plan on going for my ADN while I'm doing private duty nursing. I too, like the one on one care that you are providing for your patient....it's very rewarding! No, the pay isn't the greatest, but I know I won't be in this position forever, and I want to get my RN. Most of the cases I've worked have been with students in their school setting, so I get school vacations/holidays off, which I love. I have also looked into teaching CNA courses, which I might be able to do on the side. I'm very interested in that....both of these jobs seem to suit my "INFP" personality..haha. Anyways, just thought I'd add my 2 cents :wink2:

[monkeymum]

I'm a new grad in Southern CA and I make $19 an hour, no benefits whatsoever. Better than nothing though.

[esthaurora]

MONKEYMUM,

What is the name of the agency you work for? What area of southern California are you in? Do know if they have any new cases right now? I'm interested. Thanks.

[Ks mommy nurse]

I've been in home care since I graduated from school. I've made b/w $18-$24 an hour even now on 1099.Honestly I feel stupid not knowing the difference in "private duty" and "home care or home health " nursing? In the begining I used to say I'm a private duty nurse, I was quickly corrected. When I say I'm a HH nurse...where I work with 1 pt only, I get told I'm a private duty nurse. Oh well, I've hopped around different agenicies over the years, just to find full time, right pay, right family. Now have been with this family for 2+ years and somewhat bored of it, so I'm in school again.

[caliotter3]

All home care delivered in the home setting is home health. Private duty, strictly speaking, is paid for by the client. You are an employee of the client, not of an agency. Many insist that shift work, or continuous care, is called "private duty". I was not taught that in school and most of my employers use the terms shift work or continuous care. I prefer to call employment paid for by the client, true "private duty", because that makes sense. The client hires you "privately" and pays you "privately". He does not rely on a third party to deal with you. No matter what you call it it is still the best kept secret in nursing.