As a nurse, you're sure to make a difference in whatever specialty or care setting you choose. However, some nursing jobs will be a better fit for you than others. If you're a nurse looking for a new opportunity, private duty nursing might just be the perfect career path for you. There is so much to find as a private duty nurse here at Aveanna Healthcare, and we're excited to share a few examples today!
Flexible Scheduling
As an Aveanna private duty nurse, you will enjoy flexible scheduling based on your and your patient's needs. The days and hours you work can be adapted to fit your life. Many of our nurses take advantage of our flexible scheduling to balance work and family commitments or to continue their education while working. Some of our nurses work part time, and others work full time. If your needs change, your schedule can too! We believe in supporting our private duty nurses in finding the right schedule to fit their lives.
One-on-One Care
Another benefit of working as a private duty nurse is the one-on-one care ratio. As an Aveanna private duty nurse, you won't be pulled in a hundred different directions trying to balance multiple patients' urgent needs. Instead, you'll have one patient to focus on for your entire shift. One-on-one care can be a great change of pace for many nurses who feel burned out in their current care setting.
There are other advantages to one-on-one care in addition to a less hectic pace. In this setting, you'll be able to really focus on your patient, building a special bond with them and knowing their unique health challenges like no one else can. This care isn't just one-on-one – it's holistic and personal. You can become an incredible advocate for your patient. And you'll know that you're giving the best care possible to your patient every day.
Improving Clinical Skills
Our private duty nurses make it possible for extremely medically fragile patients to live and thrive in the home environment. In many cases, the patient's bedroom becomes like a small-scale intensive care unit, where our nurses provide expert clinical care. Many of our patients live with rare diseases that most healthcare professionals don't have the opportunity to become familiar with. Our nurses become experts on various conditions and skills, honing their impressive talents.
Expert Guidance and 24/7 Support
Private duty nurses work one-on-one with patients in their homes, but they are far from alone in the care they provide. They adhere to physician orders and plans of care. And at Aveanna, our private duty nurses have 24/7 support from on-call clinical supervisors. They receive guidance from these experienced nurse leaders whenever they need advice and during routine supervisory visits to each patient's home. Our supervisors provide direction, feedback, and support to our nurses in the field. In addition to routine visits and constant support from clinical supervisors, as an Aveanna nurse you will also benefit from extensive orientation, training programs, and annual skills refreshers. The support and clinical guidance are there to make you the best nurse you can be.
Seeing Firsthand the Difference You Make
A good job becomes a great career when you work with a purpose. No one could be more connected to their purpose and the heart of nursing than our private duty nurses. You will see firsthand the difference you make in the lives of your patients and their families. You will be reminded every day why you became a nurse and the life-changing impact your expert clinical care has. You can watch your patient grow, help them meet new milestones, and play an integral role in helping them live life at home surrounded by loved ones. It's a job that lets you go home at the end of the day feeling fulfilled.
There are so many reasons to give private duty nursing a try and so many amazing benefits here at Aveanna. If you're curious about what you might find here, learn more about our opportunities in your area today.