Private Duty Nursing Organizations

One-on-one private duty and continuous skilled nursing in the home.

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What Are Private Duty Nursing Agencies?

Private duty nursing (PDN) agencies provide continuous, one-on-one skilled nursing in the home, delivered by registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) on an hourly or shift basis. PDN serves medically fragile patients — including those on ventilators, feeding tubes, or with complex conditions — who need ongoing clinical monitoring rather than intermittent visits.

PDN is distinct from intermittent home health: it is shift care measured in hours, often 8-24 hours per day. Payers include Medicaid (especially for children), commercial insurance, workers' compensation, and private pay.

Key Terms

PDN - Private Duty Nursing, continuous in-home skilled nursing
Shift Care - Hourly nursing coverage rather than brief visits
RN / LPN - Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
Medically Fragile - Patients needing continuous clinical oversight
Ventilator Care - Management of patients on respiratory support
Prior Authorization - Payer approval of nursing hours
Plan of Care - Physician-ordered nursing tasks and frequency
Acuity - Level of patient medical complexity

Industry Statistics

Care Model: Continuous shift care, often 8-24 hours per day
Primary Payers: Medicaid, commercial insurance, and private pay
Pediatric Demand: Children make up a large share of PDN cases
Bill Rates: Premium hourly rates vs. intermittent home health
Workforce: Nurse staffing shortages constrain available hours
Growth Driver: Shift of complex care from hospital to home
Authorization: Hours are tightly managed by payers
Utilization: Long-term, often years-long, engagements

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