Care That Comes to You
Private duty nursing can provide additional support for patients who need assistance with their medical and daily care needs while recovering at home or managing an ongoing medical condition.
Our network of qualified, credentialed nurses works alongside your existing healthcare team, so the care you receive at home stays aligned with your physician's plan.
Schedule a Private Duty Nurse
What Is Private Duty Nursing?
Private duty nursing provides individualized nursing support based on the patient's specific needs and, when applicable, the orders and care plan established by the patient's treating physician or other authorized healthcare provider.
Depending on the patient's needs and applicable medical orders, private duty nursing services may include assistance with:
The specific services provided will depend on the patient's medical needs, the nurse's scope of practice, and applicable physician or healthcare-provider orders.
Independent Nursing Professionals
Dignity Extensivists partners with multiple private duty nurses who provide services as independent contractors.
These nurses are not employees of Dignity Extensivists of Central Texas. Each nurse operates independently and is responsible for providing professional nursing services within their individual scope of practice and applicable requirements.
To help connect patients and families with qualified private duty nursing professionals while supporting a professional and coordinated care experience.
Your Safety Matters
Before contracting with private duty nurses, Dignity Extensivists conducts a screening and credentialing process designed to verify important professional qualifications.
Depending on the applicable requirements, this includes:
Background Checks
We obtain and review appropriate background information before entering into a contractor relationship.
Professional License Verification
We verify the nurse's professional nursing license and applicable credentials.
Malpractice Coverage
We verify that the contracted nurse maintains appropriate professional liability/malpractice coverage.
Professional Qualifications
We review relevant professional information and qualifications as part of our contracting process.
Our goal is to work with qualified nursing professionals who meet our contracting and credentialing requirements.
Your Physician Remains Part of the Care Team
Private duty nurses work collaboratively with the patient's existing healthcare team. When medical orders or clinical direction are required, the nurse works with the patient's primary care physician, treating specialist, or other authorized healthcare provider.
Dignity Extensivists does not replace the patient's primary care physician or specialist. Instead, our goal is to help coordinate nursing support with the healthcare professionals already involved in the patient's care.
This collaborative approach helps ensure that nursing care is aligned with the patient's medical needs and established treatment plan.
Who May Benefit From Private Duty Nursing?
Private duty nursing may be helpful for patients who:
Getting Started Is Simple
Schedule a Private Duty Nurse
Use our online scheduling link to request private duty nursing services.
ScheduleDiscuss Your Needs
We will collect information about the patient's needs, location, schedule, and requested services.
Determine the Appropriate Nursing Support
The appropriate private duty nurse will be identified based on the patient's needs, requested schedule, and the nurse's qualifications and availability.
Coordinate With the Healthcare Team
When applicable, the nurse works with the patient's primary care physician, specialist, or other authorized healthcare provider regarding medical orders and the care plan.
Begin Nursing Services
Once the appropriate arrangements and required documentation are completed, the private duty nurse can begin providing services according to the agreed-upon plan.
Important Information
Private duty nurses providing services through our network are independent contractors and are not employees of Dignity Extensivists of Central Texas.
Private duty nursing services are provided by the individual contracted nurse within their professional scope of practice and in accordance with applicable requirements and medical orders.
Dignity Extensivists' role is to facilitate access to qualified private duty nursing professionals and support coordination with the patient's existing healthcare team.
Private duty nursing is not intended to replace emergency medical services, primary care, or specialty medical care.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Get Personalized Nursing Support at Home
If you or your loved one could benefit from private duty nursing support, we can help connect you with a qualified nursing professional.