The amount of nursing coverage depends on documented medical necessity, physician orders, and payer authorization. Coverage may include daytime, overnight, or extended care when approved.

Yes. Our team coordinates documentation and guides families through the authorization process to reduce administrative stress.

Whenever possible, we aim to provide consistent pediatric nurse assignments to promote stability and comfort for the child and family.

Pediatric private duty nurses and pediatric ICU (PICU) nurses are typically among the highest paid. Nurses with specialized certifications in neonatal care, trach and ventilator management, or home-based pediatric critical care often earn top compensation. In NYC, experienced pediatric private duty RNs generally earn competitive wages due to high demand for skilled home-based care.

A child typically qualifies for private duty nursing when a physician documents the need for continuous skilled nursing care at home. Common qualifying conditions include respiratory support needs, feeding tube management, neurological disorders, medical technology dependence, or complex care following hospitalization. A medical assessment and care plan determine eligible hours.

Pediatric private duty nursing provides continuous, one-on-one RN or LPN care for hours or shifts at a time, while standard home health care involves shorter, intermittent visits. Private duty nursing is designed for children with complex, ongoing medical needs requiring skilled supervision throughout the day, overnight, or around the clock.

Yes, New York Medicaid covers Private Duty Nursing (PDN) for children who meet medical necessity criteria. Coverage requires physician orders, a care plan, and approval based on the child’s clinical needs. Families working with an experienced pediatric private duty nursing agency benefit from support navigating authorization, documentation, and Medicaid coordination.