What Is Private Duty Nursing Care and Why It Matters for Special Needs Families in Florida
For families raising a child with complex medical needs, daily care often goes beyond routine parenting. It becomes a full-time responsibility filled with medical routines, appointments, and constant monitoring. This is where Private Duty Nursing (PDN) makes a transformative difference—offering families in Florida a chance to receive professional, skilled nursing care at home so that their children can live safer, more comfortable lives.
🏥 What Is Private Duty Nursing Care?
Private Duty Nursing is specialized, one-on-one medical care provided in the home by a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Unlike traditional home health visits that are brief and intermittent, private duty nursing involves hourly care shifts that can range from 4 to 24 hours per day.
PDN is especially critical for medically fragile children who:
Depend on ventilators or oxygen
Have a tracheostomy or feeding tube (G-tube, NG-tube)
Suffer from seizure disorders or neuromuscular conditions
Require frequent medication, suctioning, or monitoring
Are recovering from surgery, trauma, or a lengthy NICU/PICU stay
💙 How Private Duty Nursing Helps Special Needs Families
1. Relieves Caregiver Burnout
Parents of children with complex medical needs often act as full-time nurses. PDN offers relief and peace of mind by providing expert-level care at home, allowing families to rest, work, or tend to other responsibilities.
2. Improves Health Outcomes
Children receiving consistent care from trained nurses at home are less likely to be hospitalized for preventable issues like infections or respiratory complications. PDN enhances continuity of care and promotes better long-term outcomes.
3. Customized One-on-One Care
PDN is not "one size fits all." Each care plan is tailored to the child’s exact diagnosis, medical needs, personality, and family lifestyle. Nurses work closely with parents, physicians, and therapists to provide truly holistic support.
4. Supports Educational Access
With nursing care during the school day or transport assistance, PDN allows children to safely attend school, special programs, or outpatient therapies—promoting developmental progress and social integration.
📜 Is Private Duty Nursing Covered by Medicaid?
Yes. In Florida, Medicaid often covers Private Duty Nursing services for children with qualifying medical conditions. Families may also be eligible through other programs like the Medically Fragile Waiver, CMS Plan, or SSI disability support.
At Dynamiks Home Care, we help families navigate the application and authorization process, making it easier to access the care they deserve.
🧑⚕️ Who Provides the Care?
At Dynamiks, our PDN team includes highly skilled pediatric nurses trained in:
Ventilator and tracheostomy care
G-tube, NG-tube, and TPN nutrition support
Seizure and neurological monitoring
Medication administration and pain management
Developmental care for children with autism, CP, and genetic conditions
Our nurses become an extension of your family—delivering compassionate care with clinical excellence.
📍 Areas We Serve
We proudly provide Private Duty Nursing Care across:
West Palm Beach
Fort Myers
Sebring
Orlando
Deerfield Beach
Melbourne
👨👩👧 Real Impact, Real Stories
“The nurses from Dynamiks made it possible for our daughter to come home from the hospital. They’ve become part of our family. We couldn’t do this without them.” – Sandra M., Fort Myers
“Having a private duty nurse gave us back our peace of mind. My son is thriving, and I can finally get some sleep.” – Kevin R., West Palm Beach
🎯 Ready to Learn More?
If you're a parent or guardian of a child with medical needs, you may qualify for Private Duty Nursing services.
Dynamiks Home Care is here to support your journey with expert care, every step of the way.
