Community Healthcare of Texas has provided hospice and palliative care services since 1996. Our mission is to provide compassionate care for individuals living with serious illnesses while supporting their loved ones who care for them. Co mmunity Healthcare of Texas is currently recruiting for a Clinical Nurse Liaison - RN. POSITION SUMMARY Serve as the hospice expert to professionally and seamlessly coordinate services and bridge the transition for the patient from the hospital to hospice services; develop long-term relationships at each facility to reinforce CHOT/Providence Hospice as the provider of choice. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Respond to referral sources promptly; evaluate patient appropriateness for hospice; meet with families/patients to discuss goals and explain services of hospice Complete required paperwork with patient/families; facilitate patient discharge by working with hospital staff, DME, medications, hospice physicians, and hospital staff Educate hospital staff and follow up on pending patients; round daily to be available to staff and patients for questions and to build relationships Communicate and provide daily feedback to admission staff on referrals Complete thorough documentation of hospice eligibility in the required timeframe Through customer service and leveraging relationships, become the “hospice of choice,” thereby increasing hospital referrals Attend and participate in routine staff meetings in person or via media provided as directed Participate in and/or provide in-service training, attend various hospital activities, and perform other duties as required or assigned When a patient is admitted to GIP, complete an initial, comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provide a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es) Assess and evaluate patient's status by: Writing and initiating a plan of care Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs Participating in revising her plan of care as necessary Initiate the plan of care and make necessary revisions as patient status needs change; include the patient and the family in the planning process Complete, maintain and submit accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given. Record pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate Communicate with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtain/receives physicians’ orders as required Communicate with hospice staff to coordinate the care plan Work in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Registered RN in the State of Texas required Nursing experience or medical training required (ability to read charts, know medications, etc.) Marketing experience required; 1-3 years of experience in healthcare marketing preferred Hospice experience strongly preferred Proficient computer skills are required Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Weekend Coverage
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General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.
Nursing roles in senior living are fundamentally different from hospital nursing. Most positions involve building long-term relationships with the same residents over months or years rather than cycling through new patients every shift. Facilities in the DFW area typically require an active Texas RN or LVN license, current CPR/BLS certification, and many prefer at least one year of geriatric or long-term care experience.
Shift patterns vary widely — some facilities run traditional 8-hour shifts (day, evening, night), while others use 12-hour rotations. Weekend and holiday coverage is almost always part of the schedule. The nurse-to-resident ratio in assisted living is generally more favorable than in hospitals, but you will likely be the highest-level clinical staff on the floor during your shift, which means more autonomy and more responsibility for clinical judgment calls.
What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day
Based on typical senior living facilities in the DFW area.
A typical shift starts with medication pass and resident assessments. You will review overnight notes from the previous shift, check vitals for residents on your watch list, and coordinate with CNAs on any changes in condition. Mid-shift usually involves documentation, family communication, and working with physicians on care plan updates — often by phone or telehealth rather than in-person rounds.
Depending on the facility, you may also handle admissions paperwork, manage wound care, supervise medication techs, and respond to emergencies. The documentation load in senior living is significant — state surveys and compliance requirements mean thorough charting is non-negotiable. Many nurses in this setting say the most rewarding part is knowing their residents personally and being able to notice subtle changes that a rotating hospital nurse might miss.
DFW Area Salary Data
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Registered Nurse positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of
$48.76/hr ($101,421/yr).
The typical range is $39.25 – $53.19/hr
(25th–75th percentile).
Entry Level (10th)$73,403/yr
DFW Median$101,421/yr
Experienced (90th)$129,709/yr
vs. National Median+4.0%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area).
Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.