Home Health - PRN/Per Visit, Registered Nurse (RN)

Frontpoint Health · Garland, TX Prn

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Job Description

Home Health - PRN/Per Visit - Registered Nurse (RN) Garland, TX, 75046 Job Summary Our Registered Nurse (RN) with have a variety of duties that will help the company thrive and manage continuity of care. This RN will see all visits assigned within the scope of practice of their license which includes OASIS visits, skilled nursing visits, and supervised visits. They will also participate in the compensated perception of new hires. Administer skilled nursing care for patients of all ages in their place of residence and to coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patients, families, and referring agency. Assumes the responsibility for, and participates in, the coordination of care. Job Responsibilities Case management and supervised visits. Perform skilled and comprehensive assessment of the patient during the initial admission. Assess and chart observations of the patient’s condition at each visit (vital signs. Provide skilled nursing care as needed in accordance with the plan of care (administering medication, cleaning/dressing wounds, assessing the healing progress). Provide proper patient education for home health care procedures and strategies. Responsible for the overall clinical record maintenance to include visit note (must be completed within 24 hours), comprehensive assessments, including OASIS (must be completed within 48 hours), medication profile, orders/plan submitted in a timely manner, etc. Maintain confidentiality of patient PHI through HIPPA law. Keep the patient comfortable through palliative care Qualifications: Current Texas State license as a Registered Nurse. 2 years experience as a RN in Home Health. Current CPR certification. Reliable transportation. Texas Drivers License and Auto Liability Insurance. Current TB Skin Test EMR experience (Kinsser preferred).

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

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.