Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Texas Nursing Services · Frisco, TX Prn

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Job Description

PRN Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) Fort Worth, TX and surrounding DFW areas Position Summary We are seeking experienced and compassionate Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide skilled home health services to patients throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area on a PRN basis. This position is ideal for nurses with prior home health experience who are comfortable working independently in the field and managing complex skilled nursing visits. Responsibilities Perform comprehensive patient assessments in the home setting Complete start-of-care, recertification, resumption-of-care, and discharge assessments Develop and implement individualized care plans Perform wound care and wound VAC management Provide PICC line care, dressing changes, and maintenance Administer IV therapy and infusion services as ordered Educate patients and caregivers regarding medications, disease management, and treatment plans Communicate effectively with physicians, case managers, and interdisciplinary team members Complete documentation accurately and timely within agency systems Ensure compliance with all Medicare, state, and agency regulations Qualifications Required Active Texas RN license Minimum 1 year of Home Health RN experience Current BLS certification Reliable transportation and valid driver's license Strong assessment and clinical skills Ability to work independently in patients' homes Preferred Experience with Wound VAC therapy Experience with PICC line management Experience with IV therapy and infusion nursing OASIS documentation experience Experience with Kinnser/WellSky EMR Schedule PRN / As Needed Flexible scheduling Weekday and weekend opportunities available Service Area Fort Worth Arlington Grand Prairie Weatherford Burleson Surrounding DFW communities Benefits Competitive per-visit compensation Flexible schedule Supportive clinical team Opportunity for ongoing assignments and growth Apply Today Qualified candidates should submit a current resume and contact information for immediate consideration. By applying to this job, you agree to receive periodic text messages from this employer and Homebase about your pending job application. Opt out anytime. Msg & data rates may apply. Powered by Homebase . Free employee scheduling, time clock and hiring tools.

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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.