In Home Healthcare RN - High acuity

AVEANNA HEALTHCARE · FORT WORTH, TX Full Time
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In Home Healthcare RN - High acuity Job Ref: 212596 Location: Justin, TX 76247 Category: Nursing Line of Business: PDS Pay Rate: $34.00 - $38.00 per hour ApplyBack Find yourself here.Aveanna is compassion and passion rolled into one inspired purpose. It’s anything you want to find and everything you’re looking for. It’s a place where caring is more personal, because it happens right in the comfort of home. Come see what’s waiting for you when you come to Aveanna. Caring In Action RN Responsibilities Include: Execution of physician’s prescribed plan of care and compliant documentation of care in system of record. Administration of prescribed medication, treatments, and therapies. Patient assessments and coordination of care. Health, promotion, teaching, and training of family members. RN Requirements for Success Must have eligible good-standing license (RN) for the state in which the clinician will practice. Current CPR certification Must be comfortable providing in-home nursing care to infants, children, adolescents, and adults Pediatrics experience is helpful, but not necessary. We offer exceptional training for all nurses. Why More Nurses Are SayingYESto Aveanna Local/community cases allow us to match you to a case that’s close to home 1-on-1 Personalized Care 24/7 clinical and operational support for direct clinical, plus scheduling assistance Competitive Weekly Pay State-of-the-art technology allowing electronic charting at point of care Flexible shifts and scheduling (8, 12, or 16-hour shifts; days/nights/weekends available) Full-time and salaried career opportunities “Aveanna means family! It’s a dedicated team of caregivers and office staff providing compassionate and exceptionally proficient care to medically fragile children on a level above and beyond anything I have experienced in my 30 years of nursing!”– Meg, RN Wellness Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance* Paid Time Off Available* 401(k) Savings Plan with Employer Matching* Paid training and ongoing professional development Referral Bonuses Nationwide footprint offers advancement and development opportunities *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status Our MissionAveanna Healthcare is one of the nation’s leading providers of pediatric and adult homecare in the nation. We lead with clinical quality and compassion, delivering care in over 200 locations in 23 states. While we have a national presence, we are very much a local provider in each community we serve. Our stated mission is to revolutionize the way pediatric healthcare is delivered, one patient at a time, and we hope you will help us fulfill that mission by joining the 30,000 nurses who already call Aveanna home. Apply today.

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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.

About This Employer

AVEANNA HEALTHCARE is a Branch Agency located in FORT WORTH, TX at 1000 ST LOUIS AVE SUITE 102.

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Employer profile provided by DFW Senior Living Guide

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.

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Facility Type Branch Agency

1000 ST LOUIS AVE SUITE 102, FORT WORTH, TX 76104

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