Part-time Description Join Life Care Home Health Family! Serving Texas, Florida, Nevada, and Georgia, we provide skilled nursing, therapy, homecare, hospice, palliative care, and private duty services. Why Work With Us? Nestmed AI Scribe: Less charting, more caring! Competitive pay, 401k, health & life insurance Flexible schedules & career growth opportunities Continuing education & recognition programs Supportive, family-like team culture Make a difference in patients’ lives while enjoying work-life balance. Apply today and grow with us! General Summary: Administer nursing care, under supervision of a registered nurse, for clients in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, clients, and their families, and the referring Agency. Patient Population: Has contact with patients of all ages in a clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in all populations. Essential Functions: Participate in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the Plan of Care (POC). Assists clients in the recovery or maintenance of life functions; prevent illness and relapse of illness. Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both client and staff (OSHA). Assure the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care. Provides effective communication to clients, their families, team members, and other health care professionals, and regular participation in Case Conference/Team Meetings. Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third-party payers. Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner to assure compliance with company policy. Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining/improving competency. Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency/licensing board. Supervision: N/A Requirements Experience: 1-year experience as an LVN/LPN in a clinical care setting. Preferred home health experience Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively. Demonstrates proven decision-making skills. If required to make visits, Hepatitis profile. Must read, write and comprehend English. Education: Completion of an accredited Licensed Vocational/Licensed Practical Nursing program. Licensure/Certification: The current license is in good standing to practice as an LVN/LPN in any/all applicable states. Current CPR certificate. Current driver’s license in good standing. On-going employment as an LVN/LPN requires maintaining a valid LVN/LPN license in the state where the nurse practices and a valid CPR certificate at all times. The employee is responsible for renewing these both before they expire to continue employment. Physical Requirements: Prolonged standing/walking is required. The ability to lift/transfer up to 50 lbs. Ability to meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and allocate resources under stressful conditions. Meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Environmental/Working Conditions: Works in patients’ homes in various conditions. Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases. Some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call. Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule. Machinery/Tools/Equipment Requirements: Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance Manual blood pressure cuff Stethoscope Thermometer Licensed Vocational Nurse/ Licensed Practical Nurse This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.
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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.