Private Duty Nurse (LPN) - Concierge In-Home Care | Flexible Schedule | | DFW

The Key Corporation · Highland Park, TX Contract

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Job Description

Overview Are you seeking Private Duty Work? Pay rates starting at $35/hr (varies on case by case basis, negotiated prior to starting case ) Who We Are: Concierge Nursing Referral Services, a branch of TheKey, is a top-tier nursing referral service. We connect private duty nurses (RN and LPN) and therapists (PT, PTA, OT, etc.) with discerning VIP clients seeking in-home care. We collaborate with experienced and compassionate clinicians to deliver personalized one-on-one care to clients in their homes. This care can range from hourly shifts (8 -12 hours) to short visits (up to 2 hours) and can be arranged on a per-diem or long-term basis. As a private pay service, we do not accept insurance. Our clients pay privately and expect the highest quality care from our clinicians. What We Offer: Competitive pay rates for LPNs (varies by client, negotiated before starting), paid weekly. Flexibility: As a 1099 independent contractor, you control your schedule and choose which clients/cases you accept. 1:1 In-Home Patient Care: Enjoy a change of pace from busy clinical settings by providing care in the comfort of patients' homes. Responsibilities Essential Functions: Provide exceptional care to assigned clients, including ADLs, vital monitoring, wound care, and transportation to appointments. Deliver skilled nursing services as prescribed by the client's doctor, within your scope of practice. Complete all documentation according to agency policy and procedure. Communicate promptly and effectively with relevant parties (doctor, family, office) as needed. Coordinate and acquire necessary client supplies, such as DME, wound care supplies, and medications. Assist clients and/or families with training as required. Qualifications Required Skills, Education and Certifications: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Texas required 2 years of nursing experience strongly preferred CPR/BLS Certification Must be able to work independently with little to no supervision or training Must be reliable, dependable, and on time Basic computer skills as well as overall technical savviness Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. If this sounds like you Join our team to achieve our mission of delivering the highest quality in-home clinical care! Job Types: Contract, PRN

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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.