Private Duty Registered Nurse

BrightStar Care · Highland Park, TX Full Time

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Job Description

Private Duty Registered Nurse The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing home health clinical services. The registered nurse is responsible for quality, adequacy of services provided and may, where required, supervise staff. The Registered Nurse is responsible for ensuring that care is delivered appropriately and continuous adherence to optimal standards of quality. We are looking to add enthusiastic, caring, and knowledgeable members to join our independently owned and operated agency and see why we are committed to a Higher Standard of Care. Responsibilities Care for individual based on personalized Plan of Care, Inform the Director of Nursing and any other appropriate personnel of changes in the client's conditions and needs. Counsel clients and families through care process, treatments, expectations, indications, precautions, and providing detailed support while maintaining privacy and dignity with each individual client. Maintain communication with designated family members on a regular basis. Assure proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state, and federal laws Participate in agency performance improvement activities and continuously staying informed about changes in the field of nursing and home health care Benefits Weekly pay with direct deposit User-friendly electronic Charting for ease Variety of assignments, procedures, and treatments Flexible schedules with weekday, weekend, and evening opportunities; in-home and facility based & Over 95% of BrightStar locations are Joint Commission accredited or in process Requirements Minimum 2 years Home health experience REQUIRED Wound Care experience a must. Proficiency in IV skills and blood draw, Central Line maintenance including, but not limited to; access/de-access/aseptic technique utilization, identification of infection risks/signs and symptoms (ability and willingness for training as needed), collection of laboratory specimens required. Current unrestricted RN license in the State of Texas Experience performing nursing assessments Reliable car/auto insurance and Clean background and Criminal record Understands regulatory compliance with state and federal regulations Adhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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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.