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Job Description
VITAS Healthcare seeks a Registered Nurse to provide compassionate end-of-life care to hospice patients in their homes. This role offers autonomy, meaningful patient connections, and the opportunity to make a difference during life's final journey.
What You'll Do
- Ensure hospice patients are comfortable and forge compassionate connections with patients and families
- Make care decisions at the bedside to bring comfort to patients
- Help patients and families understand palliative and comfort-focused end-of-life care
- Make 4-6 patient visits daily in homes or assisted living facilities
- Collaborate weekly with interdisciplinary team including social workers, physicians, and chaplains
Requirements
- Active RN license and at least two years of nursing experience
- Reliable transportation for daily patient visits
- Commitment to patient welfare and compassionate, dignity-centered care
- Demonstrate commitment, compassion, and can-do attitude in all work
Benefits
- Competitive compensation ($38-$44/hour) with health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) plan with generous company match and tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance program
- Flexible scheduling options including day/night shifts and weekends
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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
VITAS HEALTHCARE OF TEXAS LP is a Alternate Delivery Site located in CARROLLTON, TX at 4343 N JOSEY LANE 4TH FLOOR.
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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).
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.
Facility Snapshot
4343 N JOSEY LANE 4TH FLOOR, CARROLLTON, TX 75010
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