Registered Nurse - Weekends PRN

AVIATOR HOME HEALTH · Fort Worth, TX Prn
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Job Description

Description Aviator Home Health is looking to add highly skilled, dynamic nursing staff to our proven, evidence-based methodology and trusted philosophy with special emphasis on delivering the highest level of skilled home health care. Aviator is changing the culture and experience of home health for the better! Come join an elite team of clinicians who believe in having a hands-on approach to patient care and no cookie-cutter treatments! With Aviator, you're not just a clinician out in the field, you'll be part of a CLINICAL TEAM that works together for the betterment of our patients with unparalleled support from our office and management staff. Essential Functions of the Registered Nurse: Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of home health patient’s needs, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points. Develop/initiate/revise the plan of care as necessary and initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Provide those services and/or treatments requiring substantial and specialized nursing skills. Provide skilled nursing care to patients utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA) Coordinate patient care, make necessary referrals, report to physician/other staff members changes in patient needs, evaluate outcomes of care and plan for discharge from service. Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor. Provide effective communication/counseling to patient/family, team members, and other health care professionals in meeting nursing and other needs. Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner. Supervise and provide clinical direction to HHA/LVN providing services. Demonstrate commitment, professional growth by participating in in-service programs and competency. Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies. Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients/families as assigned. The qualified applicant will possess: Good organizational and time management skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong interpersonal skills Ability to multi-task and accomplish multiple goals simultaneously Professional demeanor and appearance Excellent customer relations skills Meets health requirements of Texas Competency to carry out any skilled procedure that the physician orders that is within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act Experience/Requirements Needed for the Registered Nurse: Must be a registered nurse (RN) licensed in Texas (Required) One year of RN experience (Required) Adult home health experience (Preferred) HomeCare HomeBase experience (Preferred) OASIS experience (Preferred) Weekend Availability (Required) Aviator Home Health is one of the fastest growing companies in the DFW. We pride ourselves in excellent patient care which is made possible by our highly skilled, talented and caring Aviator staff! We love our employees, and we understand that we wouldn’t be able to do what we do without them.

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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

AVIATOR HOME HEALTH is a Parent Agency located in Fort Worth, TX at 9500 Ray White Road Suite 200.

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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.

Facility Snapshot

Facility Type Parent Agency

9500 Ray White Road Suite 200, Fort Worth, TX 76244

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