RN Manager - Home Health

877376 - Home Health · Highland Park, TX Full Time
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Job Description

UT Southwestern seeks an RN Manager for Home Health to direct and supervise patient care services. You'll lead a team of case managers and health aides while ensuring quality care delivery across the agency.

What You'll Do

  • Supervise case managers, home health aides, and healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care
  • Coordinate patient plans of care and ensure appropriate staff assignment to meet client needs
  • Conduct field supervision, evaluate staff performance, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures
  • Review clinical documentation for regulatory compliance, quality, and reimbursement requirements
  • Perform patient visits and admission evaluations as directed by supervisor

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Science of Nursing (BSN) from NLN approved program
  • 3-5 years home health experience and 1 year supervisory experience
  • Current BLS Basic Life Support certification from American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Valid Texas Driver's License with proof of driver's insurance

Benefits

  • PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
  • Paid Time Off available day one, plus paid holidays and paid parental leave
  • Retirement programs through Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and tuition reimbursement
  • Wellness programs and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer status

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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.

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