Visiting Nurse Association of Texas

Make a Meaningful Difference in the Places That Matter Most. Are you a dedicated RN with a heart for hospice care? We are looking for a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our interdisciplinary team, providing skilled nursing care to patients in the comfort of their own homes. If you are passionate about supporting patients and their families through life’s most delicate transitions, we invite you to bring your clinical expertise to a role where your empathy is as valued as your skills. This role is Monday-Friday 8:00 AM -5:00 PM in Dallas County. Primary functions are to administer nursing care for clients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring agency; and assume the responsibility for coordination of care.

Established in 1934, the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas (VNA) is a non-profit organization providing compassionate care to the community. As the first and most experienced Hospice Care provider in Texas, VNA has a trusted reputation for delivering high-quality care for over 90 years. Our hospice and palliative care programs are available across 16 counties in North Texas, including: Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Henderson, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Rockwall, Tarrant, Van Zandt, and parts of Wise and Navarro Counties.

Joining our team means more than a competitive salary and mileage reimbursement. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with employer-paid life and short and long-term disability insurance. To support your future, we offer a 401(k) with a 6% match and a fast, two-year vesting schedule. We also prioritize work-life harmony through generous PTO, six total paid holidays, and opportunities for professional growth and tuition reimbursement—all within a supportive, mission-driven culture.

Job Summary

In this role, you aren't just managing a caseload; you are the vital link providing clinical expertise, advocacy, and emotional stability for pediatric patients of all ages. 

Key Responsibilities

Full-Time Dallas RN Case Manager with primary functions to administer nursing care for pediatric patients in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring agency; and assume the responsibility for coordination of care. 

• Comprehensive Assessment: Identify physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of pediatric hospice patients.
• Care Planning: Implement, develop, and document individualized plans of care to ensure continuity and quality.
• Clinical Leadership: Provide clinical direction to Hospice Aides and LVNs and assist in training new staff.
• Patient Advocacy: Communicate effectively with families, team members, and healthcare professionals to meet patient needs.
• Emergency Response: Perform admissions as needed and participate in on-call responsibilities for emergencies.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Licensure: Current Texas State RN License and a valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Experience: Two years of experience as an RN in a clinical care setting is preferred. Hospice experience is preferred.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to read and write English.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation with valid auto liability insurance for local travel to patient homes. 
• Certifications: Proof of current CPR, a TB test, and a Hepatitis consent/declination
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Environmental and Working Conditions: Works in patients home in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infections diseases; ability to work flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather. 

Physical and Mental Effort: Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family individualized psycho social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Employment decisions are made based on business needs, job requirements, qualifications, and individual merit.

VNA does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. 

VNA prohibits harassment, discrimination, and retaliation against any individual who reports concerns, participates in an investigation, or exercises rights protected by law. Employees who believe they have experienced or witnessed discrimination, harassment, or retaliation are encouraged to report their concerns through the Company's reporting procedures so they can be promptly investigated and addressed.

VNA will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and, where required by law, for sincerely held religious beliefs or practices.