Hospice RN 7 On/7 Off Schedule (Dallas and Surrounding Areas)

The Visiting Nurse Association of Texas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Employer-paid life insurance

Short and long-term disability

401(k) with 6% match

PTO

8 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Visiting Nurse Association of Texas (VNA) is seeking an Extended Service Unit Registered Nurse to join our after-hours clinical team in Dallas. You will provide compassionate nursing care, triage, admissions, and clinical support to hospice patients in their homes or facilities.

This ESU RN role covers evenings, nights, weekends, with a focus on maintaining high standards of care, patient comfort, and seamless coordination with the interdisciplinary team and family caregivers.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Current Texas State license as a Registered Nurse and a current Texas Driver’s License.
• At least one (1) year RN experience; hospice preferred.
• Strong nursing skills based on accepted standards of practice and excellent interpersonal communication.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and current auto liability insurance.
• Proof of current CPR certification.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Proof of TB testing and Hepatitis consent/declination.

Responsibilities

• After-Hours Care: Administer nursing care to hospice patients in homes or facilities during evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.
• Triage & Admission: Determine visit priority through phone or in-person triage and perform admissions to hospice and palliative programs as needed.
• Clinical Assessment: Assess physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs to develop and implement individualized plans of care.
• Team Coordination: Communicate effectively with the IDT, physicians, and directors while providing clinical direction to Hospice Aides and LVNs.
• Standard Compliance: Apply infection control concepts and ensure all care meets the requirements of third-party payors and VNA policies.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Texas RN license

Nursing diploma/ASN/BSN

Job description

Are you a clinical leader who thrives in the quiet of the night? We are seeking an Extended Service Unit (ESU) Registered Nurse to join our after-hours clinical team.

CoverageAreas:Dallas and Surrounding Areas

Scheduled Hours:Monday 12:01 am - 8:00 am & 4:00 pm - 8:00 am; Tuesday through Thursday 4:00 pm - 8:00 am; Friday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Saturday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm; and Sunday 8:00 am - 11:59 pm.

In this role, you will be the primary lifeline for hospice patients and their families, providing expert triage, admissions, and nursing care when it matters most. If you are a decisive professional dedicated to maintaining the gold standard of care after normal business hours, we invite you to apply.

For nearly 100 years, the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas (VNA) has been a trusted pioneer in hospice care, helping our neighbors age with dignity and independence. Our mission-driven work spans 16 counties across North Texas—including Collin, Dallas, Denton, Kaufman, and Tarrant to rural communities in Fannin and Navarro - ensuring no one faces life's transitions alone. As a non-profit, we prioritize people over profits, treating every patient like family and maintaining a gold standard of clinical excellence. Beyond hospice, our community roots run deep through programs like Meals on Wheels.

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, eight total paid holidays, and opportunities for professional growth and tuition reimbursement—all within a supportive, mission-driven culture.

Job Summary

As an ESU RN, your primary mission is to administer high-quality nursing care after normal business hours for clients of all ages in their place of residence. You will triage patient needs, perform after-hours admissions, and coordinate closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless continuity of care.

Key Responsibilities

• After-Hours Care: Administer nursing care to hospice patients in their homes or facilities during evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.

• Triage & Admission: Determine visit priority through phone or in-person triage and perform admissions to hospice and palliative programs as needed.

• Clinical Assessment: Assess physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs to develop and implement individualized plans of care.

• Team Coordination: Communicate effectively with the IDT, physicians, and directors while providing clinical direction to Hospice Aides and LVNs.

• Standard Compliance: Apply infection control concepts and ensure all care meets the requirements of third-party payors and VNA policies.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.

• Licensure: Current Texas State license as a Registered Nurse and a current Texas Driver’s License.

• Experience: At least one (1) year of experience as an RN in a clinical care setting is preferred; hospice experience is preferred.

• Skills: Strong nursing skills based on accepted standards of practice and excellent interpersonal communication.

• Requirements: Valid Texas Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and current auto liability insurance.
  • Proof of current CPR certification.
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check.
  • Proof of TB testing and Hepatitis consent/declination.

Working Conditions

This position involves local travel to visit patients in their homes and facilities in various conditions. You must be comfortable with possible exposure to infectious diseases and unpleasant weather. The role requires prolonged standing, walking, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and the capacity to make quick, resourceful decisions under stressful conditions.

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.