RN Case Manager- Denton County at Visiting Nurse Association of Texas (VNA Texas)

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.

We provide essential services to communities across North Texas, including:

• VNA Hospice Care – Adult and pediatric hospice support.
• VNA Supportive Palliative Care – For those managing serious illness alongside treatment.
• Meals on Wheels – Serving homebound seniors throughout Dallas County.

Why Work at VNA Texas?

• Meaningful Mission – Make a difference in the lives of patients and families facing serious illness or food insecurity.
• Legacy of Excellence – Join the state’s most experienced hospice provider.
• Community Impact – Deliver life-changing care across 16 North Texas counties.
• Supportive Culture – Collaborate with a compassionate, multidisciplinary team.

Employee Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary and mileage reimbursement.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and short term/long term insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off, 6 paid holidays, flexible days.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Education Reimbursement Assistance Program.
• A mission-driven, supportive work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess hospice patients to identify the physical, psycho social, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, and evaluations.
• Implement/develop/document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care.
• Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Provide clinical directions to the Hospice Aide/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.
• Assure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
• Assist in the training of new nurses and aides as needed.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.
• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies.
• Perform admissions of new patients as the need arises.
• Manage schedule with correct prioritization of patient need and make changes as appropriate.
• Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients/families as assigned in cases of emergencies.
• Provide effective communication to patient/family, team members, and other health care professionals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities:

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Current Texas State license as a Registered Nurse.
• Proof of current CPR.
• One year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting required, hospice experience preferred.
• Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License required.
• Must have Hepatitis consent/declination.
• Must have proof of TB test.
• Proof of valid Texas Automobile Liability Insurance required as listed individual.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to read and write English.

Technical & Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged standing and walking required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients.
• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs.
• Ability to make quick decisions and resource acquisition.
• Ability to meet patient/family individualized psycho social needs.
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Working Conditions:

• Works in patients home in various conditions.
• Possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infections diseases.
• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Must have the ability to travel locally.
• Some exposure to unpleasant weather.

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• A passion for delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Relevant licensure or certification (for clinical roles).
• A commitment to serving and supporting diverse, vulnerable populations.
• Reliable transportation (for mobile or in-home service roles).

Joining VNA Texas means:

• Making personal contact with patients and families.
• Collaborating with medical, spiritual, and support teams.
• Seeing the direct outcomes of care: improved comfort, decreased isolation, and better quality of life.
• Being part of a nonprofit solution rooted in equity, good stewardship, and local service.