Pediatric RN Case Manager (Tarrant/Denton)

Make a profound impact where it matters most-in the hearts and homes of families navigating their most challenging journeys. As a Tarrant/Denton Pediatric RN Case Manager with The Visiting Nurse Association of Texas (VNA) , you will work during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
If you are a compassionate clinician who thrives on independence and is ready to lead an interdisciplinary team in delivering high-quality, individualized hospice care, we invite you to bring your skills to a role that defines the true meaning of nursing.

For nearly 100 years, 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.

We offer a competitive salary with mileage reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is available to employees who work at least 32 hours per week. It includes: medical, dental, vision, and short- and long-term disability coverage. Full and part-time employees also receive generous PTO with six paid holidays and flexible days, professional development and education reimbursement opportunities, and the support of a mission-driven work. environment. All employees may participate in our 401(k) with a 6% company match and two-year vesting.

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 Tarrant/Denton Pediatric 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: At least one year of experience as a Pediatric RN in a clinical care setting is required. 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

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.

The Visiting Nurse Association of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.