Job Description

If you became a Nurse Practitioner to make a real difference—not just manage symptoms but truly care for patients and families during life’s most meaningful moments—this opportunity was designed for you. We are seeking a compassionate, experienced Clinical Nurse Practitioner to serve patients across Tarrant County in both hospice and palliative care settings. This PRN role is ideal for someone who values purpose-driven work, autonomy, and meaningful patient relationships.

 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.

Key Responsibilities

As a Clinical NP, you will play a vital role in guiding patients and families through complex care journeys with dignity and compassion:

• Partner with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to deliver personalized, high-quality hospice and palliative care
• Provide in-home clinical visits, meeting patients where they are most comfortable
• Educate and support patients and families on disease progression, comfort care, and next steps
• Use your clinical expertise to assess, manage, and adjust care plans in real time
• Perform face-to-face evaluations and document patient progress and needs
• Collaborate closely with RN case managers and care teams to ensure continuity of care
• Be a steady, compassionate presence during some of life’s most vulnerable moments

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner (APN) in Texas
• Active RN license in Texas
• Minimum 2 years NP experience (hospice or palliative care strongly preferred)
• Deep understanding of end-of-life care, pharmacology, and symptom management
• Compassionate communicator who can support both patients and families
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a care team
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout Tarrant County

Work Environment

Works in patients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; the ability to work a flexible schedule; the ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.

  Physical and Mental Effort

Prolonged standing and walking are required, with the 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 psychosocial 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.

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