What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) Admissions (Hospice) position at Silverado?
Join Silverado Hospice Houston covering our South Houston area and be part of a nationally recognized team ranked in the top 10 nationwide by Fortune Magazine’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services™. Since 1997, Silverado has been delivering exceptional care to individuals with neurodegenerative conditions and those facing life-limiting illnesses through our Hospice services. We’re a certified Great Place to Work® and proud to offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.
We’re hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) – Admissions – a compassionate and skilled clinician who performs comprehensive evaluations, initiates care plans and ensures a smooth transition for patients entering hospice. This role is essential to delivering dignified, patient-centered care and supporting families during critical moments.
Be a Difference-Maker with a Hospice Care Leader
You lead with clinical expertise, empathy, and professionalism. You thrive in a mission-driven environment and are passionate about guiding patients and families through the hospice admission process with care and understanding.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Perform comprehensive nursing evaluations to admit patients into hospice
- Assess for signs and symptoms of discomfort, including pain, and take prompt, appropriate action
- Initiate care plans and provide appropriate nursing follow-up after hours
- Instruct caregivers on managing patient needs and submit documentation within 24 hours of visit
- Coordinate all services provided to patients and families across settings to ensure quality and appropriateness of care
- Follow approved plans of care, modify as needed, and communicate with physicians when appropriate
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse with a valid state license
- Minimum of 1 year nursing experience required; hospice experience preferred
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must clear criminal background check, physical, and drug screening
- Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and reliable transportation required
- Willingness to drive to patient locations and work outside regular hours as needed
Why Choose Silverado?
- Fortune Magazine Best Workplace in Aging Services™
- Certified Great Place to Work®
- Strong internal mobility
Anticipated pay range: $84,000 USD - $86,500 USD
Silverado offers the following benefits to eligible employees:
- 401(k) matching
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Other amazing benefits such as Pet Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance and Discount Programs!
* Silverado does not accept candidates from outside recruiters or agencies for this role. *
California Employees: For roles requiring driving, the driving requirement has been deemed essential to the performance of this role due to specific business necessity. Supporting documentation is maintained by Silverado and is available for review upon request to ensure compliance with California law.
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Employment offers are contingent on background check, drug screening, physical, and TB testing (if applicable).
Silverado uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security
EOE/M/F/D/V
Salary : $84,000