Cantonese or Mandarin-Speaking Hospice Nurse

Good Shepherd Community Care; Newton Centre (MA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks paid time off

12 paid holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

403(b) with company match

Flexible Spending Account

Short and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Partnership with Regis College for reduced tuition rates

Job summary

Good Shepherd Community Care in Newton Centre, Massachusetts, is looking for a full-time Cantonese or Mandarin-speaking Registered Nurse to join their multicultural clinical team. The role involves developing care plans, conducting assessments, managing symptom relief, and educating patients and families about hospice care. The position requires 40 hours per week. Benefits include competitive salary, paid time off, and comprehensive health insurance. A $5000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in community health, hospice, oncology or related field preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated assessment skills for pain management and symptom control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement patients’ comprehensive plans of care.
• Conduct clinical assessment of patients’ ADLs and functional needs.
• Manage discomfort and symptom relief for patients.
• Educate patients and families about hospice care and end-of-life processes.

Skills

Fluent in Cantonese or Mandarin

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Exceptional communication skills

Sensitivity and understanding of end-of-life issues

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Massachusetts

Job description

Hospice Cantonese or Mandarin‑speaking Registered Nurse

Named by the Boston Globe as one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts for the last four years, our community‑based, mission‑driven hospice and palliative care organization seeks a full‑time Cantonese or Mandarin‑speaking Registered Nurse to join its expanding multicultural clinical team. Local travel is required for this position. Care is provided in patients’ private homes and residential facilities throughout Greater Boston and parts of MetroWest. This position is eligible for a $5000 sign‑on Bonus.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement patients’ comprehensive plans of care, ensuring coordination with the interdisciplinary team and other health care providers and facilities.
• Conduct clinical assessment of patients’ ADLs, functional, psychological, and environmental needs.
• Manage discomfort and symptom relief, monitoring patient care aspects.
• Consult with and educate patients, families, and community health care professionals about hospice care, terminal disease, self‑care techniques, and end‑of‑life processes.

Schedule and Weekly Hours

The position requires 40 hours of work per week, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Education, Skills and Experience

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Massachusetts.
• Fluent in Cantonese or Mandarin.
• Sensitivity and understanding of end‑of‑life issues.
• Experience in community health, hospice, oncology or related field preferred but not required. Interested nurses receive comprehensive job training specific to the role.
• Demonstrated assessment skills for pain management and symptom control.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Good Shepherd Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Four weeks paid time off in first year, increasing with tenure.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance: coverage begins on start date.
• Life insurance.
• 403(b) with company match.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Short and Long‑Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Partnership with Regis College for reduced tuition rates.

Pay Range

$84,000 - $104,000: This reflects an average starting range for this position. Individual pay is determined through a variety of factors including experience, education, certifications, and skills and can exceed the starting range.

Good Shepherd Community Care does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, marital status, pregnancy, religion or age in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services and activities.