Hospice On-Call Nurse: Evening/Night Per Diem Triage

Good Shepherd Community Care; Newton Centre (MA); Hybrid; USD 279 - 502; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

Earned Sick Time

403(b) with company match eligibility

Employee Assistance Program

Reduced tuition rates with Regis College

Job summary

Good Shepherd Community Care is looking for a Registered Nurse in Newton Centre, MA, to join their on-call team. The nurse will triage symptoms, manage patient care over the phone, and make home visits as needed. Ideal candidates must have a valid Registered Nurse license in Massachusetts and preferably 1 year of hospice or palliative care experience. Benefits include a competitive pay rate, sick time, 403(b) plan with company match, and access to Regis College for reduced tuition rates.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed by the Commonwealth of MA as a Registered Nurse.
• At least 1 year of experience in hospice or palliative care preferred.
• Willingness to visit patients at night if needed.

Responsibilities

• Triage all calls that come in after hours.
• Provide symptom management to alleviate discomfort.
• Make home visits to hospice patients.

Skills

Triage skills

Symptom management understanding

Assessment skills

Diverse socioeconomic adaptability

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse in MA

1 year of Hospice or Palliative experience

2 years of oncology nursing experience

Job description

Good Shepherd Community Care is looking for a Registered Nurse in Newton Centre, MA, to join their on-call team. The nurse will triage symptoms, manage patient care over the phone, and make home visits as needed. Ideal candidates must have a valid Registered Nurse license in Massachusetts and preferably 1 year of hospice or palliative care experience. Benefits include a competitive pay rate, sick time, 403(b) plan with company match, and access to Regis College for reduced tuition rates.