On-Call Hospice Nurse — After-Hours Triage & Home Visits

Good Shepherd Community Care; Newton Centre (MA); Hybrid; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Health and dental insurance

403(b) with company match

Partnership for reduced tuition rates

Job summary

A nonprofit health care organization in Massachusetts is seeking a part-time on-call nurse to join their team. The role involves triaging patient symptoms over the phone and making home visits as necessary. The ideal candidate will have strong assessment skills and prior experience in hospice or palliative care. Candidates should be licensed in Massachusetts and have reliable transportation for travel to patients' homes. This role offers flexible hours and competitive pay between $40-$50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Registered Nurse by Massachusetts.
• Preferred 1 year of experience in hospice or palliative care.
• Must demonstrate strong triage skills and symptom management.

Responsibilities

• Triage calls after hours and manage symptoms.
• Make home visits to hospice patients.
• Help alleviate discomfort and stress for patients and families.

Skills

Triage skills

Symptom management

Strong assessment skills

Understanding of hospice philosophy

Ability to work within diverse situations

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse in MA

1 year of Hospice or Palliative experience

2 years of oncology nursing

Job description

A nonprofit health care organization in Massachusetts is seeking a part-time on-call nurse to join their team. The role involves triaging patient symptoms over the phone and making home visits as necessary. The ideal candidate will have strong assessment skills and prior experience in hospice or palliative care. Candidates should be licensed in Massachusetts and have reliable transportation for travel to patients' homes. This role offers flexible hours and competitive pay between $40-$50 per hour.