On Call Nurse

Good Shepherd Community Care; Newton Centre (MA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Four weeks paid time off

Health and dental 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

A community-based hospice organization in Massachusetts is seeking a Registered Nurse for an on-call position. Responsibilities include triaging calls, managing patient symptoms, and making home visits. Candidates should be licensed in MA with 1 year of hospice experience preferred. The role offers flexible scheduling, a salary range of $40-50 per hour, and benefits including health insurance and generous paid time off. This role requires reliable transportation and a commitment to patient care within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.
• Experience in hospice or palliative care preferred.
• Willingness to make home visits 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

Strong triage skills

Symptom management

Assessment skills

Ability to work in diverse situations

Education

Licensed by the Commonwealth of MA as a Registered Nurse

At least 1 year of hospice or palliative experience preferred

At least 2 years of oncology nursing

Job description

On-Call Nurse - $5000 Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Named by the Boston Globe as one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts for the last three years, our community‑based, mission‑driven hospice and palliative care organization seeks a Registered Nurse to join our dedicated on‑call team. The ideal candidate will take calls, triage patients’ symptoms over the phone and, when necessary, make home visits. This nurse will have strong assessment skills and be confident in symptom management. Reliable transportation is required as this is a travel position. Care is provided in patients’ private homes and residential facilities throughout Greater Boston and parts of Metrowest.

Job Responsibilities

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

Schedule and Weekly Hours

• This schedule can be discussed between the candidate and the hiring manager. There is flexibility based on open shifts and candidate availability. Evening shifts are from 4 pm to 1 am and night shifts are from 1 am to 10 am.
• The full‑time position is committed to a minimum of 36 hours (4 shifts).

Education, Skills, and Qualifications

• Licensed by the Commonwealth of MA as a Registered Nurse.
• At least 1 year of hospice or palliative experience preferred; or at least 2 years of oncology nursing.
• Demonstrate strong triage skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of hospice philosophy and pain and symptom management.
• Demonstrate a willingness to visit patients at night if symptoms are not alleviated after first triage call.
• Ability to work within diverse social and economic situations without imposing own values.
• Demonstrate an understanding of team approach and communication.
• Contribute to a positive atmosphere and demonstrate positive interactions with patients/families and colleagues.

Good Shepherd Benefits for Full‑time Employees

• Competitive salary
• Four weeks paid time off in first year
• 12 paid holidays
• Health and dental insurance, coverage begins as of your 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

$40–$50 per hour with additional per‑visit rates. This number 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. $5000 Sign‑On Bonus Eligible

Industry

Healthcare

Employment Type

Full Time, Per Diem

Job Functions

Healthcare Provider

About Us

Good Shepherd Community Care is one of the most trusted health care organizations in Greater Boston focusing on hospice and palliative care. Founded as Hospice of the Good Shepherd in 1978, we are the original Massachusetts hospice. After decades of caring for our community, we continue to remain an independent, not‑for‑profit, non‑sectarian organization. We believe in the importance of mutual respect and acceptance and value diversity in our patients, families and caregivers, employees, volunteers, community, and partner organizations. We are committed to these values and honor the dignity of each individual through the care, support and education we provide. Our team members benefit from a collaborative work environment in a welcoming office, easily accessible to I‑95, with on‑site parking in Newton.

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.