Per Diem Weekend Nurse Liaison (NWH)

Good Shepherd Community Care; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

Earned Sick Time

403(b) with company match eligibility

Employee Assistance Program

Regis College tuition reduction

Job summary

Good Shepherd Community Care is seeking a Per Diem Weekend Nurse Liaison to join its on-site team at Newton Wellesley Hospital. You will provide hospice information to patients, families and staff, conduct clinical assessments and help coordinate discharge planning.

The role requires MA RN licensure, at least two years in hospice or related fields, and strong communication skills. Weekend shifts on Saturdays and Sundays offered with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Licensed by MA as a Registered Nurse.
• At least two years' experience in community health, oncology, hospice or palliative care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with hospital staff and families.
• Skilled at patient assessments and problem solving.
• Competent with hospice nursing practice standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide information about hospice services to patients, families, and hospital staff.
• Conduct clinical assessments.
• Coordinate hospital discharge plans.
• Maintain professional relationships within hospitals.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Patient assessment

Problem solving

Hospice nursing practice

Education

MA RN License

Job description

Per Diem Weekend Nurse LiaisonNamed 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 Per Diem Weekend Nurse Liaison to join its expanding weekend nurse team. This is an on-site position located at Newton Wellesley Hospital.Job Responsibilities:The position of Per Diem Weekend Nurse Liaison is to provide information about hospice services to patients, families, and hospital-based staff, to conduct clinical assessments, coordinate hospital discharge plans, and maintain professional relationships within hospitals, with a focus on the assigned hospital(s).Schedule and Weekly Hours:Saturday and Sunday, flexible shifts.Education, Skills and Experience:Licensed by the Commonwealth of MA as a Registered Nurse.At least two years experience preferred in community health, oncology, hospice, or palliative care.Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work collaboratively with hospital staff, Good Shepherd colleagues, patients, and their familiesHighly skilled at providing patient assessments and evaluations.Excellent problem-solving skillsCompetency with accepted standards of hospice nursing practice.Good Shepherd Benefits:Competitive rateEarned Sick Time403(b) with company match eligibilityEmployee Assistance ProgramPartnership with Regis College for reduced tuition ratesPay Range:Per-visit ratesIndustry:HealthcareEmployment Type:Per Diem – variable hours based on employer needs.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.