Weekend Hospice Nurse Liaison — Discharge & Care Coordination

Good Shepherd Community Care; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 106,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

4 weeks paid time off in first year

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

Tuition assistance with Regis College

Job summary

Good Shepherd Community Care in Newton, MA is seeking a Weekend Nurse Liaison to provide information about hospice services, conduct clinical assessments, and coordinate hospital discharge plans. This on-site role supports hospital staff and patients at Newton Wellesley Hospital, with a strong emphasis on weekend coverage and collaboration.

The position offers 20–40 hours per week (part-time or full-time) and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• 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 skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with hospital staff, Good Shepherd colleagues, patients, and their families.
• Highly skilled at providing patient assessments and evaluations.
• Competency with accepted standards of hospice nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• The role of Weekend Nurse Liaison provides information about hospice services to patients, families, and hospital-based staff, conducts clinical assessments, coordinates hospital discharge plans, and maintains professional relationships within hospitals, with a focus on the assigned hospital(s).

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (MA)

2+ years in community health/hospice

Job description

Good Shepherd Community Care in Newton, MA is seeking a Weekend Nurse Liaison to provide information about hospice services, conduct clinical assessments, and coordinate hospital discharge plans. This on-site role supports hospital staff and patients at Newton Wellesley Hospital, with a strong emphasis on weekend coverage and collaboration.

The position offers 20–40 hours per week (part-time or full-time) and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.