Weekend Triage Nurse

Good Shepherd Community Care; Newton Centre (MA); On-site; USD 66,400 - 74,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

4 weeks PTO

12 paid holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

403(b) with company match

FSAs

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Tuition assistance with Regis College

Job summary

Good Shepherd Community Care is seeking a Weekend Triage Nurse for a 32-hour weekend schedule. The role involves responding to and triaging daytime calls on Friday through Monday, coordinating treatment plans and arranging on-site patient care as needed.

The ideal candidate is a MA-licensed RN with hospice experience, strong communication, teamwork, and triage skills, plus experience with EMR systems. This on-site weekend position offers comprehensive benefits and professional growth

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in Massachusetts (MA)
• 2+ years hospice experience preferred
• Experience using EMR systems
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Experience with Google Suite preferred

Responsibilities

• Respond to and triage clinical calls Friday–Monday; plan treatment and coordinate on-site care.
• Coordinate with On Call Manager to ensure patient needs are met during shifts.
• Document clearly and communicate with patients, families and the care team.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Triage experience

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

MA RN license

Hospice experience preferred

Tools

EMRs

Google Suite

Job description

Job Overview

Named 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 Full time Weekend Triage Nurse to join its growing weekend team. This is a 32-hour position that requires visit availability on Saturdays and Sundays.

Job Responsibilities

The Weekend Triage Nurse will be responsible for responding to and triaging all clinical calls received during the daytime hours on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The Weekend Triage Nurse will be responsible for responding to calls coming in from patients and caregivers, making a plan for clinical treatment when needed and coordinating a response for on-site patient care when needed. In addition, the Weekend Triage Nurse will work closely with the On Call Manager to ensure that all patient needs are met during their shift.

Schedule & Weekly Hours

• Friday: 2 pm to 8 pm (6 hours)
• Saturday and Sunday: 8 am to 6 pm (10 hours)
• Monday: 8 am to 2 pm (6 hours)

Education, Skills & Experience

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Massachusetts
• Must have good communication skills, demonstrated ability to work with a team, strong critical thinking skills and triage experience.
• 2 years or more of hospice experience is preferred.
• Should have experience working with EMRs.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Experience with Google Suite preferred.

Good Shepherd Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Four weeks paid time off in first year, to increase with tenure
• 12 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision 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

$66,400-$74,400: Based on a 32-hour position. 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.

Industry

Healthcare

Employment Type

Full time

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.

EEO Statement

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.