On Call Nurse

Good Shepherd Community Care•Newton, MA

23h•$40 - $50

About The Position

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 patient’s private homes and residential facilities throughout Greater Boston and parts of Metrowest. 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). 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.

Requirements

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.

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.