On Call Nurse

　　Job Details

　　Job Location

　　Main Office - Newton, MA

　　Position Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Shift

　　Overnight

　　Job Category

　　Health Care

　　Recently named by the Boston Globe as one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts, our community based, mission-driven hospice and palliative care organization seeks a Registered Nurse to join our dedicated on-call team. This role is a night time position and 16 hours shift. The shifts are from 5 pm to 9 am. 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. This position is eligible for a $5000 sign on bonus.

　　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.

　　Education, Skills, and Qualifications:

　　Licensed by the Commonwealth of MA as a Registered Nurse

　　Be able to work a 16-hour shift from 5 pm to 9 am.

　　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:

　　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

　　Industry:

　　Healthcare

　　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 values 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.