Part-time Weekend Triage Nurse

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.

About the Role

We seek a Part-time Weekend Triage Nurse to join our growing weekend team. This is a 20-hour position that requires visit availability. 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 offers a $5000 sign-on bonus for this role.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and triage all clinical calls received during daytime hours on Saturdays and Sundays.
• Address calls from patients and caregivers, create clinical treatment plans when needed, and coordinate on-site patient care responses.
• Work closely with the On Call Manager to ensure all patient needs are met during the shift.

Schedule

Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 6 pm (20 hours per week).

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Four weeks paid time off in the first year, increasing with tenure.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance: coverage begins on 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

Pay range: $41,500 - $46,500. This 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 range.

Employment Type: Part Time