Per Diem Nurse - LPN

Job Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, including on-going assessment, pain management, and symptom control in line with the plan of care established for the patient.
• Notifies the Nursing Care Coordinator of any significant change in the patient’s condition or any changes necessitating physician notification and documents all care provided, including clinical observations and interventions.

About the Role

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.

Requirements

• Current Massachusetts LPN License in good standing.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in community health, oncology nursing, or a related field preferred.
• Comfort working independently in a one-on-one setting with patients.

Qualifications

• Competitive rate Earned Sick Time
• 403(b) with company match eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program
• Partnership with Regis College for reduced tuition rates

Pay

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 range.

Schedule

The purpose of this position is to cover open shifts when our regular staff are out on leave or vacation. There is not a specific shift to cover. Shifts are flexible.

Benefits

• Earned Sick Time
• 403(b) with company match eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program
• Partnership with Regis College for reduced tuition rates

Good Shepherd

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.