Weekend Nurse Liaison 20-40 hours (NWH)

About the role

Good Shepherd Community Care, a mission‑driven hospice and palliative care organization recognized by The Boston Globe as one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts for four consecutive years, is seeking a Weekend Nurse Liaison to join its expanding weekend nurse team. This on‑site position is located at Newton‑Wellesley Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide information about hospice services to patients, families, and hospital‑based staff.
• Conduct clinical assessments and evaluations.
• Coordinate hospital discharge plans.
• Maintain professional relationships within the assigned hospital(s).

Schedule and Weekly Hours

• Flexible schedule offering 20 hours (part‑time) to 40 hours (full‑time) per week.
• Must be available to work Saturdays and Sundays.
• Additional flexibility to work Fridays and/or Mondays if preferred.

Education, Skills, and Experience

• Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse.
• At least two years of experience preferred in community health, oncology, hospice, or palliative care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with hospital staff, Good Shepherd colleagues, patients, and families.
• Highly skilled at providing patient assessments and evaluations.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Competency with accepted standards of hospice nursing practice.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• $5,000 sign‑on bonus.
• Four weeks paid time off in the first year, increasing with tenure.
• Twelve paid holidays.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (coverage begins on start date).
• Life insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Partnership with Regis College for reduced tuition rates.

Pay

Pay range for a full‑time (40‑hour) role is $89,000 – $106,000. Individual compensation is determined by experience, education, certifications, and skills and may exceed this range.

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 and remain an independent, not‑for‑profit, non‑sectarian organization. We value diversity, mutual respect, and the dignity of each individual, providing collaborative, compassionate care to patients, families, and the community. Our office is conveniently located near I‑95 with on‑site parking in Newton.