Full time Long Weekend Nurse - $5000 Sign on Bonus

Full‑Time Long Weekend Nurse (32 or 40 hours/week) 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 Weekend Nurse to join its expanding On‑Call team. The role involves traveling to patients’ private homes and residential facilities throughout Greater Boston and parts of MetroWest. The ideal candidate is well‑organized and enthusiastic about working in a fast‑paced environment and is eligible for a $5,000 sign‑on bonus. Job Responsibilities Provides home and hospital visits, conducts information sessions, evaluates new patients, facilitates admissions, and coordinates care planning. Uses triage and assessment skills to titrate medications and manage symptoms appropriately. Educates patients and families about terminal diseases and end‑of‑life processes. Communicates with an interdisciplinary hospice team about changes in patients’ needs and outcomes of interventions. Schedule & Weekly Hours Friday‑Monday, 9 am‑5 pm (32 hours/week). Friday‑Monday, 9 am‑7 pm (40 hours/week). Education, Skills & Experience Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Massachusetts or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); Bachelor’s preferred. Minimum 2 years of nursing experience and at least 1 year of hospice or equivalent experience. Sensitivity to and knowledge about end‑of‑life issues. Comfortable working with socioculturally diverse patients and families. Ability to manage pain and control symptoms. Flexibility, multitasking, organizational and time‑management skills. Exceptional communication skills. Adaptability to frequently changing patient needs and technology. Benefits Competitive salary. Four weeks paid time off in first year, increasing with tenure. 12 paid holidays. Health, dental, and vision insurance, coverage begins on 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 $84,000 – $104,000 (based on a 40‑hour role). The range reflects an average starting range. Individual pay is determined by experience, education, certifications, skills and may exceed the starting range. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr