Registered Nurse (RN): Hospice (Full Time: Monday - Friday)

Hospice Spanish-speaking Registered NurseNamed 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 seeks a full-time Spanish-speaking Registered Nurse to join its expanding multicultural clinical team. Local travel is required for this position. Care is provided in patients’ private homes and residential facilities throughout Greater Boston and parts of MetroWest. This position is eligible for a $5000 sign-on Bonus.Responsible for patients’ comprehensive plans of care, including collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and other health care providers/facilities to ensure smooth coordination of care. Provide clinical assessment of patients’ ADLs, functional, psychological, and environmental needs. Implement and monitor aspects of patient care, including managing discomfort and symptom relief. Consult with and educate patients, families and community health care professionals about hospice care, terminal disease, self-care techniques and end-of-life processes.Schedule and Weekly Hours:The position requires 40 hours of work per week, Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm.Education, Skills and Experience:Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of MassachusettsFluent in SpanishSensitivity and understanding of end-of-life issuesExperience in a community health, hospice, oncology or related field preferred but not required. Interested nurses are encouraged to apply and will receive comprehensive job training specific to the role.Demonstrated assessment skills for pain management and symptom controlExcellent organizational and time management skillsExceptional communication skillsGood Shepherd Benefits:Competitive salaryFour weeks paid time off in first year, to increase with tenure12 paid holidaysHealth, dental, and vision insurance: coverage begins as of your start dateLife insurance403(b) with company matchFlexible Spending AccountShort and Long Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramPartnership with Regis College for reduced tuition ratesPay Range:$84,000 - $104,000: Industry:HealthcareEmployment Type:Full TimeAbout 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. 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.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.

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