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Pediatric Palliative and Hospice Nurse

Job Details

Job Location

Main Office - Newton, MA

Pediatric Palliative and Hospice Nurse

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 Pediatric Palliative and Hospice Nurse to join its expanding clinical team. Travel is required for this position. Care is provided in patient’s private homes and residential fac ilities throu ghout Greater Boston and parts of Metrowest.

Job Responsibilities :

The Pedi Pal Hospice Nurse participates as a member of the Good Shepherd Pedi Pal interdisciplinary team in developing and implementing comprehensive treatment plans (POTs) for all patients, including visit frequencies and interventions/goals based on patient acuity and needs. This is a 40 hours position

Schedule and Weekly Hours:

Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.

Education, Skills and Experience :

+ Registered nurse, licensed in Massachusetts

+ Extensive pediatric experience and a minimum of one year experience in community health, pediatric palliative care, oncology or related field.

Good Shepherd Benefits:

+ Competitive salary

+ Four weeks paid time off in first year, to increase with tenure

+ 12 paid holidays

+ Health, dental, and vision insurance: coverage begins as of 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 Range:

$74,000-$94,000: 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 starting range.

Industry:

Healthcare

Employment Type :

Full Time

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. 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.