Hospice Admissions Nurse w/ Sign-on Bonus
Are you looking for a patient-focused, not-for-profit, mission-driven organization that will support
your desire for professional growth and provide the opportunity to do meaningful work? Join
Good Shepherd Community Care as a Hospice Admission Nurse. This position is eligible for a $3000 sign-on Bonus
Job Description:
Good Shepherd Community Care has an opportunity for a Hospice Admission Nurse to join our
dedicated team. This registered nurse will be responsible for conducting referral visits for the
hospice patient typically resulting in hospice admission, giving information on hospice
philosophy and beginning to develop a hospice plan of care with the patient and the patient’s
next of kin.
Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct admission visits.
- Initiate development of hospice plan of care and begin implementation
- Document admission visit and facilitate seamless transition to the interdisciplinary team.
- Education, Skills and Experience:
- Licensed by the Commonwealth of MA as a registered nurse.
- Hospice and Palliative Care certification preferred.
- 2 years of hospice experience preferred.
- Must have excellent communication and organizational skills and ability to work within an
- electronic medical record.
- Candidate must demonstrate ability to be flexible within the working environment
Good Shepherd Benefits Package offers:
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Competitive salary
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Four weeks paid time off in first year
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12 paid holidays
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Health and dental insurance, coverage begins as of your start date
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Life insurance
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403(b) with company match
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Flexible Spending Account
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Short Term Disability
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Employee Assistance Program
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Partnership with Regis College for reduced tuition rates
Seniority Level:
Staff Nurse
Industry:
Healthcare
Employment Type:
Full Time
Job Functions:
Registered Nurse
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. Good
Shepherd believes in the importance of mutual respect and acceptance and values 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.