Per Diem Nurse - LPN Job at Good Shepherd Community Care, Wayland, MA

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  • Good Shepherd Community Care
  • Wayland, MA

Job Description

Job Description

Recently named by The Boston Globe as one of The Top Places to Work in Massachusetts, our community based, mission-driven hospice and palliative care organization seeks a Per Diem Nurse or LPN to join its expanding hospice team. Our ideal candidate is able to fill in shifts at the Residence and/or do continuous Care shifts.

Our Hospice Residence is located in Wayland and was reopened in Fall 2022. This is an exciting opportunity for LPNs interested in providing end-of-life care at a new 10-bed hospice facility. Care is also provided in patient’s private homes and residential facilities throughout Greater Boston and parts of Metrowest. Travel is required for this position. We will help make the commute easier for you.

For both continuous Care and the Residence, the shifts are 12 hour shift.

Job Responsibilities

This position provides direct patient care including on-going assessment, pain management. and symptom control in line with the plan of care established for the patient. The Shift Nurse notifies the Nursing Care Coordinator of any significant change in patient’s condition or any changes necessitating physician notification and documents all care provided including clinical observations and interventions.

Education, Skills And Experience

  • Current Massachusetts LPN License in good standing.
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in community health, oncology nursing, or a related field preferred.
  • Comfort working independently in a one on one setting with patients.

Good Shepherd Benefits

  • Competitive rate
  • Earned Sick Time
  • 403(b) with company match eligibility
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Partnership with Regis College for reduced tuition rates

Industry

Healthcare

Employment Type

Per Diem - variable hours based on employer needs

Shifts: 12 hours shifts

Job Functions

CLINICAL - Healthcare Provider

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 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. Our team members benefit from a collaborative work environment in a welcoming office, easily accessible to I-95, with on-site parking in Newton.

Job Tags

Shift work,

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