On Call Nurse - Eligible

On Call Nurse – $5,000 Sign‑On Bonus Eligible

Named the Boston Globe’s “Top Place to Work in Massachusetts” for the last three years, our community‑based, mission‑driven hospice and palliative care organization seeks a Registered Nurse to join our dedicated on‑call team. The nurse will take calls, triage patients’ symptoms over the phone, and, when necessary, make home visits. Reliable transportation is required as this is a travel position across Greater Boston and parts of Metrowest.

Schedule & Weekly Hours
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 1 am to 10 am or 4 pm to 1 am (36 hours).
This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign‑on bonus.

Job Responsibilities

• Triage all calls that come in after hours.
• Provide symptom management to alleviate discomfort and stress in the family system.
• Make home visits to hospice patients.

Education, Skills, and Qualifications

• Licensed by the Commonwealth of MA as a Registered Nurse.
• At least 1 year of hospice or palliative experience preferred, or at least 2 years of oncology nursing.
• Strong triage skills.
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and pain and symptom management.
• Willingness to visit patients at night if symptoms are not alleviated after first triage call.
• Ability to work within diverse social and economic situations without imposing personal values.
• Team‑oriented communication and positive interactions with patients/families and colleagues.

Benefits for Full‑time Employees

• Competitive salary
• Four weeks paid time off in first year
• 12 paid holidays
• Health and dental insurance (coverage begins as of 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
$83,000–$97,000 for a 40‑hour equivalent role. Salary will be prorated based on a preferred schedule. Individual pay is determined by experience, education, certifications, and skills and can 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.