Cantonese or Mandarin-Speaking Hospice Nurse with $5000 Sign-On Bonus at Good Shepherd Community Care

Newton, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Mar, 26

Salary

104000.0

Posted On

17 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Registered Nurse, Cantonese, Mandarin, End-Of-Life Issues, Community Health, Hospice Care, Oncology, Assessment Skills, Pain Management, Symptom Control, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Communication Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Main Office - Newton, MA 02459 Position Type: Full Time Job Category: Health Care Hospice Cantonese or Mandarin-speaking Registered 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 full-time Cantonese or Mandarin-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. Job Responsibilities: 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 Massachusetts Fluent in Cantonese or Mandarin Sensitivity and understanding of end-of-life issues Experience 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 control Excellent organizational and time management skills Exceptional communication skills 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: $84,000 - $104,000: 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.

Responsibilities

The nurse is responsible for developing comprehensive care plans and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated patient care. They will also provide clinical assessments and educate patients and families about hospice care and end-of-life processes.