Spanish Speaking Hospice Nurse

Community based, mission-driven hospice seeks a Spanish Speaking Registered Nurse to join its expanding multicultural clinical team. Travel is required for this position. Care is provided in patient s private homes and residential facilities throughout Greater Boston and parts of Metrowest.This position is eligible for a $3000 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 and families about hospice care, terminal disease, self-care techniques and end-of-life processes.

Education, Skills and Experience:

Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Massachusetts

Fluent in Spanish

Sensitivity and understanding of end-of-life issues

Experience in community health, hospice, oncology or related field preferred

Demonstrated assessment skills for pain management and symptom control

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Exceptional communication skills

Good Shepherd Benefits Package offers:

Competitive salary

Four weeks paid time off in first year

12 paid holidays

Health and dental insurance, coverage begins as of your start date

Life insurance

403(b) with company match

Flexible Spending Account

Short Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Partnership with Regis College for reduced tuition rates

Industry:

Healthcare

Employment Type:

Full Time

Job Functions:

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. 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.