Cantonese or Mandarin-Speaking Hospice Nurse

Job DetailsJob Location

• Main
• Office -
• Newton,
• MA 02459Salary
• Range: $84,000.00 - $104,000.00 Salary/yearHospice Cantonese or Mandarin-speaking Registered Nurse Named by the Boston Globe as one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts for the last four 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
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• Regis