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Per Diem Nurse - LPN

Good Shepherd Community Care·Wayland, Massachusetts

$34 - $41/hr·Unknown·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 7 days ago
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About the role

Provide direct patient care, including ongoing assessment, pain management, and symptom control for hospice patients. Document all clinical observations and notify the Nursing Care Coordinator of any significant changes in patient condition.

Job DetailsLevel

  • ExperiencedJob
  • Location: Good Shepherd
  • Community
  • Care
  • Hospice
  • Residence -
  • Wayland,
  • MA 01778Position
  • Type:
  • Per
  • DiemSalary
  • Range: $34.00 - $41.00 HourlyPer Diem Residence LPN 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 Per Diem Residence LPN to join its expanding Residence team. 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. Shifts are flexible.
  • 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 the patient’s condition or any changes necessitating physician notification and documents all care provided, including clinical observations and interventions.
  • Schedule and
  • Weekly
  • Hours: The purpose of this position is to cover open shifts when our regular staff are out on leave or vacation. There is not a specific shift to cover.
  • Education,
  • Skills and
  • Experience: Current Massachusetts LPN License in good standing. Minimum of 2 years of 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
  • Pay
  • Range: $34-$41/hourly: 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 range.

Industry

  • Healthcare
  • Employment
  • Type:
  • Per
  • Diem - variable hours based on employer needs
  • 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.

Requirements

Must hold a current Massachusetts LPN license in good standing. A minimum of 2 years of experience in community health, oncology nursing, or a related field is preferred.

  • professional certificate
  • Patient Assessment
  • Patient Care
  • Pain Management
  • Oncology Nursing
  • Clinical Observation
  • Symptom Control
  • End-of-life Care
  • Community Health

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Earned Sick Time
  • Competitive Rate
  • 403(b) With Company Match Eligibility
  • Reduced Tuition Rates Via Regis College

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$34 - $41/hr
Location
Wayland, Massachusetts
Posted
Jul 21, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Good Shepherd Community Care

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...

Salary listed on 23 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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