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Good Shepherd Community Care
Newton, Massachusetts

Part-time Weekend Triage Nurse

Registered NurseIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$42k-$52k

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Main Office - Newton, MA 02459
  • Salary Range: $42,000.00 - $52,000.00 Salary/yearPart-time Weekend Triage Nurse - $5000 Sign-on Bonus eligible 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 Part-time Weekend Triage Nurse to join its growing weekend team. This is a 20-hour position that requires visit availability. Job Responsibilities: The Weekend Triage Nurse will be responsible for ensuring care for new and existing hospice patients on Saturdays and Sundays. Tasks include: Preparing for the weekend, including reviewing clinicals for admissions and preparing the weekend schedule. Triage patient calls, including providing clinical recommendations, distributing visits to nurses and providing support to patients and caregivers. Support clinical team in the field, providing information and coordinating resources. On occasion, help with clinical visits as needed. Coordinate patient care and handoff from the weekend to the weekday staff.

Schedule And

  • Weekly Hours: Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 6 pm (20 hours) Education, Skills and Experience: Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Massachusetts Must have good communication skills, demonstrated ability to work with a team, strong critical thinking skills and triage experience. 2 years or more of hospice experience is preferred. Should have experience working with EMRs. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Experience with Google Suite preferred. 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: $41,500 - $46,500: 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: Part 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.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The Weekend Triage Nurse manages patient care calls, provides clinical recommendations, and coordinates visits for hospice patients on weekends. They also support the clinical team by reviewing admissions and ensuring a smooth handoff to weekday staff.

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed Registered Nurse in Massachusetts with strong critical thinking and communication skills. At least two years of hospice experience and proficiency with EMR systems are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Hospice careClinical assessmentOrganizational skillsPatient care coordinationClinical documentation

Telehealth Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Telehealth Nursing listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 38% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$47k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $44k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Telehealth Nursing jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$42k–$52kTelehealth Nursing median $108k (middle half $95k–$116k)26 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$44k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Telehealth Nursing listings in Massachusetts7 active183 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 26% remote · 38% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$5k sign-onMassachusetts Registered Nurse listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 5% offer loan repayment232 active listings, Oct 2026
Telehealth Nursing pay trend−2.9% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 1.5
Below most Telehealth Nursing (RN) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 178 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Good Shepherd Community Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Newton, MA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus $5,000
Four weeks paid time off
12 paid holidays
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
403(b) with company match
Flexible Spending Account
Short and Long Term Disability

Living in Newton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.27M≈ 30.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,358/mo≈ 97% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.