Wellness Health Nurse

Wellness Nurse Department: Council on Aging Employment Status: Non-Exempt; UFCW 1459 Admin; Full-Time (20 Hours/Week) Pay Grade: Grade A11: Step 01 - Step 04 Salary Range: $28.73/Hour - $37.61/Hour Schedule: Monday - Friday Certifications/Licenses Required: Masters Degree In Nursing (Or four or more years of related expierence), Current license to practice as Registered Professional Nurse in Commonwealth of Massachusetts. SUMMARY The City of Chicopee's Council on Aging Department is hiring a Part-Time Wellness Nurse who will provide on one consultation with older adults and/or their families and/or their physician/pharmacist. The Nurse also provides the same services to frail homebound older adults. Responsible for all record keeping and follow-ups. ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE: Provides initial assessments to Chicopee residents who are sixty (60) years or older. Follow-up, monitors and makes referrals, as necessary. Counsels clients and/or family regarding health care and problems. Tests blood sugar levels, high blood pressure, anemia, weight loss or gain and/or depression, as necessary. Informs older adults on proper medication management, medication information, instruction, instruction on use of medical equipment, give Vitamin B-12 shots as prescribed by a physician, does dressing changes and does assessment for unhealthy use of alcohol and/or prescription drugs. Provide nutrition counseling based upon evidence-based programs. Keeps accurate health records on each client. Orders all supplies necessary for operation of the Wellness Center Performs physical exams. Informs the Social Services Coordinator and/or other staff as appropriate of any changes in the elder's well-being or follow up that might be necessary. Advocates or informs physicians and/or family and/or other health services of any follow-up care which the client might need. Orders necessary supplies. Facilities various support groups, including a support group for diabetics. Plans for health promotional programs. Provides in-home nursing services for those who have no alternative. QUALIFICATIONS Registered Nurse Master's Degree (M.A) - Required Or four or more years related experience and/or training of direct care nursing elders; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Current license to practice as Registered Professional Nurse in Commonwealth of Massachusetts. - Required