Wellness Nurse-Part Time

Wellness Nurse Department: Council on Aging Employment Status:

Non-Exempt; UFCW 1459 Admin; Full-Time (14 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