Nurse, Healthcare Nursing

Summary

Department:
Council on Aging Employment Status:
Non‑Exempt, UFCW. 1459 Admin, Full‑Time (35 Hours/Week) Pay Range:
Grade A11:
Step 01 - Dtep 04 - $28.73/Hour - $37.61/Hour.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Certifications/Licenses

Required:

Bachelor's Degree In Nursing, Current license to practice as Registered Professional Nurse in Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The City of Chicopee’s Council on Aging Department is hiring a 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.

• 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.
• 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 physician and/or family and/or other health services of any follow-up care which the client might need.
• Orders necessary supplies.
• Facilitates a support group for diabetics.
• Plans health promotional programs.
• Provides in‑home nursing services for those who have no alternative.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree In Nursing.
• Current license to practice as Registered Professional Nurse in Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Three (3) to four (4) years of experience in public or community health nursing or any equivalent.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Government Administration