City of Chicopee
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.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
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.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Government Administration
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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.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
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.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Government Administration
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