Geriatric Wellness Nurse - In-Home & Community Care

City of Chicopee; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recurring Sick Time

Vacation

Thirteen Holidays Per Year

Retirement Plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

The City of Chicopee’s Council on Aging Department is hiring a Wellness Health Nurse to provide on-site consultations to older adults and frail homebound seniors. The nurse will manage records, follow-ups, and coordinate with physicians and families to ensure comprehensive care.

Responsibilities include initial assessments, monitoring health indicators, medication guidance, nutrition counseling, and arranging supplies for the Wellness Center.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Master’s Degree is required.
• Four or more years of related experience and/or training in elder care or equivalent.
• Current license to practice as Registered Professional Nurse in Massachusetts is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial assessments for residents aged 60+ in Chicopee.
• Follow up, monitor, and refer as necessary; counsel clients and families on healthcare.
• Measure health indicators (blood pressure, glucose, anemia, weight, depression) and provide related care.
• Instruct on medication management and equipment use; administer vitamin B-12 shots as prescribed.
• Maintain accurate health records for each client and order supplies for the Wellness Center.
• Provide in-home nursing services when needed and support health promotion programs.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Patient counseling

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

The City of Chicopee’s Council on Aging Department is hiring a Wellness Health Nurse to provide on-site consultations to older adults and frail homebound seniors. The nurse will manage records, follow-ups, and coordinate with physicians and families to ensure comprehensive care.

Responsibilities include initial assessments, monitoring health indicators, medication guidance, nutrition counseling, and arranging supplies for the Wellness Center.