PART-TIME Geriatric Nurse

Summary/Objective

The Wellness Center for Older Adults is a preventive health care facility offering physical and mental health services to adults over the age of 55 and their caregivers. The Wellness Center is located in the Plano Senior and Recreational Center but provides services and outreach at many sites across Collin County. It is a non-profit agency that received financial support through charitable donations, client fees, public and community funding.

We are seeking a nurse to provide compassionate care, direction and education to a growing older adult population and have a servant's heart in working with others. We are looking for a unique combination of clinical and educational service to seniors and the community. If your passion is working with older adults especially in the area of preventive health care, this is the job for YOU!

Responsibilities and Duties

This position is a part time, 10-hour per week position. The nurse coordinates his/her schedule and reports to the Head Nurse of the Wellness Center. The Nurse will be responsible for:

• Educate clients on various health topics with emphasis on preventive health
• Planning and performing health services based on the program’s goals and objectives
• Monitor the health status of individuals with chronic disease and assessing individuals with acute illness
• Provide foot care, hand care, ear care, lab tests, blood pressure, and blood sugar checks
• Refer individuals with medical and social needs to community resources/physicians
• Provide and coordinate health education programs to individuals and groups
• Assess cognitively impaired elderly and refer counseling as needed
• Work collaboratively with Wellness Center social workers and counselors
• Assist in the preparation and reporting for grants

Required Education and Experience

A registered nurse, minimum Bachelor’s Degree and licensed to practice in Texas. A minimum of five years’ experience in clinical nursing practice with two-years’ experience in ambulatory or community health settings. Must be innovative, self-motivating, flexible, team-oriented, enthusiastic and enjoy working with older individuals. Must possess professional liability insurance.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to engage in active communication. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time position, 10 hours per week. Exact work schedule to be coordinated with Head Nurse.

Travel

Travel in and around Collin County may be required for outside preventive health clinics.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Application Process

Submit resume through really. NO PHONE CALLS OR WALK-INS

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Nursing: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BSN (Preferred)
• RN (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27