Job Description

Posting number: 202600051T

Department: Aging Partners

Division: Community Activities & Services

Job classification: Professional/Technical Worker (City)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Services, Nursing, Health Care Support, Medical

Summary

Aging Partners plans, coordinates, and advocates for older adults across an eight-county area. Our mission is to enhance daily living, expand personal choices, and educate the community to support independence and a full, vibrant life for the people we serve.

We are seeking a caring, experienced Registered Nurse to join our team in the role of Health Clinic Nurse - RN to provide comprehensive foot care and health screenings to older adults and caregivers in the Aging Partners service areas. This position may also assist with other preventive health screenings at occasional special events and health fairs.

This is a part-time position working variable days, variable hours. 10 - 15 hours per week.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide comprehensive foot care using established protocol at foot clinics in rural Aging Partners service areas.
• Travel in agency vehicle to rural foot clinics as requested.
• Educate clients about how to care for their feet between clinic visits.
• Respond to client questions related to foot care and other health issues within area of expertise.
• Perform health screening such as blood pressure, blood glucose and similar measures as indicated.
• Make referrals to physicians and other health or human services professionals as indicated.
• Work with other Aging Partners staff to ensure client intakes and documentation of services are complete and accurate.
• Assist with blood pressure, blood glucose or other health screenings offered at special events or health fairs on an occasional basis.
• Assist with ordering and/or purchasing of foot care supplies as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nebraska
• A valid Driver's License
• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques and experience providing comprehensive foot care and other health screenings (i.e. blood pressure)

Desirable Abilities and Skills

Communication, organizational skills and a desire to develop creative ways to serve targeted populations are a plus.

Click HERE to learn more about Aging Partners!