The Health Promotion Nurse (HPN), in collaboration with the interdisciplinary asthma program team, will enroll and conduct asthma educational interventions, in the home setting, to older adult patients (65+). The interdisciplinary team will consist of the HPN, bilingual/bicultural Community Health Workers (CHWs), Pharmacists, Primary Care Providers (PCPs) and UML researchers. The HPN will work with the team to develop effective strategies to improve asthma control, decrease urgent care utilization, address environmental and social barriers to improve asthma control, and reduce asthma triggers.
The HPN will utilize home visits, individualized home environmental action plans and educational interventions to improve the health of our older population with asthma. The HPN will also participate in Health Center community health educational events and screenings.
This is a two year grant funded position. The HPN will receive regular clinical and administrative supervision from the Director of Primary Care Services and Director of Health Promotions. The HPN will act independently as a registered nurse within the context of Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act.The HPN will have direct supervisory responsibility for CHWs within their scope of responsibility.
Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse, Bachelor’s degree preferred, Associates in Nursing required. Current CPR Certificate required. General computer knowledge: Microsoft Outlook, Office, Excel. Strong communication, verbal, written, and listening. Critical thinking, analysis, problem solving. Negotiating and conflict resolution. Motivated, self-directed and accountable. Function well is rapidly changing environment. Electronic Medical Record experience preferred. Bilingual preferred.
Lowell Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are proud not only of being one of Lowell's largest primary care providers, but of our history serving the community. For over 40 years, Lowell Community Health Center has been offering quality, caring, and culturally appropriate health care services to the people of Greater Lowell, Massachusetts.
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Based in the heart of downtown Lowell, Lowell Community Health Center is currently seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurses in the following clinical areas: ADULT, PEDIATRICS and FAMILY MEDICINE. Apply Here to submit a general application: https://www.vscyberhosting2.com/lowell/ With over 400 employees, the Health Center has expanded and relocated to a new state-of-the-art facility as of December 2012. The Health Center is a diverse, community-based health care organization. Lowell Community Health Center programs have been recognized as national models. The Health Center was also named one of the top five health centers in the nation for excellence in cultural competency. The Health Center's employees speak 28 different languages and over 80 staff are trained in medical interpreting. Patients trust Lowell Community Health Center. Every year, we touch the lives of nearly 50,000 people – or almost half the population of the City of Lowell. More than 90% of Lowell CHC patients are low income, and 46% are best served in a language other than English. Since opening our new comprehensive facility in a renovated mill on Jackson Street in 2012, more than 9,000 additional patients have turned to Lowell CHC for a full range of primary care, including OB-GYN and behavioral health services for adults and children, with over 176,000 visits in 2014. We also have a Pharmacy serving health center patients and others in the community