Wellness Nurse

Overview

Catholic Charities of Buffalo is seeking a dedicated part-time Wellness Nurse to join a preventive program that supports older adults through advocacy wellness services and community-based care to help them maintain independence and quality of life. The Nurse is a licensed nurse (RN or LPN) responsible for visiting clients in their homes supporting the physical emotional and social well-being of this older adult population enrolled in the program a preventive care initiative. This position promotes person-centered wellness through health monitoring educational programming and coordination with an interdisciplinary team. The role focuses on preventive and holistic approaches that enable aging in place and optimize quality of life.

The typical schedule for this position will be Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Friday 8:45am - 1:45pm.

Catholic Charities is non-profit human services agency that strives to empower individuals children and families across the eight counties of Western New York. For more than 100 years Catholic Charities of Buffalo has provided HOPE to individuals and families of all faiths backgrounds and circumstances. As the most comprehensive provider of human services in Western New York Catholic Charities delivers wide-ranging programs to address systemic poverty sudden financial crisis hunger behavioral health workforce readiness family stability legal immigration and resettlement and help for older adults. As a trauma-informed agency we strive to support the total wellbeing of clients and employees. Catholic Charities prioritizes wellness and diversity through various committees such as: CARE (Compassion Acceptance Respect for Everyone) Committee to create an inclusive environment where every individual feels seen heard and valued; Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) Committee to lead agency efforts in creating and maintaining a trauma-informed workplace; Wellbeing Committee to empower staff to reach their full potential through personal wellness and community support; and the Safety Committee to maintain a physically and psychologically safe and welcoming environment for all.

Essential Functions

• Promote active engagement in health improvement and self-care among older adults

• Educate clients on preventive care nutrition physical activity and emotional well-being

• Conduct routine health screenings including blood pressure and weight monitoring

• Monitor and document vital signs and other health indicators regularly

• Track client progress and communicate significant health changes to supervising clinicians or physicians

• Maintain accurate confidential records of client interactions and wellness metrics

• Support clients in understanding and managing their prescribed self-care routines

• Create personalized wellness plans aligned with individual goals preferences and capabilities

• Design and lead group classes focused on fitness stress reduction and resilience

• Demonstrate safe adaptive exercise techniques suitable for older adults

• Organize and facilitate health promotion seminars and community wellness events

• Coordinate program scheduling and staffing in collaboration with supervisors

• Assess and recommend improvements to wellness programs based on client feedback and outcomes

• Develop new initiatives responsive to evolving client needs and interests

• Facilitate therapeutic and creative expression activities including mindfulness and relaxation

• Support access to mental health services and help clients navigate barriers to care

• Encourage spiritual reflection and personal practices in alignment with client values

• Lead legacy-based programs (e.g. life storytelling creative journaling) to foster connection

• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and their families

• Promote peer engagement volunteerism and community involvement

Minimum Qualifications

• Active New York State license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required

• Additional education in Gerontology Public Health or Social Work is desirable

• Supplemental training or certification in wellness coaching gerontology or holistic health is an asset

• Minimum of 2 years experience working with older adults or coordinating wellness and community-based programs

• Strong understanding of aging-related issues with emphasis on aging in place

• Demonstrated ability to conduct assessments and create personalized wellness plans

• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort using telehealth or assistive technology platforms

• Cultural competence and sensitivity to working with diverse populations

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand walk or move throughout the day to lead activities and engage with clients

• Capability to lift and carry light equipment or supplies (up to 25 pounds) as needed for wellness classes and events

• Comfortable bending stretching and demonstrating physical movements during exercise or fitness instruction

• May occasionally require setting up or rearranging spaces for group activities which involves light physical exertion

Work Environment

• Standard office and community-based settings including client homes and program sites

• Frequent local travel within service area

• Regular physical activity involved such as demonstrating light exercise movements or wellness techniques

• Occasional lifting of light equipment or supplies (up to 25 lbs) for classes or events

• May include standing walking or facilitating movement-based sessions for extended periods

• Exposure to various home environments; adherence to safety and health protocols

• Hybrid engagement may occur using telehealth or virtual platforms

What We Offer

• 20 hours per week

• 13 paid holidays

• 25 PTO days per year (Pro-rated based on first year start date)

• Comprehensive health dental & vision offerings for full-time

• Employer-paid life insurance for full-time

• Ancillary benefit offerings for full-time

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option for full-time

• Health Savings Account (HSA) when electing a high deductible health plan for full-time

• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 403b Retirement Plan (Eligible after first pay period) with employer contribution after six months

Applicants must reside in New York State to be considered.

Compensation range may vary based on factors including but not limited to skills education location and experience.

Apply today at: an Equal Opportunity Employer Catholic Charities of Buffalo is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race religion color national origin citizenship sex sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status disability genetic information or any other protected characteristic. Catholic Charities of Buffalo will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the business. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process please contact .