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3 people are interested
Nurse for BP Screening
ORGANIZATION: United Way RSVP of Marathon County
Please visit the new page to apply.
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3 people are interested
As a volunteer through United Way's RSVP of Marathon County, the nurse volunteer will perform the following duties at designated blood pressure screening clinics monthly:
- Greet individuals who present to have their blood pressure checked
- Perform blood pressure screen
- Repeat test as needed for out-of-normal range findings
- Document result on individual's BP record (to be kept and maintained by the individual)
- Discuss BP result and its significance with the individual (i.e. if it is a normal result; if it is a low result and what that means; if it is a high result and what that means)
- Make a referral for the person to seek appropriate follow-up per current guidelines of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure (JNC-7)
- Provide basic education regarding blood pressure results and management (i.e. diet, exercise, weight, alcohol and tobacco use, and stress).
- Provide direct supervision of any unlicensed retired nurses at the site. Accept referrals from these unlicensed nurses from individuals with health or medical-related questions.
If you are interested, please click the "I want to help" button or call Tony, RSVP Director, at 715-848-2927.
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About United Way RSVP of Marathon County
Location:
137 River Drive, Wausau, WI 54403, US
Mission Statement
RSVP is a volunteer program which invites persons 55+ to respond to critical community needs through volunteer service.
Description
RSVP is America's largest volunteer network for people age 55 and over. Nationally, over 500,000 volunteers are part of a local RSVP program.
The RSVP program began in 1971 and has been in 17 other communities throughout Wisconsin for many years. The United Way of Marathon County applied for and received a federal grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service to bring the program here to Marathon County.
The goal of RSVP is to recruit and use 55+ volunteers to tackle tough issues in a community. While volunteers deliver valuable services to meet their community's needs, they also personally benefit by being engaged in enriching service experiences. RSVP also provides volunteers with supplemental accident and liability insurance while on duty, transportation reimbursement and invitations to recognition events.
This is how it works. When someone 55+ is interested in volunteering, the RSVP program provides personalized placement assistance to help place individuals in volunteer positions which are a good match for them. Individual talents and interests along with other factors are considered. The agency at which the volunteer is placed provides the orientation and training for the specific volunteer duties. RSVP provides ongoing follow-up and assistance as needed.
RSVP is a part of Senior Corps, along with Foster Grandparents and Senior Companions. Senior Corps is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service, the federal agency that supports service and volunteering programs to improve lives, strengthen communities and foster civic engagement.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
137 River DriveWausau, WI 54403
DATE POSTED
April 14, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Nursing experience and knowledge is required.