Faith Community Nurse Coordinator

Advocate Aurora Health • Milwaukee, WI

338d • $35 - $53

About The Position

The Faith Community Nurse Coordinator will develop and implement health ministry programs in local faith communities and/or non-profit faith-based organizations. Recruits and on-boards Nonpaid Faith Community Nurses (NFCN) in strategic communities. Provides clinical supervision and continuing education for Nonpaid Faith Community Nurses. Serves as a local expert in health ministry and advocating priorities to faith communities and community partners. Collaborates with local health and community leaders in identifying and implementing priority initiatives.

Requirements

• Current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner required in the state in which you work or reside.
• Graduate from Nursing school.
• Typically requires Five years of clinical experience required with 2-3 years in faith community nursing preferred.
• Experience in Community Health, Faith Community Nursing, or health ministry areas of practice preferred.
• Familiar with major trends of wholistic health care and able to articulate the concept of the interrelationship of physical, emotional, and spiritual health effectively.
• Knowledge of adult education principles; teaching experience preferred.
• Experienced with Microsoft Products, Zoom, and EMR preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Knowledge of whole-person health principles and articulation of the connection between the mind, body, and spirit.
• Presentation skills including development of quality materials and expertise in communicating to any size and age range of audience.
• Flexibility to adjust teaching and leadership to multiple community settings and needs.
• Ability to develop relationships in multicultural and multi-religious settings.
• Demonstrates spiritual maturity.
• Ability to motivate and engage teammates.
• Possesses understanding of motivational interviewing regarding community health education and sustainable behavior change.
• Recognized as an expert in faith and community health by leaders in the communities served.
• Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) status meeting hospital's current auto insurance carrier's insurability criteria.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA required.

Responsibilities

• Integrates department's services with overall strategic priorities.
• Collaborates with other nurse leaders to develop/maintain an environment that supports learning and professional development.
• Represents Faith and Health Partnerships in respective communities served, participating in community health assessment and action plans.
• Participates in departmental and corporate level performance improvement initiatives and research, assessing and improving value added services.
• Leads community health initiatives in the faith community setting, such as Mental Health First Aid, Companionship, QPR Suicide Prevention, and Healthy exercise and nutrition.
• Establishes relationships with existing and potential faith communities, identifying opportunities for presenting the NFCN model for partnership.
• Implements growth and sustainability strategies within community.
• Mentors Faith Community Nurses in establishing health ministry programs.
• Provides NFCNs emotional, spiritual, and professional support as ministries are developed in the communities.
• Teaches modules in the Foundations of Faith Community Nursing course.
• Ensures that NFCNs document their activities through narrative, monthly activity reports and consistent charting.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree