Registered Nurse - Community Health
About The Position
The Registered Nurse - Community Health (RN-Holistic) provides compassionate, comprehensive nursing care addressing patients’ physical and emotional needs. The nurse answers questions about diagnoses, treatments, medications, and procedures, and coordinates treatment plans in collaboration with doctors. The role includes visiting members in their homes, hospitals, or convalescent facilities to monitor health status and provide support during challenging times, including bereavement. The nurse advocates for patients, helps prepare members for medical visits, refers them to community agencies, and offers spiritual support, including praying with members when requested. The position supports the Community Benefits department and provides services for events and other activities as needed. This is a full-time, day-shift position in the Community Health Education department at Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, Illinois. Compensation is listed as $35.35-$53.58; the exact starting compensation is determined at hire based on factors including skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge and skills in spiritual care, health education, and community outreach in faith-based settings.
- At least 3 years of nursing experience in a clinical or healthcare setting is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Certification in Holistic Nursing or completion of a specialized Parish Nurse/Faith Community Nurse training program.
- At least 3 years of nursing experience in a clinical or healthcare setting.
- Bilingual ability.
- Experience working with diverse populations, particularly in faith-based or holistic healthcare.
- Faith Community Nursing Foundations Course.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate nursing care addressing members’ physical and emotional needs.
- Answer questions about diagnoses, medical treatments, medications, and procedures.
- Coordinate treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Visit members in their homes, hospitals, or convalescent facilities to monitor health status and provide support, including during bereavement.
- Advocate for patients.
- Help members prepare for medical visits.
- Refer members to community agencies.
- Provide spiritual support, including praying with members when requested.
- Support the Community Benefits department and provide services for events and other activities as needed.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Continuing education opportunities
- Specialized training through the PrimE-Academy professional development platform
- Voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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