The Congregational Nurse supports the broader community by addressing disparities in health and wellness in a clinic environment. Working under general supervision, this role promotes health and wellness for the congregations and community through access to physical and spiritual care.
Essential Job Function:
- Assists community members in finding a primary care provider in order to connect them with access to care.
- Supports the health and wellness of members through personal health counseling to develop care plans.
- Identifies health disparities, including transportation, housing, and food to remedy issues that are preventing members from improving personal wellness.
- Educates members on disease prevention and management, medications, and the health system in order to increase knowledge and awareness.
- Organize health screenings and fairs and flu clinics to support the reduction of illness in the community.
- Completes screenings and assessments such as blood pressure and blood glucose monitoring to identify potential health problems for treatment.
- Provides spiritual care through prayer and listening in order to support a holistic lifestyle.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Required: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
Experience:
- Required: 5 years of clinical experience in a health care setting.
Licensure/Certification/Listing:
- Required: Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a Compact state BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.