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The MISSION of the Parish Nurses:  We are committed to promoting health and healing of mind, body and spirit within the Parish community.
 
FUNCTIONS: 

HEALTH EDUCATOR:  Parishioners are encouraged to be responsible stewards of their health. This is achieved in various settings such as blood pressure screenings, classes, health promotion materials and workshops.

HEALTH COUNSELOR: The Parish Nurse offers presence and prayer to help people make informed decisions regarding their health. This can take place in the church, home or care facility.

REFERRAL SOURCE: The Parish Nurse liaisons with community support services to help persons or families meet assessed needs.

DEVELOPER OF SUPPORT GROUPS: Based on the needs and interest of the congregation, the development of support groups can be facilitated by the Parish Nurse.

HEALTH ADVOCATE:  The Parish Nurse can provide support to a person and be a person's voice when needed.

INTEGRATOR OF FAITH AND HEALTH: "Spirituality is an ever present and sometimes dominant part of the human experience. As such it is integral to health". The Parish Nurse can provide a therapeutic presence.

THE PARISH NURSE DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY HANDS ON OR INVASIVE CARE.

PROGRAMS: 

·   Blood Pressure Screening and health consultation is held on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month in the Parish Center 8:30 to 10am.

·   Nurses exercise program is held every Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM in the Parish Center.

·   Periodic health talks are given by professionals in the community, in the Parish Center.

·   Workshops are offered to the different Parish Ministries . Ex. A workshop was given to the Parish visitors on "visiting in the home" and of what to be aware.

·   Coordination of trainings. Ex. CPR training for parishioners .

·   Home visits, as appropriate.

FOR PARISHIONER CONSULTATION AND QUESTIONS OR NURSE INTEREST IN THE MINISTRY PLEASE CALL (508)240-O170 or send us a message at parishnurse@joanarc.org

 

 

This page was last updated on February 15, 2008