Summary Acts as a liaison from St. Joseph Hospital to the community. Provides general health counseling and health education to parishioners and community. Assesses needs for, develops, and implements health education programs involving parishioners; provides referrals of available healthcare resources to parish and community. Essential Duties and Responsibilities + Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry. + Liaison to the community through the church parish/ SJH Senior Resource Center/Affiliate; meets with participants to guide them to available healthcare facilities/programs in the community; provides support to families in times of medical crises. + Identifies patient needs for referral, advocacy, health counseling and or educational programs; arranges to meet those needs. + Plans and provides programs for the churches/community; provides necessary training to involved participants. + Prepares and submits ongoing reports of activities/issues to Director Community Ministries. Keeps the Director Community Ministries appraised of pertinent issues. + Participates as member of various hospital/ community-based committees, as they relate to the Parish Nurse Program + The employee acknowledges the importance of patients and their families as the most important parts of the job whether or not the employee provides direct patient care. + The employee is to demonstrate respect and courtesy and assist patients and families with requests or seeks assistance of direct care or other staff on behalf of patients and families. + Seeks opportunities to expand professional growth through in-services, continuing education classes, and other work-related activities. + Performs miscellaneous duties and/or special projects as assigned to the satisfaction of the Director Community Ministries. + May assist with recruitment, training, and coordination of volunteers for Parish Nurse Programs. + Other duties as consistent with this role. Job Requirements Job Knowledge and Skills + A broad knowledge of general nursing required. + Excellent verbal communication skills and decision-making ability Education and Experience + NH Registered Nurse license required + Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required + Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred + 2 years’ experience in personal health counseling preferred + Covenant Health Mission Statement We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities. Our Core Values: Compassion We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering. Integrity We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources. Collaboration We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities. Excellence We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).