- Parish nursing is Jesus' type of ministry which includes physical, emotional and spiritual care.
- Parish Nursing focuses on the promotion of health within the values, beliefs, practices, mission, and ministry of a faith community.
- Our parish nurse will access the needs of our parishioners and plan programs to meet those needs.
What Parish Nursing is NOT
- Parish Nursing does not take the place of Home Health Care.
- Parish Nursing does not provide wound care, invasive procedures (such as injections and IV's), treatments that require a doctor's order.
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- Administer and coordinate health screenings such as blood pressure checks, blood glucose, cholesterol, nutrition, and compliance with medication.
- Counsel and educate parishioners on health related issues.
- Help families make decisions regarding Advance Directives.
- Act as a liaison between hospitalized member and hospital staff.
- Make a referral to appropriate community resources.
- Attend doctor appointments with parishioners to interpret and clarify instructions.
- Provide spiritual support and referral for families experiencing illness and loss.
- Serve as a resource for parish staff on health related issues.
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