Are you a licensed RN looking for a nursing opportunity in which you can care for mind, body and spirit? Check out current openings in Minnesota.
Are you an employer and would like to have your job listing posted on our site? A fee of $50 will include your job listed on our website and an email to our network of over 400 local nurses. Complete our Job Listing Request Form. If you need help creating or updating a job description for your organization’s position, take a look at the sample faith community nursing job descriptions on our Professional Resources page.
OPEN POSITIONS
Faith Community Nurse | First Lutheran Church of Crystal | Due Date to apply: November 27, 2023
How to apply: Please send resume and cover letter to pastorcolin@flcoc.org any additional questions or
accommodations please call 763-537-4576
The Faith Community Nurse (FCN) at House of Hope and First Lutheran Church of Crystal addresses the
needs of the whole person (body, mind and spirit) across their lifespan within the context of our faith
communities. They work collaboratively with caregivers, ministry and health care professionals. They
demonstrate compassion and understanding while working with all age groups, especially older adults. They
are comfortable making introductory calls and visits. They feel confident talking about faith and end of life
decisions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current license as an RN in Minnesota. BSN preferred. Retired nurses welcome to apply.
- Completion or willingness to complete FCN program
- Strong Christian faith and calling into this field of ministry
- Valid Driver’s License
- Basic computer skills
Professional Competencies - Effective communication and organizational skills
- Able to utilize needs assessment and evaluation tools
- Holding confidentiality alongside congregational pastors
- Self-motivated and self-directed life-long learner
Job Details - Hours and pay: The position averages 10-12 hours per week.
- Pay starts at $30/hr depending on qualifications.
- Hours are flexible and regularly discussed with pastoral leadership
- Visit worship at each congregation one Sunday per month.
Responsibilities
Visitation - Visit members in their homes or care facility in person and on the phone
- Accompany members with holistic health concerns over time through regular contact
- Develop long term professional relationships with members through visits
- Develop priorities and visitation schedules by coordinating with each pastor in each congregation
Personal Health - Provides individual health counseling related to health maintenance, disease prevention and illness patterns
- Provides support to care givers of clients
- Clear and well communicated professional boundaries
Collaborative Health - Organize ongoing caregiver support and respite care
- Network with other parish nurses and ministry professionals to develop community contacts and referrals
- Provides referrals to health care services and resources within the community
- Encourages clients to avail themselves of services that enhance their overall wellbeing
Health Advocate - Assists and supports clients and client families in making decisions regarding their health, medical services
and care facilities - Recognizes the need for new health issue interventions and guides the process toward resolution
- Provides guidance for seniors and care givers during transitions in care
How to apply: Please send resume and cover letter to pastorcolin@flcoc.org any additional questions or
accommodations please call 763-537-4576
