Parish Nurse

Parish Nursing focuses on the intentional care of the spirit as well as the promotion of health and the prevention or minimization of illness. This is done by providing:

• Health education for someone recently released from the hospital with a new diagnosis
• Health counselor that can discuss health concerns, encourage healthy lifestyle changes
• Referral advisor if other services are needed such as home health, counselor, social services
• Health advocate to find needed services or equipment that someone has been unable to locate on their own
• Volunteer coordinator for help with rides to a medical appointment, meals during convalescence, or help with child care during an illness
• Access to support groups within the parish and in the surrounding areas
• An ear to listen or a shoulder to lean on when someone is unable to be physically present at church and is seeking connection with the Body of Christ

If you know of a parishioner at home or in an assisted living or skilled care facility, that might benefit from a parish nurse visit, or if you have any questions about the position, and what we can offer, please call the parish at 636-225-5268 and leave a message.