Faith Community Program Coordinator

Company: CHI Health
Location: Omaha
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Job DescriptionOverview: CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U. S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U. S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. Responsibilities Job Summary / Purpose Contributes to the fulfillment of the CHI Health mission and vision by developing relationships with community congregations to promote population health and well-being through the development of health ministries in congregations. Provides education, consultation, resources and support to grow evidence-based programs with measurable whole-person health outcomes. Travel within CHI Health service area required. Flexible and varied hours are required, including some evenings and weekends. Essential Key Job Responsibilities * Design and execute operational strategy of the Faith Community Health Network (FCHN) including developing program goals, key activities, and performance measures. * Recruit and train new Faith Community Nurses (FCNs) and Health Ministers (HMs) to join the FCHN and develop health ministries in their congregations. * Provide ongoing support and technical assistance to FCHN members across the region to successfully implement their health ministry goals. * Monitor and evaluate FCHN and implement changes as appropriate based on data input from members as well as other evaluation tools executed as part of overall strategy (e.g., member surveys). * Implement a comprehensive communications network that supports the overall strategy including continuing education opportunities, research, resources, new policies, procedures, etc. * Retain and grow the FCHN through volunteer engagement strategies such as recognition events, holiday teas, luncheons, etc. * Manage financial resources to meet or exceed flexible budget expectations. * Contribute to the advancement of Faith Community Nursing and Health Ministry practice and research statewide and nationally. * Other duties as assigned. Qualifications *Required Qualifications* * Bachelor of Science in Nursing * RN license * BLS certification upon hire * Analytical skills for problem solving, assessing, planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating activities related to the Faith Community Health Network. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to facilitate education modules, evaluate FCN/HM practice, and to exchange information and collaborate with a wide variety of individuals/groups. * Demonstrates cultural competency and an understanding of various religious / faith traditions with sensitivity to addressing the needs of persons from those traditions * Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Must have the capacity to learn other relevant systems and databases, as needed. * Proficiency of communication and information technology which includes computer nagivation and word processing skills, email, and use of the internet. CommonSpirit Health participates in E-verify.

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