RN Faith Community Nurse - PT (8 hours/week) - Flexible schedule

Job Description: Introduction: At Evertrue, team members at all levels find their calling in our mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest. In this work environment, all team members are part of a community and appreciated by the people they work with – residents and coworkers – every day. Summary: This position provides whole person health promotion and disease prevention services to a designated Evertrue Affordable Housing (AH) community(s) and identified surrounding partner (non-Evertrue) Affordable Housing locations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Empowers clients through education to manage their medical needs and to promote healthy aging Provides individual and group health education and counseling related to health maintenance, disease prevention, or illness patterns Encourages community residents to self-monitor their health Provides health assessment and education, encouraging healthy lifestyle practices Documents client assessment, nursing diagnosis, interventions and outcomes while maintaining confidential client record in accordance with the policy on documentation May visit clients as needed providing follow-up health counseling, education, and emotional presence/support Promotes stewardship of the body emphasizing self-care of the whole person Collaborates with the Affordable Housing (AH) Service Coordinators to develop schedules for educational events, support groups, assessment appointments and overall health promotion activities in the AH community Teaches and models the integration of faith and health into daily life Works in conjunction with identified partners to provide educational programs based on identified needs for healthier lifestyles, early illness detection and health resources Develops and facilitates support groups based on identified needs and resources and/or clients to participation in designated community groups May act as a preceptor to students from schools of nursing, seminaries, and other disciplines as requested. Participates in research related to the field of community nursing Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: LPN or RN license in Missouri and/or Illinois required (BSN preferred) Must be CPR BLS (basic life support) certified with the American Red Cross 5 years of clinical nursing experience preferred Competent in nursing assessment skills Community health nursing experience desirable Able to provide health counseling Works well independently and yet can function well as a part of a team Possesses a good understanding of the relationship of spirituality and health Physical Activities and Demands: The physical activities, demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Working Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. A well-lighted and ventilated working area that has its own temperature control system (air conditioning and heat). May be subjected to emotionally upset residents, and/or family members. Appropriate ergonomic and personal safety equipment is provided as needed. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards. Evertrue Pay & Benefits Pay grade: 14 Pay range: $31.05/hour to $49.75/hour Eligible for shift differentials: No. For information on Evertrue benefits-eligibility by employment status, please see below. All employees: Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Sell-back, Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution, Education Financial Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness, Pay advances (PayActiv), Caregiver support (TCARE), Leaves of Absence, Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot), and Commuter support. Part-time: In addition to the benefits provided to all employees… Extended Sick Pay, Bereavement Pay, and Jury Duty Pay. Full-time or Weekend Option: In addition to the benefits provided to all employees and Part-time employees… Medical/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Life insurance, Disability (Long-term and Short-term), Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident), and Pet insurance. Additional Information: N/A Lutheran Senior Services is a faith-based, mission-driven not-for-profit network that specializes in enhancing life for seniors, ages 62-plus. With 19 locations in Missouri and Illinois, we offer quality choices and exceptional support for retirement living. Through affordable housing sites, in-home services and senior living communities, we provide a person-centered approach to a comprehensive continuum of life choices. Building upon a tradition of excellence for over 160 years, Lutheran Senior Services is fulfilling its Christian mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest.