Parish Nurse
The Parish Nurse is a registered professional nurse who serves through the church to provide preventive care and education with a focus on health promotion and physical, mental and spiritual well-being.
The Parish Nurse serves as a health counselor, educator and liaison between individuals in the church and/or community resources.
Bethlehem Church is pleased to provide a Parish Nurse ministry through the dedicated work and ministry of Maggie Faill, RNC.
What the Parish Nurse Does
- One-on-one private health counseling/consultations. All information is kept confidential, except as agreed on by the individual and the Parish Nurse.
- Home, hospital and nursing home visits.
- Phone contacts regarding health and bereavement issues.
- Blood pressure, pulse and respiratory assessment.
- Provide information on community resources, and help individuals and families obtain needed health and social services.
- Provide educational materials and information through brochures, bulletin boards, articles in the church newsletter, videos, books and health classes and other events.
What the Parish Nurse DOES NOT Do
- Provide hands-on care, except for blood pressure, pulse and respiratory assessment.
- Supply medical equipment
Replace or provide care such as the following:
- Medical care and diagnosis provided only by a physician
- Home care services provided by nurses and ancillary staff
- Physical, occupational or speech therapy
- Psychological counseling
- Social service
The Role of the Parish Nurse
H – Health Counselor
E – Educator of Holistic Health
A – Advocate/Resource Person
L – Liaison to community services
T – Teacher of volunteers/support groups
H – Healer – Body, Mind, Spirit
For more information about the Parish Nurse contact
Maggie Faill
