Faith Community Nurse
About the job
- A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing education institution is required.
- Must be licensed by the State of Illinois in good standing and have a minimum of two years' experience in a clinical setting.
- Must adhere to the Illinois Nurse Practice Act and the American Nurses Association Scope and Standards of Practice for Faith Community Nursing.
- Must have substantial interpersonal skills to lead and direct the efforts of a group of professional and nonprofessional staff and to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships at all levels.
- Must be able to effectively communicate objectives and develop, present, and coordinate educational and training opportunities to community members and congregation nurses.
- Must have a strong understanding of faith-based and community resources and the ability to coordinate services to increase health education and outcomes.
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and exhibit strong time management skills.
- Must have the interpersonal skills necessary to conduct formal educational programs for clients and maintain effective contacts with congregations, Faith Community Nurses, health care system personnel, and resources.
- Must have the analytical skills necessary to problem solve, organize, direct, and evaluate health care given to clients within the congregation; develop and evaluate client and congregational education programs; and complete clinical documentation.
- Must have strong computer skills and experience with online documentation and Microsoft Office programs.
- Establish, implement, and coordinate the development of faith-based nursing programs in the community.
- Provide a link between faith-based organizations and the OSF Healthcare Faith Community Nurse Program.
- Collaborate with congregation leaders and volunteer Faith Community Nurses assigned to congregations to meet each congregation's health counseling, spiritual, and unique needs, according to established protocols.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate education and support for volunteer Faith Community Nurses.
- Follow and promulgate the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Healthcare Services within the department.
- Work closely with organizational Mission Partners and members of congregational and community agencies to improve the community's health status.
- Provide patient care with knowledge and skills appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
- Faith Community Nurse Certification is preferred.
- Two years' experience coordinating or managing volunteers is preferred.
About the company
OSF HealthCare runs an integrated network of hospitals, clinics, home health and hospice services, nursing education, and digital health offerings such as OSF OnCall. Its care model combines inpatient and outpatient services with hospital-at-home options and a digital health platform, backed by nursing schools and a broader health care business network. It differentiates itself by linking facilities, education, and innovation under one system and by actively investing in and piloting new health care ideas through OSF Innovation and OSF Ventures, all while focusing on Mission Partner well-being. Its goal is to improve health outcomes and expand access to care across Illinois and Michigan through coordinated care, education, and innovative solutions.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Peoria, Illinois
Founded
1877
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- OSF brought cancer care back to Saint Paul Medical Center on March 23, 2026.
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- OSF’s Catholic ministry spans Peoria, Ottawa, Peru, and Little Company of Mary.
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- Fitch affirmed OSF’s A+ rating on September 9, 2026, signaling durable market access.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match