A parish nurse is an experienced registered nurse with advanced education in parish nursing who serves as a member of the ministry staff of a faith community to promote health as wholeness of the faith community, consistent with the church’s mission.

The focus of this ministry is on health promotion, wellness, and spiritual well-being, encompassing:

• Health Counselor: Listens and responds to health concerns.
• Educator: Educates members about relationship between lifestyle, attitude, faith, and well-being.
• Advocate:  Assists members who need support with decision-making regarding health care issues.
• Liaison:  Refers members and helps access appropriate resources in the community.
• Trainer:  Supervises volunteers in health ministers and provides education to support their role.
• Healer:  Facilitates a whole-person approach to the healing of the mind, body, and spirit through sharing of presence, knowledge and prayer.

What services are offered?

• Visiting hospitalized and shut-ins.
• Health education and counseling.
• Monthly blood pressure clinics.
• Monthly Health Corner article in the TOWER.
• Sponsor bi-annual blood drives.
• Clinical assessments upon request.

A parish nurse is NOT:

• A physician
• Home-health nurse
• Therapist
• Clergyperson

Contacting our parish nurse:

Parish Nurse office hours at Trinity are normally from 9:30a.m. to 11:30Aa.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Contact can be made by phone at (715)572-2983.You may also email nurse@trinitysp.com.