Faith​/Community Health Registered Nurse; RN​/Mission Services

Faith/Community Health Registered Nurse (RN)

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Job Summary:

The Community Health RN is a Registered Nurse within Mission Services/Community Health responsible for advancing prevention-focused community health initiatives, improving access to care, and supporting community health priorities across the Fairfield Region. Working closely with the Manager of Mission Services/Community Health & Engagement, this role leads community-based screenings, delivers culturally responsive health education, and strengthens partnerships with community and faith-based organizations.

The Community Health Nurse serves as the coordinator for the Faith Community Nursing Program (FCNP), working closely with pastors, faith leaders, and Faith Community Nurses (FCNs) to develop and sustain health ministries and expand program reach. This position also supports community-based clinical education and workforce development by collaborating with local universities and our Nursing Professional Development department to provide students with meaningful public health learning experiences.

The role provides clinical guidance in field settings and contributes to the preparation of future nurses through mentorship and applied community health practice. This position serves as a representative of St. Vincent's Medical Center across various community settings, supporting implementation of strategies and tactics aligned with the regional Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and both the regional and hospital-specific Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIPs).

Responsibilities:

• Community Health and Clinical Services (not related to FCN) – 30%
• Serve as the clinical lead during outreach activities, guiding workflows and providing direction and support to Community Health Workers, students, and team members/other colleagues.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver community-based prevention and outreach initiatives aligned with Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) priorities and Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIPs). This includes leading Know Your Numbers screenings, Mobile Food Pantry, blood pressure and A1c screenings, and health education focused on chronic disease prevention, risk reduction, and healthy lifestyle behaviors.
• Ensure safe, accurate, and high-quality clinical practices in all community-based activities.
• Work with community health workers to support access to care by coordinating referrals and reinforcing follow-up engagement based on screening results.
• Collect, track, and report outreach activities and outcomes to support Community Benefit requirements and program evaluation, ensuring accurate documentation and data entry.
• Faith Community Nursing Program Coordination – 30%
• Coordinate and sustain the Faith Community Nurse (FCN) program across participating faith-based organizations, maintaining strong relationships with pastors and faith leaders to support and strengthen health ministries within congregations, including identifying and responding to needs with appropriate support and resources.
• Support and mentor Faith Community Nurses through orientation, ongoing guidance, education, and access to resources to strengthen FCN nursing practice, while ensuring continuity of the program through recruitment and succession planning within participating faith communities.
• Facilitate engagement across the network by leading regular communication and monthly meetings, maintaining program structure (including covenant agreements and annual check-ins), and ensuring consistent participation among faith communities and nurses.
• Expand the reach and impact of the program by increasing the number of member faith-based organizations and actively engaged Faith Community Nurses.
• Collect, track, and report program data and outcomes.
• Student Engagement/Precepting – 15%
• Collaborate with local universities and HHC Nursing…