Faith Community Nurs Coord

FAITH COMMUNITY NURS COORD at Methodist Health System

Days Of Week: M-F with occasional Saturday and Sunday events

Hours of Work: generally 9 AM-5 PM with some variation

Job Description: Plan and implement the Faith Community Nursing Program of Methodist Health System. Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

• Masters Degree in Nursing required
• Licensed in Texas as a Registered Nurse
• Completion of Foundations of Faith Community Nursing course
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Functions autonomously and collegially within MHS and in the community
• Functions autonomously in setting own hours and developing working relationships with other departments, disciplines, and organizations
• Demonstrates active relationship with a faith community of choice
• Work Experience:
  
  5 years or more experience in the patient or healthcare education setting using computers
• Proficient use of technology, databases, and online systems and platforms

• Recruit, develop, and sustain partnering relationships with faith communities in the MHS service area to intentionally address multi-dimensional whole person health.
• Improve faith community health measurements and outcomes in each congregation using the nursing process.
• Build long-term trusting partnerships with local faith communities by planning and implementing meaningful programs, meetings, and events.
• Leverage relationships with pastors/faith leaders, faith community nurses, and lay leaders to align and connect MHS strategic vision with local faith communities’ vision and promotion of health in their congregations and communities.
• Inventory, review, and mobilize MHS resources with existing and emerging community-based health initiatives and resources.
• Work with area health systems, providers, social agencies, and initiatives to maximize the health of our communities.
• Collaboratively serve Methodist Health System employees, physicians, patients and families, and community members through professional expertise and specialized training.
• Demonstrate expert professional nursing leadership when providing faith community health screenings and wellness events.
• Complete and actively maintain Westberg Institute/Spiritual Care Association Faith Community Nursing Coordinator & Educator statuses and functions.

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. Named one of the fastest‑growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has 12 hospitals and numerous clinics across the region. Awards: TIME magazine Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025;
Great Place to Work® Certified™ 2025;
Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2025.