Parish Nursing at Crossroads
A Parish Nurse is a person of faith and an experienced registered nurse who has received specialized training for parish nursing. As a member of the church staff, the Parish Nurse promotes wellness within the congregation and strengthens the awareness of the connection between health and faith.
Some of her responsibilites include:
- working closely with the pastors regarding pastoral care of the congregation
- providing wellness programs
- providing private consultations regarding health issues
- making hospital, nursing home, and home visits to monitor health status and provide emotional and spiritual support
- guiding members of the congregation to use community resources
- working with the Health and Wellness team to meet the needs of the congregation
- coordinating the older adult ministry (M and M's)
Our Parish Nurse at Crossroads is Sally Charlton. She may be reached at the church office at (309)444-2381 or via e-mail.
E-mail Sally.