Roles+&+Responsibilities




 * Parish Nurse Roles**
 * Integrator of faith and health
 * Personal health Counselor
 * Health Educator
 * Health Advocate
 * Resource and Referral Agent
 * Coordinator of Volunteers
 * Program Developer


 * Health Advisor Roles**
 * Integrator of faith and health
 * Personal Health Counselor
 * Health Educator
 * Health Advocate
 * Resource and Referral Agent
 * Program Developer
 * Aid and Assist Parish Nurse as requested


 * Definitions**


 * Health Counselors:** They discuss individual health needs and concerns regarding illness and medications. They provide reassurance.


 * Health Educators:** The promote wellness, healthy lifestyles, and disease prevention.


 * Referral Sources:** they help families find health care resources necessary for total wellness. They act as liaisons between individuals and physicians, self-help groups, community agencies, etc.


 * Health Advocates:** they offer knowledge, support and interpretation for health care decision making.