Health & Wellness Nurse
Portland Rescue Mission
- Portland, OR
- Permanent
- Full-time
- How to apply: We ask all applicants to apply through the Portland Rescue Mission online application form found on our careers page: https://portlandrescuemission.hiringthing.com/job/218457/health-wellness-nurse
- Status: Full-Time, Non-exempt
- Hours: 32 Hours, 3-4 days per week
- Location: Shepherd's Door (13207 NE Halsey St. Portland, OR)
- Virtual Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zcPsXVJCUQ&list=PLicWQMXdDMjJ5IOBIlRaheaGVwQzLFAHr&index=6
- Provide classroom sessions and regular one on one meetings so that program participants demonstrate the understanding and value of a holistic approach to overall well-being, taking an active role in their wellness (medical and dental), fitness, and nutrition through
- Through informal and formal one on one meetings, program participants will experience measured growth in wellness, fitness, and nutrition, equipping them for a long-term healthy lifestyle
- Document meetings with participants, participant progress, and other significant activities in Resident Tracker database ensuring SD staff are aware of participant growth
- Mobilize medical volunteers and interns into meaningful ministry opportunities, including overseeing a partnership with Walla Walla University nursing students
- Develop, collaborate, and cultivate relationships with medical agencies to identify resources and programs that will support the program participants in their wellness goals and needs
- Oversee SD health room so that meds, supplies, and resources are organized, managed according to healthcare best practices and easily accessible by all staff
- Share a clear message of the Gospel when opportunities arise in day-to-day interactions with program participants
- Engage New Life program participants with Christian care as they seek guidance and input, including offering prayer and scripturally based solutions to mental and physical health issues
- Registered Nurse (RN) with current Oregon license (Certified Addiction Registered Nurse preferred but not required)
- General awareness and basic knowledge of chemical dependency and addiction recovery
- Prior Christian Ministry experience (volunteer or paid) serving people in a relational manor
- Proficient in communication, documentation, organization, scheduling and group and classroom participation
- A personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and a testimony of continued growth in faith
- Ministers as a highly-relational, Christ-centered, joyful servant
- Spiritual maturity as defined by traditional Biblical standards
- Adheres to Portland Rescue Mission's Statement of Faith and Code of Ethics
- Desire to serve God in ministry to hurting men, women and children
- Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. unassisted