Chaplain II - Pastoral Care
About The Position
Provides pastoral care to patients, family members, and organizational staff experiencing challenge or crisis. This role involves performing spiritual assessments, developing spiritual plans of care, and contributing to interdisciplinary team discussions. The Chaplain responds to critical events like code blues and trauma alerts, offering a calming presence. They also provide education and guidance on end-of-life decisions and ethical issues, foster relationships with community clergy, and offer support through counseling and group meetings. Documentation of visits and interventions, as well as development of performance improvement projects, are also key aspects of this position.
Requirements
- Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Works under minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- No experience required.
- Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education required upon hire.
- Master's degree or higher in Divinity required upon hire OR Master's degree or higher in Theology required upon hire OR Master's degree or higher in Religious Studies required upon hire OR Master's degree or higher in related field required upon hire.
- Chaplain - Board certified from an approved agency as determined by the organization required within 36 months of employment in this position.
Responsibilities
- Performs spiritual assessments and develops spiritual plan of care.
- Attends rounds on assigned units and makes informed contribution to the interdisciplinary team.
- Responds to code blue and trauma alerts, exemplifying a calming, soothing presence.
- Provides education and direction in the end-of-life decisions and ethical issues upon request.
- Fosters a collaborative relationship with community clergy and faith group leaders.
- Assesses and responds to the spiritual and emotional needs of those counseled, including crisis intervention and bereavement.
- Provides support to hospital staff through individual counseling and structured group meetings.
- Participates in an interdisciplinary approach to pastoral care and patient health.
- Documents visits and interventions appropriately according to the standards of the healthcare organization.
- Develops and implements projects related to assigned units/specialty areas for performance improvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
