Chaplain - Jacksonville

Mayo Clinic • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The chaplain provides emotional support, spiritual counsel and comfort in addressing the spiritual needs of patients as assigned. This individual provides a spiritual perspective when consulting with Mayo Clinic staff, patients and families regarding ethical, moral or personal issues. The chaplain is skilled in crisis and bereavement counseling and is an active participant in the interdisciplinary patient care team. This individual promotes a healing environment enhancing spiritual and emotional health for both patients and staff. Participates in teamwork with other members of the department, including providing unit and on-call coverage. The chaplain's duties include providing/arranging sacraments/rituals from many faith traditions of patients, relatives and staff as requested. The chaplain works cooperatively with other members of the Spiritual Care Department in planning and providing a total program of spiritual care. Serves on committees/task forces within the department, hospital and/or enterprise. Supports and participates in the educational programs of the department. In addition, the chaplain supports leadership through activities that includes development of staff, teaching, staff care, critical incident stress management, community involvement, and participation in research as appropriate. Must be available to work flexible hours which can include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends with on-call required. Assists in orienting new personnel to the department. Prepares and maintains records for assigned areas. Documents patient care encounters in the medical record. Records work tasks in direct patient care within EPIC to document productivity. This individual must demonstrate humility in regards of ones cultures and working knowledge of other cultures. Awareness and knowledge of principles of human development across the lifespan. The ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs is required. Hospice chaplains and those with multiple work locations also travel to provide spiritual support in facilities or patients' residences. May require being an Independent Living Donor Advocate (ILDA) upon completion of training. Other chaplain roles in the enterprise also include advance care planning. Spiritual Care Research literacy is very important to us. The candidate hired for this role is expected to be 'research literate.'

Requirements

• Masters Theological degree (e.g. Master of Divinity) from an accredited seminary.
• Minimum of four units Clinical Pastoral Education from an ACPE approved center.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Two years working experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience preferred.
• Endorsement for service as a Chaplain by appropriate faith community.
• Board Certification or certification-eligible within a national association.

Nice To Haves

• Master's/Advanced Degree in related fields (e.g. Master's in Public Health, advanced research degree).
• Board Certified Chaplain preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support, spiritual counsel, and comfort to patients.
• Consult with staff, patients, and families regarding ethical, moral, or personal issues.
• Participate in crisis and bereavement counseling.
• Promote a healing environment for patients and staff.
• Provide unit and on-call coverage.
• Arrange sacraments/rituals from various faith traditions.
• Collaborate with the Spiritual Care Department in planning spiritual care programs.
• Serve on committees/task forces within the department and hospital.
• Support and participate in educational programs of the department.
• Assist in orienting new personnel to the department.
• Document patient care encounters in the medical record.
• Record work tasks in direct patient care within EPIC.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours including days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Participation in research activities.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree