Chaplain PRN

HCA•Manchester, NH

46d

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Shares in the ministry of caring for the spiritual, and emotional needs of the patients, their families, and the staff of the hospital. Provides religious counseling and supportive care and guidance. Assists patients to understand more fully life's events as they relate to their spiritual and emotional well-being.

Requirements

Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly. (Strength Factor: L-Light Work)
Ability to wear protective clothing such as masks, gloves, gowns, and glasses.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and respond appropriately to unexpected situations.
Ability to maintain communications and establish working relationships with employees, physicians, patients and the public.
Ability to accept constructive feedback and initiate appropriate actions to correct situations.
Familiarity with quality improvement initiatives.
Ability to transport self to and from off-site locations.
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Theology or in a related field.

Nice To Haves

Two or more credits of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred.
Three years in hospital ministry preferred.
Certification by NACC, ACPE, or COC preferred.

Responsibilities

Regularly visits with all patients, especially new admissions, while daily giving priority to referrals and those in greatest need. Provides sacramental ministry, religious counseling and crisis intervention as appropriate.
Ensures pastoral availability to families and staff in times of crisis.
Provides information about the availability of area clergy and makes contacts when requested.
Makes ethics consult referrals for patients, family and staff pursuant to the CMC Clinical Ethics Services policy. Participates in patient care conferences and discharge planning rounds.
Participates in departmental quality management activities. Maintains statistical reports of activities and submits to the Director, Office of Catholic Identity. Documents patient's visitations and logs interactions for interdepartmental communication.
Attends departmental staff meetings and serves on hospital and community committees.
Performs similar or related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.