Job Summary The spiritual care chaplain (Contingent and Regular) provides the pastoral needs on the spiritual care team for all patients, patient family members, their support persons, and staff. Such ministry generally will encompass all of the following: emotional and spiritual support, counseling, ministry of presence, worship, prayer, and other religious resources as appropriate. The chaplain will attend to religious, spiritual, moral, and ethical problems of the newly admitted, critically ill, extended, hospice, and palliative care patients and their families. Spiritual support and care will also be provided to staff on a secondary level as needed. Essential Functions Functions as a member of a consultative, interdisciplinary work team. Is responsible for providing spiritual/emotional support to patients/families and staff. Participates as an Interdisciplinary Care Team member in patient conferencing and interdisciplinary team meetings. Sees that assessment, service provision and documentation are in accordance with departmental policy and Unit Care Program standards. Participates in continuous quality improvement projects and professional development with the Unit Care team. Maintains the highest standards of conduct in hospitality, appearance, attitude, respect and teamwork. Participates in department patient care schedules to ensure 24/7 coverage. Plan, implement and conduct appropriate worship or ceremonial services. Supports department office duties and other assigned tasks.
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Job Type
Part-time
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees