Chaplain Resident-Clinical Pastoral Education (CEP) Residency Program - GMC

Geisinger•Danville, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides interfaith spiritual, emotional and psycho-social support to inpatients, outpatients families and staff. Participates as a full member of the interdisciplinary health care team and the trauma team. This is a one year/4 CPE unit program of adult learning and clinical practice.

Requirements

A master’s degree and 1 prior CPE unit are required.
Master of Arts, Master of Divinity or Master of Theology is preferred.
Master's Degree-Related Field of Study (Required)
Master's Degree-Divinity (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Provides daily, direct spiritual care services and on rotating assigned units.
Prioritizes Spiritual Care in order of urgency, attempting to see every patient at least once during their hospital stay.
Consults with staff as needed to adequately respond to patient needs.
Attends IDT Meetings as able on their assigned floors.
Serves as the Primary Chaplain during 24-hour, on duty shifts.
Completes electronic charting and written notes in log book.
Provides 24-hour coverage in the hospital.
Serves on the trauma team, providing support to families as well as being a liaison with the medical staff.
Responds to all requests for patient or staff support.
Responds to all Traumas, Alerts and RRTs.
Triages emergency calls for the Catholic priest and other faith representatives.
Participates in worship opportunities and quarterly Services of Remembrance.
Chaplains are responsible for adhering to Geisinger policies and standards concerning patient care.
Work is typically performed in an office environment.
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.