Chaplain Resident, SMH
About The Position
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. The Chaplain Resident offers spiritual/religious care to patients, family and staff in all areas of the hospital to all age groups when on-call overnight or during the day and participates in other departmental activities when possible. While they function on a per diem basis, the scope of their involvement can expand to participants in the Clinical Pastoral Education program as orienteers for new students and serving as back up as the administrator on-call in the event the Director and the Associate Director are unavailable.
Requirements
- MDiv from an accredited seminary or equivalent education as it relates to their religious/spiritual body required.
- Completed at least one unit of ACPE/Clinical Pastoral Education required.
- Able to be a source of spiritual support to patients and their families (e.g. partners and significant others).
- Comfortable in using technology in writing patient notes and complete ongoing hospital training.
- Experience working in a team based environment required.
Nice To Haves
- Board Certification as a chaplain with APC, NACC or NAJC preferred.
Responsibilities
- Offers spiritual support to patients, families and staff during on-call shifts and when covering the on-call pager during the day.
- Follows-up on all referrals that might be left from the day shift and the Consult List in eRecord.
- Communicates and collaborates effectively with members of the interdisciplinary team in relation to patient/family support.
- Documents spiritual assessment and interventions in the patient’s medical record.
- Assists in orienting new CPE students.
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
