Chaplain- Administration- Variable Shifts - PRN

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport•Biloxi, MS

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Chaplain is responsible for providing assessment, guidance and support for the spiritual needs of patients, families and employees. The Chaplain coordinates and assists with religious or spiritual services within the healthcare facilities.

Requirements

Master's degree in Divinity, Spirituality, Theology, Religious Studies, or a related field of study
Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) or certified within relevant specialty area
Two (2) years in pastoral care within a clinical setting
Microsoft Office applications
Electronic Health Record (EHR) and other applicable computer-based programs
Thorough understanding of various spiritual belief systems and their impact on health care, as well as multiple faiths in order to administer services to people of all belief systems and perform rituals of all religions
Excellent listening and verbal communication skills in order to speak with people in times of tragedy, crisis, and emotional upheaval
Excellent interpersonal skills to speak with people of all ages and faiths and help them open up about their most intimate problems and emotions
Analytical skills to evaluate patients and assess their spiritual needs
Leadership skills, in order to effectively lead prayers and religious services
Facilitate patient, family, or staff in the use of their spiritual resources and/or in developing such resources
Conduct educational services, religious services and ceremonies
Work independently as well as with a team
Effective decision making in a changing environment and ability to anticipate future needs

Responsibilities

Provides assessment, guidance and support for the spiritual care of patients, families and employees
Communicates availability of spiritual, religious and cultural support to patients and their families, as well as staff
Collaborates with treatment teams in providing cultural, emotional and spiritual/religious patient and family centered care
Acts as a consultant for the clinical teams, service lines and other departments to develop and implement improvement initiatives
Participates in rounding or care team discussions as requested; provides crisis intervention services in times of death and other tragic events and responds to emergency situations as needed
Practices evidence-based care and takes responsibility for continued professional development
Seeks consultation with interdisciplinary peers on expanded options for spiritual support
Builds cooperative relationships and open communication with healthcare personnel and area leadership
Completes and maintains proper documentation of all contact and consults provided
Maintains up to date knowledge of community spiritual resources and contacts, communicating information to patients, families, and staff as necessary
Provides counsel and religious services within the healthcare facilities
Participates regularly in team conferences and other events as requested
Facilitates support services and develops education and training programs as needed for staff
Conducts and arranges religious worship services in chapels or other locations for patients unable to attend regular services
Contacts and consults with clergy at the request of patients and/or their families as necessary
Acts as a representative of the religious community to the medical facility