Chaplain - System Mission Services

ProMedica • Monroe, LA

50d

About The Position

During a hospital stay, the Chaplin provides spiritual care and guidance to patients, families and staff.

In this role, you will coordinate communication between patient/family and community clergy as needed. You will also attend monthly spiritual care meetings.

Within the department, you are required to serve as on-call chaplain throughout each month.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in related field required or working towards such degree. (1) unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
• Able to operate computers, maintain confidentiality, respect diversity, provide nonjudgmental presence, and listen with compassion and empathy.
• Candidates with 2 or more years' experience as a chaplain within the healthcare field may be considered for contingent roles.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years as a chaplain in a healthcare related field.
• APC or NACC or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Must be available to serve as on-call chaplains. Needs to be available by telephone or pager at all times during on-call shifts and able to respond immediately when contacted by a hospital. If the situation is an emergency, chaplain must arrive at the hospital within 30-45 minutes. Backup on-call chaplains have 60 minutes to arrive at the hospital.
• Shares responsibility within the department for on-call shifts. Minimum of 3 on-call shifts per month is required.
• Shares responsibility within the department to cover one holiday per calendar year.
• Attends monthly spiritual care meetings.
• Completes appropriate documentation, electronically and using appropriate forms, and maintains accurate statistics for the department.
• Must coordinate communication between patient/family and community clergy as needed.
• Provides spiritual care to patients/families as needed with priority given to referrals, critical care, and long-term patients.
• Must complete all MyLearning assignments by required due date.
• Performs all other related duties, written or assigned, as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It's what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees