Chaplain

Phelps Health

12d

About The Position

The Chaplain coordinates and provides activities addressing patients’ spiritual needs in accordance with hospital policies and procedures and the Pastoral Care Department. The role ensures Joint Commission standards and corporate policies and procedures are met. The Chaplain visits patients, documents visits accurately and efficiently in coordination with the Manager of Pastoral Care, and visits all newly admitted patients within 48 hours to provide and document spiritual care. The Chaplain also provides backup to the Manager of Pastoral Care when unavailable or as assigned.

The role calls for clear verbal and written communication, accurate and timely documentation, strong listening and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently, remain accountable, adapt to change, and function under pressure. Work takes place in a fast-paced healthcare environment with frequent exposure to communicable and infectious diseases, radiation, anti-neoplastic agents, and occasionally hostile persons.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology, or appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral ministry.
• Six months of ministry experience desired.
• Pastoral certificate preferred.
• Valid Missouri driver’s license.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• Ability to receive and express detailed information orally, visual acuity, and ability to read and understand written directions.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent therapeutic listening skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and direct supervision.
• Computer skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of ministry experience.
• Experience working with patients and families dealing with life-threatening illness and death.
• Pastoral certificate.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide activities related to patients’ spiritual needs in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and the Pastoral Care Department.
• Ensure Joint Commission standards and corporate policies and procedures are met.
• Visit patients and document visits accurately and efficiently in coordination with the Manager of Pastoral Care.
• Visit all newly admitted patients within 48 hours and provide spiritual care; document new patient visits daily.
• Provide backup to the Manager of Pastoral Care when unavailable or as assigned.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with attention to age-specific considerations, creating accurate and punctual documentation and sharing information and ideas.
• Meet commitments and attendance and punctuality requirements; work independently, accept accountability, remain flexible, and stay focused under pressure.
• Build strong relationships with other departments and outside resources, listen effectively, solicit feedback, and respond constructively to criticism.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time