Chaplain, Per Diem, SMH

University of Rochester • Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ

2d • $23 - $33 • Onsite

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 TAR Chaplain 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

• Master's degree in Div from an accredited seminary and one unit of ACPE/Clinical Pastoral Education required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience working in a team based environment required
• Ability to be a source of spiritual support to patients and their families required (e.g. partners and significant others)
• Ability to use technology in writing patient notes required (complete ongoing hospital training, and have experience working in a team based environment)

Nice To Haves

• Board Certification as a chaplain with APC, NACC or NAJC.

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level