Chaplain
About The Position
Provides spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and team members. Facilitate or perform religious rituals as requested. Act as a contact to community clergy according to family request and need. Acts as a member of the hospital interdisciplinary teams providing patient care in assigned areas. Participates as a member on various committees as assigned. Refers patients to other disciplines as needed. Shares responsibility in providing 24 hour emergency coverage to the hospital. Answers stat pages within 2 minutes and responds to emergencies while on-call within 30 minutes. Maintains a flexible schedule and demonstrates a willingness to adjust time to meet patient needs. Maintains professional standing and growth to refine the quality of care provided. Participates in mandatory inservices and continuing education programs as mandated by policies and procedures/external agencies and as directed by supervisor. Participates in personal faith tradition and maintains professional standing according to that system. Attends team member meetings and contributes to the development of the mission of the Pastoral and Spiritual Care Department.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in ministry, theology or a related field from an accredited school required
- 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) required
- Current standing in a religious tradition/denominational endorsement Required
Nice To Haves
- Experience in pediatrics Preferred
- Experience working as a chaplain, preferably in a healthcare setting Preferred
- Board Certified Chaplain by one of the accredited certifying bodies (APC, NACC, NAJC, etc.) Preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides spiritual and emotional support to patients, families and team members.
- Facilitate or perform religious rituals as requested.
- Act as a contact to community clergy according to family request and need.
- Acts as a member of the hospital interdisciplinary teams providing patient care in assigned areas.
- Participates as a member on various committees as assigned.
- Refers patients to other disciplines as needed.
- Shares responsibility in providing 24 hour emergency coverage to the hospital.
- Answers stat pages within 2 minutes and responds to emergencies while on-call within 30 minutes.
- Maintains a flexible schedule and demonstrates a willingness to adjust time to meet patient needs.
- Maintains professional standing and growth to refine the quality of care provided.
- Participates in mandatory inservices and continuing education programs as mandated by policies and procedures/external agencies and as directed by supervisor.
- Participates in personal faith tradition and maintains professional standing according to that system.
- Attends team member meetings and contributes to the development of the mission of the Pastoral and Spiritual Care Department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
