Chaplain - Bayou Region (Chabert, St Mary, St Anne) - PRN

Ochsner Health • Houma, LA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job offers spiritual care to patients, families, staff, and visitors during emergent calls and as needed. Offers support in response to urgent requests, during codes, and at the time of death and assists in decisions near the end of life as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Requirements

• 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education from Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) or The Institute for Clinical Pastoral Training (ICPT), OR 5 years of healthcare chaplaincy experience
• 1 year of experience in Spiritual caregiving in an interfaith and culturally diverse environment
• Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions and ability to be conversant in ethical dialogue.
• Working knowledge of psychological and sociological disciplines.
• Ability to provide spiritual care and support to a diverse population.
• Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s in Divinity or equivalency
• Ordination, Commission, or Ecclesiastical Endorsement (as determined by board certifying entities)

Responsibilities

• Provides presence, comfort, and spiritual support to patients, families, visitors, and staff during emergent calls, including crisis and death, as well as routinely on assigned units and as needed.
• Facilitates decedent care administrative responsibilities with families and staff following patient deaths as required by location.
• Maintains collegial ministry relationships including the interdisciplinary team and spiritual care team.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed