Chaplain-PRN

Northeast Georgia Health System • Gainesville, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides for the provision of spiritual care to patients/families/caregivers and staff. Also works through the Pastoral Care Department to provide pastoral care services to other areas of the NGHS as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree.
• Ordination or commission by a recognized faith group and possesses at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
• At least one (1) year experience serving in pastoral ministry.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Theological and Behavioral Science understanding of human illness and suffering
• Awareness of cultural and religious understandings of illness and health
• Computer skills

Responsibilities

• Provides spiritual assessment, care and support to patients and families.
• Participates in a monthly PRN Chaplain meeting.
• Provides the spiritual dimension of holistic care to patients, families, and hospital personnel.
• Works collaboratively with the Clergy Fellowship, Volunteer Chaplains, Staff Chaplains and Clinical Pastoral Education students in providing pastoral care for the organization.
• Works with the Pastoral Care crisis intervention team to provide pastoral care to patients, families and staff during a critical incident.
• Participates in the maintenance and submission of appropriate pastoral care records for the Department of Pastoral Care.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level