Chaplain - N/E - New River Valley Medical Center

Carilion New River Valley Medical CenterChristiansburg, VA
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About The Position

The chaplain provides a ministry of spiritual care and emotional support to patients, family members and staff.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
  • A master's degree from an accredited seminary required.
  • Ordination or denominational endorsement as a minister of that denomination required.
  • Completion of four units of Clinical Pastoral Education from an accredited training center Board Certified or eligible required.
  • Experience: none
  • Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills required.

Responsibilities

  • Provides pastoral care to patients and members of their families.
  • Adjusts the length, type and purpose of Pastoral Care to fit the needs of the situation.
  • Provides timely response and appropriate intervention in emergency situations to patients, families and staff (i.e. Code Blue, Code Green, Trauma alerts).
  • Consults with members of the hospital staff regarding patient and family care.
  • Seeks and provides pertinent information to/from other disciplines regarding the care/treatment of the patient.
  • Serves as pastoral counselor to members of the hospital staff as requested.
  • Mentors and evaluates work of volunteers and interns who have been assigned to the staff chaplains' area of clinical responsibility.
  • Participates in in-services, clinical educational opportunities, case review sessions and staff meetings.
  • Helps orient, train and evaluate new staff members and interns of the department.
  • Takes call for the department as needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
  • Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
  • Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
  • Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
  • Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
  • Discounts on childcare
  • Continued education and training
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