Chaplain - N/E - New River Valley Medical Center

Carilion New River Valley Medical Center • Christiansburg, 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees