Staff Chaplain- Children's Memorial Hermann

Memorial Hermann Health System

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Position is responsible for contributing to the wellbeing of patients, families, and healthcare professionals by providing care that engages their spiritual, emotional, and relational resources.

Requirements

Master of Divinity degree or equivalent academic credit as determined by the Association for Professional Chaplains (APC)
Board certified, or in the process of obtaining certification (within three [3] years) with the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC)/BCCI, National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), or Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC)
One (1) year of prior chaplaincy experience preferred
Completion of four (4) units in an accredited Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) program
Endorsement by a recognized faith group for chaplaincy
Ability to provide perceptive, sensitive, and effective care in a setting with diverse abilities, beliefs, cultures, ethnicities, and identities

Responsibilities

Provides spiritual, religious, emotional, and relational care to patients, families, and healthcare professionals
Mentors and coaches ACPE interns and residents
Interacts with various departments and medical staff, both providing and receiving information, to ensure the appropriate integrated holistic care of patients and families
Participates in and provides leadership for clinical ethics functions by providing education, guidance, and support to physicians, patients, families, and healthcare professionals involved in the decision-making process within the realm of the ethical dilemmas inherent in healthcare
Participates in ongoing quality improvement processes to ensure The Joint Commission (TJC) standards pertaining to spiritual care are adequately addressed by Chaplaincy Services
Develops and maintains relationships with faith communities to facilitate their ministry to entity patients and families, while following federal regulations for patient privacy
Participates in system and entity planning and implementation of Chaplaincy Services objectives; participates in entity, system, and division committees as assigned
Adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service
Demonstrates commitment to the Memorial Hermann mission, vision, values, and services standards in performing all job duties
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Other duties as assigned.